Topic 10 - Project Management, Tools & Techniques

Question 1

Describe the benefits of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS);

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Question 2

What is included in a quality plan?

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Question 3

Describe the benefits and limitations of Critical Path Analysis (CPA)

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Question 4

Describe the layout of a node in CPA

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Question 5

Describe how to deterine EET, LET and the CP;

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Question 6

Describe the benefits and limitations of project management software;

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Question 7

Describe the 7 main features of Prince2 methodology;

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Question 8

What are the 7 components of Prince2?

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Question 9

What are the 7 process areas of Prince2?

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Question 10

What are the 9 key areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)?

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Question 11

Describe the 4 stages in planning for risk and uncertainty in projects;

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Question 12

Describe 4 strategies for managing risks;

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Question 13

Describe the impact vs likelihood risk matrix;

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Question 14

Describe the Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT);

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Question 15

Describe scenario planning;

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Question 16

Describe “buffering”;

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Question 17

Describe GANNT charts;

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Question 18

Outline the uses of and limitations of GANNT charts;

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Question 19

Describe project milestones and control gates;

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