Topic A- Build a Team

Question 1

Domains

Answer 1

defined as the high-level knowledge areas that are essential to the practice of project management.

Question 2

Tasks

Answer 2

the underlying responsibilities of the project manager within each domain area

Question 3

Enablers

Answer 3

illustrative examples of the work associated with the task.

Enablers are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather a few examples to help demonstrate what the task encompasses.

Question 4

Tools used to build team

Answer 4

RACI Matrix, Pre-assignment tools, virtual teams

Question 5

Team Deliverables

Answer 5

Skills list, Technology, Resource Schedule, Rates, Resource Assignment

Question 6

Project Team

Answer 6

a set of individuals who support the project manager in performing the work of the project to achieve tis objectives.

Roles include: PM, Subject Matter Experts (SME’s), stakeholders,

Question 7

Stakeholder

Answer 7

an individual, group, organization, that may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project, program or portfolio

Question 8

Which project plan documents will include the list of stakeholders?

Answer 8

Business Case & Benefits Management Plan

Question 9

RACI Chart

Answer 9

Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed

a common type of Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) that uses responsible, accountable, consult and inform statuses to define the involvement of stakeholders in project activities.

Question 10

Pre-Assignment Tools

Answer 10

Attitudinal Surveys, Specific Assessments, Structured interviews, Ability tests, focus groups

Question 11

Resource Management Plan

Answer 11

a component of the project management plan that describes how project resources are acquired, allocated, monitored and controlled.

Question 12

What does the Resource Management plan include?

Answer 12

resources are defined as both physical & team(human)

Identification of resources, acquisition of resources, roles & responsibilities, authority, responsibility, competence, , project organization charts, training strategies & requirements, team development methods to be used, recognition plan

Question 13

Resource calendars identifies what?

Answer 13

working days, shifts, hours, weekends, and holidays, physical resources, availability, when & for how long resources are available for during the project.

Question 14

Virtual Teams

Answer 14

a group of people with a shared goal who fulfill their roles with little or no time spent meting face to face

Question 15

Agile tools allow for

Answer 15

the publishing and sharing of team task boards, burn down charts, and other information radiator to improve visibility & promote collaboration

Question 16

Information Radiator

Answer 16

generic term for visual displays that are placed in a highly visible location so everyone can quickly see the information.

Question 17

What are the factors used to determine the responsibilities within a project team.

Answer 17

Experience: Does the team member have the relevant experience to carry out the activity?
Knowledge: Does the team member have the relevant information about the customer need, prior to implementations and the nuances of this project?
Skills: Does the team ember have the relevant skills?
Attitude: Attitude: Does the team member have the relevant skills?
International Factors: Consider team member location, time zone, and communications needs.

Question 18

Name specific resource assignments that are part of the project management plan

Answer 18

project team directory, project organization charts & project schedules.

Question 19

Name the ways in which a PM can identify gaps within a teams skillset.

Answer 19

• The identification of new resources needed
• Training requirements to enable the team to develop the missing skill sets.
• Identification of knowledge gaps that require additional engagement with the customer to assess needs & modify plans, and deliverables as needed.

Question 20

Identify guidelines for maintaining & facilitating team knowledge transfer & sharing

Answer 20

• Frequency updates
• Version Control
• Supporting tools

The methods used will be addressed in the team charter & will facilitate collaboration& promote visibility among the team.

Question 21

Information Radiator

Answer 21

Used in Agile PM, refers to any of a number of handwritten, drawn, printed or electronic displays which a team places in a highly visible location, so that all team members as well as passers-by can see the latest information at a glance.

• Offers seamless visibility into project status across the stakeholder community.
  ie: count of automated tests, velocity, incident reports, continuous integration status, and so on.