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		<title>Requirements output</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An output of a scope process that links requirements to their origin is called:

A. WBS dictionary
B. Requirements traceability matrix
C. Scope baseline
D. Requirements documentation

Answer: B. Requirements traceability matrix
The requirements traceability matrix, an output of the Collect Requirements process, helps ensure that each requirement adds business value by linking it to the business and project objectives (PMBOK®).]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>An output of a scope process that links requirements to their origin is called:</p>
<p>A. WBS dictionary<br />
B. Requirements traceability matrix<br />
C. Scope baseline<br />
D. Requirements documentation</p>
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		<title>WBS breakdown</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While working on a WBS, breaking down work into manageable parts is known as:

A. Decomposition
B. WBS dictionary
C. Work package
D. Scope management

Answer: A. Decomposition
Work packages are the lowest level of a WBS. The process of getting to that point is called decomposition. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>While working on a WBS, breaking down work into manageable parts is known as:</p>
<p>A. Decomposition<br />
B. WBS dictionary<br />
C. Work package<br />
D. Scope management</p>
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		<title>Verify Scope input</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to execute the Verify Scope process, at a minimum, you must have:

A. Prototypes
B. Accepted deliverables
C. Project charter
D. Validated deliverables

Answer: D. Validated deliverables
Validated deliverables is a key input to the Verify Scope process. Without them, the process cannot occur. Other potential inputs to the process are project management plan, requirements documentation, and requirements traceability matrix.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>In order to execute the Verify Scope process, at a minimum, you must have:</p>
<p>A. Prototypes<br />
B. Accepted deliverables<br />
C. Project charter<br />
D. Validated deliverables</p>
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		<title>Collect Requirements tools and techniques</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[planning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which tools and techniques are used during the Collect Requirements process?

A. Interviews and focus groups
B. Product analysis and inspection
C. WBS and WBS dictionary
D. Variance analysis and decomposition

Answer: A. Interviews and focus groups
The Collect Requirements process tools and techniques include interviews, focus groups, facilitated workshops, group creativity techniques, group decision making techniques, questionnaires and surveys, observations, and prototypes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>Which tools and techniques are used during the Collect Requirements process?</p>
<p>A. Interviews and focus groups<br />
B. Product analysis and inspection<br />
C. WBS and WBS dictionary<br />
D. Variance analysis and decomposition</p>
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		<title>Accepted deliverables</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jim had his project's key deliverable approved by his sponsor. Which process did he just complete?

A. Control Scope
B. Approve Scope
C. Verify Scope
D. Define Scope

Answer: C. Verify Scope
Accepted deliverables is the main output of the Verify Scope process.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>Jim had his project&#8217;s key deliverable approved by his sponsor. Which process did he just complete?</p>
<p>A. Control Scope<br />
B. Approve Scope<br />
C. Verify Scope<br />
D. Define Scope</p>
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		<title>Collect Requirements outputs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a result of the Collect Requirements process, you could have:

A. Requirements documentation, project scope statement, WBS
B. Requirements documentation, requirements management plan
C. Project scope statement, requirements management plan
D. WBS, WBS dictionary

Answer: B. Requirements documentation, requirements management plan
The potential outputs of the Collect Requirements process are requirements documentation, requirements management plan, and requirements traceability matrix.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>As a result of the Collect Requirements process, you could have:</p>
<p>A. Requirements documentation, project scope statement, WBS<br />
B. Requirements documentation, requirements management plan<br />
C. Project scope statement, requirements management plan<br />
D. WBS, WBS dictionary</p>
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		<title>Scope verification deliverable</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is a key deliverable of the Verify Scope process?

A. Approved requirements
B. Customer acceptance
C. Product that passed quality tests
D. Completed WBS

Answer: B. Customer acceptance
The primary output of the Verify Scope process is an accepted deliverable. That means that the deliverable has met acceptance criteria and was formally signed off by the customer or sponsor.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>What is a key deliverable of the Verify Scope process?</p>
<p>A. Approved requirements<br />
B. Customer acceptance<br />
C. Product that passed quality tests<br />
D. Completed WBS</p>
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		<title>Gantt chart weakness</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[activity sequencing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You plan on using a project management information system (PMIS) to develop a Gantt chart. One drawback of using a Gantt chart is:

A. Finish dates for each project cannot be manually set
B. WBS outline cannot be represented
C. Relationships between tasks are not displayed
D. Only one resource can be assigned to a task

Answer: C. Relationships between tasks are not displayed
Although some PMIS tools do show relationships between tasks (e.g. Microsoft Project), traditionally, Gantt charts do not display them.]]></description>
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<p>A. Finish dates for each project cannot be manually set<br />
B. WBS outline cannot be represented<br />
C. Relationships between tasks are not displayed<br />
D. Only one resource can be assigned to a task</p>
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		<title>Scope management plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of a scope management plan is:

A. Identify requirements on the project
B. Break down the work into manageable pieces
C. Monitor scope on the project
D. Describe how scope will be managed on the project

Answer: D. Describe how scope will be managed on the project
As with any management plan, the key is to describe how something will be managed. The key word being 'how'. You do not actually do anything with the scope at this point; rather simply documenting the process of managing scope. The other choices on the list refer to other scope processes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>The purpose of a scope management plan is:</p>
<p>A. Identify requirements on the project<br />
B. Break down the work into manageable pieces<br />
C. Monitor scope on the project<br />
D. Describe how scope will be managed on the project</p>
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		<title>Work package size</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paula is creating a WBS for her project's scope. However, she does not know the size of the work packages to break the work down to. As an experienced project manager, you tell her that one way to do it is to:

A. Ensure that no task is under 1 hour.
B. Drill down as far as she can.
C. Keep each work package between 8 and 80 hours.
D. Do what she feels is right.

Answer: C. Keep each work package between 8 and 80 hours.
As a general rule, work packages should be a manageable chunk. One method is to use the 8/80 rule. Usually, anything under a day of work can be managed by the resource and anything over two weeks should probably be broken down further.]]></description>
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<p>A. Ensure that no task is under 1 hour.<br />
B. Drill down as far as she can.<br />
C. Keep each work package between 8 and 80 hours.<br />
D. Do what she feels is right.</p>
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