
PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide
Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide
Wiley (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 6. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-1-118-09391-7 (ISBN)
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Description
An up-to-date, concentrated study aide aimed at preparing you for PMP certification
The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is the one of the most desired certification in today's IT marketplace. Candidates are required to have thousands of hours of Project Management experience even before taking the PMP exam. As the ideal reading companion to PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, 6th Edition, this essential review gives you that extra preparation you need to approach the grueling PMP exam with confidence.
More than 120 review questions, two bonus exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable electronic key term database all contribute to your preparation for taking the PMP exam.
* Works hand in hand with PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, 6th Edition
* Maps to the five domain areas of the PMP exam: initiating the project, planning the project, executing the project, monitoring and controlling the project, and closing the project
* Features an accompanying CD that has the Sybex Test Engine, electronic flashcards, and a searchable PDF of key terms
If you're looking to be as prepared as possible before taking the 200-question, 4-hour PMP exam, then this review guide is a must-read.
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Edition
2., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.4 cm
Width: 18.7 cm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
562 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-09391-7 (9781118093917)
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Persons
Kim Heldman, PMP, Project+, is an IT Director for the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology, overseeing information technology service delivery for four state agencies. She has over 20 years of experience in project management and is the author of several books on project management, including all editions of the bestselling PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide. Vanina Mangano, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, Project+, is an executive member of Never Limited LLC, specializing in PMI certification exam preparation material and training. As part of her contributions to the community, Vanina volunteers through the Project Management Institute (PMI), currently serving as a core committee member for A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 5th Edition. She and Kim Heldman are coauthors of the previous edition of PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide.
Content
Introduction xix
Chapter 1 Project Foundation 1
Defining a Project 2
Project Characteristics 2
Operations 3
Progressive Elaboration 4
Stakeholders 4
Defining Project Management 6
Project Management 6
Programs 7
Portfolios 7
Project Management Office 7
Identifying Project Management Skills 8
Understanding Organizational Structures 10
Functional Organizations 11
Projectized Organizations 12
Matrix Organizations 13
Understanding the Project Environment 14
Understanding Project Life Cycles and Project
Management Processes 15
Project Phases and Project Life Cycles 16
Project Management Process Groups 17
Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle 21
Recognizing Professional and Social Responsibility 21
Upholding Individual Integrity 22
Advancing the Industry 31
Review Questions 34
Answers to Review Questions 36
Chapter 2 Initiating the Project 37
Understanding the Project Management Knowledge Areas 38
Project Integration Management 39
Project Scope Management 40
Project Time Management 42
Project Cost Management 43
Project Quality Management 44
Project Human Resource Management 45
Project Communications Management 46
Project Risk Management 47
Project Procurement Management 48
Performing a Project Assessment 50
Initiating a Project 50
Selecting a Project 51
Defining the High-Level Project Scope 57
Identifying High-Level Risks, Assumptions, and Constraints 57
Developing the Project Charter 58
Inputs of the Develop Project Charter Process 59
Tools and Techniques of the Develop Project
Charter Process 60
Outputs of the Develop Project Charter Process 61
Obtaining Project Charter Approval 62
Performing Key Shareholder Analysis 62
Inputs of the Identify Stakeholders Process 63
Tools and Techniques of the Identify Stakeholders Process 64
Outputs of the Identify Stakeholders Process 65
Bringing the Processes Together 65
Review Questions 68
Answers to Review Questions 70
Chapter 3 Planning the Project 71
Assessing the Requirements 73
Inputs of Collect Requirements 75
Tools and Techniques of Collect Requirements 75
Outputs of Collect Requirements 77
Creating the Work Breakdown Structure 79
Understand the Scope Management Plan 79
Define Scope 79
Create WBS 84
Developing a Cost Management Plan 90
Understand the Cost Management Plan 90
Estimate Costs 90
Determine Budget 95
Developing a Project Schedule 99
Understand Schedule Management Plan 100
Define Activities 100
Sequence Activities 103
Estimate Activity Resources 107
Estimate Activity Durations 111
Develop Schedule 115
Developing a Human Resource Plan 126
Inputs of Develop Human Resource Plan 127
Tools and Techniques of Develop Human Resource Plan 128
Outputs of Develop Human Resource Plan 129
Developing a Communications Management Plan 131
Inputs of Plan Communications 132
Tools and Techniques of Plan Communications 132
Outputs of Plan Communications 135
Developing a Procurement Management Plan 136
Inputs of Plan Procurements 138
Tools and Techniques of Plan Procurements 139
Outputs of Plan Procurements 141
Developing a Quality Management Plan 145
Inputs of Plan Quality 146
Tools and Techniques of Plan Quality 147
Outputs of Plan Quality 151
Developing a Change Management Plan 152
Developing a Risk Management Plan 153
Plan Risk Management 153
Identify Risks 157
Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis 163
Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis 166
Plan Risk Responses 171
Inputs of Plan Risk Responses 172
Tools and Techniques of Plan Risk Responses 173
Outputs of Plan Risk Responses 175
Obtaining Project Management Plan Approval 177
Conducting a Kickoff Meeting 181
Meeting Attendees 181
Meeting Topics 181
Bringing the Processes Together 182
Project Scope Management Knowledge Area Review 184
Project Time Management Knowledge Area Review 185
Project Cost Management Knowledge Area Review 185
Project Quality Management Knowledge Area Review 186
Project Human Resource Management Knowledge Area Review 186
Project Communications Management Knowledge Area Review 186
Project Risk Management Knowledge Area Review 187
Project Procurement Management Knowledge Area Review 188
Review Questions 190
Answers to Review Questions 192
Chapter 4 Executing the Project 193
Obtaining and Managing Resources 194
Acquire Project Team 194
Conduct Procurements 197
Maximizing Team Performance 202
Develop Project Team 203
Manage Project Team 211
Executing the Project Management Plan 216
Direct and Manage Project Execution 216
Distribute Information 220
Manage Stakeholder Expectations 222
Implementing Approved Changes 225
Implementing the Quality Management Plan 226
Inputs of Perform Quality Assurance 227
Tools and Techniques of Perform Quality Assurance 227
Outputs of Perform Quality Assurance 229
Implementing the Risk Management Plan 230
Bringing the Processes Together 231
Project Integration Management Knowledge Area Review 232
Project Quality Management Knowledge Area Review 232
Project Human Resource Management Knowledge Area Review 233
Project Communications Management Knowledge Area Review 234
Project Procurement Management Knowledge Area Review 235
Review Questions 236
Answers to Review Questions 238
Chapter 5 Monitoring and Controlling the Project 239
Measuring Project Performance 240
Monitor and Control Project Work 240
Administer Procurements 243
Managing Changes to the Project Scope, Schedule, and Costs 248
Verify Scope 248
Control Scope 250
Control Schedule 252
Control Costs 255
Ensuring Adherence to Quality Standards 264
Perform Quality Control 264
Updating the Risk Register 271
Monitor and Control Risks 272
Assessing Corrective Actions 275
Perform Integrated Change Control 275
Communicating Project Status 281
Report Performance 281
Bringing the Processes Together 285
Project Integration Management Knowledge Area Review 286
Project Scope Management Knowledge Area Review 287
Project Time Management Knowledge Area Review 287
Project Cost Management Knowledge Area Review 288
Project Quality Management Knowledge Area Review 289
Project Communications Management Knowledge
Area Review 290
Project Risk Management Knowledge Area Review 291
Project Procurement Management Knowledge Area Review 292
Review Questions 293
Answers to Review Questions 295
Chapter 6 Closing the Project 297
Obtaining Final Acceptance 298
Close Project or Phase 298
Close Procurements 300
Transferring Ownership 303
Obtaining Financial, Legal, and Administrative Closure 303
Formal Project Endings 304
Trends 304
Administrative Closure 305
Distributing the Final Project Report 307
Collating Lessons Learned 307
Archiving Project Documents 308
Measuring Customer Satisfaction 308
Bringing the Processes Together 309
Project Integration Management Knowledge Area Review 310
Project Procurement Management Knowledge Area Review 311
Review Questions 312
Answers to Review Questions 314
Appendix About the Companion CD 315
What You'll Find on the CD 316
Sybex Test Engine 316
Electronic Flashcards 316
PDF of Glossary of Terms 316
Adobe Reader 316
System Requirements 316
Using the CD 317
Troubleshooting 317
Customer Care 318
Index 319