Questions tagged [pmp]
For questions about the Project Management Professional program, courses and the exam.
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Planned Value (PV): why amount of work is spread evenly on timeline?
I have a basic confusion on Planned value calculation.
Example:
BAC* : 1000
Time: 4 weeks
after 2nd week, PV** should be 500
However, in my opinion, this sometimes does not hold true in an actual ...
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How to Understand the Answer to this Question
A group has been working together for a month. During the daily meetings, one team member continues to report problems completing his/her tasks. What should a project manager do?
A: Start discussions ...
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What is the difference between "active listening" and the "sender-receiver model"?
I don't quite understand the difference between active listening and the sender-receiver model.
active listening: The message receiver restates what’s been said to fully understand and confirm the ...
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How to reject new requirement in project?
I am a PM for a waterfall methadology project.
And I am going to ask a question that every PM faced I believe, but it is my first time to face such situation and would need your support and guidance.
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Work Breakdown Structure - Help on identifiying deliverables, workpackages, etc.,
I'm seeking help for a project I'm involved with. I'm assigned to create a WBS for a project.
I'm quite new to PMP and I'd like to ask for help or any advice in creating the WBS of the project we're ...
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Auditing vs. Inspection
I’m confused about the difference between audit and inspection. I know that they will have different meanings if used in different processes, but I think that inspection is about “deliverable or ...
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PMP Stakeholder best level of engagement
In the PMBOK we have this different level of stakeholder engagement:
Unaware
Resistan
Neutral
Supportive
Leading
What is the best level that you should have?
Because last month in a question i put ...
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Difference between: Change control system, change control tools, configuration management plan, configuration management system
I'm studying for the PMP exam and I have some understanding what these objects are and what the differences between them are.
Can someone explain, maybe with some examples? Thanks.
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Do I have EVM Planned Value understood correctly?
I am struggling to get all the PMI EVM terminology sorted out. The last key for me was planned value (PV).
Let say I have a task and my BAC is $100,000 and scheduled for 4 weeks.
2 weeks in I am done ...
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Planned / earned value for items outside of the project scope?
Getting my head wrapped around the PMP / PMI earned value methodology. Traditionally have tracked a project budget vs the actual spend on a simple basis with that being the variance etc.
The scenario ...
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How to estimate amount of work/man hours for an unfamiliar task? This project is fixed bid project from customer
How to estimate amount of work/man hours for an unfamiliar task? This project is fixed bid project from customer. And most of our project is fixed bid project, for the past 3 - 4 project we are ...
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Question regarding PMBOK (6th edition) definitions of project life cycles
I am currently studying for the PMI PMP exam and stumbled upon the following question in Kim Heldman's "Project Management Professional Practice Tests" book (correct answer boldened):
A ...
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EMV calculation for prototyping versus not prototyping
Good day,
I'm currently studying for my PMP, and I'm confused about the following found in the Rita PMP prep book:
A company is trying to determine if prototyping is worthwhile on a project. They
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PMP application [closed]
I am in the process of writing my PMP application. I am a Program Manager at my work, however, I manage multiple similar projects in a year.
Can I bundle up all similar projects and document them ...
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What to know about PMD Pro vs PMP
I am currently wondering about the differences between PMP and PMD Pro and what are the pros and cons of both certifications.
If you can you help me here, then do it.
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Which are top three metrics one should look at as PM specially from IT industry perspective [closed]
I know its very subjective question, however in general I wanted to understand which are the top three metrics as PM, I should look at while working in a Software project
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PMP certification without having served in a management position
I am looking to get certified in project management , however in my 20 year job history I have never held a "Manager" title. I have served in an "software developer" , "system analyst" and "...
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Putting zero hours under a process for a PMI application
As you all know, project descriptions are limited to 550 characters in the PMI application. In two projects in my list, I decided to highlight tasks I did in the planning and the monitoring processes ...
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2000 hrs a year as project management experience in application
I find conflicting information on how many hours I can claim a year as project management experience with some experts suggesting that I claim just 1500 hrs while others suggest claiming the full 2000 ...
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PMP application but did only one project as a lead and one solo project
I am a biology researcher and I have been part of many research projects over the years. I have also played a minor role in a firm as part of a project trying to find franchisees for the firm.
I have ...
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Does Project Charter change when the Project manager changes?
What if the project manager changes all of a sudden during the project at any phase (Due to resignation / Personal reasons / Accident).
Does the Project charter also change with it?
If so, Who does ...
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Is a company with Tech Leads a matrix organization?
Employees of my company are grouped into pools depending on technical skills (e.g. front-end devs, back-end devs, QA engineers, etc). For each pool there's a Tech Lead who doesn't manage projects (or ...
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Can organizational trainings (Classroom and Web-based) be considered for Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) of PMP?
Can organizational trainings on Project Management (Classroom and Web-based) be considered for Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) of PMP?
For example I recently attended a few trainings on ...
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A PMI/PMP Requirements Questions [closed]
I have searched and searched online for an answer to my specific question, but haven't found it yet. Can't find the solution on PMI.org either. Maybe you can help.
I have more than 4,500 hours for ...
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Should workarounds pass by the Perform Integrated Change Control process?
If an unanticipated problem occurs (unknown-unknown), should the devised workaround need to pass by the Perform Integrated Change Control process before it is allowed to be implemented?
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What is the difference between ITIL and PMP?
It seems I'm dragging you along with me in the IT field, believe me, it's not premeditated. My question - a little broad that I admit - is: when is ITIL used and when is the PMP used? and why rather ...
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How to determine hours spent on a project if didn't record them at the time?
How can I produce an accurate determination of hours spent on projects in the past when I didn't record the time spent at the time?
I used to own my own business putting on concerts in the Seattle ...
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Project Management courses [closed]
I have just completed my three years in project management role. I have contributed five projects towards successful delivary and achieved targets on time. I have been told to pursue management ...
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Can running my own business be counted towards PMI experience requirements?
I started a retail business from scratch. I imported ready-made garments. I was the CEO for three years, managed everything, and worked in my stores full time. I had employees as well.
The ...
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PMP question bank [closed]
I am looking for a way to practice for PMP. A question bank for PMP would be nice. There are lots of sample questions in web. But I do not know which one to select. What can be the criteria to select? ...
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ETC calculation including SPI
PMBok (page 221) mentions two formulas for estimation ETC based on previous project performance. These are:
(1) ETC = (BAC-EV) / CPI
(2) ETC = (BAC-EV) / (CPI * SPI)
While (1) is completly clear ...
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How long will be 5th edition of PMBOK be basis for PMP certification
As far as I know the PMBBOK 5th edition will be soon be replaced by a new edition.
When it is expected that the content of the 6th edition is mandatory for PMP certification?
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Degree completed 2 years back but have PM experience for more than 5 years
I have been performing Project Management for more than 5 years now. I have completed my Degree in Distance Education program. Can I use this degree to qualify for 4500 hour in last 36 months? I am ...
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PMP hours documentation
I understand PMP documentation is 4500 hours with a degree and that the hours covered must not overlap. I also understand that the hours you spend studying, can only cover a 36 month period.
My ...
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PMP certification experience hours for each PM phase [closed]
I am filling out my application for PMP cert, but a very small percentage of my hours are allocated to the 'Initial' phase. Would this a deal-breaker?
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Does the current PMP exam ask about human motivational theory?
I have already completed my class for the 35 hours of coursework, and am working through my second full read through the PMBOK 5th edition.
I have also been looking online for test prep exams and ...
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What is unique about application development projects? [closed]
I'd like to understand the difference, from a project-management perspective, between application development and other, non-application development.
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Types of audits in service IT industry [closed]
I have seen many job descriptions for project managers in which organizations want the candidate should have been worked on different audits and audit reporting. I have 2 questions:
Kindly explain ...
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Can I go for PMP certification without having any project management experience?
I have 4 years of work experience as Network consultant. I have worked in a team and also led a team of 3. However, I have never worked as a Project Manager. Can I go for the PMP certification or not?
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Why can't the Crash Time be greater or equal to Normal Time?
Scenario
Activity | Normal Cost | Normal Time | Crash Cost | Crash Time | Weekly Crash Cost
A 5,000 4 5,000 4 0
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Can I use the PMP Exam book to prep for a CAPM exam? [closed]
I purchased Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep(8th Edition) and I have already finished the first eight chapters. However, I have realised that this book is only for experienced PMP attendants not for CAPM. ...
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Logical Loop: PMBOK 5th Ed
I am hoping someone can clear up my misunderstanding of the sequence for developing a project plan according to PMBOK 5th Ed. We see that creating a project plan inputs into it's subsidiary plans (...
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PMP experience requirement
PMP experience requirement-I'm scrounging for hours!
1. On a parenting leave of absence from the workforce I started up a small business, went on training courses, incorporated the business, ran it ...
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Requirements for PMI's PMP course
I am interested in working towards my PMP certification. I have a 3 year BSc degree from someplace in Canada which I got back in the mid 1980s. As I read the requirements, they specify a 4 year ...
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Master degree business administration vs. Project Management Professional (PMP) to become project manager in Programming Inc. and why
I want to be project manager; now my job is .net/web developer . What is the best way to become a project manager and what are the minimum years of experience needed?
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Anyone studying for PMP exam or have passed PMP? [closed]
Is there anyone here who is studying for PMP exam or someone who has passed the exam already ?
I have two questions for those who have passed:
Q1. Let's say I have read the book and understood the ...
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Things to consider before Project Initiation
What are the things to consider before project initiation. I believe a lot goes on before the charter can be produced and PMBOk 5 is a bit silent on that point.
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What does it mean to 'crash a project'?
'Crash the project' is a term is used frequently in PMP materials. What does it mean exactly?
How is it related to 'compressing the schedule', if at all?
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Faulty piece of software discovered, next steps for a Project Manager to take
Consider the following scenario, which is straight out of a PMP exam prep book:
The project manager of a large software implementation project just
finished a project status meeting. In the ...
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How can I write a project charter prior to collecting requirements, defining scope, estimating and so on?
I am trying to set my mind on the PMI rails, but absolutely can't get the order in which a project manager asked to prepare a project charter prior to steps in the planning process group like ...
