PMP Exam Cram 2

by Solomon, Michael R.

• ISBN13: 9780789734624
• ISBN10: 0789734621
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Que

Summary

ThePMP Exam Cram 2, Second Editionprovides PMP exam candidates a condensed and focused study vehicle. Organized for optimal learning of criccal project management steps, it covers all objective areas presented by PMI. Candidates using thePMP Exam Cram 2, Second Editionwill be able to easily decipher and effectively use PMI's PMBOK. You'll also find notes, tips and cautions to extend on PMP content, and it will explain the differences between traditional methods of project management and what PMI considers to be good project management techniques. Exam Alerts will help alert you to content that will most likely appear on the PMP exam, and practice questions are found both in the book and on the accompanying CD-ROM. You'll even be prepared for last-minute studying with the Cram Sheet tearcard. Give yourself the best chance possible for a great test score with thePMP Exam Cram 2, Second Edition.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiv
Self-Assessment	xxx
Project Management Framework Fundamentals	1	(32)
Understanding the Project Management Framework	2	(1)
What a Project Is and What It Is Not	2	(2)
A Project Is Temporary	3	(1)
A Project Is an Endeavor Undertaken to Produce a Unique Product or Service	3	(1)
Programs, Portfolios, and the PMO	3	(1)
What Project Management Is	4	(1)
Project Management Knowledge Areas	4	(2)
Knowledge Area Changes in the PMBOK Guide, Third Edition	6	(2)
How Project Management Affects Other Areas of Management	8	(3)
Understanding Application Area Knowledge and Standards	9	(1)
Understanding General Management Skills	10	(1)
Understanding Interpersonal Skills	10	(1)
Understanding Project Life Cycles	11	(3)
Who Are the Stakeholders?	14	(1)
The Project Manager	15	(1)
Working with Organizational Politics and Influences	15	(1)
Differentiating Functional, Matrix, and Projectized Organizational Structures	16	(2)
Functional Organizational Structure	17	(1)
Matrix Organizational Structure	17	(1)
Projectized Organizational Structure	17	(1)
Understanding the Project Environment	18	(1)
Managing the Triple Constraint	19	(1)
Project Management Process Groups	20	(1)
Understanding Project Life Cycle and Project Management Processes Relationships	21	(1)
Processes, Process Groups, and Knowledge Areas	22	(2)
Understanding Process Interaction Customization	24	(2)
Exam Prep Questions	26	(3)
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	29	(2)
Need to Know More?	31	(2)
Understanding Project Initiation	33	(18)
The Function of Project Initiation	34	(1)
The Project Charter and Its Purpose	35	(3)
The Project Manager Assignment	38	(1)
Developing the Project Charter---Tools and Techniques	38	(2)
Project Selection Methods	39	(1)
Project Management Methodology	39	(1)
Project Management Information System	40	(1)
Expert Judgment	40	(1)
Using Management by Objectives	40	(1)
Accounting Concepts Used with Project Initiation	41	(2)
Developing the Preliminary Project Scope Statement	43	(3)
Exam Prep Questions	46	(2)
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	48	(2)
Need to Know More?	50	(1)
The Project Planning Process Group	51	(28)
Understanding PMI's Project Planning Process Group	52	(2)
Exploring Key Aspects of the Planning Processes	54	(1)
Developing the Project Management Plan	55	(1)
Scope Management	56	(3)
Work Breakdown Structure: A Common and Dangerous Omission	57	(2)
Activity Planning---From WBS to Project Schedule	59	(11)
Defining Activities	60	(1)
Sequencing Activities	61	(1)
Network Diagrams	61	(4)
Estimating Activity Resources	65	(1)
Estimating Activity Durations	66	(1)
Developing the Project Schedule	67	(3)
Critical Cost Estimating Factors	70	(2)
Exam Prep Questions	72	(3)
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	75	(2)
Need to Know More?	77	(2)
Elements of Project Planning	79	(28)
Additional Project Management Plan Components	80	(3)
Risk Management Planning	80	(1)
Human Resource Planning	81	(1)
Quality Management Planning	81	(1)
Process Improvement Plan	81	(1)
Procurement Management Planning	81	(1)
Communication Management Plan	81	(1)
Other Significant Items Found in Project Management Plans	82	(1)
Understanding Key Risk Management Principles and PMI's Risk Management Philosophy	83	(1)
The Risk Methodology	84	(6)
Risk Management Planning and Risk Response Planning	84	(1)
Risk Breakdown Structure	84	(1)
Risk Probability and Impact	85	(1)
Risk Identification, Analysis, Response Planning, and Monitoring/Controlling	85	(5)
Activity Resource Estimating, Cost Estimating, and Organizational Planning	90	(3)
The Project Manager's HR Responsibilities	90	(1)
Key Human Resource Principles	91	(1)
The Staffing Management Plan	92	(1)
Understanding Key Quality Management Principles and PMI's Management Philosophy	93	(4)
Quality Theories and PMI Quality Management Approach	94	(1)
The Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle	95	(1)
Quality Approaches and Project Management	95	(1)
The Cost of Quality	96	(1)
Differences Among Quality Planning, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control	96	(1)
Understanding Key Procurement Management Principles and PMI's Procurement Management Philosophy	97	(3)
The Make/Buy Decision	98	(1)
The Contract Statement of Work	98	(1)
Contract Types	98	(2)
The Procurement Management Plan	100	(1)
Building a Communication Plan	100	(2)
Exam Prep Questions	102	(2)
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	104	(2)
Need to Know More?	106	(1)
Project Management Executing Processes	107	(22)
Executing a Project Management Plan	108	(16)
Project Execution	108	(2)
Ensuring Quality	110	(2)
Acquiring and Developing the Project Team	112	(5)
Distributing Information	117	(3)
Managing Project Procurement	120	(4)
Exam Prep Questions	124	(2)
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	126	(1)
Need to Know More?	127	(2)
Project Control	129	(20)
What Is Project Control?	130	(15)
Factors That Cause Project Change	131	(1)
Approving Project Changes	132	(1)
The Project Feedback Loop	133	(1)
Providing Corrective Action for a Project	134	(1)
Using the WBS to Control the Project Scope	135	(1)
Identifying Variance with Earned Value Management	136	(1)
Measuring Quality Control	137	(2)
Managing Your Project Team	139	(2)
Communicating How Your Project Is Performing	141	(1)
Risk Monitoring and Risk Control	142	(2)
Contract Administration	144	(1)
Exam Prep Questions	145	(2)
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	147	(1)
Need to Know More?	148	(1)
Project Closing	149	(20)
The Project Closing Process Group	150	(12)
Closing Out a Contract	152	(3)
Project Closure Criteria	155	(2)
Lessons Learned	157	(1)
Ending a Contract or Project	158	(3)
Final Review Meetings	161	(1)
Exam Prep Questions	162	(3)
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	165	(2)
Need to Know More?	167	(2)
Professional Responsibility	169	(18)
PMI PMP Code of Professional Conduct	170	(1)
Understanding Responsibilities to the Profession	171	(4)
Compliance with All Organizational Rules and Policies	172	(2)
Candidate/Certificant Professional Practice	174	(1)
Advancement of the Profession	174	(1)
Understanding Responsibilities to Customers and the Public	175	(3)
Qualifications, Experience, and Performance of Professional Services	175	(1)
Conflict of Interest Situations and Other Prohibited Professional Conduct	176	(2)
Conclusions	178	(2)
Exam Prep Practice Questions	180	(3)
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	183	(2)
Need to Know More?	185	(2)
PMP Practice Exam 1	187	(12)
Test-taking Tips	187	(2)
Passing the Exam	189	(1)
Exam Topics	189	(1)
Exam Questions	189	(10)
Answers to Practice Exam 1	199	(8)
PMP Practice Exam 2	207	(10)
Answers to Practice Exam 2	217	(8)
Appendix A CD Contents and Installation Instructions	225	(6)
Multiple Test Modes	225	(1)
Study Mode	225	(1)
Certification Mode	225	(1)
Custom Mode	226	(1)
Adaptive Mode	226	(1)
Missed Question Mode	226	(1)
Non-Duplicate Mode	226	(1)
Question Types	226	(1)
Random Questions and Order of Answers	226	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Correct and Incorrect Answers	227	(1)
Attention to Exam Objectives	227	(1)
Installing the CD	227	(2)
Creating a Shortcut to the MeasureUp Practice Tests	228	(1)
Technical Support	229	(2)
Appendix B Additional Resources	231	(4)
Websites	231	(1)
Web-based Study	231	(1)
Books	232	(3)
Glossary	235	(12)
Index	247

Excerpts

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