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PMP Question of the Week: Conflict in the Project Team
You’re a project manager in a strong matrix organization where a newly hired, entry-level network analyst has been assigned to your project team. At a recent organizational social function, a ranking...
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Quick Look at the PMBOK® Guide: Critical Chain Project Management
In this blog series, we’ll get you up to speed on using the key tools listed in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) — Fifth Edition, including Critical Chain Project...
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PMP Question of the Week: Time Estimates
You have received maximum, minimum and most-likely time estimates from your team for activities to be done on the project. Which time estimate should you use when developing your project schedule? A....
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Quick Look at the PMBOK® Guide: Seven Ishikawa Tools
In this blog series, we’ll get you up to speed on using the key tools listed in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) — Fifth Edition, including the seven Ishikawa Tools....
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PMP Question of the Week: Center for Project Support
What is a center for documentation, templates, project policies and other common organizational tools and techniques needed for project support? A. Project management office B. Project management...
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Quick Look at the PMBOK® Guide: Decision Tree Diagrams
In this blog series, we’ll get you up to speed on using the key tools listed in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) — Fifth Edition, including Decision Tree Diagrams....
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Quick Look at the PMBOK® Guide: Monte Carlo Analysis
In this blog series, we’ll get you up to speed on using the key tools listed in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) — Fifth Edition, including Monte Carlo Analysis. The...
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PMP Question of the Week: Risk Diagramming Technique
Your project team believes that several risks may have the same root cause. Which diagramming technique could be helpful in showing this graphically? A. Cause and effect diagrams B. Flowcharts C....
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Quick Look at the PMBOK® Guide: Sender and Receiver Model
In this blog series, we’ll get you up to speed on using the key tools listed in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) — Fifth Edition, including Sender and Receiver Model....
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PMP Question of the Week: Verbal Communication
Pitch and tone account for how much understanding of verbal communication? A. 55 percent B. 38 percent C. 7 percent D. 0 percent Reveal Answer The correct answer is B. Pitch and tone contribute 38...
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PMP Question of the Week: After Sequence Activities
You and your team have just completed the Sequence Activities process. Which process will you complete next? A. Define Activities B. Develop Schedule C. Control Schedule D. Estimate Activity Resources...
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PMP Question of the Week: Develop Project Charter
When is a contract an input to the Develop Project Charter process? A. When all or part of the project is being done for an external customer or by a contractor. B. When the project is being done for...
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PMP Question of the Week: Close Project
Which of the following activities will not be performed as part of the Close Project or Phase process? A. Confirm that the project or phase has met all the requirements of the customer or sponsor. B....
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PMP Question of the Week: Lines of Communication
You need to calculate the lines of communication in your team. Which of the following formulas should you use? A. (P – O) / 6 B. (P – O) / 3 C. (N(N – 1)) / 2 D. P x I Reveal Answer The correct answer...
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PMP Formula of the Week: Forecasting a Necessary CPI
In this new series of questions, PMP Formula of the Week, this post was provided by author Bill Scott. The concept for “earned value” has been around for at least 115 years, maybe longer. It was used...
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Let’s Get Started
I’m excited about joining the Global Knowledge blogging team. Being surrounded by thoughtful professionals who share insights in their areas of expertise is inspiring. As I click around the various...
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PMP Question of the Week: Forecasting a Necessary CPI Based on an ETC
In this new series of questions, PMP Formula of the Week, this post was provided by author Bill Scott. In the previous PMP Formula of the Week, “Forecasting a Necessary CPI,” we discussed the recently...
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PMP Formula of the Week: Earned Value Fixed Formula Measurement Rule
You are developing a schedule management plan that sets an earned value fixed formula measurement rule. Which of the following formulas could be an example of such a rule? A. CP + 4CM + CO ÷ 6 B. 20/80...
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How to Prepare for the PMP and CAPM Boot Camp
In my last article I explained why attending a well-built PMP boot camp is a critical step to being successful when writing the PMP exam. Simply put, there is so much complex theory to understand, most...
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PMP Formula of the Week: Ahead or Behind Schedule
A project sponsor asks if your project is ahead or behind schedule. What formula should you use to determine your answer? A. PV – EV B. EV – AC C. EV – PV D. EV ÷ SPI Reveal Answer The correct answer...
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