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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.

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

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