CompTIA Project+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam PK0-005)

https://www.annarosamattei.com/?p=qjs6cs88o Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents at a Glance Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Launching a Technology Project Defining the Project Management Framework Exploring Project Characteristics Working with Project Management Entities Working with Predictive Projects Initiating the Project Planning the Project Executing the Project Monitoring and Controlling the Project Closing the Project Introducing Agile Project Management Exploring Agile Projects Comparing Iterative and Incremental Approaches in Agile Developing the Project Charter Creating Reasonable Expectations Creating the Project Charter Project Charter Elements Sample Project Charter Gathering Project Information Establishing the Project Requirements Possessing Multiple Personas No Other Choices? Interviewing Management Interviewing the Stakeholders Working with a Business Case Establishing the Completion Date CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Initiating Processes Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 1-1: Analyze Objectives of Key Personnel Exercise 1-2: Write Project Charter Exercise Solutions Exercise 1-1: Analyze Objectives of Key Personnel Exercise 1-2: Write Project Charter Questions Answers Chapter 2 Planning the Project How to Plan Defining the Business Value Creating a Feasibility Study Executive Summary for Murray Enterprises Creating the Business Case Writing the Project Scope Statement Planning in Agile Projects Establishing Project Priority Internal Competition Obtaining Budget Dollars Creating an Approach Create a Milestone List Manage the Planning Contingency Plans Introducing Agile Methodologies Introducing Scrum Agile Project Management Reviewing Agile Management Principles CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Planning Processes Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 2-1: Research Objectives Worksheet Exercise 2-2: Executive Summary for Caufield Educational Supply Company Exercise Solutions Exercise 2-1: Research Objectives Worksheet Exercise 2-2: Executive Summary for Caufield Educational Supply Company Questions Answers Chapter 3 Working with Management Defining the Organizational Structure Working in a Functional Organization Working in a Matrix Organization Working in a Projectized Organization Presenting the Project to Management Start at the End The WIIFM Principle Tailor the Presentation Role of a Salesperson Defining Management’s Role How Projects Get Initiated Management Theories Delegate Duties Focusing on the Results Inventing a Project Kickoff Set the Stage Timebox the Meeting How Management Fits In Defining the Purpose Creating Management Alliances Working Together Following Organizational Governance Dealing with Challenging Bosses Working with Good Bosses CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Management Processes Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 3-1: Preparing a Presentation Opening Statement Exercise 3-2: Creating a Kickoff Meeting Event Exercise 3-3: Dealing with Negative Stakeholders Exercise 3-4: Calculating Time Value of Money Exercise Solutions Exercise 3-1: Preparing a Presentation Opening Statement Exercise 3-2: Creating a Kickoff Meeting Event Exercise 3-3: Dealing with Negative Stakeholders Exercise 3-4: Calculating Time Value of Money Questions Answers Chapter 4 Managing the Project Scope Creating the Project Scope Gathering Requirements Through Communications Creating the Product Backlog Working with the Balanced Scorecard Approach Writing the Project Scope Statement Defining the Work Breakdown Structure Working with a WBS Coordinating WBS Components Defining a WBS Approach The Mechanics of Creating a WBS Why You Need a WBS Creating a WBS Dictionary Obtaining Stakeholder Approval Presenting to the Project Sponsor Presenting to Key Stakeholders CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Managing Project Scope Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 4-1: Writing a Project Scope Statement Exercise 4-2: Create a Work Breakdown Structure Exercise Solutions Exercise 4-1: Writing a Project Scope Statement Exercise 4-2: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure Questions Answers Chapter 5 Creating the Budget Budget Basics Phased Gate Estimating Determine the Estimate Type Implementing Bottom-Up Cost Estimates Allowance for Change Creating a PERT Estimate Using Top-Down Estimating Using Analogous Cost Estimating Using Parametric Modeling Budget at Completion Zero-Based Budgeting Determining Project Expenses The Cost of Goods Outsourcing Estimating Work Hours Tracking Budgetary Expenses Runaway Projects Keeping Track of Expenses CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Managing Project Costs Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 5-1: Complete an Estimating Worksheet Exercise 5-2: Explore Project Cost Estimating Exercise Solutions Exercise 5-1: Complete an Estimating Worksheet Exercise 5-2: Explore Project Cost Estimating Questions Answers Chapter 6 Building the Project Plan Building the Project Plans Addressing Project Factors Planning for Security and Privacy Creating Project Plan Documents Creating the Project Scope Management Plan Defining the Project Schedule Management Plan Building the Project Network Diagram Analyzing the Project Network Diagram Creating the Project Cost Management Plan Planning for Project Quality Preparing for Managing a Project Team Writing the Project Communications Management Plan Planning for Project Risk Management Creating the Stakeholder Management Plan Building the Project Procurement Management Plan CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Planning Processes Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 6-1: Create a Project Network Diagram Exercise 6-2: Create a Risk Contingency Reserve Exercise Solutions Exercise 6-1: Create a Project Network Diagram Exercise 6-2: Create a Risk Contingency Reserve Questions Answers Chapter 7 Organizing a Project Team Assessing Internal Skills Identifying Resource Requirements Experience Is the Best Barometer Résumés and Skill Assessments Create a Roles and Responsibilities Matrix Learning Is Hard Work Creating a Team Defining Project Manager Power Hello! My Name Is… Where Do You Live? Building Relationships Serving as a Project Coordinator Exploring the Project Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities Supporting the Project Manager Working with a Project Scheduler Scheduling Project Activities Managing Resources with the Project Scheduler Managing Team Issues Dealing with Team Disagreements Phases of Team Development Project Management Is Not a Democracy Dealing with Personalities Leading People in Adaptive Projects Use Experience Disciplining Team Members Using External Resources Finding an Excellent IT Vendor Interviewing the Vendor CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Project Team Management Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 7-1: Create a Web Developer Job Description Exercise 7-2: Prepare for an Interview Exercise Solutions Exercise 7-1: Create a Web Developer Job Description Exercise 7-2: Prepare for an Interview Questions Answers Chapter 8 Managing Teams Leading the Team Establishing the Project Authority Mechanics of Leading a Team Decision Making Working with Team Members Working with Agile Project Teams Team Meetings Meeting Frequency Meeting Purpose Using a Meeting Coordinator Meeting Minutes Agile Daily Coordination Meetings Virtual Team Communications Maintaining Team Leadership Background and Experience Working Toward the Finish Commitment from the Project Team’s Managers Project Completion and Team Members’ Growth Motivating the Team Understanding Motivation What Team Members Need Theorizing on Management and Leadership CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Project Team Management Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 8-1: Making Project Decisions with the Project Team Exercise 8-2: Defining Project Team Member Personality Types Exercise Solutions Exercise 8-1: Making Project Decisions with the Project Team Exercise 8-2: Defining Project Team Member Personality Types Questions Answers Chapter 9 Implementing the Project Plan Reviewing Assignments with the Project Team Focusing on the Work Hosting a Project Status Meeting Tracking Progress Creating a Reporting Process Status Collecting Tools Communicating Project Status Tracking Financial Obligations Tracking Actual Costs Determining Earned Value Controlling Finances Calculating the Cost Performance Index Calculating the Scheduled Performance Index Predicting Project Performance Calculating the To-Complete Performance Index Communicating the Project Burn Rate CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Initiating Processes Chapter Review Exercise Exercise 9-1: Calculating Earned Value Management Exercise 9-1a: Follow These Directions if You Have Microsoft Excel Installed Exercise 9-1b: Follow These Directions if You Do Not Have Microsoft Excel Installed Exercise Solution Exercise 9-1: Calculating Earned Value Management Questions Answers Chapter 10 Revising the Project Plan Defining the Need for Revision Addressing Operational Change Control Planning for Software Change Control Establishing Change Control Change Control Process Impacts of Change Project Change Request Change Impact Statement Internal Project Trouble Implementing Project Changes Changes from Internal Forces Changes from External Forces Negotiate for Tiered Structures Extension of Time for Delivery Holding Issue Management Meetings Delaying a Project Coping with Vendor Delays Rebuilding Management Support Focus and Refocus Renewal of Commitment CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Managing Project Changes Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 10-1: Complete a Change Request Form Exercise 10-2: Determine a Change Request Outcome Exercise Solutions Exercise 10-1: Complete a Change Request Form Exercise 10-2: Determine a Change Request Outcome Questions Answers Chapter 11 Enforcing Quality Defining Quality Quality of the Deliverables Producing a Service Producing Goods Quality vs. Grade Quality of the Process Managing the Quality Project Information Center Web Solutions Software Solutions Quality Management as a Process Quality Phases of Project Management Ensuring Quality Throughout the Project Planning for Quality Traditional Quality Assurance Traditional Quality Control Implementing Quality Control Analyzing Quality Total Quality Management Creating a Strategy for Quality Revisiting the Iron Triangle Communicating Project Progress CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Quality Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 11-1: Addressing Quality in Execution Exercise 11-2: Managing Quality in Project Scope Exercise 11-3: Managing Quality in Performance Exercise Solutions Exercise 11-1: Addressing Quality in Execution Exercise 11-2: Managing Quality in Project Scope Exercise 11-3: Managing Quality in Performance Questions Answers Chapter 12 Completing the Project Completing the Final Tasks Going the Distance Examining the Critical Path 98 Percent Done Is Not Complete Conducting the Project Postmortem Reviewing for Quality Assessing the Project Deliverables Examining the Project’s Worth Third-Party Review Obtaining Final Sign-Off Using a Project Transition Plan Obtaining Client Approval Sample Application Development Acceptance Agreement Shutting It Down Post-Project Audit Creating the Project Closeout Report Evaluating Team Members’ Performance Declaring Victory Declaring Failure Cheers! Celebrating Victory CompTIA Project+ Exam Highlight: Closing the Project Chapter Review Exercises Exercise 12-1: Reviewing the Project for Completeness Exercise 12-2: Managing Unexpected Changes in a Project Exercise Solutions Exercise 12-1: Reviewing the Project for Completeness Exercise 12-2: Managing Unexpected Changes in a Project Questions Answers Appendix A Exam Objectives Map Exam PT0-005 Appendix B Critical Exam Information Test-Passing Tips Days Before the Exam Practice the Testing Process Testing Tips Answer Every Question—Once Use the Process of Elimination Everything You Must Know The 49 Project Management Processes EVM Formulas Quick Exam Facts A Letter to You Appendix C About the Online Content System Requirements Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account Privacy Notice Single User License Terms and Conditions TotalTester Online Other Book Resources Video Training from the Author Downloadable Content Technical Support Glossary Index