Yancy Project Management

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Knowledge Area Study Guides

The study guides in this section can be useful as quick reference sheets (although they are getting fairly long). Each guide has a similar structure. It begins with a listing of reference material to study. Then it gives more detail on specific things to study. Then key definitions are given followed by a brief description of the knowledge area processes and concepts. Lastly, sample question and answers are given including the answers.

Integration Management
The project integration management knowledge area includes processes that are required to ensure all the project's components are coordinated. This knowledge area includes the project plan development processes, project plan execution processes, and integrated change control processes. Each process has a set of input and a set of output. Each process also has a set of tools and techniques that are used to turn the input into output.

Scope Management
The project scope management knowledge area is defined by the processes that limit and control the work included in a project. These processes ensure that all the work of the project is included. Processes in this knowledge area include the initiation process as well as all the processes related to the scoping of the project. Each process has a set of input and a set of output. Each process also has a set of tools and techniques used to convert input into output.

Time Management
Project Time Management is a subset of project management that includes the processes required to ensure timely completion of the project. It includes processes such as the activity definition and sequencing processes. Each process has a set of input and a set of output. Each process also has a set of tools and techniques that are used to turn the input into output.

Cost Management
The project cost management knowledge area includes processes to ensure that a project is completed on time and within budget. These processes include resource planning and cost budgeting. Each process has a set of input and a set output. Each process also has a set of tools and techniques that are used to turn the input into output.

Quality Management
The project quality management knowledge area is comprised of the set of processes that ensure the result of a project meets the needs for which the project was executed. Processes such as quality planning, assurance, and control are included in this area. Each process has a set of input and a set of output. Each process also has a set of tools and techniques that are used to turn input into output.

Human Resources Management
People are a major part of any project. There are several different people required and at various times. All the people have to be used effectively in order for the project to succeed. Project Human Resources Management includes the processes to make this part of the project successful. Each process has a set of input and a set of output. Each process also has a set of tools and techniques that are used to turn the input into output.

Communications Management
There is a substantial amount of communications that must occur in any project. Information must be generated in a timely manner. It must also be collected, disseminated, stored, and destroyed at the appropriate time. The project communications management knowledge area contains the processes to get this job done. Each process has a set of input and a set of output. Each process also has a set of tools and techniques used to convert input into output.

Risk Management
Risk management must be an integral part of any project. Everything does not always happen as planned. Project risk management contains the processes for identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risk. Each process has a set of input and a set of output. Each process also has a set of tools and techniques that are used to turn the input into output.

Procurement Management
The project procurement management knowledge area includes processes that are used to manage what to procure and when to procure it.