Q.1) Define what a project is; when a project is terminated? What can a project create?

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product ,service ,result. The temporary
nature of a project indicates that a project has a definite beginning and an end.

The end is reached when the project’s objective have been achieved or when the project is terminated
because its objective will not or cannot be met or when the need fir the project no longer exists. May
also be terminated if the client wishes to terminate the project.

Most projects are created to create a lasting outcome. A project creates a unique product , service,
result.

A project can either create a component of another item, enhancement of an item, or an end item itself

Service

Improvement in existing product or service lines.

A result such such as an outcome or document

Q.2) What is project management and what are its five process groups?

It is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project active project requirements.
Project management is accomplished through the appropriate application and the 47 logically grouped
project management processes,

Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling, closing.

Q.3) What does managing a project typically include?

Identifying requirements / addressing the various needs, concerns and expectations of the stakeholders
in planning and executing the project / setting up, maintaining, and carrying out communications among
stakeholders that are active , effective and collaborative in nature./ managing stake holders towards
meeting the project requirements and creating project deliverables/ balancing the competing project
constraints, which includes, but are not limited to : scope, quality , schedule, budget, resources, risk.

Q.4) Projects are typically authorized as a result of some strategic considerations, briefly discuss those
considerations.

Market demand ( ex: building more fuel efficient car in response to gasoline shortage)

Strategic opportunity /business need (ex: creating a new stream of income for a company)

Social need ( NGO developing 3rd world countries )

Environmental considerations

Customer request
Technological advance ( creating a faster cheaper laptop based on advances in computer memonery and
electronics technology)

Legal requirement ( proper handling of a new toxic material)

Q.5) What is the role and responsibilities of the project manager?

 Project manager focus on the specified project objectives

 Controls assigned project resources to best meet project objectives.
 Manages constraints of the individual project
 May report to a functional manager
 Satisfy the needs (task, team and individual needs)
 Process knowledge, performance , personal

Q.6) Only list (do not detail) the duties and responsibilities of the resident project representative as
stipulated in the agreement with the owner and in the contract document.


general
 schedules
 conferences and meetings
 liaison
 interpretation of contract documents
 shop drawings and samples
 modifications
 review of work and rejection of defective work
 inspections test and system startups.
 Records
 Reports
 Payment request
 Certificates
 Completion