Comptia Project+ Study Guide - Exam Pk0-004

Informationen zum Autor KIM HELDMAN, MBA, PMP, is Senior Manager, IT/Chief Information Officer for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, CO. She oversees an IT portfolio of projects ranging from those small in scope and budget to multimillion-dollar, multiyear projects. With more than 25 years of experience in information technology project management, Kim directs IT resource planning, budgeting, project prioritization, and strategic and tactical planning. Most of the real-world scenarios in this Study Guide are based on her actual experiences on the job. Kim is the author of several books on project management, including Project Management JumpStart, 3rd Edition , and the eight previous editions of the bestselling PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide . Visit her website at www.kimheldman.com for more information. Klappentext The bestselling Project+ preparation guide, updated for the latest examThe CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, Second Edition is your comprehensive resource for taking Exam PK0-004. With 100% coverage of all exam objectives, bolstered by real-world scenarios and the Sybex interactive learning environment, this book gives you everything you need to approach the exam with confidence. Detailed explanations and superior study tools cover and reinforce setup, initiation, planning, execution, delivery, change, control, communication, and closure, and the author Kim Heldman's twenty-five years of project management experience provide deep insight into real-world applications. Study tools include access to two bonus practice exams, allowing you to focus on areas you need further review, and electronic flashcards provide last minute review on key concepts.The Project+ exam is a first step into the complex world of project management, and serves as a springboard to the Project Management Institute's (PMI) PMP certification. This study guide helps you build the knowledge you need to be confident on exam day.* Review 100 percent of the Project+ exam objectives* Understand the real-world applications of each concept* Gain expert insight drawn from real-world experience* Access online practice exams, electronic flashcards, and moreEvery industry needs people who know how to deliver successful project outcomes. The Project+ exam parallels the PMI's A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(c) Guide), so this smart study guide gives you a solid foundation for additional project management training and certification. The CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, Second Edition combines industry-leading expertise with Sybex resources to help you successfully begin your project management journey. Zusammenfassung The bestselling Project+ preparation guide, updated for the latest examThe CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, Second Edition is your comprehensive resource for taking Exam PK0-004. With 100% coverage of all exam objectives, bolstered by real-world scenarios and the Sybex interactive learning environment, this book gives you everything you need to approach the exam with confidence. Detailed explanations and superior study tools cover and reinforce setup, initiation, planning, execution, delivery, change, control, communication, and closure, and the author Kim Heldman's twenty-five years of project management experience provide deep insight into real-world applications. Study tools include access to two bonus practice exams, allowing you to focus on areas you need further review, and electronic flashcards provide last minute review on key concepts.The Project+ exam is a first step into the complex world of project management, and serves as a springboard to the Project Management Institute's (PMI) PMP certification. This study guide helps you build the knowledge you need to be confident on exam day.* Review 100 percent of the Project+ exam objectives* Understand the real-world applications of each concept* Gain expert insight drawn fr...

List of contents

Introduction xviii
 
Assessment Test xxxii
 
Chapter 1 Initiating the Project 1
 
Defining the Project 2
 
Identifying the Project 2
 
Programs and Portfolios 3
 
Understanding Operations 4
 
Using the PMBOK Guide(r) 4
 
Understanding Organizational Structures 5
 
The Functional Organization 5
 
The Matrix Organization 6
 
The Projectized Organization 8
 
Validating the Project 9
 
How Projects Come About 10
 
Business Case Validation and Stakeholder Identification 12
 
Project Selection 13
 
Project Selection Methods 13
 
Understanding the Project Management Knowledge Areas 17
 
Understanding the Role of the Project Manager 17
 
Leadership 18
 
Communication 19
 
Problem-Solving 19
 
Negotiating 20
 
Organization and Time Management 21
 
Summary 21
 
Exam Essentials 22
 
Key Terms 23
 
Review Questions 24
 
Chapter 2 Project Team Roles and Responsibilities 29
 
Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities 31
 
The Customer 32
 
The Project Sponsor 32
 
The Project Manager 33
 
The Project Coordinator 34
 
The Project Scheduler 34
 
The Project Team Members 34
 
The Project Management Office 35
 
The Stakeholder Matrix 36
 
Receiving a Project Request 37
 
The Project Request Process 37
 
The High-Level Scope Definition 37
 
Documenting the High-Level Scope Definition 39
 
Summary 40
 
Exam Essentials 40
 
Key Terms 41
 
Review Questions 42
 
Chapter 3 Creating the Project Charter 47
 
Project Process Groups 49
 
The Initiating Processes 50
 
The Planning Processes 50
 
The Executing Processes 52
 
The Monitoring and Controlling Processes 53
 
The Closing Processes 53
 
Creating the Project Charter 54
 
Goals and Objectives 55
 
Project Description 55
 
Key Deliverables 55
 
High-Level Requirements 56
 
High-Level Milestones 56
 
High-Level Budget 56
 
High-Level Assumptions 56
 
High-Level Constraints 57
 
High-Level Risks 57
 
Other Contents 58
 
Criteria for Approval 58
 
Formal Approval 58
 
Holding the Kickoff Meeting 58
 
Summary 60
 
Exam Essentials 61
 
Key Terms 62
 
Review Questions 63
 
Chapter 4 Creating the Work Breakdown Structure 67
 
Documenting the Scope Management Plan 68
 
Writing the Scope Statement 69
 
Project Objectives 70
 
Project Description 70
 
Acceptance Criteria and Key Performance Indicators 71
 
Key Deliverables 71
 
Exclusions from Scope 71
 
Time and Cost Estimates 71
 
Assumptions 72
 
Constraints and Influences 72
 
Constraints 72
 
Influences 75
 
Approval of the Scope Statement 77
 
Documenting the Requirements 77
 
Requirement Categories 78
 
The Requirements Document 80
 
Creating the Work Breakdown Structure 80
 
Decomposing the Major Deliverables 81
 
Guidelines for Creating a WBS 82
 
Benefits of the WBS 83
 
WBS Dictionary 84
 
Summary 87
 
Exam Essentials 88
 
Key Terms 88
 
Review Questions 90
 
Chapter 5 Creating the Project Schedule 95
 
Schedule Planning 96
 
Defining Tasks 97
 
Task Sequencing 98
 

Product details

• Authors: Kim Heldman, Heldman Kim
• Publisher: Sybex Uitgeverij
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2017
• EAN: 9781119280521
• ISBN: 978-1-119-28052-1
• No. of pages: 360
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Projektmanagement, Prüfungsvorbereitung, Zertifizierung, Business & management, test prep, Project management, Wirtschaft u. Management, Zertifizierung f. MSCE u. Novell, Certification (MSCE, Novell, etc.)