IT Project Management

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What is a project?

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A project is a group of tasks and subtasks that need to be completed to achieve a goal.

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What are the major components of project management?

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The major components include time, cost, scope, quality, resources, and risk.

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What is the role of a project manager?

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A project manager is responsible for planning tasks, defining deadlines, monitoring progress, and ensuring client requirements are met.

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What are the phases of the project lifecycle?

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The five phases are Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing.

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What does 'scope' refer to in project management?

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Scope refers to all tasks that the project does and does not cover.

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What is the triple constraint triangle in project management?

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The triple constraint triangle consists of time, cost, and scope, which are closely related.

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What is the importance of monitoring and controlling in project management?

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Monitoring and controlling ensure that the project meets its targets for time, cost, scope, quality, and risk.

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What can lead to project failure?

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Project failure can result from lack of proper planning, not following standard procedures, or not meeting deadlines.

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What is a real-life example of a failed project?

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Sony Betamax is an example of a failed project due to poor marketing despite being innovative.

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What lessons can be learned from the failure of the Apple Lisa?

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Transparency matters; failing to be transparent can lead to project failure.