Scope and Work Breakdown Structures Based on the knowledge you have gained through the readings in this module, answer the review questions listed below. These questions were chosen to demonstrate your understanding and help you assess your progress. 1. Explain the importance of the main processes performed during project integration management. 2. Discuss the importance of the scope and WBS in the project execution stage? 3. Using MS Project (or another software of your choice), produce a WBS for building a new house.  Other software options: • WBS Tool (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (free), • WBS Schedule Pro (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (30-day trial) When creating your WBS include the project summary and Task ID 0. Assume that the WBS Level 2 categories include managing the project, finding property, securing a loan, designing the entire home, building the entire home, and providing landscaping and external items, including a hot tub and swimming pool. Break at least two Level 2 items down to Level 4. 4. Describe the planning tasks performed as part of project time management and give an example of at least 3 outputs related to the scheduling effort. 5. Consider Figure 5-20 (page 183 in your textbook) to answer the following questions. All duration estimates are in days, and the network proceeds from Node 1 to Node 9.  a. Draw an AOA network diagram representing the project. Put the node numbers in circles and draw arrows from node to node, labeling each arrow with the activity letter and estimated time. See example on page 164, Figure 5-13. b. Identify all the paths on the network diagram and note how long they are. c. What is the critical path for this project and how long is it? d. What is the shortest possible time it will take to complete this project? e. Examine the network diagram and activity schedule to analyze the critical path and float or slack for each activity. Why is it important to monitor the critical path throughout the project? 6. Identify the significant planning activities completed during project cost management.  Compare and contrast a cost performance baseline and a cost estimate. Use terminology from your readings and cite related references using current APA format, where applicable. For help with the format of references Submission Save your deliverable in a Word® document Scope and Work Breakdown Structures Based on the knowledge you have gained through the readings in this module, answer the review questions listed below. These questions were chosen to demonstrate y our understanding and help you assess your progress. 1. Explain the importance of the main processes performed during project integration management. 2. Discuss the importance of the scope and WBS in the pro ject execution stage? 3. Using MS Project (or another software of your choice), produce a WBS for building a new house. Other software options: • WBS Tool (Links to an exte.

1. Scope and Work Breakdown Structures
Based on the knowledge you have gained through the readings
in this module, answer the review questions listed below. These
questions were chosen to demonstrate your understanding and
help you assess your progress.
1. Explain the importance of the main processes performed
during project integration management.
2. Discuss the importance of the scope and WBS in the project
execution stage?
3. Using MS Project (or another software of your choice),
produce a WBS for building a new house. Other software
options:
• WBS Tool (Links to an external site.)Links to an external
site. (free),
• WBS Schedule Pro (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site. (30-day trial)
When creating your WBS include the project summary and Task
ID 0. Assume that the WBS Level 2 categories include
managing the project, finding property, securing a loan,
designing the entire home, building the entire home, and
providing landscaping and external items, including a hot tub
and swimming pool. Break at least two Level 2 items down to
Level 4.
4. Describe the planning tasks performed as part of project time
management and give an example of at least 3 outputs related to
the scheduling effort.
5. Consider Figure 5-20 (page 183 in your textbook) to answer
the following questions. All duration estimates are in days, and
the network proceeds from Node 1 to Node 9.
a. Draw an AOA network diagram representing the project. Put
the node numbers in circles and draw arrows from node to node,
labeling each arrow with the activity letter and estimated time.
See example on page 164, Figure 5-13.

2. b. Identify all the paths on the network diagram and note how
long they are.
c. What is the critical path for this project and how long is it?
d. What is the shortest possible time it will take to complete
this project?
e. Examine the network diagram and activity schedule to
analyze the critical path and float or slack for each activity.
Why is it important to monitor the critical path throughout the
project?
6. Identify the significant planning activities completed during
project cost management. Compare and contrast a cost
performance baseline and a cost estimate.
Use terminology from your readings and cite related references
using current APA format, where applicable. For help with the
format of references
Submission
Save your deliverable in a Word® document
Scope and Work Breakdown Structures
Based on the knowledge you have gained through the readings
in this module, answer
the review questions listed below. These questions were chosen
to demonstrate y
our
understanding and help you assess your progress.
1.
Explain the importance of the main processes performed during
project
integration management.
2.

3. Discuss the importance of the scope and WBS in the pro
ject execution stage?
3.
Using MS Project (or another software of your choice), produce
a WBS for
building a new house.
Other software options:
•
WBS Tool
(Links
to
an
external
site.)Links
to
an
exter
nal
site.
(free),

4. •
WBS Schedule Pro
(Links
to
an
external
site.)Links
to
an
external
site.
(30
-
day
trial)
When creating your WBS include the project summary and Task
ID 0. Assume
that the WBS Level 2 categories include managing the project,
finding property,
securing a loan, designing the entire home, building the entire
home, and
providing landscaping and external items, including a hot tub
and swimming

5. pool. Break at least two L
evel 2 items down to Level 4.
4.
Describe the planning tasks performed as part of project time
management and
give an example of at least 3 outputs related to the scheduling
effort.
5.
Consider Figure 5
-
20 (page 183 in your textbook) to answer the following
ques
tions. All duration estimates are in days, and the network
proceeds from
Node 1 to Node 9.
a. Draw an AOA network diagram representing the project. Put
the node
numbers in circles and draw arrows from node to node, labeling
each arrow with
the activity le
tter and estimated time. See example on page 164, Figure 5
-
13.
b. Identify all the paths on the network diagram and note how
long they are.
c. What is the critical path for this project and how long is it?
d. What is the shortest possible time it will take

6. to complete this project?
e. Examine the network diagram and activity schedule to
analyze the critical
path and float or slack for each activity. Why is it important to
monitor the critical
path throughout the project?
6.
Identify the significant planning ac
tivities completed during project cost
management.
Compare and contrast a cost performance baseline and a cost
estimate.
Use terminology from your readings and cite related references
using current APA
format, where applicable. For help with the format of
references
Submission
Save your deliverable in a Word
®
document
Scope and Work Breakdown Structures
Based on the knowledge you have gained through the readings
in this module, answer
the review questions listed below. These questions were chosen
to demonstrate your

7. understanding and help you assess your progress.
1. Explain the importance of the main processes performed
during project
integration management.
2. Discuss the importance of the scope and WBS in the project
execution stage?
3. Using MS Project (or another software of your choice),
produce a WBS for
building a new house. Other software options:
• WBS Tool (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
(free),
• WBS Schedule Pro (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site. (30-day
trial)
When creating your WBS include the project summary and Task
ID 0. Assume
that the WBS Level 2 categories include managing the project,
finding property,
securing a loan, designing the entire home, building the entire
home, and
providing landscaping and external items, including a hot tub
and swimming
pool. Break at least two Level 2 items down to Level 4.
4. Describe the planning tasks performed as part of project time
management and
give an example of at least 3 outputs related to the scheduling
effort.
5. Consider Figure 5-20 (page 183 in your textbook) to answer
the following
questions. All duration estimates are in days, and the network
proceeds from
Node 1 to Node 9.
a. Draw an AOA network diagram representing the project. Put
the node
numbers in circles and draw arrows from node to node, labeling

8. each arrow with
the activity letter and estimated time. See example on page 164,
Figure 5-13.
b. Identify all the paths on the network diagram and note how
long they are.
c. What is the critical path for this project and how long is it?
d. What is the shortest possible time it will take to complete
this project?
e. Examine the network diagram and activity schedule to
analyze the critical
path and float or slack for each activity. Why is it important to
monitor the critical
path throughout the project?
6. Identify the significant planning activities completed during
project cost
management. Compare and contrast a cost performance baseline
and a cost
estimate.
Use terminology from your readings and cite related references
using current APA
format, where applicable. For help with the format of references
Submission
Save your deliverable in a Word
®
document
An Introduction to
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BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Project, Program, and Portfolio
Management

11. Chapter 2 Project, Program, and Portfolio Selection
Chapter 3 Initiating Projects
Chapter 4 Planning Projects, Part I (Project Integration, Scope,
Time, and Cost Management)
Chapter 5 Planning Projects, Part II (Project Quality, Human
Resource, Communications, Stakeholder, Risk, and Procurement
Management)
Chapter 6 Executing Projects
Chapter 7 Monitoring and Controlling Projects
Chapter 8 Closing Projects
Chapter 9 Best Practices in Project Management
Appendix A Brief Guide to Microsoft Project 2010
Appendix B Brief Guide to AtTask
Appendix C Resources
Glossary
DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: An Introduction To Project, Program, And
Portfolio Management
Introduction
What Is A Project?
Examples Of Projects
Project Attributes
Project Constraints
What Is Project Management?
Project Stakeholders
Project Management Process Groups And Knowledge Areas
Project Management Tools And Techniques
Project Success

12. Program And Project Portfolio Management
Programs
Project Portfolio Management
The Project Management Profession
Suggested Skills For Project, Program, And Portfolio Managers
Importance Of Leadership Skills
Project Management Certification
Ethics In Project Management
Project Management Software
Chapter Summary
Quick Quiz
Quick Quiz Anwers
Discussion Questions
Exercises
Team Projects
Key Terms
End Notes
Chapter 2: Project, Program, And Portfolio Selection
Aligning Projects With Business Strategy
Strategic Planning
SWOT Analysis
Four-Stage Planning Process For Project Selection
Methods For Selecting Projects
Focusing On Competitive Strategy And Broad Organizational
Needs
Performing Financial Projections
Net Present Value Analysis

13. Return On Investment
Payback Analysis
Using A Weighted Scoring Model
Implementing A Balanced Scorecard
Addressing Problems, Opportunities, And Directives
Project Time Frame
Project Priority
Program Selection
Focusing On Coordination And Benefits
Approaches To Creating Programs
Project Portfolio Selection
Sample Approach For Creating A Project Portfolio
Five Levels Of Project Portfolio Management
Chapter Summary
Quick Quiz
Quick Quiz Answers
Discussion Questions
Exercises
Key Terms
End Notes
Chapter 3: Initiating Projects
Project Management Process Groups
Mapping The Process Groups To The Knowledge Areas
Developing A Project Management Methodology
The Importance Of Top Management Commitment
The Need For Organizational Standards
PreInitiating And Initiating Global Construction’s Just-In-Time
Training Project
PreInitiating Processes And Outputs

14. Contents Of A Business Case
Sample Business Case
Initiating Processes And Outputs
Identifying Stakeholders
Sample Stakeholder Register And Stakeholder Analysis
Creating A Project Charter
Contents Of A Project Charter
Sample Project Charter
Holding A Project KickOff Meeting
Sample KickOff Meeting Agenda
Chapter Summary
Quick Quiz
Quick Quiz Answers
Discussion Questions
Exercises
Team Projects
Key Terms
End Notes
Chapter 4: Planning Projects, Part 1
Introduction
Project Planning Should Guide Project Execution
Summary Of Planning Processes And Outputs
Project Integration Management
Team Contracts
Sample Team Contract
Project Management Plans
Sample Project Management Plan
Project Scope Management

15. Planning Scope Management
Develop A Scope Management Plan And Requirements
Management Plan
Sample Requirements Management Plan
Collecting Requirements
Sample Requirements Traceability Matrix
Defining Scope
Sample Scope Statement
Creating The Work Breakdown Structure
Approaches To Developing Work Breakdown Structures
Using Guidelines
The Analogy Approach
The Top-Down Approach
The BottomUp Approach
Mind Mapping
Sample WBS
Creating The WBS Dictionary
Sample WBS Dictionary Entry
Project Time Management
Planning Schedule Management
Defining Activities
Creating The Activity List And Attributes
Sample Activity List And Attributes
Creating A Milestone List
Sample Milestone List
Sequencing Activities
Project Schedule Network Diagrams
Estimating Activity Resources
Sample Activity Resource Requirements
Estimating Activity Duration
Sample Activity Duration Estimates

16. Developing The Project Schedule
Critical Path Analysis
Calculating The Critical Path
Growing Grass Can Be On The Critical Path
Using Critical Path Analysis To Make Schedule Trade-Offs
Importance Of Updating Critical Path Data
Critical Chain Scheduling
Sample Project Schedule
Project Cost Management
Planning Cost Management
Estimating Costs
Cost Estimation Tools And Techniques
Sample Cost Estimate
Cost Budgeting
Sample Cost Baseline
Chapter Summary
Quick Quiz
Quick Quiz Answers
Discussion Questions
Exercises
Team Projects
Key Terms
End Notes
Chapter 5: Planning Projects, Part 2
Introduction
Summary Of Planning Processes And Outputs
Project Quality Management
Planning Quality Management

17. Sample Quality Management Plan
Quality Metrics
Sample Project Dashboard And Quality Metrics Description
Quality Checklists
Sample Quality Checklist
Project Human Resource Management
Project Organizational Charts
Sample Project Organizational Chart
Responsibility Assignment Matrices
Sample Responsibility Assignment Matrix
Resource Histograms
Sample Resource Histogram
Staffing Management Plans
Sample Staffing Management Plan
Project Communications Management
Communications Management Plans
Sample Communications Management Plan
Project Web Sites
Sample Project Web Site
Project Stakeholder Management
Project Risk Management
Planning Risk Management
Sample Risk Management Plan
Identifying Risks
Performing Qualitative Risk Analysis
Sample Probability/Impact Matrix
Performing Quantitative Risk Analysis
Planning Risk Responses
Risk Registers

18. Sample Risk Register
Risk-Related Contract Decisions
Sample Risk-Related Contract Decisions
Project Procurement Management
Make-Or-Buy Decisions
Sample Make-Or-Buy Decision
Procurement Management Plans
Types Of Contracts
Sample Procurement Management Plan
Procurements Documents: Requests For Proposals Or Quotes
Sample Requests For Proposal
Contract Statements Of Work
Sample Contract Statement Of Work
Source Selection Criteria And The Supplier Evaluation Matrices
Sample Supplier Evaluation Matrix
Chapter Summary
Quick Quiz
Quick Quiz Answers
Discussion Questions
Exercises
Team Projects
Key Terms
End Notes
Chapter 6: Executing Projects
Introduction
Summary Of Executing Processes And Outputs
Project Integration Management
Deliverables
Sample Deliverables
Work Performance Data

19. Sample Work Performance Data
Change Requests
Sample Change Request
Implemented
Solution
s To Problems
Sample Implemented