A) The project management plan and project execution

B)  The charter and project planning

C)  The project execution and monitoring & controlling

D)  The charter and project execution

 

Terminology of the Day

 Initiating Processes

 The beginning processes in a project, which happen prior to planning. In this process, it is common to assign a Project Manager, create a high level Scope Definition, and give the project life to move onto the planning process.

Answer and Explanation to Yesterday's Question

You are a Project Manager who is involved in the procurement of police cars and security equipment for the city government you work in. As negotiations begin between the city and the vendor, you realize that your brother works for this company but in a different department. What is your professional responsibility?

A)  Because he works in a different department, you can remain on the project.

B)  Remain on the project, but remove yourself from the negotiations.

C)  Remove yourself from the project. (Correct)

D)  Remain on the project, but help another Project Manager negotiate the contract.

 Explanation: Remove yourself from the project. The Code of Conduct specifies that you must disclose circumstances that could be construed as a conflict of interest or an appearance of impropriety. Remaining on the project because he works in a different department, remaining on the project but removing yourself from the negotiations, and remaining on the project but helping another Project Manager negotiate the contract all give the appearance of impropriety.

For more questions, terminology and other exercises please see the PMP® Exam Success Series: Certification Exam Manual at http://www.crosswindpm.com/

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