Information Technology Project Management 9th Edition by Kathy Schwalbe Test bank

POINTS:  1
DIFFICULTY:  Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES:  p.29
QUESTION TYPE:  Essay
HAS VARIABLES:  False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  INFO.SCHW.14.5 - LO:1-5
NATIONAL STANDARDS:  United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS:  The Role of the Project Manager
KEYWORDS:  Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED:  4/27/2018 2:53 PM
DATE MODIFIED:  5/13/2018 12:41 PM
 
90. Discuss the PMP certification. What are the advantages of obtaining PMP certification?
ANSWER:  The Project Management Institute (PMI) provides certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)—someone who has documented sufficient project experience and education, agreed to follow the PMI code of professional conduct, and demonstrated knowledge of the field of project management by passing a comprehensive examination.
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Organizations that support PMP certification see the value of investing in programs to improve their employees’ knowledge in project management. Many employers today require specific certifications to ensure their workers have current skills, and job seekers find that they often have an advantage when they earn and maintain marketable certifications.
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Passing the PMP exam is becoming a standard for project managers. Project management certification is also enabling professionals in the field to share a common base of knowledge. Sharing a common base of knowledge is important because it helps advance the theory and practice of project management. PMI also offers additional certifications, including agile techniques, scheduling, risk, program management, portfolio management, and business analysis.
POINTS:  1
DIFFICULTY:  Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES:  p.35-36
QUESTION TYPE:  Essay
HAS VARIABLES:  False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  INFO.SCHW.14.6 - LO: 1-6
NATIONAL STANDARDS:  United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS:  The Project Management Profession
KEYWORDS:  Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED:  4/27/2018 2:53 PM
DATE MODIFIED:  5/5/2018 6:35 PM
 
91. Discuss the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
ANSWER:  PMI approved a Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct that took effect in January 2007. This code applies not only to PMPs, but to all PMI members and individuals who hold a PMI certification, apply for a PMI certification, or serve PMI in a volunteer capacity. It is vital for project management practitioners to conduct their work in an ethical manner. Even if one is not affiliated with PMI, these guidelines can help one conduct their work in an ethical manner, which helps the profession earn the confidence of the public, employers, employees, and all project stakeholders. The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct includes short chapters addressing vision and applicability, responsibility, respect, fairness, and honestly.
POINTS:  1
DIFFICULTY:  Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES:  p.36-37
QUESTION TYPE:  Essay
HAS VARIABLES:  False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  INFO.SCHW.14.6 - LO: 1-6
NATIONAL STANDARDS:  United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS:  The Project Management Profession
KEYWORDS:  Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED:  4/27/2018 2:53 PM
DATE MODIFIED:  5/5/2018 6:37 PM