Chapter 11: Project Control

Question 1

purpose of control

Answer 1

regulation of results through alteration of activities, allocation of organizational assets

Question 2

three types of control processes

Answer 2

cybernetic, go/no-go, post control

Question 3

cybernetic

Answer 3

constantly monitored system, negative feedback loop

Question 4

go/no-go

Answer 4

testing to see if present condition met, most common, cannot be based on calendar

Question 5

purpose of formal change control system

Answer 5

review all changes, identify all task impacts, translate impacts into scope/cost/schedule, evaluate benefits/costs, id alternative changes, accept or reject, communicate, ensure implementation, report