HRCI Exam SPHR Topic 7 Question 89 Discussion

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Question #: 89
Topic #: 7

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As an HR Professional you must be familiar with the project management processes and the stakeholders of projects. All projects can map to the project management lifecycle. Which one of the following best describes the project management lifecycle?

AIt is a unique life of each project -from its initiation through its closing.

BIt is the aggregation of the nine knowledge areas of project management: integration management, scope, schedule, costs, quality, human resources, communication, risk, and procurement.

CIt is the life of the management of the project -from initiation, planning, execution, controlling, through closing.

DIt is the life of a project to interact with all areas including scope, schedule, costs, quality, human resources, communication, risk, and procurement.

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Suggested Answer: A

Answer option A is correct.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Risk Management

by Marsha at Sep 17, 2024, 07:04 AM

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Glennis

26 days ago

Option A - a unique life for each project? So, is that like a project midlife crisis or something?

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Carole

29 days ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm going to go with C, because it seems to capture the essence of the project management lifecycle in a clear and straightforward way.

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Coral

9 days ago

User 2: I agree, C covers all the stages of project management.

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Janine

15 days ago

User 1: I think C is the best option.

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Natalie

2 months ago

I'm leaning towards B, as it covers all the key knowledge areas of project management. But I can see the argument for C as well.

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Kimberely

18 days ago

C also makes sense, it includes the management of the project from start to finish.

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Bette

25 days ago

I agree, B does cover all the key knowledge areas.

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Leonor

2 months ago

I believe it is the aggregation of the nine knowledge areas of project management. Each project has its unique lifecycle.

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Kimbery

2 months ago

I agree with Youlanda. It involves all the phases of managing a project from start to finish.

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Devora

2 months ago

Option D sounds like it's trying to cover all the bases, but it's a bit too broad. I'd go with C as the most concise and accurate description.

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France

2 months ago

I think option C is the best description of the project management lifecycle. It covers the key phases from initiation to closing.

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Avery

24 days ago

I personally prefer option D, as it emphasizes the interaction of the project with all areas including scope, schedule, costs, and more.

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Jeanice

1 months ago

Option C seems to be the most comprehensive, covering initiation, planning, execution, controlling, and closing.

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Ling

1 months ago

I think option A is more accurate, as it focuses on the unique life of each project from initiation to closing.

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Margo

1 months ago

I agree, option C covers all the key phases of the project management lifecycle.

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Youlanda

2 months ago

I think the project management lifecycle is the life of the management of the project - from initiation to closing.

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