Head First PMP – Page 56-7

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I think they like putting all things in different compartments, either in process group or knowledge areas or both.

Match the knowledge areas to each description. We’ve done the first for you.

Coordinating all of the work so that it happens correctly. Making sure changes are approved before they happen. Integration Management
Figuring out what work needs to be done for your project. Making sure your end product has everything you said it would. Scope Management
Figuring out the time it will take to do your work and the order you need to do it in. Tracking your schedule and making sure everything gets done on time. Time Management
Knowing how much you’re able to invest in the project and making sure you spend your budget accordingly. Cost Management
Making sure you work as efficiently as you can and don’t add defects into the product. Quality Management
Getting the people to work on the team and helping them stay motivated. Rewarding them for a job well done and resolving conflicts that come up. Human Resource Management
Making sure that everybody knows what they need to know to do their job right. Tracking how people talk to each other and dealing with misunderstandings or miscommunications if they happen. Communication Management
Figuring out how to protect your project from anything that could happen to it. Dealing with the unexpected when it does happen. Risk Management
Finding contractors to help you do the work. Setting the ground rules for their relationships with your company. Procurement Management

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