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PMHub now offers you the benefit of daily guidance to help you stay on the road to success with the project management exam or to sharpen and exercise the project management skills you already possess. Each edition of the PMHub Tip of the Day will give you a question of the day, daily terminology booster, and links to other helpful tools that will prepare you for exam success.
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The PMP®/CAPM® Exam Success Series: Terminology and Processes MP3 Audio CD is a key tool for anyone preparing for the PMP® or CAPM® exams. This CD has terms & definitions, as well as descriptions of all 44 process areas covered on the PMP® and CAPM® exams. The format of the Terms & Definitions allows you to listen to the term, think of the answer, and then hear the correct answer. The format of the Processes Audio describes each of the processes, where they occur and have impact, as well as a description of the process and key input, tools & techniques, and outputs. It's perfect for memorizing how all the pieces of the PMBOK® fit together during that long commute to the office or that late night study session.

  • Perfect for that long commute to the office
  • Formatted to Help Maximize Memorization
  • Designed for Minimal Study Time
  • Terms, Definitions, and Descriptions for All 44 Process Areas
  • Description of Key Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs

Question of the Day
Two people at work are discussing roles and responsibilities as they relate to the company and the projects it has. They are discussing the role of the Project Manager and the functional manager. What is the main role of the functional manager?

(a) To control resources
(b) To manage the project when the Project Manager isn't available
(c) To define business processes
(d) To manage the Project Managers

Terminology of the Day
Enterprise Environmental Factors (Output/Input)

Any internal or external organization variables that can influence the project success Examples: company culture, the business market, technology, and personnel
Answer and Explanation to Yesterday's Question
Your project needs a database software program. The client has given you this project to test your ability to deliver. It doesn't pay that much, but if you do well, you will likely get more projects from the client worth a lot more money. Your budget on the project doesn't allow you the money to buy this software. What is the best way to acquire the software?

(a) Order a copy from the company or an authorized reseller. (Correct)
(b) Get a copy from a friend and buy it for future projects if needed again.
(c) Use a demo copy.
(d) Download a copy from a file sharing system.

Explanation: Software that is created by someone else should be purchased and the license terms and conditions followed. That often includes defining how copies, demo copies, and file sharing systems are to be used with the software.

For more questions, terminology and other exercises please see the PMP® Exam Success Series: Certification Exam Manual at www.c rosswind pm.com