PMI-PBA® Exam Practice Test and Study Guide

425 Pages·2018·4.24 MB·English

by  Williamson

PMI-PBA® Exam
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Study Guide
Brian Williamson
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Dedication
To my parents, thank you for the endless support and encouragement; to my father, thank you for
the mentorship, setting the bar, and all your contributions to our country; to my children, remember
to always dream big, and be the change that others seek in the world; and to my wife, thank you for
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Contents
Dedication vii
Contents ix
List of Tables xiii
List of Illustrations xiv
Preface xv
Acknowledgments xvii
About the Author xix
How to Best Use This Exam Practice Test and Study Guide xxi
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 History of Business Analysis 2
1.1.1 Facts About the Great Pyramid of Giza 2
1.1.2 Project Integration 2
1.1.3 Management of Scope 3
1.1.4 Management of Time 3
1.1.5 Management of Cost 3
1.1.6 Management of Quality 4
1.1.7 Management of Human Resources 4
1.1.8 Management of Communication 4
1.1.9 Management of Risk 5
1.1.10 Management of Procurements 5
1.1.11 Engagement of Stakeholders 5
1.1.12 Needs Assessment 6
1.1.13 Planning 7
1.1.14 Analysis 7
1.1.15 Traceability and Monitoring 8
1.1.16 Evaluation 8
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