Maria is working as a developer in a software development project. Since her manager got a promotion, they moved her to the manager’s position. And she is new to the role assigned to her. She is actively involved in executing the project as per defined in the project management plan. Smith is her director, and he asked her which stage of the project she is working on? What is Maria’s answer to her director from the given choices?
A. Planning.B. Monitor and control.
C. Initiating.
D. Direct and manage project work.
Answer: Option D is correct. Executing process, executes the defined plan, to complete the work defined in project management plan. Actual project work is done in the executing process group. Project costs are usually high in this process group since it is utilizing all the resources to complete the project. As per the project management plan execution process group perform the activities to complete the work defined. It involves managing stakeholders and their expectations, manage resources, and perform the activities as per the project management plan. During execution of project the plan may change, and the baselines must be updated to reflect the changes. As a result change requests are created to bring back the project as per the plan. Change request approvals are done for preventive, corrective actions and defect repairs.