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THE COMPTIA PROJECT+ EXAM TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE

1.1 Summarize the properties of a project.

■ Temporary

■ Start and finish

■ Unique

■ Reason/purpose

■ Project as part of a program

■ Project as part of a portfolio

1.5 Identify common project team organizational structures.

■ Functional

■ Resources reporting to functional manager

■ Project manager has limited or no authority.

■ Matrix

■ Authority is shared between functional managers and project managers.

■ Resources assigned from Functional area to project

■ Project manager authority ranges from weak to strong.

■ Projectized

■ Project manager has full authority.

■ Resources report to project manager.

■ Ad hoc resources

Your decision to take the CompTIA Project+ exam is an important step in your career aspirations. Certification is important for project managers because many employers look for project management certification in addition to real-life experience and evidence of formal education from job applicants. This book is designed to provide you with the necessary concepts to prepare for the Project+ exam. Much of the information here will be based on the Knowledge Areas documented in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide^®) published by the Project Management Institute (PMI^®). The book will include tips on how to prepare for the exam, as well as examples and real-world scenarios to illustrate the concepts.

This chapter will cover the definitions and characteristics of a project, provide a high-level overview of project management, describe the difference between a program and a portfolio, and explain how organizations are structured.