1. Define a project. What are five characteristics that help differentiate projects from other functions carried out in the daily operations of the organization?

2. What are some of the key environmental forces that have changed the way projects are managed? What has been the effect of these forces on the management of projects?

3. Describe the four phases of the traditional project life cycle. Which phase do you think would be the most difficult one to complete? and why?

4. What kinds of projects is Agile PM best suited for and why?

5. The technical and sociocultural dimensions of project management are two sides of the same coin. Explain.