Yes it's a tricky one but it's an EEF. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
It is also good to keep in mind that the PMBoK describes terms for most of the projects, most of the time. So in reality you might experience different usages for things like PCIS.
If you learn for the PMP exam, I would stick to the PMBoK version. Saving Changes...
Agree with Keith.
Nice question, makes us really put things into perspective :) Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Jan 01, 2019 8:33 PM
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Thanks for your advice!
As I am preparing for PMP certification, I have faced some confused problems.
I found PMIS is one of EEFs in PMBOK v6 109P.
It says as below.
4.5.1.5 ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
The enterprise environmental factors that can influence the Monitor and Control Project Work process include but are not limited to:
- Project management information systems such as scheduling, cost, resourcing tools, performance indicators, databases, project records, and financials;
- Infrastructure (e.g., existing facilities and equipment, organization ?s telecommunications channels);
- Stakeholders’ expectations and risk thresholds; and
- Government or industry standards (e.g., regulatory agency regulations, product standards, quality standards, and workmanship standards).
@Youngho You will hate what I will write but here comes. First of all, if you are preparing the exam, remember that you have to answer what the PMI expect as an answer and not what you do or know in your daily life. Second, you will find inside the PMBOK that sometimes the PMIS is listed as an EEF and sometimes it is not. My recommendation in this case is: if you do not see the word PMIS then it is not the PMIS as stated in 4.3.2.2. For example, in the case you stated above, is not the same PMIS because the word PMIS and the word IT is not inside the statement you posted (in the case system is not used as software system). The situation is wrost when you go to the glossary of terms where EEF is defined (this is the right definition) as "Conditions, not under the immediate control of the team, that influence, constrain,or direct the project, program, or portfolio." and you see the defintion of PMIS as "An information system consisting of the tools and techniques used to gather, integrate, and disseminate the outputs of project management processes." In both cases, those are definitions that are created without "software or IT" in mind. So, by definition, PMIS must be an OPA (Organizational Process Asset). I have debated a lot about this type of things from 2000 up to date, but I am one more inside a group of nominated SMEs. I have debated it because my main role as "author" is the creation of glossary of terms and as a "reviewer" is to review the whole document and aligned it to business analysis and agile). When I see this type of ambiguities it makes me nervous. Because of that, I have participated as SME in QA inside the exam questions creation group for PMP/PMI-PBA/PMI-ACP/Progran and Portfolio exams but the only thing I have got is that all exam questions for those exams becomes situational questions today then ambiguities into the answers have been avoided (as much as it can be). But, as you know, it is a voluntary work and final decisions are taking by the PMI directly. I made this final comment just trying to add some extra information. If you ask me about how to prepare the exam put your focus on answered tons of "exam like" questions (prehaps 4-5 the amount of exam questions quantity) and put your focus on understanding what is stated inside the Content Outline document you will find into the certification credential web site.
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Jan 02, 2019 7:32 AM
youngho seok
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Thanks a lot
Your advice is very practical and important for me.
Happy new year!
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youngho seokDirector| NEXTEPUiwang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
Jan 02, 2019 5:46 AM
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@Youngho You will hate what I will write but here comes. First of all, if you are preparing the exam, remember that you have to answer what the PMI expect as an answer and not what you do or know in your daily life. Second, you will find inside the PMBOK that sometimes the PMIS is listed as an EEF and sometimes it is not. My recommendation in this case is: if you do not see the word PMIS then it is not the PMIS as stated in 4.3.2.2. For example, in the case you stated above, is not the same PMIS because the word PMIS and the word IT is not inside the statement you posted (in the case system is not used as software system). The situation is wrost when you go to the glossary of terms where EEF is defined (this is the right definition) as "Conditions, not under the immediate control of the team, that influence, constrain,or direct the project, program, or portfolio." and you see the defintion of PMIS as "An information system consisting of the tools and techniques used to gather, integrate, and disseminate the outputs of project management processes." In both cases, those are definitions that are created without "software or IT" in mind. So, by definition, PMIS must be an OPA (Organizational Process Asset). I have debated a lot about this type of things from 2000 up to date, but I am one more inside a group of nominated SMEs. I have debated it because my main role as "author" is the creation of glossary of terms and as a "reviewer" is to review the whole document and aligned it to business analysis and agile). When I see this type of ambiguities it makes me nervous. Because of that, I have participated as SME in QA inside the exam questions creation group for PMP/PMI-PBA/PMI-ACP/Progran and Portfolio exams but the only thing I have got is that all exam questions for those exams becomes situational questions today then ambiguities into the answers have been avoided (as much as it can be). But, as you know, it is a voluntary work and final decisions are taking by the PMI directly. I made this final comment just trying to add some extra information. If you ask me about how to prepare the exam put your focus on answered tons of "exam like" questions (prehaps 4-5 the amount of exam questions quantity) and put your focus on understanding what is stated inside the Content Outline document you will find into the certification credential web site.
Thanks a lot
Your advice is very practical and important for me.
Happy new year! Saving Changes...
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