Practice

A distinct professional or managerial action that helps carry out a process and may rely on one or more tools and techniques.

Key Points

  • A practice is an activity, not an entire process or methodology.
  • It supports the execution and outcomes of a defined process.
  • It can combine multiple tools and techniques as needed.
  • It is repeatable and can be tailored to the project context.

Example

Holding a weekly risk review meeting where the team updates the risk register, applies a probability-impact assessment, and plans risk responses is a practice that supports the Risk Management processes.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes a "practice" in project management?

  1. A discrete professional activity that enables a process and may use tools and techniques.
  2. A sequence of steps that transforms inputs into outputs.
  3. A software application used to create schedules and budgets.
  4. A prescriptive project delivery framework such as Waterfall or PRINCE2.

Correct Answer: A — A discrete professional activity that enables a process and may use tools and techniques

Explanation: A describes a practice. B refers to a process, C is a tool, and D is a methodology or framework.

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