Question 1 ( Topic 1 )
On what is project baseline development established?
A. Approved product requirements
B. Estimated project cost and schedule
C. Actual project cost and schedule
D. Revised project cost and schedule
Answer : B
Question 2 ( Topic 1 )
Identifying major deliverables, deciding if adequate cost estimates can be developed, and identifying tangible components of each deliverable are all part of which of the following?
A. Work breakdown structure
B. Organizational breakdown structure
C. Resource breakdown structure
D. Bill of materials
Answer : A
Question 3 ( Topic 1 )
What is the definition of project plan execution?
A. Integrating all planned activities.
B. Performing the activities included in the plan.
C. Developing and maintaining the plan.
D. Execution of deliverables.
Answer : B
Question 4 ( Topic 1 )
What is a tool to improve team performance?
A. Staffing plan
B. External feedback
C. Performance reports
D. Co-Location
Answer : D
Question 5 ( Topic 1 )
Which type of analysis is used to develop the communications management plan?
A. Product
B. Cost benefit
C. Stakeholder
D. Research
Answer : C
Question 6 ( Topic 1 )
Information distribution involves making needed information available to project stakeholders in a timely manner. What is an output from information distribution?
A. Earned value analysis
B. Trend analysis
C. Project records
D. Performance reviews
Answer : C
Question 7 ( Topic 1 )
Which type of analysis is used to examine project results through time to determine if performance is improving or deteriorating?
A. Control chart
B. Earned value
C. Variance
D. Trend
Answer : D
Question 8 ( Topic 1 )
You are assigned to implement the project control plan. What should you do to ensure the plan is effective and current?
A. Perform periodic project performance reviews.
B. Identify quality project standards.
C. Follow ISO 9000 quality standards
D. Complete the quality control checklist.
Answer : A
Explanation: The document control plan is an outline or guide on how physical or virtual documents will be managed throughout the life of the project. It provides a road map for tracking documents and for adding, archiving, and removing new documentation from the process.
Question 9 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is an example of a risk symptom?
A. Failure to meet intermediate milestones
B. Force of nature, such as a flood
C. Risk threshold target
D. Crashing front loading or fast tracking
Answer : A
Question 10 ( Topic 1 )
During what process is the quality policy determined?
A. Initiating
B. Executing
C. Planning
D. Controlling
Answer : C
Question 11 ( Topic 1 )
What is one of the MAJOR outputs of activity sequencing?
A. Responsibility assignment matrix
B. Work breakdown structure update
C. Project network diagram
D. Mandatory dependencies list
Answer : C
Question 12 ( Topic 1 )
Scope verification is PRIMARILY concerned with which of the following?
A. Acceptance of the work deliverables.
B. Accuracy of the work deliverables.
C. Approval of the scope statement.
D. Accuracy of the work breakdown structure.
Answer : A
Question 13 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is an example of contract administration?
A. Negotiating the contract
B. Authorizing contractor work
C. Developing the statement of work
D. Establishing evaluation criteria
Answer : B
Question 14 ( Topic 1 )
Who MUST know when a risk event occurs so that a response can be implemented?
A. Customers
B. Project sponsors
C. Project management team
D. Insurance claims department
Answer : C
Question 15 ( Topic 1 )
A work package has been scheduled to cost $1,000 to complete, and was to be finished today. As of today, the actual expenditure is $1,200 and approximately half of the work has been completed.
What is the cost variance?
A. -$700
B. -$200
C. +$200
D. +$500
Answer : B
Question 16 ( Topic 1 )
How is quality control performed?
A. By identifying quality standards that are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them.
B. By monitoring specific project results in compliance with relevant quality standards and determining corrective actions as needed.
C. By ensuring that the entire project team has been adequately trained in quality assurance processes.
D. By applying Monte Carlo, sampling, Pareto analysis and benchmarking techniques to ensure conformance to quality standards.
Answer : B
Question 17 ( Topic 1 )
As part of a mid-project evaluation, your project sponsor has asked you to provide a forecast of total project cost. You should calculate the forecast using which of the following methods?
A. BAC
B. EAC
C. ETC
D. WBS
Answer : B
Question 18 ( Topic 1 )
How is scheduled variance calculated using the earned value technique?
A. EV less AC
B. AC less PV
C. EV less PV
D. AC less EV
Answer : C
Question 19 ( Topic 1 )
The project management processes presented in the PMBOK Guide should:
A. Always be applied uniformly
B. Be selected as appropriate by the sponsor
C. Be selected as appropriate by the project team
D. Be applied based on ISO guidelines.
Answer : C
Question 20 ( Topic 1 )
Who is responsible for determining which processes from the Process Groups will be employed and who will be performing them?
A. Project sponsor and project manager
B. Project sponsor and functional manager
C. Project manager and project team
D. Project team and functional manager
Answer : C
Explanation: The project management processes are presented as discrete elements with well- defined interfaces. However, in practice they overlap and interact in ways that are not completely detailed here. Most experienced project management practitioners recognize there is more than one way to manage a project. The specifics for a project are defined as objectives that must be accomplished based on complexity, risk, size, time frame, project teams experience, access to resources, amount of historical information, the organizations project management maturity, and industry and application area. The required Process
Groups and their constituent processes are guides to apply appropriate project management knowledge and skills during the project. In addition, the application of the project management processes to a project is iterative and many processes are repeated and revised during the project. The project manager and the project team are responsible for determining what processes from the Process Groups will be employed, by whom, and the degree of rigor that will be applied to the execution of those processes to achieve the desired project objective.
Question 21 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following processes is necessary to ensure that the project employs all processes needed to meet its requirements?
A. Perform Quality Control
B. Quality Policy
C. Perform Quality Assurance
D. Quality Planning
Answer : C
Question 22 ( Topic 1 )
Which process occurs within the Monitoring and Controlling Process Group?
A. Cost Control
B. Quality Planning
C. Quantitative Risk Analysis
D. Cost Budgeting
Answer : A
Question 23 ( Topic 1 )
The Define Scope process is in which of the following process groups?
A. Initiating
B. Planning
C. Monitoring & Controlling
D. Executing
Answer : B
Question 24 ( Topic 1 )
Which activity is an input to the select sellers process?
A. Organizational process assets
B. Resource availability
C. Change control process
D. Team performance assessment
Answer : A
Question 25 ( Topic 1 )
What name(s) is (are) associated with the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle?
A. Pareto
B. Ishikawa
C. Shewart-Deming
D. Delphi
Answer : C
Question 26 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following methods is a project selection technique?
A. Flowcharting
B. Earned value
C. Cost-benefit analysis
D. Pareto analysis
Answer : C
Explanation: Selection MethodsThere are various project selection methods practiced by the modern business organizations. These methods have different features and characteristics. Therefore, each selection method is best for different organizations.
Although there are many differences between these project selection methods, usually the underlying concepts and principles are the same.
Following is an illustration of two of such methods (Benefit Measurement and Constrained
Optimization methods).
As the value of one project would need to be compared against the other projects, you could use the benefit measurement methods. This could include various techniques, of which the following are the most common.
You and your team could come up with certain criteria that you want your ideal project objectives to meet. You could then give each project scores based on how they rate in each of these criteria, and then choose the project with the highest score.
When it comes to the Discounted Cash flow method, the future value of a project is ascertained by considering the present value and the interest earned on the money. The higher the present value of the project, the better it would be for your organization.
The rate of return received from the money is what is known as the IRR. Here again, you need to be looking for a high rate of return from the project.
The mathematical approach is commonly used for larger projects. The constrained optimization methods require several calculations in order to decide on whether or not a project should be rejected.
Cost-benefit analysis is used by several organizations to assist them to make their selections. Going by this method, you would have to consider all the positive aspects of the project, which is the benefits, and then deduct the negative aspects (or the costs) from the benefits. Based on the results you receive for different projects, you could choose which option would be the most viable and financially rewarding.
These benefits and costs need to be carefully considered and quantified in order to arrive at a proper conclusion. Questions that you may want to consider asking are in the selection process are:
1. Would this decision help me to increase organizational value in the long run?
2. How long will the equipment last for?
3. Would I be able to cut down on costs as I go along?
In addition to these methods, you could also consider Choosing based on opportunity cost -
When choosing any project, you would need to keep in mind the profits that you would make if you do decide to go ahead with the project.
Profit optimization is therefore the ultimate goal. You need to consider the difference between the profits of the project you are primarily interested in, and the next best alternative.
Question 27 ( Topic 1 )
While implementing an approved change, a critical defect was introduced. Removing the defect will delay the product delivery. What is the MOST appropriate approach to managing this situation?
A. Utilize the change control process.
B. Crash the schedule to fix the defect.
C. Leave the defect in and work around it.
D. Fast-track the remaining development.
Answer : A
Question 28 ( Topic 1 )
Which tool is used to develop technical details within the project management plan?
A. Expert Judgment
B. Project Management Methodology
C. Project Management Information
D. Project Selection Methods
Answer : A
Question 29 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following are outputs of the Monitor and Control Project Work process?
A. Requested changes, forecasts, recommended corrective actions
B. Forecasts, resources plan, bottom up estimating
C. Recommended corrective actions, cost baseline, forecasts
D. Requested changes, recommended corrective actions, project constraints
Answer : A
Question 30 ( Topic 1 )
Which tool or technique measures performance of the project as it moves from project initiation through project closure?
A. Resource leveling
B. Parametric measuring
C. Pareto chart
D. Earned value
Answer : D
Question 31 ( Topic 1 )
An input required to develop a preliminary project scope statement is:
A. Organizational Structure
B. Organizational Process Assets
C. Organizational Matrix
D. Organizational Breakdown Structures
Answer : B
Question 32 ( Topic 1 )
The product scope description is used to:
A. Gain stakeholders' support for the project.
B. Document the characteristics of the product.
C. Describe the project in great detail.
D. Formally authorize the project.
Answer : B
Question 33 ( Topic 1 )
What are the identified risks for doing excessive decomposition in a WBS?
A. Insufficient project funding and disqualification of sellers
B. Insufficient project funding and ineffective use of resources
C. Disqualification of sellers and non-productive management efforts
D. Non-productive management effort and inefficient use of resources
Answer : D
Question 34 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following techniques is used during Control Scope?
A. Cost-Benefit Analysis
B. Variance Analysis
C. Reserve Analysis
D. Stakeholder Analysis
Answer : B
Question 35 ( Topic 1 )
Which is the document that presents a hierarchical project organization?
A. WBS
B. CPI
C. OBS
D. BOM
Answer : C
Question 36 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following inputs is required for the WBS creation?
A. Project Quality Plan
B. Project Schedule Network
C. Project Management Software
D. Project Scope Management Plan
Answer : D
Question 37 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following are inputs to Activity Definition?
A. Project Scope Statement and Work Breakdown Structure
B. Activity list and Arrow Diagram
C. Change Requests Lists and Organizational Process Assets
D. Project Management Plan and Resource Availability
Answer : A
Explanation:
Activity definition refers to the process of parsing a project into a number of individual tasks which must be completed before the deliverables can be considered completed. Activity definitions rely on a number of specific input processes. These include enterprise environmental factors, organizational process assets, the project scope statement, the work breakdown structure, the WBS dictionary, the project management plan (which consists of the project scope management plan and the schedule management plan).
Through use of these inputs, the activities that will need to ultimately be completed in order to compete all of the project objectives can be readily defined, and the activity definition can be further accomplished through the utilization of a number of tools and techniques including decomposition, templates, rolling wave planning, expert judgment, and planning components. The four ultimate outputs of the activity definition process are the activity list, the resulting activity attributes, all requested changes, and any milestones.
This term is defined in the 3rd edition of the PMBOK but not in the 4th.
Question 38 ( Topic 1 )
Activity resource requirements and resource breakdown structure are outputs from what
Project Time Management process?
A. Schedule Control
B. Activity Definition
C. Schedule Development
D. Activity Resource Estimating
Answer : D
Explanation:
Activity Resource Estimate Assumptions and Breakdown StructuresIn the Estimate Activity
Resources process, the key output is activity resource requirements. These requirements describe the types and quantities of resources needed for each project activity.Once you know what resources you need, you can begin to estimate the time each activity will take to complete. In this way, the activity resource requirements list generated by the Estimate
Activity Resources process become inputs for the Estimate Activity Durations process.
Activity resource requirements listThe activity resource requirements list identifies, for tracking purposes, the activity's code in the work breakdown structure, as well as its name.
Vital to generating the project schedule, it details the resources that you've estimated you need to complete the activity, and addresses.
Resource description The Resource description column lists each type of resource that is required for the activity. This includes human resources, materials, and facilities.
Number required The Number required column identifies the quantity required of each resource. This value can be specified in any measurement unit, such as hours, days, or physical number of units required.
Resource assumptions Resource assumptions are important factors to consider when devising the project schedule. Any relevant assumptions about the resource can be included, for example resource availability, skills, or quality.
Resource availability The Resource availability column specifies when each resource can be used. This is vital information for putting together the project schedule.
Resource dependencies The Resource dependencies column identifies factors that may affect the availability of resources. It's important to identify dependencies when devising the project schedule because any change in an activity that has a dependency can affect the project timeline.The final row of the activity resource requirements list identifies the total resources needed for the activity. The resource totals are important in project scheduling as a base from which to calculate the duration of the activity.
Resource Assumptions - It's important to record resource assumptions, as they can help during different stages of a project. Select each project stage to find out how resource assumptions can help.
Monitoring Recorded assumptions can affect performance monitoring. For example, if a particular task seems to be taking too long, looking at the assumptions can help you identify the problem.
Controlling Recorded assumptions can also help you control performance. Having used the assumptions to identify a problem, you can now make performance adjustments so that the project can run more efficiently.
Closing Recorded assumptions can provide insights during post-project assessments at the closing stage. For example, if you had made incorrect assumptions about staff capabilities, looking at the assumptions helps you understand what
Question 39 ( Topic 1 )
Project scope statement and resource calendars are inputs to what Project Time
Management process?
A. Activity Sequencing
B. Activity Resource Estimating
C. Schedule Development
D. Schedule Control
Answer : C
Question 40 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following tools or techniques is used for Estimate Activity Duration?
A. Critical path
B. Rolling Wave
C. PDM
D. Parametric
Answer : D
Question 41 ( Topic 1 )
Which Activity Duration Estimating technique incorporates additional timing for contingency purposes?
A. Analogous Estimating
B. Expert Judgment
C. Optimistic Estimates
D. Reserve Analysis
Answer : D
Question 42 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following schedule network analysis techniques is applied when a critical path method calculation has been completed and resources availability is critical?
A. Applying calendars
B. Resource Leveling
C. Resource Planning
D. Resource Conflict Management
Answer : B
Question 43 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following outputs from the Schedule Control process aids in the communication of SV, SPI or any performance status to stakeholders?
A. Performance organizations
B. Schedule baselines
C. Performance measurements
D. Change requests
Answer : C
Question 44 ( Topic 1 )
Which technique is utilized in the Schedule Control process?
A. Performance Measure
B. Baseline Schedule
C. Schedule Comparison
D. Variance Analysis
Answer : D
Question 45 ( Topic 1 )
Cost baseline is an output of which of the following processes?
A. Cost Control
B. Cost Budgeting
C. Cost Estimating
D. Cost Planning
Answer : B
Question 46 ( Topic 1 )
Analogous Cost Estimating relies on which of the following techniques?
A. Expert Judgment
B. Project Management Software
C. Vendor Bid Analysis
D. Reserve Analysis
Answer : A
Question 47 ( Topic 1 )
The project budget is set at $150,000. The project duration is planned to be one year. At the completion of Week 16 of the project, the following information is collected:
Actual cost = $50,000 -
Plan cost = $45,000 -
Earned value = $40,000 -
What is the cost performance index?
A. 0.80
B. 0.89
C. 1.13
D. 1.25
Answer : A
Question 48 ( Topic 1 )
The PV is $1000, EV is $2000 and AC is $1500. What is CPI?
A. 1.33
B. 2.00
C. 0.75
D. 0.5
Answer : A
Question 49 ( Topic 1 )
At the end of the project, what will be the value of SV?
A. Positive
B. Zero
C. Negative
D. Greater than one
Answer : B
Question 50 ( Topic 1 )
Which is one of the determining factors used to calculate CPI?
A. EV
B. SPI
C. PV
D. ETC
Answer : A
Question 51 ( Topic 1 )
Based on the following metrics: EV=$20,000, AC=$22,000 and PV=$28,000, what is the project CV?
A. -$8,000
B. -$2,000
C. $2,000
D. $8,000
Answer : B
Question 52 ( Topic 1 )
What does a CPI value greater than 1.0 indicate?
A. Cost right at the estimated value
B. Cost under the estimated value
C. Cost right at the actual value
D. Cost over the estimated value
Answer : B
Question 53 ( Topic 1 )
Which type of tool would be used for the quality planning activity?
A. Schedule Analysis
B. Checklist Analysis
C. Assumption Analysis
D. Cost-Benefit Analysis
Answer : D
Question 54 ( Topic 1 )
Another name for an Ishikawa diagram is:
A. Cause and effect diagram
B. Control Chart
C. Flowchart
D. Histogram
Answer : A
Question 55 ( Topic 1 )
Which type of control tool identifies whether or not a process has a predictable performance?
A. Cause and effect diagram
B. Control Charts
C. Pareto Chart
D. Histogram
Answer : B
Question 56 ( Topic 1 )
Which quality control technique illustrates the 80/20 Principle?
A. Ishikawa diagram
B. Control Chart
C. Run Chart
D. Pareto Chart
Answer : D
Question 57 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is an input to Develop Human Resource Plan?
A. Team performance assessment
B. Roles and responsibilities
C. Staffing management plan
D. Enterprise environmental factors
Answer : D
Question 58 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is an input to the Qualitative Risk Analysis process?
A. Risk register
B. Risk data quality assessment
C. Risk categorization
D. Risk urgency
Answer : A
Question 59 ( Topic 1 )
Which technique is commonly used for the Quantitative Risk Analysis activity?
A. Brainstorming
B. Strategies for Opportunities
C. Decision Tree Analysis
D. Risk Data Quality Assessment
Answer : C
Question 60 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following strategies is used to deal with risks that may have a negative impact on project objectives?
A. Exploit
B. Share
C. Enhance
D. Transfer
Answer : D
Question 61 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is a strategy to deal with positive risks or opportunities?
A. Mitigate
B. Transfer
C. Exploit
D. Avoid
Answer : C
Question 62 ( Topic 1 )
A weighting system is a tool for which area of procurement?
A. Plan contracting
B. Request seller responses
C. Select sellers
D. Plan purchase and acquisition
Answer : C
Question 63 ( Topic 1 )
Project contracts generally fall into which of the following three broad categories?
A. Fixed-price, cost reimbursable, time and materials
B. Make-or-buy, margin analysis, fixed-price
C. Time and materials, fixed-price, margin analysis
D. Make-or-buy, lump-sum, cost-plus-incentive
Answer : A
Question 64 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following choices is a contract closure tool or technique?
A. Contract plan
B. Procurement plan
C. Closure process
D. Procurement audits
Answer : D
Question 65 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is a project constraint?
A. Twenty-five percent staff turnover is expected.
B. The technology to be used is cutting-edge.
C. Project leadership may change due to volatile political environment.
D. The product is needed in 250 days.
Answer : D
Question 66 ( Topic 1 )
A Project Management Office (PMO) manages a number of aspects, including what?
A. Project scope, schedule, cost, and quality of the products of the work packages
B. Central coordinator of communication management across projects, and for the delivery of specific project objectives, organization opportunity assessment
C. Assigns project resources to best meet project objectives
D. Overall risk, overall opportunity and interdependencies among projects
Answer : D
Question 67 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following correctly explains the term "progressive elaboration"?
A. Changing project specifications continuously
B. Elaborate tracking of the project progress
C. Elaborate tracking of the project specifications with a change control system
D. Project specifications becoming more explicit and detailed as the project progresses
Answer : D
Question 68 ( Topic 1 )
What is the function of a Project Management Office (PMO)?
A. To focus on the coordinated planning, prioritization, and execution of projects and subprojects that are tied to the parent organizations' or the client's overall business objectives.
B. To coordinate and manage the procurement of projects relevant to the parent organization's business objectives and to administer the project charters accordingly.
C. To administer performance reviews for the project manager and the project team members and to handle any personnel and payroll issues.
D. To focus on the specified project objectives and to manage the scope, schedule, cost, and quality of the work packages.
Answer : A
Question 69 ( Topic 1 )
A project manager is responsible for managing which of the following at the project level?
A. Methodology
B. Standards
C. Constraints
D. Interdependencies
Answer : C
Question 70 ( Topic 1 )
Company A is launching a new communications satellite system. Resource B was assigned combined projects of design, construction, integration, and launch of the satellite.
Resource B's role is that of a:
A. Project manager
B. Portfolio manager
C. Work breakdown manager
D. Program manager
Answer : D
Question 71 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following defines a characteristic of a project?
A. Repetitive
B. Unique
C. No outcome
D. Permanent
Answer : B
Question 72 ( Topic 1 )
Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and Closing are called:
A. process groups.
B. phase gates.
C. knowledge areas.
D. project phases.
Answer : A
Question 73 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is the definition of a project?
A. Temporary endeavor undertaken to create a temporary business process or product
B. Temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
C. Permanent endeavor that produces repetitive outputs
D. Temporary endeavor that produces repetitive outputs
Answer : B
Question 74 ( Topic 1 )
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) should be considered as a:
A. guide to project management processes, tools and techniques.
B. methodology for managing projects.
C. guide for project, portfolio and program management.
D. standard for project, portfolio and program management.
Answer : A
Question 75 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is a Process Group?
A. Scoping
B. Budgeting
C. Closing
D. Quality
Answer : C
Question 76 ( Topic 1 )
In which type of organizational structure are staff members grouped by specialty?
A. Functional
B. Projectized
C. Matrix
D. Balanced
Answer : A
Question 77 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following statements best describes the influence of stakeholders and the cost of changes as project time advances?
A. The influence of the stakeholders increases, the cost of changes increases.
B. The influence of the stakeholders decreases, the cost of changes increases.
C. The influence of the stakeholders increases, the cost of changes decreases.
D. The influence of the stakeholders decreases, the cost of changes decreases.
Answer : B
Explanation: Explanations: Stakeholders and changes versus time in the Project Life
Cycle -
There are lots of common features regarding project life cycles:
Most stages of the project follow one after the other and in many cases could be described in technical way.
Expenditures and personnel engaged in the task are quite cheap at the beginning of the project, rise in the middle phase and fall significantly in the final stage. The Picture below shows exactly the described model.
At the beginning of the project - in initial stage the risk of failure and not to meet your goals is very high. When this crucial period is over the project comes into an intermediate phase where the situation is more stable and predictable.
Stakeholders have a big influence for the project's product in many technical aspects, costs etc. at the beginning of its life cycle. However their impact become lower within duration of the project and cost of changes and other corrections - which are low in initial phase rise considerably as the project continues. The Picture below demonstrates clearly this situation.
In our opinion lots of project life cycles have many similar characteristics but few of them are the same. For example some projects can consist of five stages, others with ten or more? Depend on complexity and duration of the project. One institution's hardware testing can have one individual testing stage whereas another organization can have more phases for this task like: general and detailed testing, error correction, compatibility with different computers etc. Separate life cycles can also cover these subprojects for instance: one team of engineers can analysis and look for any defects of the product and the other team can simultaneously check compatibility with other devices.
In conclusion we recommend you to deal with every project separately and especially at big and complex enterprises treat every phase as subproject with an individual life cycle.
Question 78 ( Topic 1 )
Projects can be divided into phases to provide better management control. Collectively, what are these phases known as?
A. Complete project phase
B. Project life
C. The project life cycle
D. Project cycle
Answer : C
Question 79 ( Topic 1 )
In an organization with a projectized organizational structure, who controls the project budget?
A. Functional manager
B. Project manager
C. Program manager
D. Project management office
Answer : B
Question 80 ( Topic 1 )
At which point of the project is the uncertainty the highest and the risk of failing the greatest
A. Final phase of the project
B. Start of the project
C. End of the project
D. Midpoint of the project
Answer : B
Question 81 ( Topic 1 )
When do stakeholders have the greatest influence?
A. At the start of the project
B. At the end of the project
C. During execution
D. Stakeholders have constant influence
Answer : A
Question 82 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following provides a comprehensive and consistent method of controlling the project and ensuring its success?
A. Stakeholder management
B. Monitoring and controlling
C. Project governance
D. Project management methodology
Answer : C
Question 83 ( Topic 1 )
Company A is delivering a product in three parts. The contract allows for the parts to be delivered either one after the other or at the same time.
Which type of project phasing will allow for the most flexibility in delivering the full product when product requirements are subject to rapid change?
A. Sequencing the delivery phases one after the other
B. Overlapping the delivery phases
C. Delivering the products iteratively
D. Delivering all of the product at the same time
Answer : C
Question 84 ( Topic 1 )
In which type of organization does a project manager have a moderate-to-high resource availability?
A. Functional
B. Weak
C. Balanced
D. Strong
Answer : D
Question 85 ( Topic 1 )
Which stakeholder is responsible for managing related projects in a coordinated way?
A. Sponsor
B. Portfolio manager
C. Program manager
D. Project manager
Answer : C
Question 86 ( Topic 1 )
In which of the following organizational structures does the project manager have full authority on a project?
A. Functional
B. Strong matrix
C. Balanced matrix
D. Projectized
Answer : D
Question 87 ( Topic 1 )
What are three basic types of project phase-to-phase relationships?
A. Sequential, Overlapping, Non-overlapping
B. Sequential, Iterative, Overlapping
C. Sequential, Non-overlapping, Iterative
D. Iterative, Overlapping, Non-overlapping
Answer : B
Question 88 ( Topic 1 )
Which is a true statement regarding project governance?
A. Project governance approach must be described in the project management plan.
B. Project governance is independent of the organization or program sponsoring it.
C. Once a project has begun, it is not necessary to formally initiate each project phase.
D. Review of project performance and key deliverables is not required for each project phase.
Answer : A
Question 89 ( Topic 1 )
A project manager has limited authority in which type of organizational structure?
A. Weak matrix
B. Functional
C. Balanced matrix
D. Projectized
Answer : A
Question 90 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is an input to direct and manage project execution?
A. Requested changes
B. Approved preventive action
C. Work performance information
D. Implemented defect repair
Answer : B
Question 91 ( Topic 1 )
Who selects the appropriate processes for a project?
A. Project stakeholders
B. Project sponsor and project stakeholder
C. Project manager and project team
D. Project manager and project sponsor
Answer : C
Question 92 ( Topic 1 )
A project becomes officially authorized when which of the following occurs?
A. Project manager is appointed
B. Stakeholders approve the project
C. Project charter is approved
D. Project sponsor approves the project
Answer : C
Question 93 ( Topic 1 )
How is the process of collecting requirements defined?
A. Defining and documenting project sponsors' needs to meet the project objectives
B. Defining and documenting stakeholders' needs to meet the project objectives
C. Defining and documenting the project teams' needs to meet the project objectives
D. Defining and documenting the project needs to meet the project objectives
Answer : B
Question 94 ( Topic 1 )
Monitor and control project work is a process of which of the following knowledge areas?
A. Project risk management
B. Project scope management
C. Project time management
D. Project integration management
Answer : D
Question 95 ( Topic 1 )
Which process group can be performed outside the project's scope of control?
A. Planning
B. Monitoring and Control
C. Closing
D. Initiating
Answer : D
Question 96 ( Topic 1 )
The procurement document is an input to which of the following processes?
A. Develop Project Management Plan
B. Develop Schedule
C. Identify Stakeholders
D. Determine Budget
Answer : C
Question 97 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is involved in the initiation process group?
A. Develop Project Management Plan
B. Identify Stakeholders
C. Plan Communications
D. Collect Requirements
Answer : B
Question 98 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is defined by a project's life cycle and varies by application area?
A. Product
B. Product-oriented processes
C. Project management process groups
D. Project-oriented processes
Answer : B
Question 99 ( Topic 1 )
How many knowledge areas are there according to PMBOK Guide?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 9
D. 12
Answer : C
Question 100 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following must be taken into account for every process, even if they are not explicitly listed as inputs in the process specifications?
A. Organizational processes and procedures and enterprise environmental factors
B. Organizational processes and procedures and corporate knowledge base
C. Organizational process assets and enterprise environmental factors
D. Corporate knowledge base and enterprise environmental factors
Answer : C
Question 101 ( Topic 1 )
Perform quality assurance belongs to which of the following process groups?
A. Planning
B. Executing
C. Monitoring and Control
D. Closing
Answer : B
Question 102 ( Topic 1 )
A project team is in which of the following processes when they finalize all activities across all of the management process groups to formally complete the project?
A. Closing
B. Executing
C. Monitoring and Controlling
D. Planning
Answer : A
Question 103 ( Topic 1 )
Which process group defines the course of action required to attain the objectives that the project was undertaken to achieve?
A. Initiating
B. Executing
C. Planning
D. Monitoring and Controlling
Answer : C
Question 104 ( Topic 1 )
How many process groups are there according to the PMBOK Guide?
A. 5
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
Answer : A
Question 105 ( Topic 1 )
The Monitoring and Controlling process group contains which of the following processes?
A. Plan Quality
B. Perform Quality Assurance
C. Perform Quality Control
D. Identify Stakeholders
Answer : C
Question 106 ( Topic 1 )
Which process group establishes the total scope of a project?
A. Initiating
B. Planning
C. Monitoring and Controlling
D. Executing
Answer : B
Question 107 ( Topic 1 )
Who must accept the end product for a project to be considered closed?
A. Project team
B. Project manager
C. Project management office
D. Customer or sponsor
Answer : D
Question 108 ( Topic 1 )
Manage Project Team belongs to which knowledge area?
A. Project Integration Management
B. Project Time Management
C. Project Procurement Management
D. Project Human Resource Management
Answer : D
Question 109 ( Topic 1 )
Where are product requirements and characteristics documented?
A. Product scope description
B. Project charter
C. Preliminary project scope statement
D. Communications management plan
Answer : A
Question 110 ( Topic 1 )
What are the formal and informal policies, procedures, and guidelines that could impact how the project's scope is managed?
A. Organizational process assets
B. Enterprise environmental factors
C. Project management processes
D. Project scope management plan
Answer : A
Question 111 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is an input to the Direct and Manage Project Execution Process?
A. Approved corrective actions
B. Approved contract documentation
C. Work performance information
D. Rejected change requests
Answer : A
Question 112 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following consists of the detailed project scope statement and its associated
WBS and WBS dictionary?
A. Scope plan
B. Product scope
C. Scope management plan
D. Scope baseline
Answer : D
Question 113 ( Topic 1 )
What scope definition technique is used to generate different approaches to execute and perform the work of the project?
A. Build vs. buy
B. Expert judgment
C. Alternatives identification
D. Product analysis
Answer : C
Question 114 ( Topic 1 )
The scope management plan is a subsidiary of which project document?
A. Schedule management plan
B. Project management plan
C. Quality management plan
D. Resource management plan
Answer : B
Question 115 ( Topic 1 )
What type of project structure is a hierarchically organized depiction of the resources by type?
A. Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
B. Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
C. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
D. Project Breakdown Structure (PBS)
Answer : B
Question 116 ( Topic 1 )
What causes replanning of the project scope?
A. Requested changes
B. Project scope statement changes
C. Variance analysis
D. Approved change requests
Answer : D
Question 117 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following terms indicates a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the project work?
A. WBS directory
B. Activity list
C. WBS
D. Project schedule
Answer : C
Question 118 ( Topic 1 )
What is a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the work to be executed to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables?
A. Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
B. Work Performance Information
C. Work Package
D. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Answer : D
Question 119 ( Topic 1 )
What component of the project scope definition defines project exclusions?
A. Project boundaries
B. Project constraints
C. Project assumptions
D. Project objectives
Answer : A
Question 120 ( Topic 1 )
What tool and technique is used to determine whether work and deliverables meet requirements and product acceptance criteria?
A. Decomposition
B. Benchmarking
C. Inspection
D. Checklist analysis
Answer : C
Question 121 ( Topic 1 )
Which of the following is an output of Define Scope?
A. Project document updates
B. Project management plan
C. Scope baseline
D. Product analysis
Answer : A
Question 122 ( Topic 1 )
What is an output of Control Scope?
A. Accepted deliverables
B. Work performance measurements
C. Requirements documentation
D. Work performance information
Answer : B
Question 123 ( Topic 1 )
The decomposition technique is used to do which of the following?
A. Subdivide the estimated costs of individual activities
B. Subdivide project deliverables and project work into smaller, more manageable components
C. Relate the work packages to the performing organizational units
D. Shorten the project schedule duration and the amount of resources needed
Answer : B
Question 124 ( Topic 1 )
A project manager needs the project team to make a group decision. Which of the following is a method that can be used to reach a group decision?
A. Expert judgment
B. Majority
C. SWOT analysis
D. Brainstorming
Answer : B
Question 125 ( Topic 1 )
Decomposition is a tool and technique used in which of the following?
A. Define Scope and Define Activities
B. Collect Requirements and Estimate Activity Resources
C. Create WBS and Define Activities
D. Create WBS and Estimate Activity Duration
Answer : C
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