15 - Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4
The develop project charter process A. Develops the project schedule B. Develops the document that formally authorizes a project C. Creates the project scope statement D. Is an optional process
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 132, #1 Answer: B The output of the Develop Project Charter process is the project charter, which formally authorizes the project.
What is the full name of the PMBOK Guide? A. Program Management Body of Knowledge B. Project Management Body of Knowledge C. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge D. Project Management Book of Knowledge
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 132, #2 Answer: C The full name is A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
These are key individuals who play a management role within an administrative or functional area of the business: A. Operations managers B. Project team C. Project managers D. Functional managers
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 132, #3 Answer: D Functional managers play a management role within an administrative or functional area of the business.
A collection of generally sequential and overlapping project phases is known as the: A. Project life cycle B. Phase gates C. Product life cycle D. Project methodology
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 132, #4 Answer: A A project life cycle is a collection of generally sequential and overlapping project phases.
If you are a new project manager in an organization, where might you try to find the defined project life cycle for that organization? A. The product life cycle B. The organization's project management methodology C. The PMBOK Guide D. The intranet
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 132, #5 Answer: B The defined project life cycle for the organization would be found in that organization's project management methodology
How many project life cycles cam be contained within one life cycle? A. 3 B. 1 C. There can be no project life cycles within a product life cycle D. Multiple
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 132, #6 Answer: D A product life cycle can have multiple project life cycles. It is a one-to-many relationship: one product life cycle may have multiple project life cycles.
Which statement below is most accurate regarding a PMO? A. The PMO rarely monitors compliance with project management standards, policies, procedures, and templates via project audits B. The PMO is managed by the key stakeholders involved in the project C. The PMO may be involved in the selection, management, and deployment of shared or dedicated project resources D. The PMO usually has budget and procurement authority for projects within the portfolio
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 132, #7 Answer: C The PMO may be involved in the selection, management, and deployment of shared or dedicated project resources. The PMO typically monitors compliance with project management standards and policies but they typically do not have budget or procurement authority. The PMO is typically staffed with dedicated PMO resources versus key stakeholders from the various projects.
Which of the following is a true statement about operations? A. There is not a monitoring and controlling element B. Resources are freely available to the operations of an organization C. Team members are often temporary and transitional D. Work does not terminate when its current objectives are met but instead will follow new directions to support the organization's strategic plans
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 132, #8 Answer: D Operations do not terminate, but continue to follow new directions under support of the strategic direction of the organization. Operations are monitored and controlled, team members are typically permanent, and as with projects, resources are constrained or limited.
A project is defined as: A. A strategic initiative that is long-term B. The application of skills, knowledge, tools and technique to project activities C. A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result D. A collection of related programs
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 133, #10 Answer: C A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
You have been assigned to work on the process redesign project. Based on the stakeholder requirements, you have completed your scope statement. What is the next process you should do? A. Distribute scope statement B. Create scope baseline C. Collect requirements D. Create WBS
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 133, #11 Answer: D Because you have the requirements and the scope statement, it implies that you have completed the Collect Requirements and the Define Scope processes. The next process would be Create WBS.
What would not be an appropriate attribute of a project? A. Temporary B. Progressively elaborated C. Ongoing management of operations D. Creates a unique product, service, or result
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 133, #12 Answer: C Project are temporary, progressively elaborated, and create a unique product, service, or result. Projects are not the ongoing management of operations.
This process is part of the initiating process group and the stakeholder knowledge area: A. Identify stakeholders B. Develop communication strategy C. Develop project charter D. Create communication plan
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 133, #13 Answer: A The Identify Stakeholders process is in the initiating process group and the stakeholder knowledge area.
What statement best describes the role of a project manager: A. Project managers monitor the progress of program components to ensure the overall goals, schedules, budget, and benefits of the program will be met B. Project managers are not responsible for the management of the project team to meet project objectives C. Project managers manage or coordinate the portfolio management staff D. Project managers monitor and control the work of producing the products, services, or results that the project was undertaken to produce
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 133, #14 Answer: D Project managers monitor and control the work of producing the project's product, service, or result. Project managers are responsible for the management of the project team. Project managers do not monitor program components nor do they coordinate portfolio staff.
This is the concept of continuously improving and detailing a plan as more detailed and specific information becomes available: A. Progressive elaboration B. Ensuring scope creep is possible C. Developing your project management plan D. Thinking outside the box
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 133, #15 Answer: A Progressive elaboration continuously improves and details a plan as more information becomes available.
In project management, if one factor changes, it will most likely impact other factors. What is this concept called? A. Progressive elaboration B. Triple constraint C. Project reality D. Process groups
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 133, #16 Answer: B This is the concept of the triple constraint: scope, time, and cost. When one constraint changes, more than likely (not always), the others will be affected.
This process produces the stakeholder register: A. Develop project charter B. Collect requirements C. Identify stakeholders D. Develop project management plan
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 133, #9 Answer: C The stakeholder register is an output of the Identify Stakeholders process
Which item best describes the difference between a project manager and the PMO? A. Project managers manage major program scope changes while the PMO focuses on specific project objectives B. Project managers control assigned project resources while the PMO optimizes the use of shared organizational resources C. Project managers optimize the use of shared organizational resources while the PMO controls project resources D. Project managers manage methodologies while the PMO manages project constratins
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 134, #17 Answer: B Project managers do not manage program scope changes, optimize the use of shared organizational resources, nor manage methodologies. They do control assigned project resources.
All of the following statements about the project life cycle and the product life cycle are true except: A. The product life cycle generally starts with the business plan, and continues through idea, to product, ongoing operations, and product divestment B. The project life cycle also identifies the transitional actions at the end of the project to link the project to ongoing operations of the performing organization C. Generally, a product life cycle is contained within the project life cycle D. Generally, a project life cycle is contained within the product life cycle
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 134, #18 Answer: C A product life cycle is not contained within a project life cycle. A product life cycle can have multiple project life cycles.
A program is considered to be: A. A strategy for dealing with project risks B. Two or more phases of a project C. A collection of related projects D. A collection of related portfolios
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 134, #19 Answer: C A program is a collection of related projects.
Which project structure is likely to best leverage the parent organization's depth and breadth of technical experts? A. Projectized B. Weak matrix C. Matrix D. Functional
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 134, #20 Answer: D A functional organization is best able to leverage the depth and breadth of the parent's organization's technical experts, as those resources reside within, and work within, their functional areas. Therefore, their knowledge is current and specialized to their area.
Which statement is most accurate regarding progressive elaboration? A. It is the same as scope creek B. It is usually used for longer term projects or projects where there is not clear definition at the start C. Long term projects will be defined in detail but short-term projects only have high-level definition D. It is a key tool used in the decomposition of work packages
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 134, #21 Answer: B Progressive elaboration is typically used for longer term projects or projects where there is not clear definition at the start of the project. Progressive elaboration will start with a high-level description and then define and refine those details as the project progresses.
In which organizational structure does the PM function more as an expediter or coordinator of project activities? A. Strong matrix B. Weak matrix C. Balanced matrix D. Projectized
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 134, #22 Answer: B In a weak matrix organization, there is no true project manager. The resource assigned would be more of a coordinator or expeditor of project activities without any real "management" capabilities.
All of the following would generally be part of a project life cycle, except: A. Organizing and preparing B. Starting the project C. Managing the product in operations D. Carrying out the project work
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 134, #23 Answer: C The project life cycle would not include managing the product once it reaches operations.
The project charter: A. Is an optional document B. Is signed by the sponsor and documents the business needs and the current understanding of the customer's needs C. Cannot be completed without the project manager assignment D. States that the project does not align with the strategic direction of the organization
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 134, #24 Answer: B The project charter is signed by the sponsor and documents the business need and current understanding of the customer's needs. The charter may exist prior to the project manager assignment. It is considered mandatory and it commits that the project aligns with the strategic direction of the organization.
In a matrix structure: A. Employees are typically assigned 50% of the time to functional tasks and 50% of the time to project tasks B. Employees' administrative, development, and performance management are typically focused with their functional manager with proportional performance and development input by project managers C. Employees are equally answerable to both functional and project managers D. Employees are answerable to the project manager, but report both to the functional and project manager
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 135, #25 Answer: B In a matrix structure the functional manager would be responsible for the employee's administrative management, but the project manager would be expected to provide proportional feedback. For example, if the team member is on your project 30% of the time, you should contribute 30% to their performance appraisal. The employee is not equally answerable to both the PM and the functional manager, as the functional manager "owns" the employee and would be the ultimate decision maker on that employees role and responsibilities.
This technique enhances brainstorming with a voting process to rank the ideas. A. Idea/mind mapping B. Delphi technique C. Affinity diagram D. Nominal group technique
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 135, #26 Answer: D Nominal group technique enhances brainstorming by adding a voting process to the ideas that were generated through brainstorming.
The PMBOK Guide process groups interact based on what model? A. Juran's 80/20 B. Deming's Continuous Process Improvement C. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs D. Shewhart's Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 135, #27 Answer: D The process groups interact based on Shewhart's Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
This process is part of the planning process group and the integration knowledge area: A. Develop Project Management Plan B. Develop Project Charter C. Identify Stakeholders D. Identify Sponsor
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 135, #28 Answer: A The Develop Project Management Plan process is in the integration knowledge area and the planning process group.
The relationships amongst the triple constraint could best be described as: A. As project manager, if you change one of the constraints, you must adjust the other factors B. Each are dependent on the others C. The constraints are not related and function independently D. If any one of the constraints is changed or adjusted, most likely at least one other factor is affected
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 135, #29 Answer: D The triple constraints are related in that if one changes more than likely the others will be affected. The triple constraint is scope, time, cost.
The project manager has the highest authority in this type of an organizational structure: A. Functional B. Matrix C. Projectized D. Weak matrix
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 135, #30 Answer: C A project manager would have the highest authority in a projectized organizational structure
All of the following are examples of organizational structures, except: A. Dictatorship B. Projectized C. Functional D. Matrix
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 135, #31 Answer: A The organizational structures include functional, weak matrix, balanced matrix, strong matrix, and projectized.
Why is the project charter considered a mandatory document on a project? A. The charter is a contractual requirement B. Because it is signed by the sponsor C. The charter provides authorization for the project to commence D. The charter is the document that assigns the project manager
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 135, #32 Answer: C The charter is considered mandatory because it provides authorization for the project to commence.
A chart of accounts: A. Is not used to monitor project costs by WBS elements B. Is developed as part of the project charter C. Provides a graphical representation of project costs in relation to the project schedule D. Is any numbering system used to monitor project costs by category
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 135, #33 Answer: D A chart of accounts, also known as a code of accounts, is any time of unique number system used to monitor project costs by category. The chart of accounts numbering is used on the WBS.
While collecting requirements, you want to solicit feedback from a group of experts in a format where they are best enabled to give their individual and honest feedback. What group creativity technique would be best in this situation? A. Interviewing B. Delphi technique C. Affinity diagram D. Nominal group technique
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 136, #34 Answer: B The Delphi technique would be the most appropriate to capture honest (anonymous) feedback from a group of experts.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of both projects and operations? A. Follows the project life cycle B. Limited by constraints C. Performed by individuals D. Planned, executed, monitored, and controlled
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 136, #35 Answer: A Both projects and operations are limited by constraints, performed by individuals, and are planned, executed, and monitoring and controlled. Only projects follow a project life cycle.
In general, a project manager's technical skills: A. Should not be considered when selecting a project manager B. Must be equal to or higher than any other team member's skills C. Must be sufficiently high to understand technical issues and explain technical decisions to others D. Are the most important criterion for selecting a project manager
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 136, #36 Answer: C A project manager's technical skill must be sufficiently high to understand the technical issues of the project and be able to explain technical decisions to others. Technical skills should be considered when selecting a project manager but are not necessarily the most important criterion.
A project scheduler may typically be found in what type of an organization? A. Strong matrix B. Functional C. Weak matrix D. Projectized
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 136, #37 Answer: D A project scheduler is a defined project resource. Project schedulers and other defined project support staff would be found in a projectized organizational structure.
This technique captures information from a panel of experts in an anonymous format. A. Affinity diagram B. Focus group C. Delphi technique D. Nominal group technique
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 136, #38 Answer: C The Delphi technique captures information from experts in an anonymous format, usually via a survey mechanism. The feedback is consolidated and then redistributed out for further comment and review.
Which of the following is not a true statement about stakeholders? A. The project management team must identify both internal and external stakeholders B. Stakeholders may exert influence over the project, its deliverables, and the project team members C. Stakeholders are positively affected by the project outcome D. The project manager must manage the influence of the various stakeholders in relation to the project requirements
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 136, #39 Answer: C Stakeholders will not always be positively affected by the project outcome. The assumption on any project is that you will have negative / resistant stakeholders.
Which of the following is not a knowledge area: A. Integration B. Scope C. Budget D. Time
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 136, #40 Answer: C Budget is not a knowledge area: integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder
How are the names and numbers of phases on a project determined? A. By determining how long the project is going to take B. By following the PMBOK Guide methodology C. By the management and control needs of the organization D. By the individual project manager
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 136, #41 Answer: C The names and number of phases on a project are determined by the management and control needs of the organizatino.
Which statement below is true regarding control accounts? A. A control account is a quality tool that ensures proper authorization is secured B. A control account may include one or more work packages, but each work package must be associated with only one control account C. A control account may be associated with only one work package, but each work package can be associated with multiple control accounts D. Control accounts are only added at the highest level of the WBS
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 137, #42 Answer: B A control account may include one or more work packages, but each work package must be associated with only one control account. Control accounts and work packages have a one-to-many relationship. You cannot split a work package across multiple control accounts.
What statement is most accurate regarding scope creek and progressive elaboration? A. Unmanaged progressive elaboration increases the incidence of scope creek B. Scope creek is unmanaged changes to the scope while progressive elaboration refines the project details C. Progressive elaboration should be managed by the work package owners while the project manager should manage scope creek D. Scope creek and progressive elaboration are synonymous
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 137, #43 Answer: B Scope creep is any unmanaged changes to the project scope, whereas progressive elaboration is adding detail as more information becomes available on the project.
The following may be typically found in the project scope statement, except: A. A description of product deliverables B. The project exclusions C. The sponsors title and authority D. Project constraints and assumptions
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 137, #44 Answer: C The sponsor's title and authority would be found in the project charger, not in the project scope statement.
The stakeholder management plan A. Identifies the project manager B. Is always developed by the customer C. Gives authorization for the project to commence D. Defines an approach to increase the support and minimize negative impacts of stakeholders
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 137, #45 Answer: D The stakeholder management plan defines an approach to increase support and minimize negative impacts to the project stakeholders.
You are a project manager with a technology consulting firm. Your first project is the implementation of an internal resource allocation tool for the home office. You are about to begin work on the project and realize that there is not an executed contract for the project, although there is a signed charter. How should you handle this? A. Escalate the issue to your project sponsor B. Begin the project C. Report the discrepancy to the customer D. Wait for a contract to be executed prior to beginning work
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 137, #46 Answer: B Because the project is being done as an internal project, for your home office, there is no need for a contract. Given that the charter has been executed, the project can begin.
This type of work is ongoing and sustains the organization over time: A. Production B. Operations C. Projects D. Execution
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 137, #47 Answer: B Operations are ongoing and sustain the organization over time.
The difference between the scope statement and the project charter could best be described as: A. The scope statement will usually identify the project manager B. The project charter will document the project deliverables and product scope description C. The scope statement will include the sponsor name and signature D. The project charter will capture measureable objectives and success criteria
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 137, #48 Answer: D The project charter will capture measureable objectives and success criteria for the project, identify the project manager (if known), and will include the sponsor name, title, and signature. The scope statement will document the project deliverables and the product scope description.
What is usually the last phase of a product life cycle? A. Transition B. Retirement C. Death D. Closing
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 137, #49 Answer: B The last phase of a product life cycle would be product retirement.
You have been assigned the management of a high-priority project. Due to the urgency surrounding the project and conflicting project schedule, the project sponsor has advised you to start the project despite the fact that there is not a project charter. What is the most appropriate response for you to take? A. Proceed with the project B. Document the sponsor's information C. Seek another position outside of the organization D. Escalate the situation
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 138, #50 Answer: D Even though the sponsor has advised you to begin the project, you cannot begin without authorization in place. As such, you would need to escalate the situation.
You are preparing the weekly status report for your project, including the project performance reporting. Included in the status report are the variance analysis, new forecasts, and deliverables pending approval. What would be the best communication method for this status report? A. Pull B. Push C. Interactive D. Email
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 138, #51 Answer: B The best method for communicating status reports will be push communication. The stakeholders need the information but because it's simply reporting on the status, there is no need for an immediate response.
A new team leader has joined the project organization. She will be managing multiple project resources as part of a large-scale system implementation. In order to increase the probability of delivering the project on time, she has been authorized to provide incentives to the team when they achieve defined milestones early. What type of authority does she have? A. Coercive B. Referent C. Positional D. Reward
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 138, #52 Answer: D Because she is incenting the team with something they value, this is considered reward authority.
You have updated the knowledge repository that contains general information for the stakeholders. What communication method was used? A. Pull B. Push C. Interactive D. Meeting
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 138, #53 Answer: A Updating information in a knowledge repository would be considered pull communication as the recipients would need to go proactively retrieve the information if they wanted it.
Your landscaping project is nearing completion and your team has begun planting the flowers within the planters. You review the requirements documentation and realize that the flowers should have been yellow and not the pink ones that are being planted. The customer has not yet seen the flowers that were planted. What type of change request would you submit? A. Defect repair B. Corrective action C. Scope change D. Preventive action
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 138, #54 Answer: A Because this is a quality issue, it would be considered a defect repair. Corrective actions are typically for cost or schedule problems. Quality issues are defect repairs, regardless of whether the customer has seen the problem or not.
You have a number of time-sensitive issues on which you need information from your stakeholders. What would be the most appropriate communication method? A. Push B. Pull C. Interactive D. On-line meeting
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 138, #55 Answer: C For time-sensitive issues, you would want to use the i interactive communication to ensure an immediate response.
You are evaluating the business case for the project you were recently assigned. Upon review of the financial benefits of the project, you find that the project has a projected negative NPV. What statement is most accurate? A.If the project has a negative NPV, most likely the business case was not completed correctly B. It is likely that the project is being conducted to meet a legal, regulatory, or compliance requirement C. The project should be escalated to the sponsor before the project begins D. A negative NPV is likely due to a large up-front expenditure in the project
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 138, #56 Answer: B An active project with a negative NPV (net present value) is most likely conducted to meet a legal, regulatory, or compliance requirement. You cannot assume the business case was completed incorrectly. The business case is completed by the sponsor, so they would already be aware of the negative NPV. A large up front expenditure wouldn't necessarily cause a negative NPV.
Which of the following is not a technique used to define the project scope? A. Product analysis B. Prototypes C. Facilitated workshops D. Alternatives generation
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 139, #57 Answer: B The tools and techniques used to define the project scope are product analysis, facilitated workshops, and alternatives generation. Prototypes are tool/technique for the Collect Requirements process.
This process is part of the initiating process group and the integration knowledge area: A. Create charter B. Identify stakeholders C. Develop project charter D. Identify sponsor
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 139, #58 Answer: C The process that is in the initiating process group and the integration knowledge area is the Develop Project Charter process.
You and your team are doing your best to collect requirements from a large number of stakeholders. Your key stakeholders are located in different geographic regions. In addition, you will need to seek feedback from some industry experts regarding a few confidential components of the project. What statements is most accurate? A. Interviewing would be best used for the experts and the Delphi technique is most appropriate for the key stakeholders B. Surveys would be best used for the key stakeholders and observations would be most appropriate for the other stakeholders C. Any of the group creativity techniques would be appropriate for they key stakeholders and surveys would be best for the industry experts D. The Delphi technique would be best used for the experts and interviews would be most appropriate for the key stakeholders
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 139, #59 Answer: D For key stakeholders, you will always want to use interviews as it is imperative to collect their requirements accurately so as to increase the chance of project success. For industry experts providing confidential feedback, the Delphi technique would be most appropriate. Surveys would not be appropriate for either group, as you have to assume a low response rate with surveys.
Which statement is least accurate regarding the project statement of work? A. It may be received from the customer as part of the bid document for external projects B. It is a narrative description of products or services to be delivered by the project C. Details the business need and the product scope description D. Will most likely include a cost-benefit analysis to justify project funding
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 139, #60 Answer: D The project statement of work (SOW) is coming from the requesting party and as such, would not likely include a cost-benefit analysis to justify the project funding. This justification is within the business case completed by the sponsor.
Originally you had 15 stakeholders on your project. That number has now increased by 3 new members. Four stakeholders are senior executives. How many additional communication channels have been added? A. 105 B. 153 C. 48 D. 45
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 139, #61 Answer: C Using the communication channels formula n (n - 1) / 2, you will need to run the formula twice. Once with 15 stakeholders and again with 18 stakeholders. The difference would represent the number of new channels: 15 (14) / 2 = 105 18 (17) / 2 = 153 153 - 105 = 48
The development of a project management plan is a PMO requirement for all projects that are over $100,000 or 6 months in length. Which statement is least accurate regarding the project management plan? A. It may be summary level or detailed B. Is also known as the project schedule C. It includes a description of the processes that will be used on the project D. It aides in managing the team member and stakeholder expectations
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 139, #62 Answer: B The project management plan is not the project schedule, but it does include the schedule baseline. The project management plan may be summary level or detailed, includes a description of the processes that will be used on the project and it aides in managing the team member and stakeholder expectations.
You are in the process of creating the WBS. Which of the following is the output? A. WBS B. Scope statement C. Scope baseline D. WBS dictionary
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 139, #63 Answer: C During the Create WBS process, you will be creating the WBS and the WBS dictionary. When you add the WBS and the WBS dictionary to the previously developed scope statement, you will have the scope baseline as the output.
Your project team has 8 team members. Given that information, how many communication channels exist? A. 28 B. 32 C. 16 D. n (n + 1) / 2
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 140, #64 Answer: A Using the communication channel formula n (n - 1) / 2 8 (7) / 2 56 / 2 = 28
Which of the following would not be considered an enterprise environmental factor? A. Financial and market conditions B. Organizational culture C. Availability of human resources D. PMO project templates
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 140, #65 Answer: D Enterprise environmental factors are things that we "consider," that may have an impact on our project. PMO project templates would be considered organizational process assets - things we use.
You are mentoring a fellow project manager who is new to the organization. She is about to begin a project and would like to know the most appropriate tasks for initiating her project and in what order they would occur. Which statement is most accurate? A. The charter should be approved prior to defining the high-level scope B. The SOW should be completed prior to developing the project charter C. The contract should be executed prior to developing the SOW D. The stakeholder analysis should be completed prior to performing the project assessment
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 140, #66 Answer: B From a proper sequencing perspective, the first thing needed to launch a project is the project statement of work (SOW). This is the request coming from the requesting party. The sponsor will use the SOW to validate a business case to pursue the project. If the project is being done for an external party, a contract (agreement) will be executed. Once those are in place, the project charter is created.
Which of the following is an input to planning the project communications? A. The stakeholder register B. The project charter C. The project scope statement D. The WBS
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 140, #67 Answer: A The stakeholder register will be input to the Plan Communication Management process, as it will be our stakeholders we will be communicating with on the project. The stakeholders' power and interest will influence those communications.
The project management plan may include all of the following except: A. Process improvement plan B. Scope baseline C. Project funding requirements D. Risk management plan
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 140, #68 Answer: C The project management plan does not include the project funding requirements. Typically, the high-level funding requirements will be documented in the project charter and the detailed funding requirements will be developed with the budget. All "plans" and all "baselines" are part of the project management plan.
There are twenty stakeholders on your project. Fifteen of those stakeholders are located in a different geographic location and four are senior leaders. How many potential communication channels exist? A. 20 B. 19 C. 380 D. 190
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 140, #69 Answer: D Using the communication channels formula n (n-1) / 2: 20 (19) / 2 380 / 2 = 190
Your project is about to begin and you have identified 20 core team members. With your team, you are developing your approach to planning the project. You are leveraging the organization's past project files and historical information to provide the foundation for the approach. This would be considered using: A. Enterprise environmental factors B. Expert judgement C. The project management plan D. Organizational process assets
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 140, #70 Answer: D Past project files and historical information are considered part of the organizational process assets.
One of your work package owners reports that their component may be delayed due to the absence of a key team member. He asks for a replacement resource. This would be an example of: A. Progressive elaboration B. Scope creek C. Preventive action D. Corrective action
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 140, #71 Answer: C Because the component may be delayed and isn't late yet, the replacement resource would be considered a preventive action.
In order to collect requirements, the PMO has suggested that you schedule some facilitated workshops. Which statement is least accurate regarding facilitated workshops? A. They must be conducted in-person to be effective B. They are attended by key cross-functional stakeholders C. They are a technique to quickly define requirements and reconcile stakeholder differences D. They may be called JAD or QFD sessions
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 141, #72 Answer: A Facilitated workshops can be conducted via virtual team meeting tools and still be effective.
Which statement is least accurate regarding the processes within the stakeholder knowledge area: A. They identify the project stakeholders and their influence on the project B. They document the roles and responsibilities required for the project C. They insure appropriate generation and distribution of project information to stakeholders D. They provide consistent information to manage expectations
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 141, #73 Answer: B Specific roles and responsibilities will be documented within the human resources knowledge area, versus in the stakeholder knowledge area. However, on the stakeholder register, it is not uncommon to identify the role that the stakeholder is playing in the project (team lead, contributor, sponsor, etc).
Project intranets and home pages are examples of _____ communication: A. Open access B. Free will C. Pull D. Push
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 141, #74 Answer: C Because the recipient would need to go out and proactively retrieve the information, intranets and home pages are considered pull communication.
Interviews, focus groups, observations, prototypes, and group creativity techniques are tools and techniques for this process: A. Define scope B. Create WBS C. Collect requirements D. Plan communications
Workbook, Practice Exam 1, Lessons 1-4, page 141, #75 Answer: C Interviews, focus groups, observations, prototypes, and group creativity techniques are tools/techniques for the Collect Requirements process.
