PM Framework

b. Program

A group of related projects is known as what? a. Project Portfolio b. Program c. Project and Sub-Projects d. Coordinated projects

a. True

A PMO may have the authority to act as an integral stakeholder and a key decision maker throughout the life of each project, to make recommendations, as well as terminate projects or take other actions, as required, to remain aligned with the business objectives. a. True b. False

b. Projects, programs, sub-portfolios and operations managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives.

A portfolio refers to a collection of... a. Projects, programs and sub-portfolios managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives. b. Projects, programs, sub-portfolios and operations managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives. c. Projects, programs, sub-portfolios and operations managed in a coordinated fashion. d. Projects, programs and sub-portfolios managed in a coordinated fashion.

b. A standard is optional and a regulation is mandatory

A standard and regulation are not same because... a. Once a standard is used by many it becomes a regulation b. A standard is optional and a regulation is mandatory c. Once a regulation is used by many it often becomes a standard d. A standard focuses on quality while a regulation is concerned with law

d. All of the above

All projects can be mapped to a generic life cycle structure. Which of the below is an element of a generic life cycle? a. Starting the project b. Organizing and preparing c. Carrying out the project work d. All of the above

b. The influence of standards and regulations for a project is always known

As a PM, you need to have awareness of regulations and also have knowledge of the guidelines, best practices and standards which are used in your industry. In this context, which of the following statement related to Standards and Regulations is not correct? a. Standard is a document established by consensus and approved by a recognized body b. The influence of standards and regulations for a project is always known c. Regulations are mandatory but Standards are not mandatory d. Standards after widespread adoption may become de facto regulations

b. Weak Matrix

As the PM of a project, you find that you have very little authority and mainly are engaged in project co-ordination activities. Your organization can be best described as: a. Strong Matrix b. Weak Matrix c. Projectized d. Functional

b. False

Enterprise environmental factors refer to conditions, under the control of the project team, that influence, constrain, or direct the project. a. True b. False

b. False

If the projects or programs within the portfolio are not interdependent or directly related, they should always be linked independent of the portfolio to the organization's strategic plan. a. True b. False

c. Adaptive

If your project requires rapid iterations, frequent changes and on-going stakeholder involvement, you will likely follow what type of life cycle? a. Incremental b. Predictive c. Adaptive d. Iterative

b. Project scope, time and cost.

In a steering committee meeting the PM refers to the "triple constraint". She explains on how the project quality is balanced by the three factors involved and the relationship between these three factors being such that if any one of the factors changes, at least one other factor is likely to change. The PM is referring to: a. Project scope, cost and resources b. Project scope, time and cost. c. Project scope, cost and risk d. Project scope, time and quality

b. Addressing the various needs, concerns, and expectations of the key primary stakeholders in planning and executing the project

Managing a project typically includes each of the following except... a. Identifying requirements b. Addressing the various needs, concerns, and expectations of the key primary stakeholders in planning and executing the project c. Setting up, maintaining, and carrying out communications among stakeholders that are active, effective, and collaborative in nature d. Managing stakeholders towards meeting project requirements and creating project deliverables.

c. Strategic goals.

OPM advances organizational capability by linking project, program, and portfolio management principles and practices with organizational enablers (e.g. structural, cultural, technological, and human resource practices) to support which of the following? a. Project, program, and portfolio management quality goals b. Project development and delivery goals c. Strategic goals. d. Organizational standards goals

a. Projectized

Part-time project team members are most likely seen in all of the following organizational structures except... a. Projectized b. Functional c. Balanced Matrix d. Weak Matrix

c. Organizational strategies.

Portfolio, program, and project management are aligned with or driven by which of the following? a. Sponsor requirements. b. Product requirements. c. Organizational strategies. d. Primary business portfolio strategies.

b. False

Programs should never include elements of related work outside the scope of the discrete projects in the program. a. True b. False

c. All members of the project team as well as all interested entities that are internal or external to the organization.

Project stakeholders include... a. All members of the project team as well as all interested entities that are internal to the organization. b. Key members of the project team as well as all interested entities that are internal or external to the organization. c. All members of the project team as well as all interested entities that are internal or external to the organization. d. Key members of the project team as well as all interested entities that are internal to the organization.

c. Completing the project within the constraints of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, and risk as approved between the project managers and senior management.

Since projects are temporary in nature, the success of the project should be measured in terms of... a. Completing the project within the constraints of scope, time, cost, resources, and risk as approved between the project managers and sponsor. b. Completing the project within the constraints of scope, time , cost, quality, resources, and risk as approved between the project managers and sponsor. c. Completing the project within the constraints of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, and risk as approved between the project managers and senior management. d. Completing the project within the constraints of scope, time, cost, resources as approved between the project managers and senior management.

d. Plan-do-check-act

The project management life cycle is similar to which of the following? a. SDLC b. SDM c. Project life cycle d. Plan-do-check-act

c. Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing

What are the five phases of a project management life cycle? a. Specifications, Design, Coding, Testing, Closing b. Initiating, planning, executing, testing, sign off c. Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing d. Initiating, planning, executing, testing, closure

a. True

The responsibilities of a PMO can range from providing project management support functions to actually being fully responsible for the direct management of one or more projects. a. True b. False

b. Full-time

The role of a PM in a balanced matrix organizational structure is... a. Part-time b. Full-time

c. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.

What is Project Management? a. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the needs of all project stakeholders. b. Project management is the application of knowledge, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements. c. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements. d. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the product(s) specifications.

c. Is an ongoing effort.

What is not characteristic of a project? a. It has a definite beginning and end and is not an ongoing effort. b. The team is disbanded upon project completion. c. Is an ongoing effort. d. Ceases when objective has been attained.

c. The project management life cycle is the project management piece of the project and the project life cycle is the process of completing the work of the project

What is the difference between a project management life cycle and a project life cycle? a. The project management life cycle must be completed prior to initiating the project life cycle b. There is no difference c. The project management life cycle is the project management piece of the project and the project life cycle is the process of completing the work of the project d. The project management life cycle is the project management piece of the project and the project life cycle is the product management piece of the project

c. Support the project and resolve resource and other conflicts

What is the typical role of senior management on a project? a. Resolve resource and other conflicts b. Support the project c. Support the project and resolve resource and other conflicts d. Provide funds

b. Knowledge bases that contain organizational data

Which of the below is not an enterprise environmental factor? a. Organizational culture b. Knowledge bases that contain organizational data c. Management risk tolerances d. Project Management Information System (PMIS)

d. All of the above

Which of the following are primary competing constraints on a project? a. Quality b. Schedule c. Budget d. All of the above

a. Requirements traceability matrix

Which of the following artifacts will help trace the requirements to the product design? a. Requirements traceability matrix b. Product traceability matrix c. WBS Dictionary d. Project scope statement

c. Manufacturing a product

Which of the following is NOT an example of a project? a. Developing a new product, service, or result b. Effecting a change in the structure, processes, staffing, or style of an organization c. Manufacturing a product d. Implementing, improving, or enhancing existing business processes and procedures.

d. Enhancements and changes to project scope

Which of the following is inaccurately represented by the term Progressive elaboration? a. Rolling wave planning b. Detailing out requirements developed in an earlier phase. c. High level planning of future deliverables. d. Enhancements and changes to project scope

c. Operations Management

Which of the following is not a Knowledge Area? a. Integration Management b. Scope Management c. Operations Management d. Cost Management

c. The size of a computer disk

Which of the following is not a regulation? a. City ordinance b. Building code for a municipality c. The size of a computer disk d. The zoning laws for a metropolitan area

c. The cost associated at the beginning of the project is highest

Which of the following is not accurate about the initial phase of a project? a. Uncertainty is highest at this stage of the project b. Project stakeholders will have maximum influence during this phase c. The cost associated at the beginning of the project is highest d. None of these statements are accurate

a. Focusing most product development on a specific market segment

Which of the following is not an example of organizational culture and style? a. Focusing most product development on a specific market segment b. Aversion to risk c. Acceptance of risk d. Empowering local managers to make most significant decisions

b. Functional Matrix

Which of the following is not considered a standard organizational structure? a. Projectized b. Functional Matrix c. Strong Matrix d. Functional

c. A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

Which of the following is the best definition of a project? a. A project is an ongoing effort undertaken to create a product, service, or result. b. A project has assigned resources and creates a product. c. A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. d. A project is a short term endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

c. Functional management

Which of the following roles controls resources and manages a business unit? a. Senior management b. Sponsor c. Functional management d. Resource Manager

b. A collection of unrelated programs can constitute a portfolio.

Which of the following statements is correct? a. A program does not necessarily have to consist of projects. b. A collection of unrelated programs can constitute a portfolio. c. The scope of a portfolio is typically smaller than that of a program. d. A program is a group of unrelated projects.

c. A project may be terminated by the PM.

Which of the following statements is not true? a. A project may be terminated because its objectives will not or cannot be met. b. A project may be terminated when the need for the project no longer exists. c. A project may be terminated by the PM. d. A project may be terminated by the sponsor, or champion.

b. Fully plan-driven

Which of the following statements is true of a predictive life cycle? a. Change driven or agile b. Fully plan-driven c. Time and cost is fixed in each iteration d. Activities from all process groups are performed in each iteration

c. A portfolio refers to projects, programs, sub-portfolios, and operations managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives.

Which of the statements below best describes a portfolio? a. A portfolio refers to projects, programs and sub-portfolios managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives. b. A portfolio refers to projects, programs, sub-portfolios, and operations managed as a group to achieve planned objectives. c. A portfolio refers to projects, programs, sub-portfolios, and operations managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives. d. A portfolio refers to projects, programs and sub-portfolios managed as a group to achieve planned objectives.

d. Controlling

Which type of PMOs provides support and require compliance through various means. Compliance may involve adopting project management frameworks or methodologies, using specific templates, forms and tools, or conformance to governance. a. Governing b. Directive c. Supportive d. Controlling

b. Functional Manager

Who manages the project budget in a weak matrix organizational structure? a. PM b. Functional Manager c. Sponsor d. Mixed

b. Planning

You are currently establishing the scope of the project, refining the objectives, and defining the course of action required to attain the objectives that the project was undertaken to achieve. Your project is in what Process Group? a. Initiating b. Planning c. Executing d. Monitoring & Controlling

d. Clearly defined goals and objectives for the PMO

You are implementing a PMO. Which of the following is the best option to have in place to help ensure its success within the organization? a. Standard methodology and supporting templates b. Experienced program managers c. Experienced project managers d. Clearly defined goals and objectives for the PMO

d. They are all equal unless otherwise stated in the project charter.

You are planning your project and currently evaluating the triple constraint. Which of the following has the highest priority? a. Scope b. Time c. Cost d. They are all equal unless otherwise stated in the project charter.

c. Functional

You are working on an infrastructure project and finding it difficult to get the proper resources assigned and tasks completed because the infrastructure manager is in control of the budget. You have just realized that you work in what type of an organization? a. Balanced Matrix b. Strong Matrix c. Functional d. Projectized

b. Project Expeditor

Your primary role in the organization is to go to the different functional groups such as accounting, marketing and manufacturing and confirm that they are communicating effectively with each other. For the projects of this organization you are operating as the... a. PM b. Project Expeditor c. Functional Manager d. Project Coordinator

b. Colocation

Your project has 15 team members in various locations across the enterprise. Communication and team building has been a real challenge. Which of the following would best fix or improve this problem? a. Assigning a project coordinator to the project b. Colocation c. Replacing the project manager d. Assigning a project expediter to the project