PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam

What is a hierarchically organized depiction of the identified project risks arranged by risk category? A. Risk register B. Risk breakdown structure (RBS) C. Risk management plan D. Risk category

B

What is the risk rating if the probability of occurrence is 0.30 and the impact if it does occur is moderate (0.20)? A. 0.03 B. 0.06 C. 0.10 D. 0.50

B

Which cost is associated with nonconformance? A. Liabilities B. Inspections C. Training D. Equipment

A

Which stakeholder approves a project's result? A. Customer B. Sponsor C. Seller D. Functional manager

A

Which project risk listed in the table below is most likely to occur? RISK PROBABILITY IMPACT 1 L M 2 H H 3 L L 4 M L A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

B

Which type of probability distribution is used to represent uncertain events such as the outcome of a test or a possible scenario in a decision tree? A. Uniform B. Continuous C. Discrete D. Linear

C

Which Collect Requirements output links the product requirements to the deliverable that satisfy them? A. Requirements documentation B. Requirements traceability matrix C. Project management plan updates D. Project documents updates

B

Which of the following is TRUE about most project life cycles? A. Staffing level is highest at the start. B. The stakeholders' influence is highest at the start. C. The level of uncertainty is lowest at the start. D. The cost of changes is highest at the start.

B

Which of the following is an enterprise environmental factor that can influence the Develop Project Charter process? A. Organizational standard processes B. Marketplace conditions C. Historical information D. Templates

B

Which process uses occurrence probability and impact on project objectives to assess the priority of identified risks? A. Identify Risks B. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis C. Plan Risk Management D. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis

B

In the Plan Stakeholder Management process, expert judgment is used to: A. Provide information needed to plan appropriate ways to engage project stakeholders. B. Ensure comprehensive identification and listing of new stakeholders. C. Analyze the information needed to develop the project scope statement. D. Decide the level of engagement of the stakeholders at each required stage.

D

Which input to Collect Requirements is used to identify stakeholders who can provide information on requirements? A. Stakeholder register B. Scope management plan C. Stakeholder management plan D. Project charter

A

Which input to the Plan Risk Management process provides information on high-level risks? A. Project charter B. Enterprise environmental factors C. Stakeholder register D. Organizational process assets

A

Which is an enterprise environmental factor? A. Marketplace conditions B. Policies and procedures C. Project files from previous projects D. Lessons learned from previous projects

A

Which of the following is a narrative description of products, services, or results to be delivered by a project? A. Project statement of work B. Business case C. Accepted deliverable D. Work performance information

A

Which of the following is an output of the Define Activities process? A. Activity list B. Project plan C. Activity duration estimates D. Project schedule

A

A risk that arises as a direct result of implementing a risk response is called a: A. contingent risk B. residual risk C. potential risk D. secondary risk

D

Which process involves determining, documenting, and managing stakeholders' needs and requirements to meet project objectives? A. Collect Requirements B. Plan Scope Management C. Define Scope D. Define Activities

A

Which process involves developing an approximation of the monetary resources needed to complete project activities? A. Estimate Costs B. Control Costs C. Determine Budget D. Plan Cost Management

A

In which Knowledge Area is the project charter developed? A. Project Cost Management B. Project Scope Management C. Project Time Management D. Project Integration Management

D

Which type of managers do composite organizations involve? A. Functional managers and manager of project managers B. Functional managers only C. Project managers only D. Technical managers and project managers

A

A tool and technique used in the Develop Project Charter process is: A. change control tools B. expert judgment C. meetings D. analytical techniques

B

An input required in Define Scope is an organizational: A. structure. B. process asset. C. matrix. D. breakdown structure.

B

An output of the Develop Project Team process is: A. change requests B. team performance assessments C. project staff assignments D. project documents updates

B

Assigned risk ratings are based upon: A. Root cause analysis. B. Risk probability and impact assessment. C. Expert judgment. D. Revised stakeholders' tolerances.

B

Most experienced project managers know that: A. every project requires the use of all processes in the PMBOK® Guide. B. there is no single way to manage a project. C. project management techniques are risk free. D. there is only one way to manage projects successfully.

B

Project management processes ensure the: A. alignment with organizational strategy B. efficient means to achieve the project objectives C. performance of the project team D. effective flow of the project throughout its life cycle

D

Projects are undertaken by an organization to support the: A. Product performance. B. Budget process. C. Collective capabilities. D. Organizational strategy.

D

Organizations perceive risks as: A. events that will inevitably impact project and organizational objectives. B. the effect of uncertainty on their project and organizational objectives. C. events which could have a negative impact on project and organizational objectives. D. the negative impact of undesired events on their project and organizational objectives.

B

Projects that share common outcomes, collective capability, knowledge, or skills are often grouped into a: A. portfolio B. program C. selection D. sub portfolio

B

Technical capability, past performance, and intellectual property rights are examples of: A. performance measurement criteria B. source selection criteria C. product acceptance criteria D. phase exit criteria

B

The Define Scope process is in which of the following Process Groups? A. Initiating B. Planning C. Monitoring and Controlling D. Executing

B

The business needs, assumptions, and constraints and the understanding of the customers needs and high-level requirements are documented in the: A. Project management plan. B. Project charter. C. Work breakdown structure. D. Stakeholder register.

B

The creation of an internet site to engage stakeholders on a project is an example of which type of communication? A. Push B. Pull C. Interactive D. Iterative

B

The degree, amount, or volume of risk that an organization or individual will withstand is called risk: A. appetite B. tolerance C. threshold D. management

B

The product scope description is used to: A. Gain stakeholders' support for the project. B. Progressively elaborate the characteristics of the product, service, or result. C. Describe the project in great detail. D. Define the process and criteria for accepting a completed product, service, or result.

B

The project manager notes that stakeholders are aware of the project and potential impacts and are actively engaged in ensuring that the project is a success. The engagement level of the stakeholders should be classified as: A. Supportive B. Leading C. Neutral D. Resistant

B

The purpose of developing a project scope management plan is to: A. Manage the timely completion of the project. B. Ensure that the project includes all of the work required. C. Make sure the project will satisfy the needs for which it was begun. D. Reduce the risk of negative events in the project.

B

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

B

A complete set of concepts, terms, and activities that make up an area of specialization is known as: A. a Knowledge Area B. a Process Group C. program management D. portfolio management

A

A project manager seeking insight on previous stakeholder management plans and their effectiveness should evaluate: A. Historical information and the lessons-learned database. B. Historical information and the stakeholder register. C. Organizational process assets and the lessons-learned database. D. Project documents and historical information.

A

A stakeholder expresses a need not known to the project manager. The project manager most likely missed a step in which stakeholder management process? A. Plan Stakeholder Management B. Identify Stakeholders C. Manage Stakeholder Engagement D. Control Stakeholder Engagement

A

A temporary endeavor that creates a unique product or service is called a: A. Project B. Plan C. Program D. Portfolio

A

An element of the project scope statement is: A. Acceptance criteria. B. A stakeholder list. C. A summary budget. D. High-level risks.

A

An input to Develop Project Charter is a/an: A. Business case. B. Activity list. C. Project management plan. D. Cost forecast.

A

An issue log is an input to which Project Human Resource Management process? A. Manage Project Team B. Acquire Project Team C. Plan Human Resource Management D. Develop Project Team

A

An output of the Manage Stakeholder Engagement process is: A. change requests B. enterprise environmental factors C. the stakeholder management plan D. the change log

A

Every project creates a unique product, service, or result that may be: A. tangible B. targeted C. organized D. variable

A

Identify Risks is part of which Process Group? A. Planning B. Executing C. Closing D. Initiating

A

Plan Communications Management develops an approach and plan for project communications based on stakeholders' needs and requirements and: A. Available organizational assets B. Project staff assignments C. Interpersonal skills D. Enterprise environmental factors

A

Power, urgency, and legitimacy are attributes of which stakeholder classification model? A. Salience B. Influence/impact C. Power/interest D. Power/influence

A

Project managers who lead by example and follow through on the commitments they make demonstrate the key interpersonal skill of: A. influencing B. leadership C. motivation D. coaching

A

Stakeholders can be identified in later stages of the project because the Identify Stakeholders process should be: A. Continuous B. Discrete C. Regulated D. Arbitrary

A

The Identify Stakeholders process is found in which Process Group? A. Initiating B. Monitoring and Controlling C. Planning D. Executing

A

The Verify Scope process is primarily concerned with: A. formalizing acceptance of the completed project deliverables. B. accuracy of the work deliverables. C. formalizing approval of the scope statement. D. accuracy of the work breakdown structure (WBS).

A

The ability to influence cost is greatest during which stages of the project? A. Early B. Middle C. Late D. Completion

A

The component of the risk management plan that documents how risk activities will be recorded is called: A. tracking B. scoping C. timing D. defining

A

The methodology that combines scope, schedule, and resource measurements to assess project performance and progress is known as: A. Earned value management. B. Forecasting. C. Critical chain methodology. D. Critical path methodology.

A

The organization's perceived balance between risk taking and risk avoidance is reflected in the risk: A. Responses B. Appetite C. Tolerance D. Attitude

A

The stakeholder register is an output of: A. Identify Stakeholders. B. Plan Stakeholder Management. C. Control Stakeholder Engagement. D. Manage Stakeholder Engagement.

A

When a project is undertaken to reduce defects in a product or service, the objective of the project is to create a/an: A. improvement B. program C. result D. portfolio

A

Which Control Stakeholder Engagement tool or technique allows the project manager to consolidate and facilitate distribution of reports? A. Information management systems B. Work performance reports C. Stakeholder analysis D. Data gathering and representation

A

Which activity is an input to the Conduct Procurements process? A. Organizational process assets B. Resource availability C. Perform Integrated Change Control D. Team performance assessment

A

A projects purpose or justification, measurable project objectives and related success criteria, a summary milestone schedule, and a summary budget are all components of which document? A. Work breakdown structure B. Requirements document C. Project charter D. Project management plan

C

High-level project risks are included in which document? A. Business case B. Risk breakdown structure C. Project charter D. Risk register

C

In project management, a temporary project can be: A. Completed without planning B. A routine business process C. Long in duration D. Ongoing to produce goods

C

Project Stakeholder Management focuses on: A. project staff assignments B. project tea m acquisition C. managing conflicting interests D. communication methods

C

Skills necessary for project management such as motivating to provide encouragement; listening actively; persuading a team to perform an action; and summarizing, recapping, and identifying next steps are known as: A. organizational skills B. technical skills C. communication skills D. hard skills

C

Stakeholder satisfaction should be managed as a key project: A. Benefit B. Initiative C. Objective D. Process

C

The process of defining how the project scope will be validated and controlled is known as: A. Define Scope. B. Develop Project Management Plan. C. Plan Scope Management. D. Plan Quality Management.

C

The process of prioritizing risks for further analysis or action is known as: A. Plan Risk Management. B. Plan Risk Responses. C. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis. D. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis.

C

The risk response strategy in which the project team acts to reduce the probability of occurrence or impact of a risk is known as: A. exploit B. avoid C. mitigate D. share

C

The scope of a project cannot be defined without some basic understanding of how to create the specified: A. objectives B. schedule C. product D. approach

C

The zero duration of milestones in project planning occurs because milestones: A. Are unpredictable and challenge the Plan Schedule Management process. B. Occur at random times in the project plans. C. Represent a moment in time such as a significant project point or event. D. Represent both significant and insignificant points in the project and are difficult to anticipate.

C

What is one of the objectives of Project Risk Management? A. Decrease the probability and impact of an event on project objectives. B. Distinguish between a project risk and a project issue so that a risk mitigation plan can be put in place. C. Increase the probability and impact of positive events. D. Removal of project risk.

C

What is the probability of occurrence if the risk rating is 0.56 and the impact if the risk does occur is very high (0.80)? A. 0.45 B. 0.56 C. 0.70 D. 1.36

C

Which Process Group and Knowledge Area include the Sequence Activities process? A. Executing Process Group and Project Time Management B. Executing Process Group and Project Cost Management C. Planning Process Group and Project Time Management D. Planning Process Group and Project Cost Management

C

Which document in the project management plan can be updated in the Plan Procurement Management process? A. Budget estimates B. Risk matrix C. Requirements documentation D. Procurement documents

C

Which element does a project charter contain? A. Management reserves B. Work breakdown structure C. Stakeholder list D. Stakeholder register

C

Which input to the Identify Stakeholders process provides information about internal or external parties related to the project? A. Procurement documents B. Communications plan C. Project charter D. Stakeholder register

C

Which is a tool or technique used in Define Scope? A. Templates, forms, and standards B. Change requests C. Product analysis D. Project assumptions

C

Which is the Define Scope technique 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

C

Which of the following risk response strategies involves allocating ownership of a positive risk to a third party? A. Mitigate B. Transfer C. Share D. Avoid

C

Which process is usually a rapid and cost-effective means of establishing priorities for Plan Risk Responses? A. Identify Risks B. Plan Risk Management C. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis D. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis

C

Which process numerically analyzes the effect of identified risks on overall project objectives? A. Plan Risk Management B. Plan Risk Responses C. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis D. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis

C

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

C

The component of the human resource management plan that includes ways in which team members can obtain certifications that support their ability to benefit the project is known as: A. recognition and rewards B. compliance C. staff acquisition D. training needs

D

The degree of uncertainty an entity is willing to take on in anticipation of a reward is known as its risk: A. management B. response C. tolerance D. appetite

D

The formal and informal interaction with others in an organization industry, or professional environment is known as: A. negotiation B. organizational theory C. meeting D. networking

D

The scope management plan and scope baseline are contained in: A. organizational process assets B. a requirements traceability matrix C. the project charter D. the project management plan

D

Through whom do project managers accomplish work? A. Consultants and stakeholders B. Stakeholders and functional managers C. Project team members and consultants D. Project team members and stakeholders

D

Which Knowledge Area involves identifying the people, groups, or organizations that may be impacted by or impact a project? A. Project Risk Management B. Project Human Resource Management C. Project Scope Management D. Project Stakeholder Management

D

Which basic quality tool explains a change in the dependent variable in relationship to a change observed in the corresponding independent variable? A. Cause-and-effect diagram B. Histogram C. Control chart D. Scatter diagram

D

Which document describes the necessary information to determine if a project is worth the required investment? A. Cost baseline B. Service level agreement C. Memorandum of understanding D. Business case

D

Which input to the Manage Stakeholder Engagement process provides guidance on how stakeholders can best be involved in a project? A. Feedback analysis B. Stakeholder analysis C. Communication management plan D. Stakeholder management plan

D

Which item is an example of personnel assessment? A. Resource calendar B. Tight matrix C. Team-building activity D. Focus group

D

Which of the following investigates the likelihood that each specific risk will occur? A. Risk register B. Risk audits C. Risk urgency assessment D. Risk probability and impact assessment

D

Which process is conducted from project inception through completion and is ultimately the responsibility of the project manager? A. Control Quality B. Monitor and Control Project Work C. Control Scope D. Perform Integrated Change Control

D

Which process is included in the Project Integration Management Knowledge Area? A. Manage Project Team B. Collect Requirements C. Sequence Activities D. Direct and Manage Project Work

D

Which tool or technique is used in the Develop Project Management Plan process? A. Pareto diagram B. Performance reporting C. SWOT analysis D. Expert judgment

D