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Which of the following is an example of effective communication? a. A project manager explains a visual of a project schedule provided to stakeholders during a meeting. b. A project manager provides multiple visuals for every topic covered in a project meeting. c. A project manager describes a project task using terms that are unfamiliar to the meeting attendees. d. A project manager provides the same information to all groups related to a project.

a. A project manager explains a visual of a project schedule provided to stakeholders during a meeting.

Project activities that generate time overruns require a project manager to begin performing which of the following? a. Change management b. Scope additions c. Team member management d. Communication adjustments

a. Change management

Karen provided advice to the team working on creating a flavored water beverage since she worked on a similar project in the past.Karen was assigned which of the following RACI elements? a. Consulted b. Accountable c. Informed d. Responsible

a. Consulted

Which of the following correctly describes the documentation of project risks? a. High risks can become project killers if not mitigated. b. Most risks are closely monitored by the project sponsor. c. Medium risks must be watched closely by the project manager. d. Low risks usually do not negatively impact a project.

a. High risks can become project killers if not mitigated.

What is the first step a project manager will take when defining the project scope? a. Identify stakeholders b. Discuss the benefits of the project with stakeholders c. Design interview questions to ask the stakeholders d. Convince stakeholders to support the project

a. Identify stakeholders

Paul followed through for his team when he said he would bring them warm drinks and a portable heater if the weather on their outdoor project turned cold.This situation illustrates which of the following motivation elements? a. Keeping promises b. Providing feedback c. Informing team members d. Being accessible

a. Keeping promises

Which of the following stakeholders is responsible for completing assigned work needed to produce a deliverable? a. Project team member b. Project manager c. Key decision maker d. Project sponsor

a. Project team member

Which of the following is the first step in creating a WBS? a. Refer to the scope to identify the deliverable b. Identify all tasks needed to make the work manageable c. Verify that the work has been properly sequenced d. Identify all activities needed for the project

a. Refer to the scope to identify the deliverable

What is a RACI used for in the kick-off meeting? a. Setting team-level expectations b. Reporting time spent on assigned activities c. Building trust among team members d. Describing the preferred methods of communicating changes

a. Setting team-level expectations

Which of the following is the source of change if the university curriculum committee suggests two of the proposed courses for the curriculum of a new major be completely reworked? a. Stakeholder expectations b. New stakeholder c. External forces d. Project team

a. Stakeholder expectations

Mila managed a project to develop a website for a restaurant.Which description below is an assumption, as opposed to a requirement? a. The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a website over a mobile app. b. The restaurant owner wants customers to make reservations via telephone. c. The restaurant owner wants a professional photographer to take pictures of his signature dishes. d. The restaurant owner needs the head chef to include a professional bio.

a. The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a website over a mobile app.

Lauren adds a vegetable garden to her already-extensive backyard gardens. She tends her vegetable garden with her collection of tools, which includes a shovel, a hoe, and a spade. She waters the garden with a sprinkler system connected to her well. Which item below is paid for by the budget for her project? a. Tomato plants b. Water for plants c. Spade for planting d. Shovel for digging

a. Tomato plants

During a project closing, problems with readiness or impact are evaluated.Which of the following project issues below is an issue with readiness? a.) Picnic tables for the pavilions need to be delivered and installed. b.) Some stakeholders feel having a playground in the park is dangerous. c.) Some citizens are upset that historic buildings were demolished to build the new green space. d.) Local groups thought the park would include a shelter that could be reserved for events.

a.) Picnic tables for the pavilions need to be delivered and installed.

Select the item below that a project manager must consider when conducting an individual evaluation of a team member. a.) The individual evaluation should be delivered in person if possible. b.) The individual evaluation usually documents only negative feedback. c.) The individual evaluation usually includes general references to tasks completed. d.) The individual evaluation is completed after the team is released.

a.) The individual evaluation should be delivered in person if possible.

Which of the following criteria needs to be met before a project manager can arrange the project approval meeting? a.) The schedule has been updated to include any schedule variance. b.) The lessons learned from the project have been written. c.) Project deliverables have been transferred to operations. d.) The original budget and schedule have been warehoused.

a.) The schedule has been updated to include any schedule variance.

Kendall must explain the __________ in the project schedule, caused by the additional four days that were needed to make updates to the project deliverables. a.) overrun b.) gap c.) transfer d.) baseline

a.) overrun

In which of the following ways is quality related to the development of the project schedule? a. Quality impacts resources more than it impacts time or effort. b. A high amount of quality can increase the time it takes to finish a task. c. Changes in quality can help identify dependencies. d. A high amount of quality can decrease the amount of work needed to finish a task.

b. A high amount of quality can increase the time it takes to finish a task.

Which of the following is true regarding meetings? a. It is not necessary to create an agenda for a last-minute, emergency meeting. b. A meeting agenda is used to address the purpose of the meeting. c. Project managers should be more involved in preparing for meetings than team members. d. A meeting agenda is used to document people who actually attended the meeting.

b. A meeting agenda is used to address the purpose of the meeting.

The color yellow indicate on a project dashboard indicates which of the following? a. Activity has not started b. Activity is in progress c. Activity is complete d. Activity is behind schedule

b. Activity is in progress

Which of the following pairs of items occur during Phase 1 of the project life cycle? a. Finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables; estimates resources needed for the project b. Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project c. Works with stakeholders to define purpose of project; assigns work to team members d. Assigns work to team members; finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables

b. Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project

Which of the following must occur for a gate to be passed? a. Test all deliverables b. Gain consent to move forward c. Advise all stakeholders d. Evaluate team members

b. Gain consent to move forward

Which of the following describes the "red" risk level? a. Medium impact and medium probability b. High impact and high probability c. Low impact and low probability d. High impact and low probability

b. High impact and high probability

Which of the following is NOT covered during the Planning Approval meeting? a. List of needed resources b. List of individual tasks c. Review of project budget d. List of all documented risks

b. List of individual tasks

If a marketing department will create an advertising campaign for cereal in an effort to increase sales by 12% by the end of the second quarter, which component of SMART below does the phrase "increase sales by 12%" represent? a. Time phased b. Measurable c. Action-oriented d. Simple

b. Measurable

Which of the following is a group of repetitive activities that lack a defined end date? a. Program b. Operation c. Project d. Task

b. Operation

Jani is worried that the team members she assigned to advertise her company's convention lack the expertise to design creative and informative brochures. This would best be categorized as which type of risk? a. Schedule risk b. Resource risk c. Assumption risk d. Deliverable risk

b. Resource risk

Which of the following types of rules are established during the kickoff meeting? a. Rules regarding budget requests b. Rules regarding team meetings c. Rules regarding contacting stakeholders d. Rules regarding identifying and managing risks

b. Rules regarding team meetings

Which of the following is true regarding the evaluation of the budget? a. Overhead costs must be included in an actual budgeting method. b. Team members should be consulted with regard to project estimates. c. People resource costs can be added as they are incurred. d. Reserves are not needed when actual budgeting is used.

b. Team members should be consulted with regard to project estimates.

Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies? a. The phase-based methodology allows for frequent adaptations. b. The phase-based project methodology goes through phases sequentially. c. The iterative methodology involves a more traditional approach. d. The iterative methodology works better with an easily defined project.

b. The phase-based project methodology goes through phases sequentially.

Which statement describes a resource estimate? a. Sets periods for each project phase b. Used to determine talent needed for a project c. Used for setting project plan deadlines d. Expenses not allocated in the project budget

b. Used to determine talent needed for a project

Which question corresponds to a project outcome expectation? a. Who should be informed as the project proceeds? b. What do stakeholders believe is provided by the project? c. Who will make decisions during the project? d. What advantages will result from the project?

b. What do stakeholders believe is provided by the project?

Project manager Chris thoroughly researched his client's company. The client was pleased that the prototype website was on time, had great design, and represented the client's company well. But the client pointed out that the website was missing a shopping cart feature for customers to purchase products.Chris failed to answer which of the following questions in developing the scope document for the website project? a. How? b. What? c. When? d. Who?

b. What?

If a vendor that has been contracted for a project experiences an equipment problem, this is categorized as a _________ risk. a. deliverable b. resource c. budget d. schedule

b. resource

How should the Lessons Learned from a project be communicated? a.) Email the final version to the project team but not the stakeholders. b.) Prepare an initial draft for team members to review. c.) Discuss with the project sponsor and stakeholders before creating final version. d.) Determine key points at the project approval meeting.

b.) Prepare an initial draft for team members to review.

Which of the following is included in a change request? a. The project sponsor and stakeholder expectations b. A most recent copy of scope document c. A description of project elements impacted by the change d. An updated version of the risk register

c. A description of project elements impacted by the change

Which of the following individuals listed in the RACI has authority for project action approval? a .Informed b. Consulted c. Accountable d. Responsible

c. Accountable

Which of the examples below is considered a time and materials contract? a. A software developer agrees to produce a program for $10,000. b. A construction contractor agrees to provide subcontractors to pave a parking lot for $22,000. c. An outside consultant agrees to produce a report for $35 per hour worked, plus $2.00 per page for his report. d. A painting contractor agrees to paint a building for $12,000, which includes materials.

c. An outside consultant agrees to produce a report for $35 per hour worked, plus $2.00 per page for his report.

Which of the following is a common reason for an area to be red in a dashboard? a. Approved changes b. Effort estimation c. Budget concerns d. Risk identification

c. Budget concerns

Which of the following is a formal document that describes the actions and accountabilities required to implement project modifications? a. Risk register b. Contingency plan c. Change plan d. Risk plan

c. Change plan

Which of the following is an example of a process project? a. Develop a new school club b. Instruct students on the dress code policy c. Change the methods for hiring teachers d. Provide online tutoring for all core subjects

c. Change the methods for hiring teachers

Which of the following is the most important aspect of project management? a. Completing deliverables b. Evaluating the budget c. Communicating effectively d. Monitoring risks

c. Communicating effectively

Which of the following communication media is most effective for Cara to provide a plan of project actions for developing the field experiments for her project? a. Meeting b. Presentation c. Documentation d. Email

c. Documentation

Which of the following is an example of risk contingency for a neighborhood garage sale? a. The person responsible for providing tables may not show up on time. b. The advertisement in the paper could have an error in the address. c. Each person selling items could be responsible for setting up their own display. d. It could rain the day of the garage sale.

c. Each person selling items could be responsible for setting up their own display.

In which of the following ways is estimating effort different from estimating time? a. Effort estimates consider the equipment needed by people to perform tasks. b. Effort estimates focus more on general activities than on specific tasks. c. Effort estimates focus more on the labor required to complete project work. d. Effort estimates include values for the length of time for project work.

c. Effort estimates focus more on the labor required to complete project work.

Which of the following should Mandy do during a meeting of the project team and stakeholders to avoid confusing the stakeholders with the project's technical aspects? a. Provide a meeting agenda for everyone to follow b. Take extra time to verbally describe the critical processes c. Explain terms and acronyms used by the team d. Provide written reports for them to refer to

c. Explain terms and acronyms used by the team

Which of the following is an example of a change in scope for a project? a. Defects discovered in a deliverable b. Price increase on a resource c. Features of a deliverable are changed d. Delay in production of an item

c. Features of a deliverable are changed

Which of the following is derived from the business case? a. Assumptions people have about the project b. Risks that affect the project c. Goals for the project d. Deliverables produced by the project

c. Goals for the project

Which of the following refers to the degree of damage that a particular risk has in the overall project? a. Probability b. Cost c. Impact d. Contingency

c. Impact

Which of the following is an example of an intangible benefit of a project to create and install a computer-based customer management system for a local dry cleaning business? a. Increased number of customers served per hour b. Reduced errors in creating customer tickets c. Improved customer satisfaction d. Reduced time spent organizing paper documents

c. Improved customer satisfaction

Elizabeth is planning a high school reunion at the city park. When researching the weather, she found that there was a 15% chance that it would rain on the selected weekend. However, if it did rain, it would be a disaster -- they would have to rent a tent to cover the seating area, they wouldn't have any indoor space for the caterer, and their DJ wouldn't be able to perform. Which of the following lists the corresponding degree of probability and the level of impact that a rainy weekend would have? a. High probability and medium negative impact b. High probability and high negative impact c. Low probability and high negative impact d. Medium probability and medium negative impact

c. Low probability and high negative impact

successful delivery of the project goals? a. Work breakdown structure b. Resource plan c. Project plan d. Risk management plan

c. Project plan

Which of the following is NOT considered a people resource for a project? a. Project team b. Vendor for the project c. Project sponsor d. Project manager

c. Project sponsor

Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a project manager? a. Manage stakeholder expectations b. Develop a project scope c. Provide ultimate decision-making authority d. Determine deliverables

c. Provide ultimate decision-making authority

Which of the following will the project sponsor do if the scope is not approved for a project? a. Assign the project to a different project manager b. Require the stakeholders to modify the scope c. Require the current project manager to modify the scope d. Kill the project

c. Require the current project manager to modify the scope

Which of the following is an example of team accountability? a. Jerry made sure his deliverable met quality standards. b. Tim approved a change request submitted by the project manager. c. Sara collaborated with Jerry to meet the new requirement for his deliverable. d. Deborah completed the necessary website edits by the assigned deadline.

c. Sara collaborated with Jerry to meet the new requirement for his deliverable.

Liam managed a project to convert an old home into a commercial location to rent as a suite of offices. One of the stakeholders was concerned about the energy efficiency of the old home. Liam met with the window supplier to review the types of windows he had selected to upgrade them to a more efficient line of windows. Which project element was Liam monitoring? a. Time b. Risk c. Scope d. Cost

c. Scope

Which document below is used by a project manager to analyze performance expectations and quality when monitoring project progress? a. Budget b. Schedule c. Scope d. Network diagram

c. Scope

Which of the following statements below regarding the process of developing a project budget is true? a. The project manager should refer to the responsibility matrix when developing the budget. b. Budgeting for effort includes the costs for all non-people resources. c. The project manager may refer to budget estimates from prior projects. d. Overhead costs show the costs of external resources utilized by the project.

c. The project manager may refer to budget estimates from prior projects.

Team accountabilities are established for which of the following reasons? a. To enable team members to estimate time for their assigned tasks b. To enable team members to meet quality expectations c. To enable positive team functioning d. To evaluate team members on specific tasks

c. To enable positive team functioning

Which of the following components of a project plan is completed first? a. Project budget b. Project schedule c. Work breakdown structure d. Risk management plan

c. Work breakdown structure

An artist was commissioned to create original statues and art pieces for display at different points of the walking trails at the local park. The artist planned on creating some controversial pieces and Carson, the project manager, would need more time to work with him on agreeing to new artistic designs. Which of the following descriptions corresponds with the "Close and Deliver As Is" path? a.) Carson decides to close the project and not continue in any way. b.) Carson decides to give the artist two more months to finish the pieces. He moves the green space opening date to accommodate the artist. c.) Carson decides to close the current project. The green space will open on time without any art installations. d.) Carson decides to close the current project. He scopes the deliverables related to the artist in a separate scope document.

c.) Carson decides to close the current project. The green space will open on time without any art installations.

Which of the following is true regarding the celebration of project completion? a.) It gives the project manager a time to share individual evaluations. b.) It is a required step within the closing process. c.) It provides an opportunity to share lessons learned. d.) It signals the official closing and completion of a project.

c.) It provides an opportunity to share lessons learned.

Which of the following is an example of external resources that would be documented in the Lessons Learned? a.) Describe the issues that can develop when the communication plan is not adhered to during the project. b.) Record the reasons why the artwork was not installed during the project. c.) List the contractors that caused schedule delays during the green space project. d.) Document the use of solar-powered lighting to reduce energy costs for the green space.

c.) List the contractors that caused schedule delays during the green space project.

What does the project manager need to keep in mind when transferring ownership of a project? a.) Include the new owner of the project as soon as the deliverables are completed. b.) Work with the person taking ownership to implement the completed project. c.) Make a strong effort to communicate regularly with the person taking ownership. d.) Select a person to transfer the project to during the closing process.

c.) Make a strong effort to communicate regularly with the person taking ownership.

Which of the following is NOT true of warehousing the final project documentation? a.) Warehousing of project documentation may be done electronically. b.) Warehousing project documentation precedes the transfer of ownership. c.) Warehousing project documentation is usually done before the final approval.

c.) Warehousing project documentation is usually done before the final approval.

Mark determined the project he had been working on for two months was ready to close since all of the contracts were completed.Based on the current situation of Mark's project, select the next two steps below that he will perform in the closing process. a.)Refer to governance to determine the documentation left to complete, then obtain feedback to compile lessons learned. b.)Meet with the project sponsor to gain project approval, then meet with the person responsible for taking ownership. c.)Refer to governance to determine the documentation left to complete, then meet with the project sponsor to gain project approval. d.)Obtain feedback to compile lessons learned, then meet with the person responsible for taking ownership.

c.)Refer to governance to determine the documentation left to complete, then meet with the project sponsor to gain project approval.

Select one reason a project is likely to suffer from scope creep. a. Some team members spent too much time or effort to complete tasks. b. The project deliverables do not meet quality standards or expectations. c. Overhead costs were not included in the project budget. d. A project manager does not define the goals of the project clearly during the planning phase.

d. A project manager does not define the goals of the project clearly during the planning phase.

Hunter is managing a silent auction and extra items were added last minute. An hour before the start of the auction, he estimated the extra space needed to display these items and recognized he would need to arrange for more tables. Which key project manager skill did Hunter use? a. Interpersonal skills b. Communication skills c. Organizational skills d. Analytical skills

d. Analytical skills

During the process of monitoring progress, which question below could be answered by the project schedule? a. Do the deliverables meet the established quality and performance expectations? b. Has the project encountered any significant cost overruns? c. Are the project requirements being followed? d. Are we on target to meet the project deadline?

d. Are we on target to meet the project deadline?

Which of the following elements of a project is a project manager NOT responsible for performing? a. Coordinating the work of team members b. Overseeing the completion of deliverables c. Gathering budget estimates d. Completing a routine task

d. Completing a routine task

What is the first step a project manager performs after officially beginning a project? a. Assign tasks to the project team members b. Create a project plan c. Communicate the rules of project governance d. Create a scope document

d. Create a scope document

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) identifies deliverables, activities, and tasks. Which statement describes a task? a. A list that identifies the logical way to progress through work b. Work performed to complete or manage the deliverables for a project c. Tangible and measurable outcome expected from a project d. Discrete work required to complete parts of a project

d. Discrete work required to complete parts of a project

Which of the following describes the Actual budgeting method? a. Estimates a value for each project activity b. Considers historical budgets c. Allows for cost overages d. Does not include overhead costs

d. Does not include overhead costs

An artist Rita hired for the main performance backed out last minute. Her second choice was available but wanted $2,000 more than she had allocated in the project budget.Which of the following will Rita likely do in this situation? a. Hire the artist and notify the project sponsor of her decision b. Gain approval from stakeholders to pay the artist $2,000 more c. Decide to cancel the concert, because her first choice was not available d. Gain approval from the project sponsor to pay the artist $2,000 more

d. Gain approval from the project sponsor to pay the artist $2,000 more

Which of the following indicates the time when a successor task can start before a predecessor task is complete? a. Overall time b. Prep time c. Lag time d. Lead time

d. Lead time

If the project sponsor never gives the project manager authority to make decisions and the project fails, which reason for failure below does this illustrate? a. Problems with communications b. Problems with project deliverables c. Problems with unforeseeable circumstances d. Problems with the project process

d. Problems with the project process

In which of the following ways are stakeholders updated on changes that were implemented in a project? a. Risk registers b. Kickoff meeting c. Approval meeting d. Status reports

d. Status reports

Which of the following is true regarding monitoring the schedule for a project? a. The preferred method for evaluating the schedule is to use percentage complete estimates. b. Frequency of schedule updating is consistent from project to project. c. A project can complete on time if the critical path experiences an overrun. d. Tasks not on the critical path can be managed so that there is little impact to the project's overall timeline.

d. Tasks not on the critical path can be managed so that there is little impact to the project's overall timeline.

In which of the following ways does assigning people to tasks relate to the schedule? a. The schedule includes performance expectations for team members. b. The schedule should be created before the tasks are assigned. c. The schedule describes the responsibilities of each team member. d. The schedule should be created after the tasks are assigned.

d. The schedule should be created after the tasks are assigned.

All team members need to be included in determining time and effort estimates for which of the following reasons? a. The team members need to know these estimates to hire contractors. b. The team members need to know these estimates to delegate tasks. c. Time and effort required is primarily dependent upon the project manager's expectations. d. Time and effort required is primarily dependent upon team members' expertise.

d. Time and effort required is primarily dependent upon team members' expertise.

Which of the following is the basis of motivating team members? a. To reduce errors b. To resolve problems c. To build relationships d. To provide encouragement

d. To provide encouragement

Garrett had to build a team of teachers who would take on extra responsibilities. To gain their support, he negotiated changes in some teachers' committee assignments and club activities. Garrett used __________ when he negotiated with teachers and encouraged their support of the project. a.) expertise b.) analytical skills c.) organizational skills d.) interpersonal skills

interpersonal skills

When Paula is coordinating the timing of activities for the school fundraiser event, she is using _________. a.) interpersonal skills b.) organizational skills c.) analytical skills d.) expertise

organizational skills

Goldman Grocery creates a training course for employees on the proper storage and use of new bags at the store registers. This activity would be considered a __________ project. a.) software b.) product c.) service d.) process

process

Star Records develops eco-friendly bags in two colors from which a customer can choose. This activity would be considered a __________ project. a.) technology b.) service c.) process d.) product

product

Jordan finalized the project timeline and the costs associated with the development of the wellness program. He has assigned all of the project work to team members. Jordan is ready to start the managing phase of the project, but first he must go through the __________, a checkpoint in which he gains the approval of the project sponsor.

project gate

Clothing Emporium designs a website search that lets customers find store locations that dispose of old bags for customers. This activity would be considered a __________ project. a.) technology b.) product c.) service d.) process

service

All team members need to be included in determining time and effort estimates for which of the following reasons? A. Time and effort required is primarily dependent upon team members' expertise. B. The team members need to know these estimates to hire contractors. C. Time and effort required is primarily dependent upon the project manager's expectations. D. The team members need to know these estimates to delegate tasks.

During the process of monitoring progress, which task below is best supported by the project scope document? A. Manage stakeholder expectations B. Manage communication between departments C. Manage project schedule delays D. Manage a team member's performance

During which phase below would a project manager monitor the work performed to create a deliverable? A. Phase 3 B. Phase 4 C. Phase 2 D. Phase 1

Hunter is managing a silent auction and extra items were added last minute. An hour before the start of the auction, he estimated the extra space needed to display these items and recognized he would need to arrange for more tables. Which key project manager skill did Hunter use? A. Analytical skills B. Interpersonal skills C. Organizational skills D. Communication skills

If a project manager increases resources to get a project that is behind schedule back on track, which of the following will likely increase as well? A. Budget allocations for resources B. Likelihood of risks C. Number of requirements for a deliverable D. Impact of risks

In which of the following ways are activities different from tasks? A. Tasks are subordinate to activities. B. Activities are minor pieces of project work. C. Activities provide specificity regarding the project work. D. Tasks are used for sequencing the project work.

In which of the following ways is quality related to the development of the project schedule? A. A high amount of quality can increase the time it takes to finish a task. B.A high amount of quality can decrease the amount of work needed to finish a task. C. Quality impacts resources more than it impacts time or effort. D. Changes in quality can help identify dependencies.

James manages a project to build a new pavilion at an elementary school. The concrete floor takes three hours to pour, and three days to set.Which of the following best describes the time between when the concrete is poured, and when the floor is done? A. Lag time B. Dependent time C. Overall time D. Lead time

Nate documents both a new stakeholder's request to modify a current deliverable and the requirements related to that request. Which of the following is the next step Nate will perform? A. Evaluate the impact on triple constraints B. Determine whether a new project is needed to satisfy the request C. Make recommendations D. Meet with stakeholders to present findings

The phase-based methodology is similar to the iterative methodology in which of the following ways? A. Both are commonly used to manage projects. B. Both incorporate planning in the early stages of a project. C. Both work well with projects that are easy to understand. D. Both segment project work into mini-projects.

Which document below is used by a project manager to analyze performance expectations and quality when monitoring project progress? A. Scope B. Schedule C. Network diagram D. Budget

Which example below is information that would be provided in a resource plan? A. New software is needed to organize the project data B. The project cannot extend beyond six months C. A competitor is developing a similar product D. Project stakeholders expect monthly status reports

Which of the following describes a program? A. Several projects that address the same opportunity B. Several activities that are recurring C. Group of work with well-defined results D. Has a specific budget and end date

Which of the following does the project manager provide at the approval meeting? A. Transition plan B. Lessons learned C. Task chart D. Current schedule

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of meeting management? A. Document lessons learned B. Make decisions to improve project outcomes C. Share available project information D. Solve problems with project deliverables

Which of the following is a common reason for an area to be red in a dashboard? A. Budget concerns B. Approved changes C. Risk identification D. Effort estimation

Which of the following is an example of individual accountability? A. Noah must complete his deliverable by the date specified in the project schedule. B. Sarah emails Ginger to keep her apprised of a delay in project materials. C. A stakeholder contacted the project manager about a change to Ginger's deliverable. D. Ginger works with Noah to resolve a problem that affects deliverables they are responsible for completing.

Which of the following is the least likely reason for failure of Stacey's construction project if several stakeholders involved in the project were unable to agree on the final design of the deliverables? A. Problems with unforeseeable circumstances B. Problems with project participants C. Problems with communications D. Problems with the project process

Which of the following is true regarding risk management? A. Risks should be reviewed at every team meeting. B. Risk identification only occurs in the planning phase of the project. C. Risks are more likely to impact the schedule than the budget. D. All risks must have a contingency plan.

Which of the following should a project manager do to deliver bad news? A. Include the next steps to be used to resolve the issues B. Provide the name of the individual at fault to document the problem C. Wait to see if the problem will resolve itself before approaching anyone D. Send it in an email so that the news is received quickly

Which of the following should be avoided when motivating team members? A. Providing feedback only when someone does something wrong B. Holding regular team meetings C. Giving recognition to individuals and team members D. Keeping team members informed when changes occur

Which of the following stakeholders are assigned specific tasks needed to meet deliverables? A. Project team members B. Project sponsor C. Project manager D. Key decision maker

Which of the statements below is NOT true about people resources? A. People resources should be employees of the organization. B. People resources will include individuals preassigned to be part of the project team. C. People resources should include individuals with the expertise to accomplish each part of the project. D. People resources include the project manager and the project management support staff.

Which of the following is an example of a project?

A company designing a new automobile

Which of the following is included in a change request? The project sponsor and stakeholder expectations An updated version of the risk register A most recent copy of scope document A description of project elements impacted by the change

A description of project elements impacted by the change

Which example describes the use of a Time and Materials contract?

A homeowner pays a landscaping company an hourly rate to install plants he purchases from them.

Which of the following is true regarding meetings? A meeting agenda is used to address the purpose of the meeting. It is not necessary to create an agenda for a last-minute, emergency meeting. Project managers should be more involved in preparing for meetings than team members. A meeting agenda is used to document people who actually attended the meeting.

A meeting agenda is used to address the purpose of the meeting.

Which of the following is an example of effective communication?

A project manager explains a visual of a project schedule provided to stakeholders during a meeting.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the role of a project manager?

A project manager must have expertise relevant to the assigned project.

Which of the following project types would be most likely to utilize the iterative methodology? a.) A project to develop a new computer game b.) A project to develop a training program for employees c.) A project to upgrade a company's office furniture d.) A project to develop a new process for handling customer complaints

A project to develop a new computer game

In which of the following ways is a team evaluation different than an individual evaluation?

A team evaluation focuses more on collaborative efforts of individuals.

Which of the following individuals listed in the RACI has authority for project action approval?

Accountable

Which of the following is true regarding the creation of a WBS?

Activities must be identified before tasks.

Which of the kickoff meeting elements below illustrates effective team building? Define reporting requirements Review governance documentation Explain how often the project will require meetings Allow team members to discuss their levels of expertise

Allow team members to discuss their levels of expertise

Which of the following is the least accurate effort estimate?

An effort estimate for a new process

Which of the examples below is considered a time and materials contract?

An outside consultant agrees to produce a report for $35 per hour worked, plus $2.00 per page for his report.

Analytical skills

Which of the following tasks would Seth perform in Phase 2 of a project to reorganize the inventory storeroom for a grocery store?

Assign work to project team members.

Which of the following risks may not prove to be true?

Assumption

Which of the following characteristics of a project corresponds to phase-based methodology? a.) The project requirements are approved by the school board and cannot change without a vote. b.) The superintendent asks the principal to adjust the project scope based on a review made by the school board. c.) Monthly input from the parents of students changed aspects of the drug awareness program. d.) At his first meeting with the drug awareness program committee, the principal shared the project plan the committee must follow.

At his first meeting with the drug awareness program committee, the principal shared the project plan the committee must follow.

A company wants to add a quality inspection station to its assembly line.What type of project does this represent? A. Service B. Process C. People D. Technology

An artist Rita hired for the main performance backed out last minute. Her second choice was available but wanted $2,000 more than she had allocated in the project budget. Which of the following will Rita likely do in this situation? A. Decide to cancel the concert, because her first choice was not available B. Gain approval from the project sponsor to pay the artist $2,000 more C. Hire the artist and notify the project sponsor of her decision D. Gain approval from stakeholders to pay the artist $2,000 more

If Olivia managed a project to create a new advertising campaign for a client and estimated the price for purchasing three new licenses for graphic development software, which of the following estimate types did she make? A. Resource B. Cost C. Process D. Time

In which of the following ways does a project manager obtain quantitative data to review stakeholder expectations? A. Perform observations B. Review historical project data C. Create focus groups of key stakeholders D. Conduct one-on-one interviews

In which of the following ways is the closing process similar to the scope development process? A. Both focus on estimating the budget. B. Both require approval for completion. C. Both focus on orienting the project team. D. Both involve gathering stakeholder expectations.

Mary Ann is a project manager who is managing the construction of a new house. What is the earliest phase of the project in which Mary Ann would assign jobs to the construction contractors? A. Phase 3 B. Phase 2 C. Phase 1 D. Phase 4

Paul followed through for his team when he said he would bring them warm drinks and a portable heater if the weather on their outdoor project turned cold. This situation illustrates which of the following motivation elements? A. Being accessible B. Keeping promises C. Informing team members D. Providing feedback

Pedro had to keep the large trees from the nursery watered for three days when the landscape crew rescheduled the date when they could help him plant. Which of the triple constraints was impacted? A. Cost B. Time C.Quality D. Scope

Project documents are warehoused for which of the following reasons? A. To document project management policy changes B. To access past project information as needed C. To document employee evaluations D. C To adhere to corporate privacy and tax laws

Select the method below that is used to share the lessons learned with project approvers. A. One-to-one discussion B. Final project meeting C. Printed report D. Project approval meeting

Which item in the scope document can be used to develop the key question, "How?" A. Requirements B. Governance C. Estimates D. Objectives

Which of following is true regarding warehousing information? A. Most organizations use a paper storage system for warehousing project documents. B. Most organizations have a specific file-naming convention for filing documentation. D. Documents are warehoused at the end of each phase of a project. D. Only the final project documents are warehoused for a project.

Which of the following does implementing changes to a project typically require? A. Adding new team members B. Realigning resources C. Reducing the scope D. Adjusting governance

Which of the following is not a method of creating a project budget? A. Comparison budgeting B. Top-down budgeting C. Actual budgeting D. Roll-up budgeting

Which of the following is the source of change if the university curriculum committee suggests two of the proposed courses for the curriculum of a new major be completely reworked? A. External forces B. Stakeholder expectations C. Project team D. New stakeholder

Which of the following is true regarding classifying and recording risks? A. Contingencies are needed for all identified risks. B. The risk register should be updated as a project progresses. C. Risks are initially identified during the Planning Phase of a project. D. A low probability risk has little negative effect on the success of a project.

Which of the following statements is true about the post-transfer follow-up process? A. Following up should be done in a face-to-face meeting. B. Following up is done as a courtesy in order to demonstrate support. C. Following up takes place between the project manager and the project team. D. Following up after the project should occur indefinitely.

Which of the following is true regarding team evaluations?

Based on expectations established during project

Which of the following is included in a business case for a project?

Benefits

The phase-based methodology is similar to the iterative methodology in which of the following ways?

Both are commonly used to manage projects.

In which of the following ways are individual and team accountabilities similar? Both are critical to overall project success. Both relate to the management of team meetings. Both use elements of SMART goals when documented. Both are established by stakeholders.

Both are critical to overall project success.

Budgeting for effort is similar to budgeting for equipment in which of the following ways?

Both can involve real and overhead costs.

Which of the following elements is NOT detailed in the scope document?

Budget

Which of the following is a common reason for an area to be red in a dashboard?

Budget Concerns

If a project manager increases resources to get a project that is behind schedule back on track, which of the following will likely increase as well? Number of requirements for a deliverable Likelihood of risks Impact of risks Budget allocations for resources

Budget allocations for resources

Which of the following is a common reason for an area to be red in a dashboard? Effort estimation Risk identification Approved changes Budget concerns

Budget concerns

Which of the following does the project manager review during the project approval meeting?

Budget variances

Which of the following describes the value a project has for an organization?

Business case

Allen needs to know about actions related to a project he is associated with, however, he is not asked to provide advice and he has no decision-making authority. Which of the following RACI elements is assigned to Allen? A. Accountable B. Responsible C. Informed D. Consulted

If Sheila created an agenda based on her project meeting's purpose, which of the following is her next step? A. Document minutes B. Conduct meeting C. Determine who to invite D. Schedule meeting

In which of the following ways is a team evaluation different than an individual evaluation? A. A team evaluation is a mandatory activity for a project manager to complete. B. A team evaluation is more likely to utilize performance management tools. C. A team evaluation focuses more on collaborative efforts of individuals. D. A team evaluation focuses more on measurable standards.

In which of the following ways is estimating effort different from estimating time? A. Effort estimates focus more on general activities than on specific tasks. B. Effort estimates include values for the length of time for project work. C. Effort estimates focus more on the labor required to complete project work. D. Effort estimates consider the equipment needed by people to perform tasks.

Jess is closing a research project for a government agency and she has documented the variances in the final budget and completed all other required documentation.Which of the following steps will Jess complete next in the closing process? A. Gather lessons learned. B. Transfer ownership. C. Gain project approval. D. Evaluate the team.

Leon started a project to design and create a new video game for the animation studio where he develops graphics and animations for video games and movies.Which item below would be considered an overhead cost? A. Research time to develop characters and stories B. Packaging for the video game C. Computers used by staff during the project D. Animations created for the game

One of Mary's employees, Adam, notified her that there is a good chance that one of the marketing assistants included some copyrighted images in the ad campaign by mistake. Mary asked Adam to have the marketing assistants immediately research the images used for copyright issues and create new images to replace any problematic images.What is the probability of this risk occurring and what is the impact on the project? A. Low probability and high impact B. Low probability and medium impact C. High probability and low impact D. Medium probability and low impact

Pam is a project manager who is working to develop a new cereal flavor for a line of cereals. She asks one of the team members to help another member complete a deliverable. Which strategy is she applying? A. Task focus B. Schedule updating C. Resource realignment D. Recording time

The color yellow indicate on a project dashboard indicates which of the following? A. Activity is complete B. Activity has not started C. Activity is in progress D. Activity is behind schedule

The risk register should be reviewed at which of the following times? A. When a team member reports an issue with a deliverable B. When the dashboard signals a problem C. During every project meeting D. During gate approval meetings

Which component of SMART is missing from the goal "Lisa will host a graduation party immediately following the graduation ceremony?" A. Action-oriented B. Realistic C. Measurable D. Time phased

Which of the following communication media is most effective for Cara to provide a plan of project actions for developing the field experiments for her project? A. Email B. Meeting C. Documentation D. Presentation

Which of the following describes the Actual budgeting method? A. Estimates a value for each project activity B. Allows for cost overages C. Does not include overhead costs D. Considers historical budgets

Which of the following documents will a project manager use to evaluate the impact of a project? A. Final budget B. Final schedule C. Scope document D. Risk register

Which of the following elements of a project is a project manager NOT responsible for performing? A. Gathering budget estimates B. Overseeing the completion of deliverables C. Completing a routine task D. Coordinating the work of team members

Which of the following individuals listed in the RACI performs the project work? A. Accountable B. Informed C. Responsible D. Consulted

Which of the following is NOT a formal, required step but is often performed during the closing process? A. Evaluating achievement of project benefits B. Recording feedback from team members C. Celebrating project completion D. Assessing the team

Which of the following is a checkpoint where some aspect of the project work is approved in order to proceed? A. Operation B. Phase C. Gate D. Deliverable

Which of the following is one reason individual accountabilities are defined for team members? A. To allocate people resources B. To ensure participation with people related to the project C. To provide task descriptions for work to be completed D. To create a safe environment for team members to communicate

Which of the following is the first step in creating a WBS? A. Verify that the work has been properly sequenced B. Identify all tasks needed to make the work manageable C. Refer to the scope to identify the deliverable D. Identify all activities needed for the project

Which of the following is the main reason a project closing can be time-consuming? A. Evaluating actuals to estimates B. Organizing needed documentation C. Resolving outstanding issues D. Releasing the team early

Which of the following is the purpose of preparing final reports? A. To ensure deliverables meet requirements B. To explain the path selected for closing C. To ensure the project is fully documented D. To evaluate project team members

Which of the following items would be reviewed at the transfer meeting? A. Performance criteria established for each team member B. Variances in the project budget and schedule C. Contact information of project team members D. Warehousing of the final project documentation

Which of the following statements about the usefulness of project management is true? A. Project management is typically reserved for expensive projects. B. Project management is most commonly used in the building trades. C. Project management methods are useful in many different types of organizations. D. Project management is not useful for personal situations.

Which of the following was an intangible benefit when a large corporation implemented a company wellness plan to encourage and support healthy employees' lifestyles? A. Improved productivity B. Reduced payments for insurance C. Better decision-making capabilities D. Reduced sick days taken

Which piece of information below is included in a resource agreement? A. Effort estimates B. Dependencies C. Time estimates D. Contingencies

Which statement describes a Fixed Bid contract? A. The dollar amount is based on the items needed to complete a segment of project work. B. The dollar amount for completing a segment of project work varies. C. This is a specific dollar amount for completing a segment of project work. D. The dollar amount is based on the number of days needed to complete a segment of project work.

Which of the following is a formal document that describes the actions and accountabilities required to implement project modifications?

Change plan

Which of the following is an example of a process project?

Change the methods for hiring teachers

Which of the following types of changes do NOT need to be part of change management for a project?

Changes handled by using project reserves

Which of the following is NOT included in the checklist a project manager uses to determine if a project is ready to close?

Communication plan review

Which of the following does NOT affect a time estimate?

Communication requirements

Laura always made sure to produce high-quality documents for her team so they were well prepared. Which key project manager skill is Laura using? a.) Organizational skills b.) Expertise c.) Communication skills d.) Analytical skills

Communication skills

Which of the following budget methods provides a quick start to the budget development process?

Comparison

Computers used by staff during the project

Karen provided advice to the team working on creating a flavored water beverage since she worked on a similar project in the past. Karen was assigned which of the following RACI elements?

Consulted

Cost

During a meeting when a team member disagreed with Victoria, they discussed the situation and she thanked him for providing her with a different perspective. Which of the following leadership elements did Victoria demonstrate?

Create a safe environment

What is the first step a project manager performs after officially beginning a project?

Create a scope document

Which of the following is the longest string of dependent project activities required to complete a project in the shortest amount of time?

Critical path

Which of the following lessons was necessary for project success and should be kept in mind for future projects?

Critical success factor

At which of the following points is scope creep likely to occur? A. When a project manager documents requirements B. When a project is well-defined C. When a project team lacks expertise D. When new stakeholders are identified after the planning phase

Elena is working on a project to create a new pet leash for her pet supply company.Which of the following items is a deliverable, as opposed to a requirement? A. A leash handle that can adjust the length to between four and eight feet B. Luxury options in a range of leathers C. Leashes available in red, brown, and navy blue D. Prototypes to showcase at stakeholder meetings

In which of the following ways are stakeholders updated on changes that were implemented in a project? A. Risk registers B. Approval meeting C. Kickoff meeting D. Status reports

The timing of the kickoff meeting is critical for which of the following reasons? A. The project manager needs to ensure governance processes are in place before beginning. B. The project cannot begin unless the scoping phase is complete. C. The project manager needs time to select the best team members once the scope is done. D. Team members must know what they are expected to complete before beginning project work.

Tracy managed a project for a publishing company. Her team worked with a college professor to publish a new math textbook. Which scenario illustrates a resource risk? A. The professor refuses to approve the cover of the book. B. The author thought that the publishing team would create the end-of-chapter questions and answers. C. The original estimate for binding the books was two weeks. The bindery informs Tracy that it will take three weeks to complete the binding process. D. The copy editor for the textbook becomes seriously ill, so Tracy must hire a new copy editor.

What is a RACI used for in the kick-off meeting? A. Describing the preferred methods of communicating changes B. Building trust among team members C. Reporting time spent on assigned activities D. Setting team-level expectations

Which activity would Trina perform in Phase 3 of a project to create a plant nursery at a local hardware store? A. Develop the work breakdown structure. B. Create an estimated timeline for completion. C. Verify deliverables are complete. D. Manage changes to the deliverables.

Which of the following correctly describes the impact of a risk? A. Impact is used to determine the methodology for a project. B. Impact is the chance a risk will happen during a project. C. Impact is derived from documenting assumptions about the project. D. Impact is the effect a risk has on progress towards completion.

Which of the following describes the "red" risk level? A. High impact and low probability B. Low impact and low probability C. Medium impact and medium probability D. High impact and high probability

Which of the following describes the value a project has for an organization? A. Project objectives B. Stakeholder expectations C. Project charter D. Business case

Which of the following elements is NOT detailed in the scope document? A. Assumptions B. Estimates C. Expectations D. Budget

Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a project manager? A. Provide ultimate decision-making authority B. Manage stakeholder expectations C. Determine deliverables D. Develop a project scope

Which of the following is an example of a lesson learned that is related to resources used outside the organization? A. A deliverable did not meet quality standards because it was not tested thoroughly. B. The weekly delivery of project status reports facilitated the success of the project. C. A piece of equipment on the production line broke down and caused a schedule delay. D. One of the groups contracted for the project failed to meet production deadlines.

Which of the following is an example of a project in the construction/public works industry? A. Fundraising event for a school club B. Marketing campaign for a new soft drink C. Creating a customer support call center D. Upgrading exits for a state highway

Which of the following is correct about gaining approval for a project plan? A. Before it can be approved, the plan must be established as the baseline for the project. B. The schedule cannot be adjusted. C. The plan is accepted as is. D. Most projects require formal stakeholder approval.

Which of the following is the most important aspect of project management? A. Monitoring risks B. Completing deliverables C. Evaluating the budget D. Communicating effectively

Which of the following is true regarding project planning? A. The project plan can be completed without including a communication plan. B. The work breakdown structure is completed last. C. Once a component is defined, it is not revisited again. D. Multiple components can be worked on at the same time.

Which of the following is true regarding team evaluations? A. Used as a part of an annual performance review B. Used to provide negative feedback to the group C. Based on specific quality standards for deliverables D. Based on expectations established during project

Which of the following is true when a project is closed and delivered as is? A. The project manager must revisit project phases to resolve the issues with deliverables. B. The deliverables will be improved over time with new projects. C. The project team can be released earlier in the closing process. D. The deliverables are implemented even though limitations exist.

Which of the following questions should a project manager ask when evaluating project readiness? A. Will the organization realize the expected advantages when the project is implemented? B. Where will the organization transfer team members? C. How will ownership of the deliverables be transferred to the organization? D. Will the deliverables meet the specified requirements?

Which of the following should a project manager do to prepare for the scope approval process? A. Invite the project team to attend the scope approval meeting. B. Remove conflicting stakeholder expectations from the project scope. C. Identify as many project sponsors as possible to increase the likelihood of approval. D. Determine the approvals that are required for sponsors to sign-off on.

Which of the following statements below regarding the process of developing a project budget is true? A. The project manager should refer to the responsibility matrix when developing the budget. B. Overhead costs show the costs of external resources utilized by the project. C. Budgeting for effort includes the costs for all non-people resources. D. The project manager may refer to budget estimates from prior projects.

Which question corresponds to a project outcome expectation? A. Who will make decisions during the project? B. Who should be informed as the project proceeds? C. What advantages will result from the project? D. What do stakeholders believe is provided by the project?

Which item below should be documented in the lessons learned?

Deliverable quality issues

Which of the following is the purpose of a project status report?

Describe the progress of a project during a time period.

Which of the following should a project manager do to prepare for the scope approval process?

Determine the approvals that are required for sponsors to sign-off on.

If Sheila created an agenda based on her project meeting's purpose, which of the following is her next step?

Determine who to invite

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of meeting management?

Document lessons learned

Which of the following scope elements answers a "What" question in developing the scope document?

Documenting stakeholder expectations

Which of the following describes the Actual budgeting method?

Does not include overhead costs

In which of the following ways is estimating effort different from estimating time?

Effort estimates focus more on the labor required to complete project work.

Which of the following should be avoided when communicating bad news?

Emailing stakeholders as soon as a problem is discovered

Which of the following should be avoided when communicating bad news? Emailing stakeholders as soon as a problem is discovered Scheduling additional meetings for discussion Notifying the project sponsor Comparing possible solutions

Emailing stakeholders as soon as a problem is discovered

Which of the following pairs of items occur during Phase 1 of the project life cycle?

Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project

Nate documents both a new stakeholder's request to modify a current deliverable and the requirements related to that request. Which of the following is the next step Nate will perform?

Evaluate the impact on triple constraints

Zoe managed a project to develop a new type of potato chip for a snack company, and a drought occurred in the states that supplied potatoes for their chip production.Which of the following is the source of change? External forces Organizational force Project team New stakeholder

External forces

Which of the following is an example of a change in scope for a project?

Features of a deliverable are changed

Select the method below that is used to share the lessons learned with project approvers.

Final project meeting

Which of the following statements is true about the post-transfer follow-up process?

Following up is done as a courtesy in order to demonstrate support.

Which of the following is a checkpoint where some aspect of the project work is approved in order to proceed?

Gate

Which item in the scope document can be used to develop the key question, "How?"

Governance

One of Mary's employees, Adam, notified her that there is a good chance that one of the marketing assistants included some copyrighted images in the ad campaign by mistake. Mary asked Adam to have the marketing assistants immediately research the images used for copyright issues and create new images to replace any problematic images. What is the probability of this risk occurring and what is the impact on the project?

High probability and low impact

Which of the following correctly describes the documentation of project risks?

High risks can become project killers if not mitigated.

What is the first step a project manager will take when defining the project scope?

Identify stakeholders

What of the following information is NOT included in the risk register for a project?

Impact to project budget

Which of the following is an example of an intangible benefit of a project to create and install a computer-based customer management system for a local dry cleaning business?

Improved customer satisfaction

Which of the following items from a project is stored by an organization but NOT as a part of project specific files?

Individual evaluations

Informed

Which of the following correctly describes probability?

It involves the likelihood a risk will occur for a project.

Paul followed through for his team when he said he would bring them warm drinks and a portable heater if the weather on their outdoor project turned cold.This situation illustrates which of the following motivation elements? Providing feedback Keeping promises Being accessible Informing team members

Keeping promises

Which of the following assists a project manager in communicating in a concise manner with stakeholders? Know the audience and its information needs Know the need to use text during presentations Know when the audience is available to communicate Know which documents to provide after a meeting

Know the audience and its information needs

Which of the following indicates the time when a successor task can start before a predecessor task is complete?

Lead time

Which of the following is NOT covered during the Planning Approval meeting?

List of individual tasks

Low probability and high negative impact

Which of the following is an example of a Community/Non-Profit project?

Manage a fundraising event for a school club.

Which of the following responsibilities is performed by a project manager?

Manages a set of deliverables, budget, and team members

Measurable

Which component of SMART is missing from the goal "Lisa will host a graduation party immediately following the graduation ceremony?"

Measureable

Which of the following risks is considered bad but survivable?

Medium impact

Which of the following is true regarding the monitoring of a project budget? A project manager usually has authority to increase cost limits as needed. All organizations monitor budgets with the same frequency. Monitoring a budget involves comparing estimates to actuals. Project Manager tracks effort on fixed fee contracts.

Monitoring a budget involves comparing estimates to actuals

Which of the following is true regarding the monitoring of a project budget?

Monitoring a budget involves comparing estimates to actuals.

Which of the following is the central focus of managing a project during Phase 3?

Monitoring progress

Which of the following is the central focus of managing a project during Phase 3? Documenting risks Evaluating deliverables Monitoring progress Identifying stakeholders

Monitoring progress

Which of following is true regarding warehousing information?

Most organizations have a specific file-naming convention for filing documentation.

Which of the following is true regarding project planning?

Multiple components can be worked on at the same time.

Which example below is information that would be provided in a resource plan?

New software is needed to organize the project data

Which of the following characteristics did project manager Angela demonstrate when she scheduled several meetings during the planning of a project, notified each team member, and sent reminders prior to meeting times?

Organizational Skills

Which of the following activities would be considered a project? a.) Maintain student attendance records b.) Schedule benchmark tests for each grading period c.) Organize an all-staff event to introduce a new principal d.) Enroll and register new students

Organize an all-staff event to introduce a new principal

A company wants to improve collaboration between business departments. What type of project does this represent?

People

Which of the statements below is NOT true about people resources?

People resources should be employees of the organization.

Which of the following can be highly subjective when monitoring time?

Percentage complete estimates

Elizabeth determining the project's budget would occur in which of the following phases? a.) Phase 1 b.) Phase 3 c.) Phase 4 d.) Phase 2

Phase 1

Mary Ann is a project manager who is managing the construction of a new house. What is the earliest phase of the project in which Mary Ann would assign jobs to the construction contractors?

Phase 2

Mary Ann is a project manager who is managing the construction of a new house. What is the earliest phase of the project in which Mary Ann would assign jobs to the construction contractors?

Phase 2

Olivia determining who will be the team members on the project would occur in which of the following phases? a.) Phase 3 b.) Phase 1 c.) Phase 4 d.) Phase 2

Phase 2

During which phase below would a project manager monitor the work performed to create a deliverable?

Phase 3

Luke verifying that all deliverables are complete and meet requirements would occur in which of the following phases? a.) Phase 2 b.) Phase 3 c.) Phase 4 d.) Phase 1

Phase 4

Which of the following activities would be considered an operation? a.) Prepare agendas for monthly faculty meetings b.) Convert empty area of schoolyard into a new playground c.) Organize a fundraiser for new science textbooks d.) Update a classroom into a computer lab

Prepare agendas for monthly faculty meetings

A project manager wishes to control how communication is received. Which communication medium below should be used to share a large amount of information with team members and stakeholders?

Presentation

A project manager wishes to control how communication is received.Which communication medium below should be used to share a large amount of information with team members and stakeholders? Presentation Documentation Email Meeting

Presentation

During the process of monitoring progress, which task below is best supported by the project scope document?

Presentation

Problems with unforeseeable circumstances

Which of the following is an expectation that relates to the overall impact the project deliverables will have once the project is implemented?

Project benefit expectation

Which of the following may occur after the team is released?

Project completion celebration

Which of the following elements of a project is the RACI most closely related to?

Project governance

Which of the following provides the initial opportunity for a project manager to demonstrate strong leadership skills to the project team?

Project kickoff meeting

Which of the following provides the initial opportunity for a project manager to demonstrate strong leadership skills to the project team? Phase 3 approval meeting Project kickoff meeting Scope approval meeting Change request meeting

Project kickoff meeting

Which of the following statements about the usefulness of project management is true?

Project management methods are useful in many different types of organizations.

Which of the following stakeholders is responsible for defining project outcomes?

Project manager

Who would make sure the school fundraiser was organized by the spring deadline? a.) Project team members b.) Project manager c.) Users d.) Key decision maker

Project manager

If the individual taking ownership of a project is identified early in the project, which information below is NOT reviewed at the transfer meeting?

Project scope

Who would provide the final approval for decisions made for a bullying awareness program? a.) Project sponsor b.) Project team members c.) Users d.) Project manager

Project sponsor

Who of the following makes the decision as to which path to take during the closing of a project?

Project sponsor and key stakeholders

Which of the following are considered only people project resources?

Project support staff, software developer, equipment vendor

Which of the following is tracked by a project manager to evaluate the overall health of a project? Project risks Project expectations Project requirements Project tasks

Project tasks

Which of the following communication methods is used to communicate an approved change request to team members?

Project team meeting

Which of the following stakeholders is responsible for completing assigned work needed to produce a deliverable?

Project team member

Which of the following stakeholders are assigned specific tasks needed to meet deliverables?

Project team members

Who would research and report on wellness programs used across the country? a.) Project team members b.) Users c.) Project manager d.) Key decision maker

Project team members

Which of the following statements about projects is true? a.) Projects lack a proposed budget. b.) Projects are continuous, repeated work. c.) Projects have start dates but may extend indefinitely. d.) Projects typically have managers in charge of leading the work.

Projects typically have managers in charge of leading the work.

Elena is working on a project to create a new pet leash for her pet supply company. Which of the following items is a deliverable, as opposed to a requirement?

Prototypes to showcase at stakeholder meetings

Which of the following correctly describes the purpose of a project dashboard?

Provide status updates

Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a project manager?

Provide ultimate decision-making authority

Which of the following is the primary focus of scope monitoring?

Quality

Which of the following is the primary focus of scope monitoring? Effort Cost Quality Time

Quality

Which of the following does implementing changes to a project typically require?

Realigning resources

When monitoring the project schedule, which task is performed by the project team member?

Records effort spent on tasks during the project

Which of the following is the first step in creating a WBS?

Refer to the scope to identify the deliverable

Reference contingency plans

Stephon's homeowner's association rejects the roofing material he planned to use when adding a large, covered deck to his home. Which of the following is the next step Stephon will take to manage the risk? Finalize the contingency Implement a contingency plan Select a contingency Reference contingency plans

Reference contingency plans

Which of the following is an example of an operation?

Reorder building materials and supplies

Which of the following will the project sponsor do if the scope is not approved for a project?

Require the current project manager to modify the scope

Which method below may be used to file project documentation in a consistent manner?

Require the files to use the same naming convention for every project.

Pam is a project manager who is working to develop a new cereal flavor for a line of cereals. She asks one of the team members to help another member complete a deliverable.Which strategy is she applying? Recording time Resource realignment Schedule updating Task focus

Resource realignment

Resource risk

In which of the following ways does a project manager obtain quantitative data to review stakeholder expectations?

Review historical project data

Which of the following documents is used to monitor and track risks to a project?

Risk register

Which of the following documents is used to monitor and track risks to a project? Risk register Dashboard Network diagram Status report

Risk register

Which of the following is an example of team accountability? Tim approved a change request submitted by the project manager. Jerry made sure his deliverable met quality standards. Deborah completed the necessary website edits by the assigned deadline. Sara collaborated with Jerry to meet the new requirement for his deliverable

Sara collaborated with Jerry to meet the new requirement for his deliverable

Which of the following is an example of team accountability?

Sara collaborated with Jerry to meet the new requirement for his deliverable.

Which document below is used by a project manager to analyze performance expectations and quality when monitoring project progress?

Scope

Which the following is true regarding scope monitoring? Scope can be increased without affecting the budget, but it usually affects the schedule. Scope changes can result from additional requirements added to deliverables from stakeholder requests. Project managers usually start a new project to create a requested deliverable rather than change the scope. Scope can be increased without affecting the schedule, but it usually affects the budget

Scope changes can result from additional requirements added to deliverables from stakeholder requests

Which the following is true regarding scope monitoring?

Scope changes can result from additional requirements added to deliverables from stakeholder requests.

What is a RACI used for in the kick-off meeting?

Setting team-level expectations

Which of the following describes a program?

Several projects that address the same opportunity

Which of the following is true about project changes? Required and necessary changes to a project do not have to be approved. Significant changes to a project may result in the need for a new project. Changes that affect the schedule are more likely to be managed than any other change. Changes that affect the budget are more likely to be managed than any other change.

Significant changes to a project may result in the need for a new project

In which of the following ways are stakeholders updated on changes that were implemented in a project?

Status reports

In which of the following ways are stakeholders updated on changes that were implemented in a project? Risk registers Status reports Kickoff meeting Approval meeting

Status reports

Which of the following is true regarding status reports? Creating status reports is the sole responsibility of the project manager. Status reports focus more on schedule issues than budget issues. Status reports should be shared on a regular basis to keep stakeholders informed. Status reports are not warehoused with other project documents

Status reports should be shared on a regular basis to keep stakeholders informed.

In which of the following ways are activities different from tasks?

Tasks are subordinate to activities.

Which of the following is true regarding monitoring the schedule for a project?

Tasks not on the critical path can be managed so that there is little impact to the project's overall timeline.

Which of the following is true regarding evaluating project readiness?

The closing process can be disrupted if there are aspects of the project that are not ready.

In which of the following circumstances is the "Extend the Project" path selected for a project?

The organization has time to delay implementation to ensure deliverables meet requirements.

Sandy manages a team responsible for making laser sensors for a manufacturer. When evaluating if her project is ready to close, she takes note of certain impacts of the project once implemented. Sandy should discuss the impact with the project sponsor and which of the following people?

The person who implements the deliverables

Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies?

The phase-based project methodology goes through phases sequentially.

Which of the following characteristics of a project corresponds to iterative methodology? a.) The principal continuously refers to a project plan as he works through each segment of the project. b.) The superintendent wants to approve any changes to the project plan. c.) The project requirements may change after gaining parent and student input. d.) The school board requires a project scope and firm budget.

The project requirements may change after gaining parent and student input.

Who initially collaborates with the project manager on the lessons learned document?

The project team members

In which of the following ways does assigning people to tasks relate to the schedule?

The schedule should be created after the tasks are assigned.

Which of the following is true regarding individual accountabilities?

They are usually included in resource agreements.

Which of the following is true about project managers?

They make sure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Pedro had to keep the large trees from the nursery watered for three days when the landscape crew rescheduled the date when they could help him plant. Which of the triple constraints was impacted?

Time

Project manager Caedan estimated the number of days it would take to paint lines and erect bleachers in the open space of his town's park to create soccer fields for a new youth soccer league.Which of the estimate types below did Caedan make?

Time

The scope is reviewed when evaluating the success of a project for which of the following reasons?

To determine if deliverables perform to standards

Which of the following is the basis of motivating team members?

To provide encouragement

Which of the following is the basis of motivating team members? To provide encouragement To resolve problems To build relationships To reduce errors

To provide encouragement

Which of the following is one reason individual accountabilities are defined for team members?

To provide task descriptions for work to be completed

Which statement describes a resource estimate?

Used to determine talent needed for a project

Which of the following should Will do next in the closing process after he documents Lessons Learned?

Warehouse project information.

Which question corresponds to a project outcome expectation?

What do stakeholders believe is provided by the project?

Which of the following stakeholders is responsible for defining project outcomes?

Which of the following reflects a team evaluation criterion?

Worked collectively to manage identified risks for the project

Which of the following is the correct reason the team is released as the last step in the closing process?

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