PMP-Quize1_PMP Frame Work

An energy company is investing in a series of initiatives to look for alternative energy sources so that the company can be competitive in 10 years. The initiatives are tracked and managed together because this goal is vital to the success of the company. This is an example of: A.A portfolio B.A program C.A project D.A enterprise environmental factor"

A.A portfolio

A fundamentally functional organization creates a special project team to handle a critical project. This team has many of the characteristics of a project team in a project organization and has a Project Manager dedicated to the project. Such an organization is called: A.A projectized organization B.A functional organization C.A strong matrix organization D.A composite organization"

A.A projectized organization

Which of the following is NOT an example of operational work? A.Building a purchase order system for accounts payable B.Submitting weekly purchase orders through a purchase order system C.Deploying weekly antivirus software updates D.Yearly staff performance evaluations"

A.Building a purchase order system for accounts payable

All the following happen in the Initiating process with the exception of: A.Choose the project team B.Determine stakeholders C.Identify processes and standards D.Create the project charter"

A.Choose the project team

There are many reasons for creating a lessons learned document in a project. All of the following represent reasons why you would create a lessons learned document with the exception of: A.Creates an archive to advise future project teams about types of projects and resources they should avoid when initiating similar projects B.Serves as a historical record for what worked and what did not work in your project so that future project teams can make use of the information C.Used as a phase-end review tool so the team can implement incremental process improvement activities for the subsequent phases D.Gives all project stakeholders a chance to input what issue resolution approaches were most effective for them on the project"

A.Creates an archive to advise future project teams about types of projects and resources they should avoid when initiating similar projects

The completion of work packages, holding meetings, distributing Project information, negotiating contracts and performing quality assurance are all part of what process group? A.Executing B.Planning C.Initiating D.Closing"

A.Executing

A project coordinator is having trouble securing programmers for her project. Every time she asks her boss to give a resource to the project he says that they are too busy to help out with her project. Which type of organization is she working in? A.Functional B.Weak matrix C.Strong matrix D.Projectized"

A.Functional

With the establishment of a PMO in an organization, employees are adopting project management jargon. However, a few employees are still struggling with project management terminologies. One of the most common sources of confusion is the difference between a project stakeholder and a key stakeholder. Who are the key stakeholders? A.Individuals, groups or organizations in a decision making position B.Individuals, groups or organizations actively involved in the project C.Individuals, groups or organizations affected by the project D.Individuals, groups or organizations carrying out the project work"

A.Individuals, groups or organizations in a decision making position

The project you are managing includes many stakeholders, geographically distributed across the country. As part of the planning process you have put together a communications plan that will address the communications needs of all the stakeholders on the project, from the performing organization up to and including the sponsor. Part of this communications plan includes the distribution of information as well as reporting the performance of the team. The PMI process groups you are utilizing are: A.Information distribution and performance reporting occur in the Executing process group B.Information distribution and performance reporting occur in the Monitoring and Controlling process group C.Information distribution occurs in the Executing process group while performance reporting occurs in the Monitoring and Controlling process group D.Information distribution occurs in the Monitoring and Controlling process group while performance reporting occurs in the Executing process group"

A.Information distribution and performance reporting occur in the Executing process group

Which process group contains the Develop Project Charter process and the Identify Stakeholders process? A.Initiating B.Executing C.Monitoring and Controlling D.Closing"

A.Initiating

You're a project manager for a construction project. You've just finished creating a list of all of the people who will be directly affected by the project. What process group are you in? A.Initiating B.Planning C.Planning D.Monitoring and Controlling"

A.Initiating

The company you are working for has decided to adopt Scrum as a project management method. You've never heard of Scrum before but decide to do some research and discover that Scrum is an agile method. What kind of project phase method is being adopted here? A.Iterative B.Sequential C.Overlapping D.Phase-neutral"

A.Iterative

All of the following are interpersonal skills except: A.Resisting change B.Building trust C.Resolving conflict D.Active listening"

A.Resisting change

Which is a list of OPAs? A.Risk register template, change control procedures, and process measurement databases B.Risk register template, change control procedures, and company work authorization systems C.Change control procedures, company work authorization systems, and organizational communication requirements D. Company work authorization systems, organizational communication requirement, and process measurement databases."

A.Risk register template, change control procedures, and process measurement databases

You are working in an organization in which the PMO offers consulting services to projects. This type of PMO is best described as: A.Supportive B.Directing C.Controlling D.Consultive "

A.Supportive

You are the project manager in your organization. You have little authority over the projects you manage, and you are primarily engaged in project coordination activities. You are currently struggling with obtaining the required human resources for your project during the Acquire Project Team process. To obtain these resources, with whom do you need to negotiate? A.The functional managers B.The project sponsor C.The customer D.Your line manager"

A.The functional managers

Your company, which operates one of the region's largest chemical processing plants, has been convicted of illegally dumping toxic substances into the local river. The court has mandated that the required cleanup activities be completed by February 15. This date is an example of— A.A key event B.A milestone C.A discretionary dependency D.An external dependency"

B.A milestone

What is the primary purpose of the Initiating process group? A.Determine the project goals B.Align stakeholder expectations with the project's purpose C.Determine the initial budget D.Identify processes and standards"

B.Align stakeholder expectations with the project's purpose

All of the following reasons elaborate why is it important for the project manager to consider stakeholder influence on a project, except for which of the following? A.The negatively impacted stakeholder can create significant road blocks for your project B.All the stakeholders control your budget C.Stakeholders may supply technical expertise or resources to your project D.Stakeholders provide many of the key requirements that need to be fulfilled for the successful completion of the project"

B.All the stakeholders control your budget

What is the BEST definition for a project manager's role on the project? A.Take instruction and direction from functional managers B.Assigned by the organization to achieve project objectives C.Balance stakeholder interests on the project D.Effectively manage the project team while also being an expert technical resource"

B.Assigned by the organization to achieve project objectives

In the Monitoring and Controlling process group, one of the primary goals of that group is to monitor and control the project work. What is the second equally important, major goal of the monitoring and control process? A.Quality control B.Change control C.Scope control and verification D.Corrective action"

B.Change control

When does the Closure process occur? A.Closure occurs only at the end of the project B.Closure activities can occur at the end of the project or at the end of a project phase C.Closure occurs before the closeout of any contracts on the project D.Closure occurs after the stakeholders have conducted user acceptance testing"

B.Closure activities can occur at the end of the project or at the end of a project phase

Your project is in the planning phase and many of the stakeholders are excited about the product that will be delivered once the project is done. You have solicited input from the stakeholders, addressed technical issues with the technical team, estimated costs, determined the high-level project schedule, created a statement of work, created a work breakdown structure, identified and quantified risks, developed the project management plan and all subsidiary key knowledge area plans, and received stakeholder sign off of the plan. What is the next thing you will most likely do? A.Verify stakeholder input B.Hold a kickoff meeting C.Consult management for a go/no-go decision D.Place the project management plan under configuration management"

B.Hold a kickoff meeting

You are managing a program to recruit new project managers for your organization. You have just completed a training session in which you have identified the five process groups in the PMI framework and just asked the class the following question: ""What is the purpose of the initiating process group?" Which of the student responses was the best answer? A.Initiating kicks off the project B.Initiating can kick off the project or a phase of the project C.Initiating can kick off a project, a project phase, or contract D.Initiating identifies the project manager and produces a project charter"

B.Initiating can kick off the project or a phase of the project

One of the Junior Project managers you're mentoring has come to you for help. She just started the planning process and sat down with the key stakeholders to begin the requirements collection activities for her project. At the end of the meeting the stakeholder who will be receiving the deliverable stated that he wanted to see a definitive budget estimate for the project within one week of the completion of the requirements collection process. She explained that might not be possible because the team will not have had enough detail at that point to construct a solid estimate. He said he didn't care and that he needed the estimate for the capital budgeting meeting that is occurring at the end of the month -two weeks from now. What is the best advice you can give your Junior Project manager? A.Take your best guess and double it. Since it is too early in the project to deliver a definitive estimate you tell the stakeholder this is the best estimate you can come up with at this point B.It is not possible to deliver a definitive estimate until the planning process is complete. The best you can do at this point is a rough order of magnitude estimate which goes from -50% to plus 50% C.Escalate the issue to senior management as the stakeholder is obviously delusional D.Sit down with the delivery organization, work through the weekend if you have to, and come up with the closest estimate you can deliver."

B.It is not possible to deliver a definitive estimate until the planning process is complete. The best you can do at this point is a rough order of magnitude estimate which goes from -50% to plus 50%

A project manager is running a software project that is supposed to be delivered in phases. She was planning on dividing the resources into two separate teams to do the work for two phases at the same time, but one of her senior developers suggested that she use an agile methodology instead, and she agrees. Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between her project's phases? A.Sequential relationship B.Iterative relationship C.Constrained relationship D.Overlapping relationship"

B.Iterative relationship

All of the following are project lifecycle approaches with the exception of A.Iterative B.Linear C.Predictive D.Adaptive"

B.Linear

You are leading a team to recommend an equitable reward and recognition system for project managers . Before finalizing the plan, you want to ensure that executives understand the basic objective of reward systems. This objective is to— A.Be comparable with the award system established for functional managers to indicate parity and to show the importance of project management to the company B.Make the link between project performance and reward clear, explicit, and achievable C.Motivate project managers to work toward common objectives and goals as defined by the company D.Attract people to join the organization's project management career path"

B.Make the link between project performance and reward clear, explicit, and achievable

You plan to hold a series of meeting as you execute the Project plan. While different attendees will attend each meeting, a best practice to follow is to: A.Group stakeholders into categories to determine which ones should attend each meeting B.Not mix the types of meetings on your project C.Be sensitive to the fact that stakeholders often have very different objectives and invite them to determine the meeting's agenda D.Recognize that roles and responsibilities may overlap so focus on holding meetings primarily for decision making"

B.Not mix the types of meetings on your project

While performing knowledge management, you are reviewing employee training records and competency frameworks, which are also known as personnel administration records. Which of the below category do they fit into or form a part of? A.Enterprise environmental factors B.Organization process assets C.Resource management plan D.Resource requirements"

B.Organization process assets

A project manager scheduled a review at the end of a phase, with the objective of obtaining authorization to close the current project phase and initiate the next phase. Which of the following is an incorrect way of describing this review? A.Phase gate B.Phase Planning C.Kill point D.Stage Gate"

B.Phase Planning

Assume your company is a leader in the market in production of cereal products. It has been in this market for over 50 years. You are the project manager for a new product that is a derivative from the company's core product. As you determine a life cycle for this project, you believe you should follow one that is— A.Incremental B.Predictive C.Iterative D.Adaptive"

B.Predictive

When choosing the most appropriate form of project organization, the first step is to— A.Create the WBSand let it determine the project organizational structure B.Produce a project management plan and determine the functional areas responsible for each task C.Refer to the project charter developed by top management D.Develop a project schedule, including a top-down flowchart, and identify the functional areas to perform each task"

B.Produce a project management plan and determine the functional areas responsible for each task

Projects can intersect with operations at various points in the ________________ lifecycle. A.Project B.Product C.Project management D.Process development"

B.Product

You have been assigned as project manager on what could be a "bet the company" project. You realize that to be successful you need to exercise maximum control over project resources. Which form of project organization should you establish for this project? A.Strong matrix B.Projectized C.Project coordinator D.Weak matrix"

B.Projectized

You are engaged in a large project that requires complex coordination between many departments in your organization. You have almost completed the planning phase and are looking for sign-off of the project management plan. You have addressed overall project integration activities, the budget, the timeline, the scope of the work, quality planning, resource acquisition, communications for a distributed team, and some procurement activities that require the use of external vendors. What has the project manager forgotten to do? A.Create a work breakdown structure B.Risk assessment C.Creation of a requirements traceability matrix D.Creation of a change management system"

B.Risk assessment

Which of the following is NOT a Project Constraint? A.Quality B.Scale C.Time D.Cost"

B.Scale

Which of the following is used for identifying people who are impacted by the project? A.Resource list B.Stakeholder register C.Enterprise environmental factors D.Project plan"

B.Stakeholder register

Several junior programmers ask you about the difference between the product life cycle and the project life cycle. The best answer that you can give them in describing the difference between the two is A.The product life cycle and the project life cycle coincide - the difference is that the product life cycle has to do with the product created whereas the project life cycle has to do with the work needed to create the product B.The product life cycle addresses the entire life time of the product, whereas the project life cycle is to work needed to create the product C.The product life cycle addresses the time that is needed to initially create the first iteration of the product, whereas the project life cycle endures for the lifetime of the product D.The real answer addresses the sequence of the two: product life cycle completes before project life cycle begins"

B.The product life cycle addresses the entire life time of the product, whereas the project life cycle is to work needed to create the product

Projects are supposed to succeed, not fail. However, termination is an option to consider when all but which one of the following conditions exist? A.The customer's strategy has changed B.There are new stakeholders C.Competition may make the project results obsolete D.The original purposes for the project have changed."

B.There are new stakeholders

Which of the following is NOT true about overlapping phases? A.Each phase is typically done by a separate team B.There's an increased risk of delays when a later phase can't start until an earlier one ends. C.There's an increased risk to the project due to potential for rework. D.Every phase must go through all five process groups"

B.There's an increased risk of delays when a later phase can't start until an earlier one ends.

You have just gotten a new job within an organization that can't spell 'project management' much less figure out how to run a project. Their project management process has been described by some in the organization as an 'adrenaline pounding thrill-ride usually resulting in a train wreck'. At your project kickoff meeting a number of the team members have expressed dismay at how the last project was managed and ask if this one will be just like the last one. In terms of the project approach, what is the BEST response you can offer? A.As the project manager, you will protect the team from executive interference B.You will take a life-cycle approach to managing the project C.You will ask the project team for a list of difficult stakeholders so that you can defuse problems before they begin D.Your project management approach is calm, cool, and collected"

B.You will take a life-cycle approach to managing the project

The project manager for a construction project discovers that a new water line is being created in the neighborhood where he's managing a project. Government regulations require that a series of forms for city environmental changes need to be filled out before his team can continue work on the project. This is an example of: A.A portfolio B.A program C.An enterprise environmental factor D.A project"

C.An enterprise environmental factor

What is the traditional way to display a reporting structure among project team members? A.Text-oriented role description B.Flowchart C.Hierarchical-type charts D.Matrix based responsibility chart"

C.Hierarchical-type charts

An example of an organizational process asset that could affect how project scope is to be managed is— A.Personnel administration B.Marketplace conditions C.Historical information D.Organizational culture"

C.Historical information

A project manager is having trouble getting customer feedback on her project. Even though she knows the product won't be complete for several months, the company guidelines say she should release an early version and get feedback from end users. Which type of organization is she working for? A.Functional B.Virtual C.Hybrid D.Projectized"

C.Hybrid

Where do lessons learned activities occur? A.In between the monitoring and controlling process and the closing process B.Whenever there is an issue identified that needs to be addressed C.In each phase-end closing process as well as the closing process at the end of the project D.Only at the end of the project"

C.In each phase-end closing process as well as the closing process at the end of the project

You are a senior project manager at a company that has just hired several junior project managers. Part of your job is to mentor these junior project managers so that they can rapidly become effective in the organization. Each of these junior project managers is a PMP® so you are reasonably sure that they understand the PMI framework. You decide to find out how deep their knowledge goes and ask them, "How many of the processes in the key knowledge areas do we use all the time?" Which junior PM gave the best answer? A.Jr. PM#1: All the processes have to be used all the time; otherwise you're not following the PMI methodology B.Jr. PM#2: All the Planning processes have to be used all the time; you have some flexibility with the other process groups C.Jr. PM#3: The Project manager and their teams are responsible for determining which processes are appropriate for the specific project D.Jr. PM#4: All processes in the Planning group that address the triple constraints of cost, time, and budget, along with risk planning must be done on all projects. The remaining processes are at the discretion of the project manager"

C.Jr. PM#3: The Project manager and their teams are responsible for determining which processes are appropriate for the specific project

The portfolio manager from your division thought it might be helpful to the project teams if she delivered a short presentation on the elements in her portfolio. A number of team members, after receiving the e-mail announcement for the presentation, come to you and ask if this meeting is worth their time. After all isn't a portfolio just a big project? As a Senior Project manager your best response would be: A.You're right. The meeting probably would be a waste of your time B.Not really. A portfolio is a group of related projects managed together to achieve synergies between the projects and establish common methods and procedures C.Not really. A portfolio can be a group of programs, projects, or sub-projects designed to help the organization meet specific business goals D.Not really. A portfolio is a collection of documents, methods, and procedures that help us manage projects"

C.Not really. A portfolio can be a group of programs, projects, or sub-projects designed to help the organization meet specific business goals

You want to know specifically which business goal a group of projects and programs is going to accomplish. Which is the BEST place to look for this information? A.Project plan B.Project charter C.Portfolio charter D.Program charter"

C.Portfolio charter

A project manager runs into a problem with her project's contractors, and she isn't sure if they're abiding by the terms of the contract. Which knowledge area is the BEST source of processes to help her deal with this problem? A.Cost Management B.Risk Management C.Procurement Management D.Communications Management"

C.Procurement Management

Which of the following is NOT a project? A.Repairing a car B.Building a highway overpass C.Running an IT support department D.Filming a motion picture"

C.Running an IT support department

Which of the following statements most accurately describes a project scenario? A.Changes in project scope during the initial phases of the project are very expensive B.The influence of the stakeholders is the same all through the project C.Staffing peaks during the execution phase of a project D.The next phase of a project should never start until the deliverables for the previous phase have been completely reviewed and approved"

C.Staffing peaks during the execution phase of a project

The project team has been arguing about what should go into the project management plan. They've built the same product over a hundred times before and have always been bothered that the project management plan never seemed to get completed. They were determined to get it done right this time. The team has come to you for advice regarding the project management plan. The most appropriate response you can give them is: A.Use project phase concepts ; initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, and close B.They need training in project management C.The 'project' is really operations D.Tell them to take direction from the PMO"

C.The 'project' is really operations

Project governance is an oversight function that aligns with organizational governance practices. As such, the governance framework provides the project manager and the team with structure, processes, decision-making models and tools for managing the project. What is the PMO's role in project governance? A.The PMO has no role in project governance B.The PMO may have some role in project governance C.The PMO may play a decisive role in project governance D.The PMO plays a distinct leadership role in project governance"

C.The PMO may play a decisive role in project governance

A project manager is running a data center installation project. He finds that his stakeholder is angry that he's run over his budget because the staff turned out to be more expensive than planned. The stakeholder's unhappy that when the project is over, the servers won't have as much drive space as he needs. Which of the following constraints was not affected by this problem? A.Quality B.Resource C.Time D.Cost"

C.Time

You're a project manager working on a software engineering project. Your manager is asking you to write down your performance goals for the year and measure them for your next performance evaluation. What leadership style is your manager using? A.Charismatic B.Interactional C.Transactional D.Performance"

C.Transactional

What is the key primary benefit of the monitoring and controlling process group? A.It manages the change request process B.It plays a key role in measuring and managing procurement activities for the project C.You can observe project performance, measure it, and identify variances from the project management plan D.Insures, through metrics and measurement, that changes to the project management plan are prevented to eliminate scope creep"

C.You can observe project performance, measure it, and identify variances from the project management plan

Which of the following is not a stakeholder? A.The project manager who is responsible for building the project B.A project team member who will work on the project C.A customer who will use the final product D.A competitor whose company will lose business because of the product"

D.A competitor whose company will lose business because of the product

You have just collected project information from stakeholders and are analyzing their input with the project team. One stakeholder is worried about whether the organization has the proper skill sets in-house to deliver the product of the project. This can be best described in project management terms as: A.A constraint B.A potential risk C.An issue D.A constraint and An issue"

D.A constraint and An issue

Which of the following qualifications is the most important for a project manager? A.Supervisory experience B.Negotiation skill C.Education in a technical field D.Ability to work well with others"

D.Ability to work well with others

You have assembled a core team to develop the project management plan for the next generation of fatigue fighting drugs. The science is complex, and the extended team of researchers, clinicians, and patients for trials exceeds 500 people. The content of your project management plan will be directed primarily by two factors. They are— A.Project complexity and the capability of resources B.Number of resources and project schedule C.Team member experience and budget D.Application area and complexity"

D.Application area and complexity

You have been brought into a project for a 'project rescue'. Management had issues with the previous project manager and dismissed him from the company. You sit down with the project team for the first time and discover that there is a lot of activity going on and that the project is well under way: the requirements have been completed and design work is about half way done. However, there is a lot of contention between the members of the performing organization. A number of people are arguing about who should handle what activities, how long they are going to take, and in what order the activities should occur. From listening to these arguments it becomes clear to you that the prior project manager probably did not do what? A.Obtain formal approval of the project charter B.Identify processes and standards C.Determine the project schedule D.Create a project management plan"

D.Create a project management plan

Your project team has been assigned to work full-time on your current project. In terms of project team composition, this is best described as a _______________________ project team. A.Projectized B.Composite C.Focused D.Dedicated "

D.Dedicated

The project manager must be knowledgeable about organizational governance policies that relate to the product or service as well as sustainability requirements as they relate to project _________________. A.Risk B.Constraints C.Planning D.Deliverables"

D.Deliverables

The Planning process group touches all ten of the key knowledge areas in that planning has to occur in each of these areas. Which of the following is not part of the planning process? A.Creating the WBS B.Develop the project management plan C.Estimate activity durations D.Identify stakeholders"

D.Identify stakeholders

Project A is being administered using a matrix form of organization. The project manager reports to a senior vice president who provides visible support to the project. In this scenario, which of the following statements best describes the relative power of the project manager? A.The project manager will probably not be challenged by project stakeholders. B.In this strong matrix, the balance of power is shifted to the functional line managers C.In this tight matrix, the balance of power is shifted to the project manager. D.In this strong matrix, the balance of power is shifted to the project manager."

D.In this strong matrix, the balance of power is shifted to the project manager.

You have contracted a third-party to install five rack-mounts and the server gear at your new data center for your new web service, which is designed to handle 50,000 simultaneous users. The performing organization stated you could have a custom-designed system and sit down with an architect to do that, however, they have a catalog of 10 systems that they can build from the simplest to the most complex. If you want to pick something from the catalog, the configuration is well known and well understood, and their installation time can literally be cut in half, saving you considerable funds. You selected one of the 10 catalog systems because there was one that coincided with your needs to a 99% level. You also assigned a senior project manager from your organization to coordinate all activities with the vendor for installation. A week later you hear the project manager having a heated discussion with one of the junior project managers about whether this installation constitutes a project or operations. The junior project manager maintains that the installation is time bound and delivers a unique product process or result and by definition, is a project. The Senior Project manager counters with the following argument: it is fundamentally operations because the performing organization does this all the time. The configuration selected came out of a catalog which means that the installation is a repetitive, predictable, and repeatable process which is why they could do it on such a narrow fixed-price basis. What is the best response you could give to the junior and senior project manager? A.The Junior Project manager is correct: this is a project B.TheSeniorProject manager is correct: this is operations C.This is a project that has elements of operations D.It really depends upon from whose point of view the question is being asked"

D.It really depends upon from whose point of view the question is being asked

Changes in the report formats and lessons learned documents process should trigger changes to the— A.Project management plan and performance reporting system B.Integrated change control system and the communications management plan C.Monitor and control project process and the project management plan D.Organizational process assets updates"

D.Organizational process assets updates

Your manager asks you where to find a list of projects that should be managed together. What is the BEST place to find this information? A.Project plan B.Project charter C.Portfolio charter D.Program charter"

D.Program charter

You're the project manager for an industrial design project. Your team members report to you, and you're responsible for creating the budget, building the schedule, and assigning the tasks. When the project is complete, you release the team so they can work on other projects for the company. What kind of organization do you work in? A.Functional B.Weak matrix C.Strong matrix D.Projectized"

D.Projectized

Daniel is managing the development of an e-commerce website for his organization. Daniel enjoys coercive powers. He has assigned Julie, a project team member, to facilitate the team meetings. During any team meeting, Julie must: A.Influence team members to support the project manager's decisions B.Support the team members to challenge the project manager's decisions C.Negotiate with team members to achieve the project objectives D.Remain neutral and facilitate the meetings"

D.Remain neutral and facilitate the meetings

You are just initiating a project for your organization. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Initiating process? A.Risk is low but stakeholder influence is high B.Staffing level is high while chance of success is low C.Risk is high but the chances of success are also high D.Stakeholder influence is high while costs are low"

D.Stakeholder influence is high while costs are low

You are deep in the planning process for your project and have created a human resource plan in which you have identified what skill sets are needed, when they are needed, and when they will roll off the project. You are now focused on the process of acquiring, developing, and managing the project team. Which of these processes occur in the monitoring and controlling process group? A.Acquire project team only B.Manage project team only C.Develop and Manage project team only D.This is a trick question - none of them do"

D.This is a trick question - none of them do

In the Executing process group the main goal is to Direct and Manage Project Work. All of the following are elements in the executing process group with one exception: A.Complete work packages and use a work authorization system B.Obtain bids from vendors, select vendors and negotiate the vendor contract C.Collect status information and hold meetings D.Validate the deliverables as the project is being executed"

D.Validate the deliverables as the project is being executed

You're a project manager working in a weak matrix organization. Which of the following is NOT true? A.Your team members report to functional managers B.You are not directly in charge of resources C.Functional managers make decisions that can affect your projects D.You have sole responsibility for the success or failure of the project."

D.You have sole responsibility for the success or failure of the project.

The organization wants you to manage a project with a very aggressive timeline. You have done an initial assessment of the statement of work, the timeline, resource availability, and the budget. Based on this information you have reported back to senior management at their aggressive timeline is a fiction and it will be impossible to meet given the scope of work. Senior management then asks you what the most effective project phase approach would be employed to compress the timeline given that the project is fraught with many uncertainties, risks and is something that the organization has never tried before. The most likely response you would give to address this situation is: A.You recommend the overlapping phase approach. This would allow work on a subsequent phase to start before the predecessor phase had completed B.You recommend an iterative approach. It helps reduce complexity and is useful when partial delivery of a product is beneficial to the stakeholders C.You recommend the inverse-evolutionary phase approach. Since his project sounds more like an R&D project you have no idea what the real scope is or when you will be done. Innovation cannot be timed on a punch clock D.You recommend the adaptive phase approach. It addresses high-change, high-risk, high uncertainty projects effectively"

D.You recommend the adaptive phase approach. It addresses high-change, high-risk, high uncertainty projects effectively

The project manager that you just hired said that she came from a Projectized organization prior to working for your company. Your VP just asked you what that means in terms of her level of authority. You responded: A.she had responsibility for the project but not for the budget B.she had little responsibility for the project or the budget C.she split the project and budget responsibilities with the functional manager D.she was responsible for the budget and the project almost 100%"

D.she was responsible for the budget and the project almost 100%