WGU C722 Project Management Objective Assessment
(OA) Exam Prep | Project Life Cycle, Scope Schedule &
Cost Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder
Communication, Agile vs Waterfall Methods, PM Tools
& WGU OA Success Study Guide
Question 1
A project is defined as:
A) A routine ongoing operation
B) A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
C) A set of repetitive tasks
D) An ongoing maintenance activity
Answer: B - A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined start and end, undertaken
to create a unique product, service, or result. Operations are ongoing and repetitive .
Question 2
Which of the following is an example of a project?
A) Daily processing of customer transactions
B) Developing a new mobile application for a bank
C) Ongoing help desk support
D) Manufacturing standard products on an assembly line
Answer: B - Developing a new mobile application is a temporary endeavor with a
defined start (project charter) and end (app launch), creating a unique product. Options
A, C, and D describe ongoing operations .
Question 3
Operations are best described as:
,A) Temporary endeavors with a defined end
B) Ongoing, repetitive activities that sustain an organization
C) Unique products or services
D) Strategic business initiatives
Answer: B - Operations are the ongoing, day-to-day activities that produce revenue
and continue over an indefinite period. There is no defined start or end date, and the
output is not unique .
Question 4
The triple constraint in project management includes:
A) Scope, schedule, and budget
B) Quality, risk, and stakeholder satisfaction
C) Time, cost, and quality
D) Resources, communication, and procurement
Answer: A - The triple constraint (or iron triangle) consists of scope, schedule (time),
and budget (cost). A change in one typically requires a change in at least one other .
Question 5
If the scope of a project increases, what is typically required?
A) No other changes
B) A change in schedule, budget, or both
C) Project cancellation
D) Only additional time
Answer: B - The triple constraint is interdependent. If scope increases, time or cost must
be adjusted to accommodate the additional work .
Question 6
The five process groups defined by PMI are:
,A) Concept, Design, Build, Test, Deploy
B) Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing
C) Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Maintenance
D) Plan, Do, Check, Act
Answer: B - The PMI process groups are Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring &
Controlling, and Closing. These groups overlap throughout the project life cycle .
Question 7
Which process group involves creating the project charter and identifying stakeholders?
A) Planning
B) Initiating
C) Executing
D) Closing
Answer: B - The Initiating process group includes developing the project charter and
identifying stakeholders. These outputs authorize the project and establish the initial
framework .
Question 8
The project charter is typically authorized by:
A) The project manager
B) The project sponsor or initiating authority
C) The project team
D) The customer
Answer: B - The sponsor provides funding and authorizes the project manager's
authority by signing the charter. The charter defines the project and authorizes
resources, roles, and scope .
Question 9
Which of the following is typically included in a project charter?
, A) Detailed task sequences
B) Project purpose, objectives, and high-level risks
C) Complete Work Breakdown Structure
D) Final project schedule
Answer: B - The charter includes project purpose, objectives, high-level risks and
assumptions, and the name of the project manager and sponsor. Detailed task
sequencing and the WBS are developed during planning .
Question 10
The four phases of the project life cycle are:
A) Initiating, Planning, Executing, Closing
B) Defining, Planning, Executing, Closing
C) Analysis, Design, Development, Testing
D) Concept, Feasibility, Planning, Closure
Answer: B - The four project life cycle phases are Defining, Planning, Executing, and
Closing. The PMI process groups include Monitoring & Controlling as a fifth group .
Question 11
During which phase does the project manager determine the project sponsor and create
the project charter?
A) Planning
B) Executing
C) Defining
D) Closing
Answer: C - During the Defining phase, the project sponsor and project manager are
determined, and the project charter is created. The charter defines the project and
authorizes resources and scope .
Question 12
Which phase of the project life cycle typically consumes the most resources?
(OA) Exam Prep | Project Life Cycle, Scope Schedule &
Cost Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder
Communication, Agile vs Waterfall Methods, PM Tools
& WGU OA Success Study Guide
Question 1
A project is defined as:
A) A routine ongoing operation
B) A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
C) A set of repetitive tasks
D) An ongoing maintenance activity
Answer: B - A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined start and end, undertaken
to create a unique product, service, or result. Operations are ongoing and repetitive .
Question 2
Which of the following is an example of a project?
A) Daily processing of customer transactions
B) Developing a new mobile application for a bank
C) Ongoing help desk support
D) Manufacturing standard products on an assembly line
Answer: B - Developing a new mobile application is a temporary endeavor with a
defined start (project charter) and end (app launch), creating a unique product. Options
A, C, and D describe ongoing operations .
Question 3
Operations are best described as:
,A) Temporary endeavors with a defined end
B) Ongoing, repetitive activities that sustain an organization
C) Unique products or services
D) Strategic business initiatives
Answer: B - Operations are the ongoing, day-to-day activities that produce revenue
and continue over an indefinite period. There is no defined start or end date, and the
output is not unique .
Question 4
The triple constraint in project management includes:
A) Scope, schedule, and budget
B) Quality, risk, and stakeholder satisfaction
C) Time, cost, and quality
D) Resources, communication, and procurement
Answer: A - The triple constraint (or iron triangle) consists of scope, schedule (time),
and budget (cost). A change in one typically requires a change in at least one other .
Question 5
If the scope of a project increases, what is typically required?
A) No other changes
B) A change in schedule, budget, or both
C) Project cancellation
D) Only additional time
Answer: B - The triple constraint is interdependent. If scope increases, time or cost must
be adjusted to accommodate the additional work .
Question 6
The five process groups defined by PMI are:
,A) Concept, Design, Build, Test, Deploy
B) Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing
C) Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Maintenance
D) Plan, Do, Check, Act
Answer: B - The PMI process groups are Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring &
Controlling, and Closing. These groups overlap throughout the project life cycle .
Question 7
Which process group involves creating the project charter and identifying stakeholders?
A) Planning
B) Initiating
C) Executing
D) Closing
Answer: B - The Initiating process group includes developing the project charter and
identifying stakeholders. These outputs authorize the project and establish the initial
framework .
Question 8
The project charter is typically authorized by:
A) The project manager
B) The project sponsor or initiating authority
C) The project team
D) The customer
Answer: B - The sponsor provides funding and authorizes the project manager's
authority by signing the charter. The charter defines the project and authorizes
resources, roles, and scope .
Question 9
Which of the following is typically included in a project charter?
, A) Detailed task sequences
B) Project purpose, objectives, and high-level risks
C) Complete Work Breakdown Structure
D) Final project schedule
Answer: B - The charter includes project purpose, objectives, high-level risks and
assumptions, and the name of the project manager and sponsor. Detailed task
sequencing and the WBS are developed during planning .
Question 10
The four phases of the project life cycle are:
A) Initiating, Planning, Executing, Closing
B) Defining, Planning, Executing, Closing
C) Analysis, Design, Development, Testing
D) Concept, Feasibility, Planning, Closure
Answer: B - The four project life cycle phases are Defining, Planning, Executing, and
Closing. The PMI process groups include Monitoring & Controlling as a fifth group .
Question 11
During which phase does the project manager determine the project sponsor and create
the project charter?
A) Planning
B) Executing
C) Defining
D) Closing
Answer: C - During the Defining phase, the project sponsor and project manager are
determined, and the project charter is created. The charter defines the project and
authorizes resources and scope .
Question 12
Which phase of the project life cycle typically consumes the most resources?
