APM PMQ Exam (Latest 2026 Update) – Project Management
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Graded A+
A project life cycle which combines approaches from the linear and
iterative life cycles is known as _________ project life cycle.
a. a hybrid.
b. an extended.
c. a reduced.
d. a combined. - Answer -A
The purpose of project management is to:
a. organise management plans.
b. keep all stakeholders happy.
c. control change initiatives.
d. effect beneficial change. - Answer -D
Which of the following statements refers to how scope is managed in
a linear project but not an iterative project?
a. Teams can act on new knowledge to change the scope.
b. Teams can re-prioritise requirements within the scope.
c. The scope of work is the starting point for the implementation of
change control.
d. Scope definition is assumed to be fixed for the whole project -
Answer -D
One difference between an issue and a risk is an issue:
a. must be recorded but a risk does not.
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,b. is an uncertain event but a risk is not.
c. is a certain event but a risk is not.
d. always affects scope but a risk does not - Answer -C
Communication includes:
1) exchanging information
2) managing stakeholders
3) confirming there is a shared understanding
4) building relationships within your team
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 4 only - Answer -C
A project manager requires a team member to focus on the team's
objectives and draw out other team members. Which of the Belbin's
team roles is most appropriate?
a. Shaper.
b. Monitor evaluator.
c. Specialist.
d. Co-ordinator - Answer -D
Which of the following is not a stage in an issue resolution process?
a. Share the issue with stakeholders.
b. Track the issue to closure. c. Escalate to the sponsor.
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,d. Apply change control. - Answer -A
Which of the following are challenges for a project manager
developing and leading a project team?
1) Issues and incompatibility amongst team members
2) Getting the right skills and attributes amongst team members
3) Co-location of team members in the same geographic area
4) Lack of accountability of team members
a. 1, 2 & 3
b. 1, 2 & 4
c. 1, 3 & 4
d. 2, 3 & 4 - Answer -C
Which of the following is an activity in a typical change control
process?
a. Recommendation.
b. Justification.
c. Planning.
d. Continuous improvement - Answer -A
The purpose of quality assurance is to:
a. provide confidence the project will satisfy the relevant quality
standards.
b. determine a set of procedures and standards for project
management.
c. inspect, measure and test deliverables and processes.
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, d. define the scope and specifics of a project's deliverables - Answer -
A
Which of the following is a project?
a. Introducing a new information technology system.
b. Operating a national rail network.
c. Organising ongoing catering in the armed forces.
d. Managing day-to-day security for senior politicians - Answer -A
One purpose of a typical project business case is to:
a. carry out earned value analysis.
b. allocate resources to the project.
c. analyse cost-benefit of the project.
d. plan project work packages - Answer -C
One disadvantage of physical communication is:
a. its significant environmental impact when compared to other forms
of communication.
b. that no audit trail is available for review at a later date by project
team members.
c. it is reliant on technology being available to all relevant members
of the project.
d. that your body language may not reflect what you're saying when
passing on information - Answer -A
One of the benefits of developing communication plans in projects is
that this ensures:
pg. 4
Qualification Study Guide & Practice Test Latest Update| Already
Graded A+
A project life cycle which combines approaches from the linear and
iterative life cycles is known as _________ project life cycle.
a. a hybrid.
b. an extended.
c. a reduced.
d. a combined. - Answer -A
The purpose of project management is to:
a. organise management plans.
b. keep all stakeholders happy.
c. control change initiatives.
d. effect beneficial change. - Answer -D
Which of the following statements refers to how scope is managed in
a linear project but not an iterative project?
a. Teams can act on new knowledge to change the scope.
b. Teams can re-prioritise requirements within the scope.
c. The scope of work is the starting point for the implementation of
change control.
d. Scope definition is assumed to be fixed for the whole project -
Answer -D
One difference between an issue and a risk is an issue:
a. must be recorded but a risk does not.
pg. 1
,b. is an uncertain event but a risk is not.
c. is a certain event but a risk is not.
d. always affects scope but a risk does not - Answer -C
Communication includes:
1) exchanging information
2) managing stakeholders
3) confirming there is a shared understanding
4) building relationships within your team
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 4 only - Answer -C
A project manager requires a team member to focus on the team's
objectives and draw out other team members. Which of the Belbin's
team roles is most appropriate?
a. Shaper.
b. Monitor evaluator.
c. Specialist.
d. Co-ordinator - Answer -D
Which of the following is not a stage in an issue resolution process?
a. Share the issue with stakeholders.
b. Track the issue to closure. c. Escalate to the sponsor.
pg. 2
,d. Apply change control. - Answer -A
Which of the following are challenges for a project manager
developing and leading a project team?
1) Issues and incompatibility amongst team members
2) Getting the right skills and attributes amongst team members
3) Co-location of team members in the same geographic area
4) Lack of accountability of team members
a. 1, 2 & 3
b. 1, 2 & 4
c. 1, 3 & 4
d. 2, 3 & 4 - Answer -C
Which of the following is an activity in a typical change control
process?
a. Recommendation.
b. Justification.
c. Planning.
d. Continuous improvement - Answer -A
The purpose of quality assurance is to:
a. provide confidence the project will satisfy the relevant quality
standards.
b. determine a set of procedures and standards for project
management.
c. inspect, measure and test deliverables and processes.
pg. 3
, d. define the scope and specifics of a project's deliverables - Answer -
A
Which of the following is a project?
a. Introducing a new information technology system.
b. Operating a national rail network.
c. Organising ongoing catering in the armed forces.
d. Managing day-to-day security for senior politicians - Answer -A
One purpose of a typical project business case is to:
a. carry out earned value analysis.
b. allocate resources to the project.
c. analyse cost-benefit of the project.
d. plan project work packages - Answer -C
One disadvantage of physical communication is:
a. its significant environmental impact when compared to other forms
of communication.
b. that no audit trail is available for review at a later date by project
team members.
c. it is reliant on technology being available to all relevant members
of the project.
d. that your body language may not reflect what you're saying when
passing on information - Answer -A
One of the benefits of developing communication plans in projects is
that this ensures:
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