Question 1
You'll need to recognize project management terms and be able to apply them in your
CAPM or PMP examination. A series of activities to create a unique product or service by a
specific date is best described as which one of the following?
A. A program
B. An operation
C. A project
D. A subproject
CORRECT ANSWER
C. A project is a temporary endeavor to create a unique product, service, or result.
Deadlines and cost constraints are tied to the project. A is incorrect because programs
are a collection of projects working toward a common cause. B is incorrect because
operations are ongoing activities of an organization. D, a subproject, describes a project
that is part of and supports a larger project, so it is also incorrect.
Question 2
Ben is a new employee in your organization and he's been assigned to your project team.
Ben doesn't understand why he is on your project team because he thinks everything is
part of the organization's day-to-day operations. Which of the following is likely to be part
of an operation?
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, A. Providing electricity to a community
B. Designing an electrical grid for a new community
C. Building a new dam as a source of electricity
D. Informing the public about changes at the electrical company
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Providing electricity to a community is the best example of operations because it is an
ongoing activity. B, C, and D are all examples of projects, as they are temporary and
create a unique product, service, or result.
Question 3
You are the project manager of the HBH Project to install 40 new servers for your company
network. You recommend, as part of your project planning, using progressive elaboration.
Some of the project team members are confused on this concept. Of the following, which
one is the best example of progressive elaboration?
A. It is the process of decomposing the work into small, manageable tasks.
B. It is the process of taking a project from concept to completion.
C. It is the process of taking a project concept to a project budget.
D. It is the process of identifying the business needs of a potential project.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. According to the PMBOK, progressive elaboration means developing in steps and then
continuing by increments. Choice A describes the process of breaking down the project
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You'll need to recognize project management terms and be able to apply them in your
CAPM or PMP examination. A series of activities to create a unique product or service by a
specific date is best described as which one of the following?
A. A program
B. An operation
C. A project
D. A subproject
CORRECT ANSWER
C. A project is a temporary endeavor to create a unique product, service, or result.
Deadlines and cost constraints are tied to the project. A is incorrect because programs
are a collection of projects working toward a common cause. B is incorrect because
operations are ongoing activities of an organization. D, a subproject, describes a project
that is part of and supports a larger project, so it is also incorrect.
Question 2
Ben is a new employee in your organization and he's been assigned to your project team.
Ben doesn't understand why he is on your project team because he thinks everything is
part of the organization's day-to-day operations. Which of the following is likely to be part
of an operation?
1
, A. Providing electricity to a community
B. Designing an electrical grid for a new community
C. Building a new dam as a source of electricity
D. Informing the public about changes at the electrical company
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Providing electricity to a community is the best example of operations because it is an
ongoing activity. B, C, and D are all examples of projects, as they are temporary and
create a unique product, service, or result.
Question 3
You are the project manager of the HBH Project to install 40 new servers for your company
network. You recommend, as part of your project planning, using progressive elaboration.
Some of the project team members are confused on this concept. Of the following, which
one is the best example of progressive elaboration?
A. It is the process of decomposing the work into small, manageable tasks.
B. It is the process of taking a project from concept to completion.
C. It is the process of taking a project concept to a project budget.
D. It is the process of identifying the business needs of a potential project.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. According to the PMBOK, progressive elaboration means developing in steps and then
continuing by increments. Choice A describes the process of breaking down the project
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