CAPM practice questions with correct answers 2024

D. Throughout the project lifecycle - ANSWER-When should Project Risk Management be conducted? A. Project Planning B. Monitoring and Controlling C. Quality Planning D. Throughout the project lifecycle B. procurement strategy - ANSWER-Once the make-or-buy analysis is completed, which document defines the project delivery method? A. Procurement statement of work (SOW) B. Procurement strategy C. Terms of reference D. Change request B. stakeholder satisfaction should be identified immediately and managed as a project objective - ANSWER-A project is just beginning, and management creates a long list of potential stakeholders. Which statement about identifying and engaging stakeholder, is correct? A. The project manager should identify and deal with stakeholders only during the execution phase. B. Stakeholder satisfaction should be identified immediately and managed as a project objective. C. The project manager should focus on project objectives and deal with stakeholders as a secondary priority. D. Stakeholder satisfaction is the most important goal, and project objectives should be considered a secondary priority. A. hybrid methodologies - ANSWER-Which is an example of leveraging evolving trends and emerging practices in Project Integration Management? A. Hybrid methodologies B. Risk register updates C. Outsourced project resources D. Reliance on lessons learned documents C. earned value analysis (EVA) - ANSWER-What should a project manager use to determine how much money is needed to complete a project? A. Earned value management (EVM) B. Estimate at completion (EAC) C. Earned value analysis (EVA) D. Budget at completion (BAC) C. project charter, project management plan, and project documents - ANSWER-The project manager is creating the communications management plan. Which group of inputs is required to begin? A. Work performance reports, change requests, and risk register B. Work performance data, project documents, and stakeholder engagement plan C. Project charter, project management plan, and project documents D. Work performance data, stakeholder register, and team management plan B. reward - oriented - ANSWER-The project manager informed their team that they would receive an extra day of paid time off if they completed the project by its assigned deadline. Which of the following project manager powers does this best describe? A. persuasive B. reward - oriented C. expert D. referent B. first, before any other action is started - ANSWER-A project manager has been asked by a senior stakeholder to implement some changes to the project. In evaluating the situation and talking to the upper leadership team, the team agreed to proceed forward with the processes to implement the change. At what point should the project manager evaluate the impact of a requested change? A. after the change request is approved B. first, before any other action is started C. after they get the customer to buy in on the change D. After they find a way to save time by implementing the change B. $25,000 - ANSWER-You are in a meeting with the project team to determine the EMV of the project. Work package 1 has a probability of 25% and an impact of $10,000. Work package 2 has a probability of 50% and an impact of $50,000. What is the expected monetary value of work package 2? A. $12,500 B. $25,000 C. $5,000 D. $2,500 C. overcoming resistance to change - ANSWER-You have just been promoted to project manager for your organization. A senior stakeholder calls you into a meeting to discuss the various management skills that you will use. Which of the following is not an example of the management skills you will use as a project manager? A. negotiating agreements to satisfy the project needs B. influencing people to support the project C. overcoming resistance to change D. facilitating consensus toward project objectives D. stakeholder register - ANSWER-You are a project manager for a very large company and have taken over a new project that was in the middle of execution. You would like to see which stakeholders have the greatest influence over your project. Where is the best place to find this information? A. stakeholder engagement plan B. project charter C. project management plan D. stakeholder register B. change log - ANSWER-You are working on a technology project and the development phase is in week two of a four-week work period. You are informed by the tech lead that to finish the development phase, the development team will either need to augment with one additional resource or extend their original estimate by two weeks. The extended time frame will need to be approved by the project sponsor. You communicate this change through the proper channels to all stakeholders. Where is the BEST place to document this to make sure there is a record of the process? A. issue log B. change log C. project budget D. stakeholder register D. iteration planning - ANSWER-Moira begins the event by illustrating the proposed iteration goals alongside reviewing the higher-priority stories. The development team discusses options for implementation, technical issues, dependencies, and other requirements. They choose the effort to be performed in the next iteration. What type of meeting does this best describe? A. phase review B. status review C. backlog planning D. iteration planning A. charismatic - ANSWER-The high-energy project manager motivates and inspires their team members by encouraging them throughout the project. Which leadership style does this best represent? A. charismatic B. interactional C. transactional D. transformational D. the company's strategic plan - ANSWER-After conducting a cost-benefit analysis, it is determined that the project you are working on will increase company sales by 15% over the next three years. The organization has set a goal to increase sales by 12% within the next three years. This project fits into what? A. the company's business need for the project B. the project statement of work C. the product scope description D. the company's strategic plan B. ensure regular milestone status updates are provided by the third party contractors and suppliers - ANSWER-Tomasz is working on a large-scale Agile project and portions of the project are being contracted to a third-party service provider. It is imperative that the work progresses with the schedule maintained. In this case, due to the adaptive nature of his project, how does Tomasz ensure the work is progressing and the schedule is under control? A. assign someone from the project team to monitor and control the third party's work schedule B. ensure regular milestone status updates are provided by the third party contractors and suppliers C. include the third party in all meetings related to the project D. only contract portions of the work that can easily be managed, executed, monitored, and controlled C. Resource management plan - ANSWER-The project manager is considering which recognition and rewards will be given to team members and when they will be given. Which of the following is the project manager completing? A. Quality management plan B. Interpersonal and team skills C. Resource management plan D. Project management plan C. Trustworthiness - ANSWER-Marjatta is in a conversation with a fellow project manager about stewardship within their roles. She explains that there is a duty in which they represent themselves, their position, and the team in the most accurate way that represents the organization. This type of behavior allows stakeholders to understand the level of commitment they can make regarding resources, decision making, or any type of approval. What stewardship duty does this best represent? A. Integrity B. Compliance C. Trustworthiness D. Care D. Forming - ANSWER-It is early in the project and the team is coming together for the first time. Members introduce themselves to each other. When individuals are brought together as a team, this is best known as? A. Storming B. Norming C. Performing D. Forming B. Planning - ANSWER-Alana has just completed all steps in the initiating process group. She was approached by her supervisor to ask if she had developed the project management plan. The project management plan is developed during which process group? A. Executing B. Planning C. Monitoring & Controlling D. Initiating C. Develop the Project Management Plan - ANSWER-You are in a meeting with the project team and discussing various processes in the planning process group related to the project. Which of the following is an activity in the Planning process group? A. Develop the Project Charter B. Conduct Procurements C. Develop the Project Management Plan D. Identify the Project Stakeholders B. Cross-functional team member/developer - ANSWER-You have just been assigned an Agile project in which the previous project manager has just resigned. In evaluating the team, you notice a project team member is developing frequently, providing feedback, and delivering value. What role is the team member playing in an adaptive or Agile project environment? A. Team facilitator/servant leader B. Cross-functional team member/developer C. Product owner/service request manager D. Project sponsor/business owner B. The amount of time an activity can be delayed or extended - ANSWER-Erin is in a meeting with the project sponsor to evaluate the schedule in relation to its network path. How is total float on a network path defined?' A. The resource commitment level B. The amount of time an activity can be delayed or extended C. The longest path through a schedule D. The variation of duration A. Initiating - ANSWER-You have just been assigned to a new project and are working at the beginning stages. You identify key deliverables based on the business requirements to manage customer expectations and direct the achievement of project goals. This task is completed in what process group? A. Initiating B. Monitoring & Controlling C. Planning D. Executing B. Initiating - ANSWER-Paul is tasked with managing a complex, multi-phase Information Technology project, which requires him to segment the large project into distinct phases. At what stage in the project management process does this segmentation typically occur? A. Planning B. Initiating C. Executing D. Monitoring & Controlling D. Detailed estimates are best suited for short-term planning, applied in a just-in-time approach. - ANSWER-You've recently joined a new Agile project, and the product owner invited you to a meeting to discuss the project's requirements. During the meeting, they expressed the need to receive detailed estimates. How should you respond to aligning with Agile practices? A. Detailed estimates are not typically provided in Agile projects due to the evolving nature of requirements. B. Detailed estimates are subject to change as the requirements of the project change and evolve. C. Detailed estimates can only be provided once the full scope of the project has been defined. D. Detailed estimates are best suited for short-term planning, applied in a just-in-time approach. A. Identify risks - ANSWER-A mobile device manufacturer is halfway through prototyping a new product when the supplier who provides one of the raw materials used to manufacture their device casings declares bankruptcy and goes out of business. The team had not foreseen this problem during project planning. Which of the following best describes a process that may not have been performed comprehensively in this scenario? A. Identify risks B. Plan risk management C. Monitor risks D. Perform qualitative risk analysis C. 100 - ANSWER-You are requested to provide the variance of completion for the project you are in charge of. If Earned Value (EV) is $500, Actual Cost (AC) is $400, and Budget to Completion (BAC) is $1,000, what is the Variance at Completion (VAC) if one assumes that future work will be accomplished at the planned rate? A. 500 B. 900 C. 100 D. 600 A. TCPI - ANSWER-The project sponsor has asked you to provide a particular analysis report at the next meeting. Which earned value (EV) analysis technique measures the cost of completing the remaining work against the remaining budget? A. TCPI B. ETC C. EAC D. CPI A. Validate project alignment with organizational strategy and expected business value - ANSWER-You are working with a senior stakeholder within your organization to perform a cost-benefit analysis of your newly initiated project. Which of the following best describes the reason to conduct a cost-benefit analysis? A. Validate project alignment with organizational strategy and expected business value B. Conduct an analysis using appropriate tools and techniques to align expectations and gain support for the project C. Participate in the development of the project charter by compiling and analyzing gathered information to ensure project stakeholders are in agreement on its elements D. Identify high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints based on the current environment, organizational factors, historical data, and expert judgment to propose an implementation strategy D. The content of the project charter should be broad enough that it does not need to be changed - ANSWER-The project charter is a very important element in the initiating process group. Oftentimes, the project manager is asked to assist with its development. Which of the following statements is true about the content of a project charter? A. The content of the project charter should be filled in as the project progresses B. The content of the project charter should be detailed and updated as the project progresses C. The content of the project charter should be adjusted to show the project's success D. The content of the project charter should be broad enough that it does not need to be changed B. Stakeholders - ANSWER-Company X is in the process of implementing new software. Jai is the head of the IT department for Company X and Bai is the operations manager for the department receiving the new software. What are Jai and Bai best considered? A. Sponsors B. Stakeholders C. Customers D. Project managers B. $90,000 - ANSWER-The project manager is reviewing the current earned value report, which shows the following: Schedule Performance Index (SPI) = 1.2 Cost Performance Index (CPI) = 1.6 Planned Value (PV) = $200,000 Schedule Variance (SV) = $40,000 What is the project's Cost Variance (CV)? A. $96,000 B. $90,000 C. $160,000 D. $125,000 D. The project manager - ANSWER-It has been a long 6 months of project execution, and you have just completed the last requirement for the project. Who is responsible for providing formal notice that a contract has been completed? A. The buyer B. The stakeholders C. The seller D. The project manager A. Monitor Risks - ANSWER-You have just implemented a risk response and will need to track its effectiveness. Which process improves the efficiency of the risk approach throughout the project lifecycle to continuously optimize risk responses? A. Monitor Risks B. Control Scope C. Control Quality D. Perform Integrated Change Control B. Process improvement plan - ANSWER-During the planning phase, the project manager and team decided to implement a significant feature in their project, aimed at reducing overtime by 90%. This decision was influenced by excessive overtime in a previous project, leading to various constraints. Which term best describes this aspect of the project management process? A. Product scope B. Process improvement plan C. Project title D. Project scope C. 0.75 - ANSWER-The project manager started the project with a BAC of $5,000. The project currently has an EV of $2,000 and an AC of $1,000. What is the TCPI for the project? A. 1.33 B. 1.67 C. 0.75 D. 0.50 C. One-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many - ANSWER-You are leading a new project and are developing the project communications plan. A junior project manager approaches you and asks what needs to be considered when aligning the plan with the project. Which of the following best describes communication channels that should be considered when determining the communications requirements of a project? A. Flat, multi-tiered B. Single path, multi-path C. One-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many D. Simplified, medium, complex A. Project cost - ANSWER-Projects are undertaken by an organization because they either directly or indirectly achieve one or more objectives defined within the organization's strategic plan. Which of the following is not a strategic consideration when determining whether a project will contribute to the objectives of the organization? A. Project cost B. Market demand C. Legal requirements D. Customer request A. To have allowed the team to self-organize - ANSWER-You are coaching an agile project, and you review the progress report. You have determined that the project is not conforming to the product owner's backlog requirements. You are surprised since you organized the project work yourself and set the iteration goal for the team. What would have been your best course of action? A. To have allowed the team to self-organize B. To have provided additional agile training to the team C. To have created a contingency reserve D. To have told the team to submit daily action reports C. The project is getting back about 76 cents out of every dollar that is put into it - ANSWER-The project sponsor has asked the project manager to provide the CPI at the next meeting. The project manager calculates the CPI and finds that the result is .76. What does this mean? A. The project is ahead of schedule B. The project is progressing at 76 percent of the planned rate C. The project is getting back about 76 cents out of every dollar that is put into it D. The project is currently expected to be 76 percent over budget when completed D. Salience Model - ANSWER-You are conducting stakeholder analysis with the project team. This is important in being able to distinguish the importance level of each stakeholder. Describing classes of stakeholders based on their power, urgency, and legitimacy is an example of what stakeholder classification model? A. Power/Interest Grid Model B. Influence/Impact Grid Model C. Power/Influence Grid Model D. Salience Model C. Directly manages project - ANSWER-You have just been assigned to a new organization that has an established project management office (PMO). You explore the various types of offices to understand the differences. Which of the following descriptions is not true regarding a controlling project management office (PMO)? A. Requires compliance B. Has a moderate degree of control C. Directly manages project D. Provides support to project D. Longest path through a project which determines the shortest possible duration of the project - ANSWER-Camila is in a meeting with her project team to evaluate the dependencies of the tasks. They explore the critical path within the current schedule. The critical path is the sequence of activities that represents the: A. Shortest path through a project which determines the shortest possible duration of the project B. Most activities through a project C. Least activities through a project D. Longest path through a project which determines the shortest possible duration of the project D. Create the lessons learned - ANSWER-Leticia has finished all the technical work for the project that she is managing. She still needs to complete a very important step in documenting the knowledge gained. Which of the following does the project manager need to do? A. Validate the scope B. Create the work breakdown structure C. Collect the requirements D. Create the lessons learned A. Product scope description - ANSWER-You are the project manager for a technology company working on a project to create a smaller, thinner cell phone design. You have a document that outlines the projected dimensions, lists the necessary parts, and includes graphics of the finished product. This is an example of what type of document? A. Product scope description B. Statement of work C. Work breakdown structure D. Business need C. Resource management plan - ANSWER-Rasheed is the lead project manager for a telecommunications organization and is in charge of training new project managers. One of the new project managers is assisting with managing the communications process. In evaluating the documents, he notices a document that does not belong in this process. Which of the following is not an example of a project document that would be an input to the Manage Communications process? A. Stakeholder register B. Lessons learned register C. Resource management plan D. Change log C. Cost analysis - ANSWER-Shanda decided to use an iterative planning technique as a way to work a form of progressive elaboration on her project. Rolling wave planning is an iterative planning technique that she explored and decided to utilize. Which of the following is rolling wave planning not applicable to? A. Release planning B. Planning packages C. Cost analysis D. Work packages C. Fishbowl windows - ANSWER-You are working in an Agile environment where the project team is geographically dispersed throughout the world with overlapping time zones. What is a technique that could be used to bridge the gap between the physical distance between Agile team members? A. Team collaboration B. Continuous integration C. Fishbowl windows D. Pair programming A. To identify additional stakeholders - ANSWER-You are in the process of auditing the quality of a multi-phased project you are leading. The objective of a quality audit may include all except which of the following? A. To identify additional stakeholders B. To share good practices implemented in similar projects C. To identify gaps and shortcomings D. To identify good practices being performed D. Collaborate/problem solve - ANSWER-You are the project manager, and three of your team members are constantly arguing with each other. To resolve their latest conflict, you help them come to a conclusion that uses a little of each of their ideas. Which conflict management technique is being used in this scenario? A. Withdraw/avoid B. Force/direct C. Compromise/reconcile D. Collaborate/problem solve A. Identify Stakeholders - ANSWER-What is the process of identifying project stakeholders regularly and analyzing and documenting relevant information regarding their interest, involvement, interdependencies, influence, and potential impact on project success? A. Identify Stakeholders B. Manage Stakeholder Engagement C. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement D. Plan Stakeholder Engagement B. Firm fixed price (FFP) - ANSWER-You are managing a large construction project to build 100 new homes in a community over a four-year period. There are only three set variations of floor plans for buyers to choose from. The development area runs to the edge of a protected nature preserve, making it impossible to expand the build area of the project as construction progresses. The scope of work is well defined and known completely at the start of this project, with very little risk for scope increase. The contract type that fits this situation the best would be? A. Time and materials (T&M) B. Firm fixed price (FFP) C. Cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) D. Cost plus incentive fee (CPIF) B. Organizational process assets - ANSWER-Nina, along with her team, is performing vendor analysis on a narrowed list of vendors for the project. She remembers that the project was closed about three years ago. The majority of the team on that project has left the organization. During the next project meeting, she consults the project archives to review the lessons learned from that particular project. The previous manager mentioned that the currently identified top vendor had difficulties meeting milestones. This led to a missed project delivery date. This information is BEST identified as an influence on what project management condition? A. Enterprise environmental factors B. Organizational process assets C. Work performance data D. Project documents D. closing - ANSWER-The project manager performed the team members' assessments. Based on this information, which process group is the project manager's project currently in A. Planning B. Executing C. Monitoring & Controlling D. Closing C. Risk audit - ANSWER-You are evaluating the dependencies that exist currently within your risk management plan to determine its accuracy. Which of the following is best described as an action to verify that all risks have been identified, that plans have been created to handle risks, and that the individuals responsible for responding to the risks are prepared to take action? A. Workaround B. Risk reassessment C. Risk audit D. Reserve analysis C. Servant leader - ANSWER-Dennis has just been assigned to an Agile project due to his leadership abilities from previous projects. He is known to focus on his team's growth, learning, development, autonomy, and well-being. Which leadership style does this best represent? A. Transactional B. Interactional C. Servant leader D. Laissez-faire C. Closing - ANSWER-Bai is the project manager in charge of a team very diverse in skill sets and expertise. She works with the HR manager to add each team member's newly acquired skills to their human resource records. What process group will best identify where the project manager is currently in? A. Planning B. Monitoring & Controlling C. Closing D. Executing B. Scope is defined and redefined throughout the project - ANSWER-You have just acquired a project and were told that the senior stakeholders in your organization have decided to run this project using Agile. Which of the following is true regarding scope in an Agile environment? A. Scope is defined once during project planning B. Scope is defined and redefined throughout the project C. Scope is defined and approved prior to the start of the project D. Scope is not defined during the project A. Electronic communications management - ANSWER-You manage a team of remote workers who are dispersed geographically throughout the world and in different time zones. Your goal is to improve the team environment and collaboration. With that goal in mind, you request permission from your organizational leaders to purchase and implement a new highly sophisticated video conferencing system. What is this method best known as? A. Electronic communications management B. Electronic project management tools C. Project information analysis system D. Social media management C. Schedule compression - ANSWER-Which of the following tools or techniques in the Control Schedule process is used to find ways to bring project activities that are behind back into alignment with the plan by fast-tracking or crashing project work? A. Resource optimization B. Critical path method C. Schedule compression D. Leads and lags B. Implement the change - ANSWER-The project manager just received approval to implement a change request. What is the next step the project manager should take? A. Obtain the customer's buy-in B. Implement the change C. Create options to make the change successful D. Evaluate the impact of the change D. initiating - ANSWER-Carla is the project manager at a highly secured electrical facility. She is in the process of collecting processes, procedures, and historical information for the department's new electrical management and security project. The project is currently in which phase of the project management process? A. Executing B. Planning C. Monitoring & Controlling D. initiating A. Stakeholder engagement plan - ANSWER-Eleanor is leading a project in the monitoring and controlling process group. She is in the process of monitoring the information needs of the project, and stakeholders are met. Which of the following is not included in the Monitor Communications process? A. Stakeholder engagement plan B. Change requests C. Project documents updates D. Work performance information D. Close Project or Phase - ANSWER-You are leading a project that includes a multi-phased approach. The last milestone has been completed for the last phase. When does the project manager arrange for the storage of procurement records and/or drawings? A. Control Procurements B. Conduct Procurements C. Plan Procurement Management D. Close Project or Phase B. Requirements management plan - ANSWER-You have just been reassigned to a new project. As the project manager, which document would you refer to for information regarding how project requirements will be analyzed? A. Scope management plan B. Requirements management plan C. Requirements traceability matrix D. Requirements documentation D. reserved analysis - ANSWER-What type of analysis could a project manager use to monitor the status of contingency and management reserves for the project to determine if these reserves are still needed or if additional reserves need to be requested? A. root-cause analysis B. trend analysis C. earned value performance D. reserve analysis A. Define Activities C. Estimate Activity Durations D. Develop Schedule - ANSWER-Select three processes that are associated with Project Schedule Management? (Choose three.) A. Define Activities B. Plan Resource Management C. Estimate Activity Durations D. Develop Schedule E. Acquire Resources A. Plan Quality Management, Manage Quality, and Control Quality - ANSWER-What are the project management processes associated with project quality management? A. Plan Quality Management, Manage Quality, and Control Quality B. Plan Quality Management, Manage Quality, and Cost of Quality C. Manage Quality, Customer Satisfaction, and Control Quality D. Customer Satisfaction, Control Quality, and Continuous Improvement B. Data analysis and communication skills - ANSWER-A project manager is preparing to meet with three crucial project stakeholders on a new project. Which tools and techniques can the project manager use to capture stakeholder interest? A. Review stakeholder register and meeting B. Data analysis and communication skills C. Data gathering and data analysis D. Communication skills and cultural awareness C. 36 - ANSWER-A new project has been set. Four main stakeholders besides the project manager and four other team members have been identified. How many communication channels are available? A. 8 B. 18 C. 36 D. 40 C. review and update stakeholder engagement. - ANSWER-A project is in progress and about to move to a different phase, according to the plan. This will be a good opportunity for the project manager to: A. create the project management plan. B. identify the project objectives. C. review and update stakeholder engagement. D. create the schedule baseline. B. giving access to information to the team and frequent team checkpoints - ANSWER-In an adaptive project environment, which action helps the project manager ensure that the team is comfortable with charges? A. Having control over the planning and delivery of the products without delegating decisions B. Giving access to information to the team and frequent team checkpoints C. Selecting different team members to take the project manager role during reviews with stakeholders D. Asking the control change board to approve changes before notifying the team B. each project is unique, and the members of the project team should select the appropriate tools, techniques, inputs, and outputs from the PMBOK Guide. - ANSWER-The activity of tailoring is necessary because: A. the members of the project team need to select the appropriate order of every tool, technique, input, and output listed in the PMBOK Guide; this is required for all projects. B. each project is unique, and the members of the project team should select the appropriate tools, techniques, inputs, and outputs from the PMBOK Guide. C. the members of the project team need to understand the PMBOK Guide processes, which are applied to all projects. D. each project is unique, and the project team must plan how to apply all the tools, techniques, inputs, and outputs in the PMBOK Guide. Reveal Solution Discussion 6 B. define activities - ANSWER-When developing the project schedule, a project manager uses decomposition and rolling wave planning techniques in this process: A. Develop Schedule B. Define Activities C. Define Scope D. Collect Requirements B. define activities - ANSWER-Which of the following tasks focuses on decomposing work packages? A. Adjust duration estimates B. Define activities C. Complete rolling wave planning D. Develop milestone list B. planning - ANSWER-During what project management process does the project manager invest the most effort into creating the work breakdown structure (WBS)? A. Initiating B. Planning C. Executing D. Monitoring and Controlling C. 10 weeks - ANSWER-Given the following information: Activity A takes one week. Activity B takes three weeks. Activity C takes two weeks. Activity D takes five weeks. Activity A starts at the same time as Activity B. Activity C follows Activity B and Activity A. Activity D follows Activity C. How long will it take to complete the project? A. 8 weeks B. 9 weeks C. 10 weeks D. 11 weeks B. Estimates are created by using information about resources of previous similar projects. - ANSWER-Which is an example of analogous estimating? A. Estimates are created by individuals or groups with specialized knowledge. B. Estimates are created by using information about resources of previous similar projects. C. Estimates are created by analyzing data. D. Estimates are created at the task level and aggregated upwards. Reveal Solution Discussion 4 D. project team - ANSWER-With regard to a project manager's sphere of influence in a project, which of the following does the project manager influence most directly? A. Suppliers B. Customers C. Governing bodies D. Project team A. lessons learned register - ANSWER-Which document can help a project manager to leverage historical project information? A. Lessons learned register B. Schedule baseline C. Work performance data D. Deliverable acceptance forms D. official - ANSWER-Which kind of communication should the project manager use when creating reports for government bodies? A. Hierarchical B. External C. Formal D. Official A. Increased support and minimized resistance from stakeholders - ANSWER-Which is the main benefit of managing and tailoring strategies in the Stakeholder Engagement process? A. Increased support and minimized resistance from stakeholders B. Increased performance of the project team C. Maintenance of stakeholder satisfaction because costs and scope are under control D. Updated project documents, as requested by stakeholders A. Produce team performance assessments - ANSWER-How can a project manager evaluate project team development? A. Produce team performance assessments B. Hold weekly meetings to engage every member C. Complete a personal skill assessment on each team member D. Provide recognition awards to team members B. work packages - ANSWER-The project manager is dividing the project scope into smaller pieces, and repeating this process until no more subdivisions are required. At this point the project manager is able to estimate costs and activities for each element. What are these elements called? A. Project activities B. Work packages C. Planning packages D. Project deliverables D. Expert judgment, data gathering, interpersonal and team skills, and meetings - ANSWER-Which tools and techniques will a project manager use to develop a project charter? A. Project manager experience, expert judgment, scope statement, and meetings B. Lessons learned database, interpersonal and team skills, cost baseline, and meetings C. Expert judgment, data gathering, scope statement, schedule baseline, and meetings D. Expert judgment, data gathering, interpersonal and team skills, and meetings A. Identify the appropriate focus for engagement of each stakeholder - ANSWER-Which key benefit can a project manager obtain by identifying stakeholders? A. Identify the appropriate focus for engagement of each stakeholder B. Assess the risk exposure for each stakeholder C. Map stakeholder power and influence grid D. Identify the appropriate channels of communication with all stakeholders C. Verified deliverables - ANSWER-The project team is inspecting the completed project scope to determine if the requirements have been satisfied. What is the result of this inspection? A. Accepted deliverables B. Planning packages C. Verified deliverables D. Work packages C. Leadership, strategic and business management, project management knowledge, and technical knowledge - ANSWER-Which are the most important competencies required for a project manager? A. Leadership, bilingualism, experience, and technical knowledge B. PMP certification, experience, technical knowledge, and post-graduate education C. Leadership, strategic and business management, project management knowledge, and technical knowledge D. Communication skills, project management knowledge, PMP certification, and availability to travel B. Portfolios, programs, then projects - ANSWER-Which is the correct hierarchy in a project environment, from most to least inclusive? A. Projects, portfolios, then programs B. Portfolios, programs, then projects C. Portfolios, projects, then programs D. Projects, programs, then portfolios B. Smooth/Accommodate - ANSWER-Two members of the team are having a conflict. The project manager decides that, in this case, the best solution is to bring some degree of satisfaction to all parties in order to temporarily or partially resolve the problem. Which technique should the project manager use? A. Withdraw/Avoid B. Smooth/Accommodate C. Compromise/Reconcile D. Collaborate/Problem Solve B. Validate Deliverables - ANSWER-Which process determines the correctness of deliverables? A. Verify Deliverables B. Validate Deliverables C. Review Deliverables D. Analyze Deliverables B. Because every project is unique and not every tool, technique, input, or output identified in the PMBOK Guide is required - ANSWER-Why is tailoring required in a project? A. Because a one-size-fits-all approach avoids complications and saves time B. Because every project is unique and not every tool, technique, input, or output identified in the PMBOK Guide is required C. Because tailoring allows us to identify the techniques, procedures, and system practices used by those in the project D. Project managers should apply every process in the PMBOK Guide to the project, so tailoring is not required C. External enterprise environmental factor - ANSWER-Company A has just been notified about a new legal requirement for its business operations. What is the classification of this item? A. Internal enterprise environmental factor B. Risk register database C. External enterprise environmental factor D. Organizational process asset A. Project charter and project management plan - ANSWER-Which of the following documents are created as part of Project Integration Management? A. Project charter and project management plan B. Communications management plan and scope management plan C. Quality management plan and risk management plan D. Project scope statement and communications management plan C. Bottom-up estimating - ANSWER-A project manager is working on an estimate. The project team is estimating each work package and then finding the total of all the work packages. Which technique is the project manager using? A. Three-point estimating B. Parametric estimating C. Bottom-up estimating D. Data analysis A. Strategic and business management skills - ANSWER-A project manager is updating their CV or resume and realizes that they need to improve skills related to expertise in the industry and organizational knowledge. Which dimension of PMI's Talent Triangle best relates to this need to improve? A. Strategic and business management skills B. Leadership skills C. Technical project management D. Organizational management B. Basis of estimates, cost estimates, project schedule, and risk register - ANSWER-Which project documents can determine the budget? A. Procurement documents, contracts, requirements documentation, and basis of estimates B. Basis of estimates, cost estimates, project schedule, and risk register C. Business case, project charter, statement of work, and cost estimates D. Scope baseline, resource management plan, activity list, and assumption log A. Lightweight estimation methods can be used as changes arise - ANSWER-When managing costs in an agile environment, what should a project manager consider? A. Lightweight estimation methods can be used as changes arise B. Agile environments make cost aggregation more difficult C. Agile environments make projects more costly and uncertain D. Detailed cost calculations benefit from frequent changes B. Ensures that the information needs of the project and the stakeholders are met - ANSWER-Which statement describes the Monitor Communications process? A. Evaluates the differences between the communications management plan and the reality of communications in a project B. Ensures that the information needs of the project and the stakeholders are met C. Ensures that project information is created, collected, and distributed in a timely and appropriate manner D. Develops an appropriate and plan for communication of project activities C. Plan Scope Management; Collect Requirements; Define, Validate, and Control Scope; and Create WBS. - ANSWER-Which tasks should a project manager accomplish in order to manage project scope correctly? A. Define, Validate, and Control Scope; Control Schedule; Control Costs and Manage Stakeholder Engagement. B. Collect Requirements, Define Scope, Create WBS, Develop Schedule, and Manage Stakeholder Engagement. C. Plan Scope Management; Collect Requirements; Define, Validate, and Control Scope; and Create WBS. D. Define, Validate, and Control Scope; Control Costs; Manage Stakeholder Engagement; and keep budget under control. A. Use a lightweight cost estimation due to the nature of agile projects - ANSWER-In a preliminary meeting for a project, team members decide to execute the project with agile methodology. A finance team member wants to know how project cost will be determined at this early stage. How will the project team determine project cost? A. Use a lightweight cost estimation due to the nature of agile projects B. Use a detailed cost estimation for agile projects C. Retrieve a budget from a previous project and create a baseline for this project based on it D. Use a detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) to get cost estimation B. Work performance information, change requests, project management plan updates, and project documents updates - ANSWER-Which of the following lists represents the outputs of the Monitor Communications process? A. Project communications, project management plan updates, project documents updates, and organizational process assets updates B. Work performance information, change requests, project management plan updates, and project documents updates C. Communications management plan, project management plan updates, work performance report, and project documents update D. Stakeholder engagement plan, change requests, project management plan updates, and project documents updates C. Analogous estimating - ANSWER-A project team member is estimating the cost of an activity and is checking documentation from previous similar projects. Which estimation method is the project manager using to complete this task? A. Bottom-up estimating B. Three-point estimating C. Analogous estimating D. Parametric estimating C. Project management plan, project documents, and organizational process assets - ANSWER-Which are inputs for the Plan Quality Management process? A. Quality metrics, project documents, and financial performance B. Quality management plan, project documents, and quality metrics C. Project management plan, project documents, and organizational process assets D. Project management plan, quality metrics, and project documents D. Communication skills - ANSWER-What should the project manager use to evaluate the politics and power structure among stakeholders inside and outside of the organization? A. Expert judgment B. Interpersonal skills C. Team agreements D. Communication skills B. 15 days - ANSWER-The project manager has the following information about the estimated duration for an activity: Most likely [tM] `" 15 days Pessimistic [tP] `" 20 days Optimistic [tO] `" 10 days What is the estimated duration of this activity, according to the triangular distribution technique? A. 10 days B. 15 days C. 12.5 days D. 5 days A. Change request handling - ANSWER-Which is a major component of an agreement? A. Change request handling B. Risk register templates C. Lessons learned register D. Procurement management plan A. A project manager interacts with other project managers to detect common interests and impacts their projects. - ANSWER-Which statement is related to the project manager's sphere of influence at the organizational level? A. A project manager interacts with other project managers to detect common interests and impacts their projects. B. A project manager facilitates communication between the suppliers and contractors on the project. C. A project manager considers the current industry trends and evaluates how they can impact or be applied to the project. D. A project manager may inform other professionals about the value of project management. B. Planning - ANSWER-What process group establishes project scope, refines objectives, and defines the actions necessary to attain project objectives? A. Executing B. Planning C. Initiating D. Monitoring and Controlling A. Develop Project Charter and Close Project or Phase - ANSWER-Which are examples of processes that may be used once or at predefined points in the project life cycle? A. Develop Project Charter and Close Project or Phase B. Define Activities and Acquire Resources C. Control Schedule and Conduct Procurements D. Monitor Communications and Control Costs A. Sequence Activities and Estimate Activity Durations - ANSWER-After defining activities in project schedule management, which processes should a project manager follow? A. Sequence Activities and Estimate Activity Durations B. Estimate Activity Durations and Control Schedule C. Develop Schedule and Control Schedule D. Review Activities and Develop Schedule D. Prioritize each protect risk and assign the probability of occurrence and impact for each one - ANSWER-Which of the following tasks is related to the Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis process? A. Identify the project risks and assign a probability of occurrence B. Perform a sensitivity analysis to determine which risk has the most potential for impacting the project C. Analyze the effect of identified project risks as numerical data D. Prioritize each protect risk and assign the probability of occurrence and impact for each one B. Communications management plan - ANSWER-The project manager needs to manage a critical issue immediately, and this requires action from the upper management of a specific stakeholder group. Which plan should the project manager consult? A. Risk management plan B. Communications management plan C. Change management plan D. Stakeholder engagement plan B. planning - ANSWER-During what project management process does the project team begin identifying risks? A. Initiating B. Planning C. Executing D. Monitoring and Controlling D. Perform Integrated Change Control - ANSWER-A project manager is reviewing the change requests for project documents, deliverables, and the project plan. In which project management process does this review belong? A. Monitor and Control Project Work B. Direct and Manage Project Work C. Close Project or Phase D. Perform Integrated Change Control A. flow chart - ANSWER-Which format can a network diagram take? A. Flow chart B. Control chart C. Affinity diagram D. Cause-and-effect diagram A. Stakeholder engagement plan and organizational process assets - ANSWER-A project manager is working on the communications management plan. Which of these documents are inputs to consider? A. Stakeholder engagement plan and organizational process assets B. Project schedule and stakeholder register C. Quality management plan and risk register D. Basis of estimates and scope baseline D. guide, motivate, and direct a team to reach project goals - ANSWER-According to the PMI Talent Triangle, leadership skills relate to the ability to: A. understand the high-level overview of the organization B. tailor traditional and agile tools for the project C. work with stakeholders to develop an appropriate project delivery D. guide, motivate, and direct a team to reach project goals A. Post project artifacts in a transparent fashion and engage stakeholders on a regular basis. - ANSWER-Which is the best way for a project manager to ensure efficient and frequent communication with management and stakeholders in an agile/adaptive environment? A. Post project artifacts in a transparent fashion and engage stakeholders on a regular basis. B. Make surveys among the stakeholders and meet with the team once a month. C. Create a social network and post news there. D. Create personalized emails for each stakeholder, asking for requests and reviewing objectives with them periodically. A. The project and the organization - ANSWER-A project manager is assigned to a strategic project. Senior management asks the project manager to give a presentation in order to request support that will ensure the success of the project. Which entities will the project manager attempt to influence? A. The project and the organization B. The organization and the industry C. The subject matter experts and the project D. The change control board and the organization D. The change control board is responsible for reviewing and approving changes to the project - ANSWER-Which statement summarizes the role of the change control board? A. The change control board is responsible for presenting the change for approval B. The change control board will analyze the change impact in terms of cost and schedule C. The change control board is responsible for managing the change management and configuration management systems D. The change control board is responsible for reviewing and approving changes to the project D. Frequently review incremental work products and update the requirements for proper prioritization - ANSWER-A project manager is working in an environment where requirements are not very clear and may change during the project. In addition, the project has several stakeholders and is technically complex. Which strategies should the project manager take into account for risk management in this environment? A. Occasionally identify, evaluate, and classify risks B. Review requirements and cross-functional project teams C. Include contingency reserves and update the project management plan frequently D. Frequently review incremental work products and update the requirements for proper prioritization D. Work performance data, enterprise environmental factors, and project management plan - ANSWER-Which group of inputs will a project manager use during the Monitor Stakeholder Engagement process? A. Project charter, business documents, and project management plan B. Agreements, scope baseline, and project management plan C. Project charter, business case, and project management plan D. Work performance data, enterprise environmental factors, and project management plan A. Include stakeholders in project meetings and reviews, use frequent checkpoints, and co-locate team members only. - ANSWER-How should a project manager plan communications for a project which has uncertain requirements? A. Include stakeholders in project meetings and reviews, use frequent checkpoints, and co-locate team members only. B. Invite customers to sprint planning and retrospective meetings, update the team quickly and on a daily basis, and use official communication channels. C. Adopt social networking to engage stakeholders, issue frequent and short messages, and use informal communication channels. D. Adopt a strong change control board process, establish focal points for main subjects, and promote formal and transparent communication. B. Scope baseline and project documents update - ANSWER-Which of the following are outputs from the process of creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)? A. Project scope statement and accepted deliverables B. Scope baseline and project documents update C. Accepted deliverables and enterprise environmental factors D. Scope baseline and work performance information A. Project stakeholders should be identified and engaged in every phase of the project to influence the success of the project directly. - ANSWER-Which statement about identification and engagement of stakeholders during a project is correct? A. Project stakeholders should be identified and engaged in every phase of the project to influence the success of the project directly. B. Project stakeholders should be identified and engaged once the prototype is completed to provide their feedback but refrain from making inputs during the project. C. Project stakeholders should be identified when the project charter is being completed and engaged during requirements gathering. D. Project stakeholders should be identified and engaged during requirements elicitation but not during the Define Scope process B. The detailed project schedule should remain flexible throughout the project to accommodate newly gained knowledge. - ANSWER-Which of the following conditions should the project manager consider when working on the scheduling for an adaptive environment? A. Defining, sequencing, estimating activity durations, and developing a schedule model are so tightly linked that they are viewed as a single process. B. The detailed project schedule should remain flexible throughout the project to accommodate newly gained knowledge. C. An iterative scheduling and on-demand, pull-based scheduling will be required. D. To address the full delivery schedule, a range of techniques may be needed and then need to be adapted. D. Define the roles and responsibilities of each team member - ANSWER-Which task will a project manager undertake while conducting Project Resource Management? A. Identify the different aspects of the team to manage and control physical resources efficiently B. Procure equipment, materials, facilities, and infrastructure for the project C. Train the team members in project skill sets D. Define the roles and responsibilities of each team member B. factory location - ANSWER-Which is an example of an internal enterprise environmental factor? A. Market share brand recognition B. Factory location C. Local government regulation D. Industry research formalizing acceptance of completed project deliverables - ANSWER-validate scope developing detained descriptions of the project and product - ANSWER-define scope monitoring the project's status and the products scope - ANSWER-control scope subdriving project deliverables and project work into smaller components - ANSWER-create work breakdown structure (WBS) A. predictive life cycle - ANSWER-A company must implement sales software because it is opening a new branch in a foreign market. Although this software is used in every domestic branch, multiple changes are expected during the implementation because it is a foreign location. Which type of life cycle would the project manager use in this case? A. Predictive life cycle B. Waterfall life cycle C. Hybrid life cycle D. Product life cycle B. Fixed price contract and cost-reimbursable contract - ANSWER-What are the two most common contract types used in a project? A. Cost plus award fee (CPAF) contract and fixed price contract B. Fixed price contract and cost-reimbursable contract C. Cost-reimbursable contract and time and material (T&M) contract D. Time and material (T&M) contract and cost plus award fee (CPAF) contract A. accepting - ANSWER-If you established a contingency reserve including time, money, and resources, how are you handling risk? A. Accepting B. Transferring C. Avoiding D. Mitigating C. Enterprise environmental factors, organizational process assets, project charter, and project management plan - ANSWER-Which are required to create the schedule management plan? A. Scope baseline, work breakdown structure (WBS), estimated costs, and milestone list B. Resource management plan, organizational process assets, activity list, and business case C. Enterprise environmental factors, organizational process assets, project charter, and project management plan D. Activity list, project statement of work, project charter, and communications management plan C. During each iteration as the project progresses - ANSWER-In an agile or adaptive environment, when should risk be monitored and prioritized? A. Only during the Initiation and Closing phases B. During the Initiation and Planning phases C. During each iteration as the project progresses D. Throughout the Planning process group and retrospective meeting A. Background, personality, and communications management plan - ANSWER-Which factors should be considered for cross-cultural communication? A. Background, personality, and communications management plan B. Personality, background, and escalation process C. Sponsor relationship, personality, and background D. Current emotional state, personality, and background D. Procurement management plan - ANSWER-The procurement requirements for a project include working with several vendors. What should the project manager take into consideration during the Project Procurement Management processes? A. Work performance information B. Bidder conferences C. Complexity of procurement D. Procurement management plan A. The risk management plan and the assumption log - ANSWER-A project receives budget approval, but the risk of extra costs is expected. Which of these inputs should the project manager check in order to make a qualitative risk analysis? A. The risk management plan and the assumption log B. Costs estimates and cost forecasts C. The risk management plan and the basis of estimates D. The assumption log and the project charter A. Formal authorization of the existence of the project - ANSWER-What is one of the main purposes of the project charter? A. Formal authorization of the existence of the project B. Formal acceptance of the project management plan C. Formal approval of the detailed project budget D. Formal definition of stakeholder roles and responsibilities A. requirements management, stability of requirements, development approach, and validation and control. - ANSWER-Tailoring considerations for project scope management may include: A. requirements management, stability of requirements, development approach, and validation and control. B. WBS guidelines, requirements templates, deliverable acceptance forms, and verified deliverables. C. business needs, product descriptions, project restrictions, and project management plan. D. issues defining and controlling what is included in the project, verified deliverables, and quality reports. D. Organizational knowledge bases - ANSWER-Which of the following is a category of organizational process assets? A. Government standards B. Organizational culture C. Employee capabilities D. Organizational knowledge bases B. scope management - ANSWER-To which knowledge area does the Collect Requirements process belong? A. Quality Management B. Scope Management C. Cost Management D. Integration Management B. Responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) - ANSWER-Which of the following can a project manager use to represent defined team member roles in a group of tasks? A. Work breakdown structure (WBS) B. Responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) C. Organizational breakdown structure (OBS) D. Resource breakdown structure (RBS) A. When they are needed to accomplish a set of goals and objectives for an organization - ANSWER-Under which circumstances should multiple projects be grouped in a program? A. When they are needed to accomplish a set of goals and objectives for an organization B. When they have the same project manager and the same organizational unit C. When they have the same scope, budget, and schedule D. When they are from the same unit of the organization C. Schedule monthly meetings with the stakeholders, including team members - ANSWER-How can a project manager maintain the engagement of stakeholders in a project with a high degree of change? A. Monitor project stakeholder relationships using engaging strategies and plans B. Send all project documents to stakeholders each time they are modified C. Schedule monthly meetings with the stakeholders, including team members D. Engage only with the project sponsors A. Cost, scope, schedule - ANSWER-Which are the competing constraints that a project manager should address when tailoring a project? A. Cost, scope, schedule B. Sponsorship, risk, quality C. Schedule, sponsorship, scope D. Resources, quality, communication A. Project Integration Management - ANSWER-Which knowledge area includes the processes to identify, define, and unify the various project management processes? A. Project Integration Management B. Project Communications Management C. Project Quality Management D. Project Risk Management C. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement - ANSWER-For what protect management process is work performance information an output? A. Implement Risk Responses B. Plan Stakeholder Engagement C. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement D. Plan Quality Management D. Monitoring and Controlling Process Group - ANSWER-A project stakeholder is requesting changes to the project plan. Which process group addresses this? A. Initiating Process Group B. Planning Process Group C. Executing Process Group D. Monitoring and Controlling Process Group C. Business intelligence and leadership skills - ANSWER-Due to today's competitive global market, organizations require more than technical project management skills. Which of the following skills can support long- range strategic objectives that contribute to the bottom line? A. Planning and risk management skills B. Communication and time management skills C. Business intelligence and leadership skills D. Strategic and business management skills A. Sensitivity analysis - ANSWER-For which kind of quantitative risk analysis chart can a tornado diagram represent values? A. Sensitivity analysis B. Monte Carlo analysis C. Expected monetary value analysis D. Decision tree analysis D. Resource requirements, resource assignments, and team performance assessments - ANSWER-The project manager is working with some functional managers and stakeholders on the resource management plan. Which elements may be included in this plan? A. Team values, team agreements, and conflict resolution process B. Conflict resolution process, communication guidelines, and meeting schedules C. Team roles and responsibilities, team management, and training plan D. Resource requirements, resource assignments, and team performance assessments B. It integrates organizational data and information to ensure that strategic objectives are fulfilled. - ANSWER-A new project manager wishes to recommend creating a project management office to senior management. Which statement would the project manager use to describe the importance of creating the project management office? A. It will give the project manager independence to make decisions without other departmental input. B. It integrates organizational data and information to ensure that strategic objectives are fulfilled. C. The project management office can execute administrative tasks. D. The project management office can coordinate projects. A. The frequency of the quality and review steps - ANSWER-In order to detect quality issues earlier in the project life cycle, the project manager is using an agile/adaptive environment. What is the main difference