PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS //
BEST FOR REVSION/ GUARANTEED PASS
Which of the following is a group of repetitive activities that lack a defined end date?
a. Program
b. Operation
c. Project
d. Task - ANSWER b. Operation
Mila managed a project to develop a website for a restaurant.Which description below is an assumption,
as opposed to a requirement?
a. The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a website over a mobile app.
b. The restaurant owner wants customers to make reservations via telephone.
c. The restaurant owner wants a professional photographer to take pictures of his signature dishes.
d. The restaurant owner needs the head chef to include a professional bio. - ANSWER a. The restaurant
owner thought customers would prefer using a website over a mobile app.
If the project sponsor never gives the project manager authority to make decisions and the project fails,
which reason for failure below does this illustrate?
a. Problems with communications
b. Problems with project deliverables
c. Problems with unforeseeable circumstances
d. Problems with the project process - ANSWER d. Problems with the project process
Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies?
,a. The phase-based methodology allows for frequent adaptations.
b. The phase-based project methodology goes through phases sequentially.
c. The iterative methodology involves a more traditional approach.
d. The iterative methodology works better with an easily defined project. - ANSWER b. The phase-based
project methodology goes through phases sequentially.
Which of the following pairs of items occur during Phase 1 of the project life cycle?
a. Finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables; estimates resources needed for the project
b. Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project
c. Works with stakeholders to define purpose of project; assigns work to team members
d. Assigns work to team members; finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables - ANSWER b.
Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project
Elizabeth is planning a high school reunion at the city park. When researching the weather, she found
that there was a 15% chance that it would rain on the selected weekend. However, if it did rain, it would
be a disaster -- they would have to rent a tent to cover the seating area, they wouldn't have any indoor
space for the caterer, and their DJ wouldn't be able to perform. Which of the following lists the
corresponding degree of probability and the level of impact that a rainy weekend would have?
a. High probability and medium negative impact
b. High probability and high negative impact
c. Low probability and high negative impact
d. Medium probability and medium negative impact - ANSWER c. Low probability and high negative
impact
What is the first step a project manager performs after officially beginning a project?
a. Assign tasks to the project team members
b. Create a project plan
c. Communicate the rules of project governance
d. Create a scope document - ANSWER d. Create a scope document
Which of the following is an example of a process project?
,a. Develop a new school club
b. Instruct students on the dress code policy
c. Change the methods for hiring teachers
d. Provide online tutoring for all core subjects - ANSWER c. Change the methods for hiring teachers
Which of the following will the project sponsor do if the scope is not approved for a project?
a. Assign the project to a different project manager
b. Require the stakeholders to modify the scope
c. Require the current project manager to modify the scope
d. Kill the project - ANSWER c. Require the current project manager to modify the scope
Which question corresponds to a project outcome expectation?
a. Who should be informed as the project proceeds?
b. What do stakeholders believe is provided by the project?
c. Who will make decisions during the project?
d. What advantages will result from the project? - ANSWER b. What do stakeholders believe is provided
by the project?
Which statement describes a resource estimate?
a. Sets periods for each project phase
b. Used to determine talent needed for a project
c. Used for setting project plan deadlines
d. Expenses not allocated in the project budget - ANSWER b. Used to determine talent needed for a
project
Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a project manager?
a. Manage stakeholder expectations
b. Develop a project scope
c. Provide ultimate decision-making authority
, d. Determine deliverables - ANSWER c. Provide ultimate decision-making authority
Which of the following stakeholders is responsible for completing assigned work needed to produce a
deliverable?
a. Project team member
b. Project manager
c. Key decision maker
d. Project sponsor - ANSWER a. Project team member
If a marketing department will create an advertising campaign for cereal in an effort to increase sales by
12% by the end of the second quarter, which component of SMART below does the phrase "increase
sales by 12%" represent?
a. Time phased
b. Measurable
c. Action-oriented
d. Simple - ANSWER b. Measurable
Which of the following correctly describes the documentation of project risks?
a. High risks can become project killers if not mitigated.
b. Most risks are closely monitored by the project sponsor.
c. Medium risks must be watched closely by the project manager.
d. Low risks usually do not negatively impact a project. - ANSWER a. High risks can become project killers
if not mitigated.
Project manager Chris thoroughly researched his client's company. The client was pleased that the
prototype website was on time, had great design, and represented the client's company well. But the
client pointed out that the website was missing a shopping cart feature for customers to purchase
products.Chris failed to answer which of the following questions in developing the scope document for
the website project?
a. How?
b. What?
c. When?
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS //
BEST FOR REVSION/ GUARANTEED PASS
Which of the following is a group of repetitive activities that lack a defined end date?
a. Program
b. Operation
c. Project
d. Task - ANSWER b. Operation
Mila managed a project to develop a website for a restaurant.Which description below is an assumption,
as opposed to a requirement?
a. The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a website over a mobile app.
b. The restaurant owner wants customers to make reservations via telephone.
c. The restaurant owner wants a professional photographer to take pictures of his signature dishes.
d. The restaurant owner needs the head chef to include a professional bio. - ANSWER a. The restaurant
owner thought customers would prefer using a website over a mobile app.
If the project sponsor never gives the project manager authority to make decisions and the project fails,
which reason for failure below does this illustrate?
a. Problems with communications
b. Problems with project deliverables
c. Problems with unforeseeable circumstances
d. Problems with the project process - ANSWER d. Problems with the project process
Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies?
,a. The phase-based methodology allows for frequent adaptations.
b. The phase-based project methodology goes through phases sequentially.
c. The iterative methodology involves a more traditional approach.
d. The iterative methodology works better with an easily defined project. - ANSWER b. The phase-based
project methodology goes through phases sequentially.
Which of the following pairs of items occur during Phase 1 of the project life cycle?
a. Finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables; estimates resources needed for the project
b. Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project
c. Works with stakeholders to define purpose of project; assigns work to team members
d. Assigns work to team members; finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables - ANSWER b.
Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project
Elizabeth is planning a high school reunion at the city park. When researching the weather, she found
that there was a 15% chance that it would rain on the selected weekend. However, if it did rain, it would
be a disaster -- they would have to rent a tent to cover the seating area, they wouldn't have any indoor
space for the caterer, and their DJ wouldn't be able to perform. Which of the following lists the
corresponding degree of probability and the level of impact that a rainy weekend would have?
a. High probability and medium negative impact
b. High probability and high negative impact
c. Low probability and high negative impact
d. Medium probability and medium negative impact - ANSWER c. Low probability and high negative
impact
What is the first step a project manager performs after officially beginning a project?
a. Assign tasks to the project team members
b. Create a project plan
c. Communicate the rules of project governance
d. Create a scope document - ANSWER d. Create a scope document
Which of the following is an example of a process project?
,a. Develop a new school club
b. Instruct students on the dress code policy
c. Change the methods for hiring teachers
d. Provide online tutoring for all core subjects - ANSWER c. Change the methods for hiring teachers
Which of the following will the project sponsor do if the scope is not approved for a project?
a. Assign the project to a different project manager
b. Require the stakeholders to modify the scope
c. Require the current project manager to modify the scope
d. Kill the project - ANSWER c. Require the current project manager to modify the scope
Which question corresponds to a project outcome expectation?
a. Who should be informed as the project proceeds?
b. What do stakeholders believe is provided by the project?
c. Who will make decisions during the project?
d. What advantages will result from the project? - ANSWER b. What do stakeholders believe is provided
by the project?
Which statement describes a resource estimate?
a. Sets periods for each project phase
b. Used to determine talent needed for a project
c. Used for setting project plan deadlines
d. Expenses not allocated in the project budget - ANSWER b. Used to determine talent needed for a
project
Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a project manager?
a. Manage stakeholder expectations
b. Develop a project scope
c. Provide ultimate decision-making authority
, d. Determine deliverables - ANSWER c. Provide ultimate decision-making authority
Which of the following stakeholders is responsible for completing assigned work needed to produce a
deliverable?
a. Project team member
b. Project manager
c. Key decision maker
d. Project sponsor - ANSWER a. Project team member
If a marketing department will create an advertising campaign for cereal in an effort to increase sales by
12% by the end of the second quarter, which component of SMART below does the phrase "increase
sales by 12%" represent?
a. Time phased
b. Measurable
c. Action-oriented
d. Simple - ANSWER b. Measurable
Which of the following correctly describes the documentation of project risks?
a. High risks can become project killers if not mitigated.
b. Most risks are closely monitored by the project sponsor.
c. Medium risks must be watched closely by the project manager.
d. Low risks usually do not negatively impact a project. - ANSWER a. High risks can become project killers
if not mitigated.
Project manager Chris thoroughly researched his client's company. The client was pleased that the
prototype website was on time, had great design, and represented the client's company well. But the
client pointed out that the website was missing a shopping cart feature for customers to purchase
products.Chris failed to answer which of the following questions in developing the scope document for
the website project?
a. How?
b. What?
c. When?
