PMD Pro Certification Exam
Compared with projects managed by organizations working in the commercial sector, what
characteristic is unique to managing projects in the international development sector
organizations? - ANS-Projects aspire to social and behavioral changes that improve target
population well being
What is the correct sequence for the different phases in the PMD Pro Project Phase Model? -
ANS-1. Project Identification and Design
2. Project Set Up
3. Project Planning
4. Project Implementation
Which phase is continually present throughout the entirety of the PMD Pro Project Phase
Model? - ANS-Project monitoring, evaluation and control
How many phases are there in the PMD Pro Project Phase Model for the international
development sector? - ANS-6
Which best describes the relationship between Project Management and Design, Monitoring
Evaluation (DM&E)? - ANS-While strong DM&E is a necessary component of a project
management system, it is not sufficient to ensure project success
What area tends to be relative weakness of project managers in the international development
sector? - ANS-Establishing a balanced approach to project management through all phases of
the life of the project
What is NOT the responsibility of a project manager? - ANS-Assuming personal responsibility
for completing the project manager?
Selecting the missing words in the following sentence: The ___ competency area includes the
knowledge, skills and behaviors required to identify, select and employ the right tools and
process to ensure project management success. - ANS-Technical
Which is an example of a "technical" competency required of project managers? - ANS-The
ability ti define and collect information and data (metrics) to monitor project progress
What are the three most important factors that determine the skill level a project managers
requires to effectively manage a project? - ANS-Size, complexity and risk of project
, Select the missing word in the following sentence: The discipline of ___ management focuses
on selecting, initiating and managing the overall collection of projects in a way that addresses
the strategic objectives of the organization. - ANS-Portfolio
Which statement concerning portfolio management is false? - ANS-It is the direct responsibility
of the project manager.
What is NOT a responsibility of the project manager during the implementation phase? -
ANS-Facilitating development of the project implementation plan
Within the PMD Pro Project Phase Model, which project phase is perpetually present through
the life of the project? - ANS-Project monitoring, evaluation and control
What need, according to Jonathon Bradshaw's classification, does the following statement
describe? A physician indicates the maternal mortality rates fail to meet the Ministry of Health's
minimum standards. - ANS-Normative need
Which is not one of the purposes of Venn diagram? - ANS-Establishing roles and
responsibilities of project stakeholders
Select the missing words in the following sentence. The ___ builds upon the outcomes from a
Venn diagram, providing the opportunity to add further narrative and more detailed data. -
ANS-Stakeholder analysis matrix
Which statement related to data collection process is correct? - ANS-Primary data collection
activities tend to consume more time and money than secondary data collection activities
What tool is used to collect primary quantitative data for a project assessment? -
ANS-Standardized Surveys
What step in the Project Identification and Design Phase includes deciding which elements will
(and will not) be included in the scope of the project's intervention? - ANS-Future state analysis
While conducting an analysis exercise, the project team realizes that the engineering
components of a proposed project cannot be realistically accomplished. This is an example of a
failure to meet which feasibility criteria? - ANS-Technical
What analysis tool is intended to investigate cause and effect relationships? - ANS-Problem tree
Which analysis tool is sometimes replaced by assets-based approach? - ANS-Problem analysis
What is the first step to take when completing a problem tree? - ANS-Identifying the starter
problems
Compared with projects managed by organizations working in the commercial sector, what
characteristic is unique to managing projects in the international development sector
organizations? - ANS-Projects aspire to social and behavioral changes that improve target
population well being
What is the correct sequence for the different phases in the PMD Pro Project Phase Model? -
ANS-1. Project Identification and Design
2. Project Set Up
3. Project Planning
4. Project Implementation
Which phase is continually present throughout the entirety of the PMD Pro Project Phase
Model? - ANS-Project monitoring, evaluation and control
How many phases are there in the PMD Pro Project Phase Model for the international
development sector? - ANS-6
Which best describes the relationship between Project Management and Design, Monitoring
Evaluation (DM&E)? - ANS-While strong DM&E is a necessary component of a project
management system, it is not sufficient to ensure project success
What area tends to be relative weakness of project managers in the international development
sector? - ANS-Establishing a balanced approach to project management through all phases of
the life of the project
What is NOT the responsibility of a project manager? - ANS-Assuming personal responsibility
for completing the project manager?
Selecting the missing words in the following sentence: The ___ competency area includes the
knowledge, skills and behaviors required to identify, select and employ the right tools and
process to ensure project management success. - ANS-Technical
Which is an example of a "technical" competency required of project managers? - ANS-The
ability ti define and collect information and data (metrics) to monitor project progress
What are the three most important factors that determine the skill level a project managers
requires to effectively manage a project? - ANS-Size, complexity and risk of project
, Select the missing word in the following sentence: The discipline of ___ management focuses
on selecting, initiating and managing the overall collection of projects in a way that addresses
the strategic objectives of the organization. - ANS-Portfolio
Which statement concerning portfolio management is false? - ANS-It is the direct responsibility
of the project manager.
What is NOT a responsibility of the project manager during the implementation phase? -
ANS-Facilitating development of the project implementation plan
Within the PMD Pro Project Phase Model, which project phase is perpetually present through
the life of the project? - ANS-Project monitoring, evaluation and control
What need, according to Jonathon Bradshaw's classification, does the following statement
describe? A physician indicates the maternal mortality rates fail to meet the Ministry of Health's
minimum standards. - ANS-Normative need
Which is not one of the purposes of Venn diagram? - ANS-Establishing roles and
responsibilities of project stakeholders
Select the missing words in the following sentence. The ___ builds upon the outcomes from a
Venn diagram, providing the opportunity to add further narrative and more detailed data. -
ANS-Stakeholder analysis matrix
Which statement related to data collection process is correct? - ANS-Primary data collection
activities tend to consume more time and money than secondary data collection activities
What tool is used to collect primary quantitative data for a project assessment? -
ANS-Standardized Surveys
What step in the Project Identification and Design Phase includes deciding which elements will
(and will not) be included in the scope of the project's intervention? - ANS-Future state analysis
While conducting an analysis exercise, the project team realizes that the engineering
components of a proposed project cannot be realistically accomplished. This is an example of a
failure to meet which feasibility criteria? - ANS-Technical
What analysis tool is intended to investigate cause and effect relationships? - ANS-Problem tree
Which analysis tool is sometimes replaced by assets-based approach? - ANS-Problem analysis
What is the first step to take when completing a problem tree? - ANS-Identifying the starter
problems
