APM PFQ Exam Questions
5 A --> 5 B --> 5D --> 5F
`-->4C --> 4E --^
The total float of activity E in the above diagram is:
a. 2
b. 1
c. 0
d. 4 - ANS-A
A communication management plan identifies the relevant information that should be
communicated to:
a. the project team.
b. the project stakeholders.
c. the project board.
d. the project sponsor - ANS-B
A Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) shows costs assigned to:
a. individual work packages using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
b. individual resources using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
c. individual resources using the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM).
d. individual deliverables using the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) - ANS-A
A formally constituted group of stakeholders responsible for approving or rejecting changes to
the project baselines, is referred to as the:
A change management committee,
B change authority,
C change control board.
D change implementation group. - ANS-C
A generic linear project life cycle might include the sequence:
A Definition, concept, design, implementation, transition.
B Concept. definition, deployment. transition.
C Planning, deployment, closing, learning, review.
D Feasibility, planning, deployment, handover. review. - ANS-B
A key aspect of managing a project involves:
a. defining which operational systems to put in place.
b. identifying routine tasks.
c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained.
d. planning to achieve defined objectives. - ANS-D
,A key output of a well-controlled configuration management process is:
A documented traceability between versions of each configuration item.
B that the project is most likely to meet its success criteria.
C documented evidence of all project changes: proposed. authorised, rejected or deferred.
D an agreed point after which no further changes to scope will be considered. - ANS-A
A member of your team has described being involved in a risk event. Which one of the following
would best describe such an event?
A An action or set of actions to reduce the probability or impact of a threat, or to increase the
probability or impact of an opportunity.
B The plan of the response to risks.
C An uncertain event or set of circumstances that if realised would have an effect on project
objectives.
D A risk identification workshop. - ANS-C
A portfolio can best be defined as:
a. a group of projects and programmes carried out within an organisation.
b. a group of programmes carried out under the sponsorship of an organisation.
c. a group of projects carried out under the sponsorship of an organisation.
d. a range of products and services offered by an organisation. - ANS-A
A project communication plan identifies the relevant information that should be communicated
to:
a. the project team.
b. the project stakeholders.
c. the project board.
d. the project sponsor - ANS-B
A project is typically defined in terms of scope, time, cost and which other parameter?
a. Benefits.
b. Quality.
c. Tolerance.
d. Controls. - ANS-B
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. - ANS-A
A project management plan could best be described as:
A an activity on a network diagram.
,B a Gantt chart.
C a plan for the programme.
D an overall plan for the project. - ANS-D
A project manager might use a PESTLE analysis in order to:
a. mitigate all possible risks to the project.
b. identify and mitigate factors that may affect the project.
c. control technological change during the project.
d. consider team social roles in early stages of the project - ANS-B
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 - ANS-D
A project manager would use a cost breakdown structure to produce:
a. the cost of a do-nothing option.
b. an analytical estimate.
c. high-level project costs.
d. a comparative estimate. - ANS-B
A project stakeholder could best be described as:
A a member of the sponsoring organisation's board of directors.
B a key player who is seeking to maximize control over the project
C a person or group who has an interest in or is impacted by the project.
D a project team member who has the skills necessary to deliver the project - ANS-C
A responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) allows the project manager to cross reference:
a. the work breakdown structure (WBS) with the organisational breakdown structure (OBS) to
match resources to the tasks.
b. the organisational breakdown structure (OBS) with the cost breakdown structure (CBS) to
assign a cost to each resource.
c. the product breakdown structure (PBS) with the work breakdown structure (WBS) to assign
activities to the products.
d. the organisational breakdown structure (OBS) with the product breakdown structure (PBS) to
assign resources to deliverables. - ANS-A
A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) can be used to:
a. define the terms of reference of the project manager.
b. define the limits of the project sponsor's responsibilities.
c. allocate risk management response activities to project personnel.
d. allocate work packages to those responsible for project work. - ANS-D
, A review most closely linked to the phases Of the project life cycle could be described as a:
A gate review.
B learning review.
C handover review.
D audit review. - ANS-A
A review undertaken to decide whether a project should proceed into its next phase is known as
a:
a. gate review.
b. feasibility study.
c. milestone review.
d. evaluation review - ANS-A
A typical issue management process could follow the steps:
A identification, escalation. action, resolution.
B assessment, escalation, closure, resolution.
C assessment, planning, action, response.
D identification, planning, response, resolution. - ANS-A
A typical risk management process would follow the steps:
A identification. analysis, response. closure.
B assessment, analysis. closure. response.
C assessment, planning, managing. response.
D identification, planning, response. closure - ANS-A
An example Of an external stakeholder group could be :
A users.
B a governmental regulatory body.
C functional managers within the sponsoring organisation.
D the project team members. - ANS-B
An extended project life cycle can be defined as:
a. an approach that adds operational and termination phases to a linear life cycle.
b. an approach that adds adoption and benefits realisation phases to a linear life cycle.
c. a framework for conducting a cost-benefit analysis once a project has closed.
d. a framework for ensuring the re-deployment of assets post project. - ANS-B
An important aim of a post-project review is to:
a. validate overall progress to date against the budget and schedule.
b. capture learning and document it for future usage.
c. ensure acceptance of all permanent documentation, signed by the sponsor.
d. establish that project benefits have been identified. - ANS-B
5 A --> 5 B --> 5D --> 5F
`-->4C --> 4E --^
The total float of activity E in the above diagram is:
a. 2
b. 1
c. 0
d. 4 - ANS-A
A communication management plan identifies the relevant information that should be
communicated to:
a. the project team.
b. the project stakeholders.
c. the project board.
d. the project sponsor - ANS-B
A Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) shows costs assigned to:
a. individual work packages using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
b. individual resources using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
c. individual resources using the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM).
d. individual deliverables using the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) - ANS-A
A formally constituted group of stakeholders responsible for approving or rejecting changes to
the project baselines, is referred to as the:
A change management committee,
B change authority,
C change control board.
D change implementation group. - ANS-C
A generic linear project life cycle might include the sequence:
A Definition, concept, design, implementation, transition.
B Concept. definition, deployment. transition.
C Planning, deployment, closing, learning, review.
D Feasibility, planning, deployment, handover. review. - ANS-B
A key aspect of managing a project involves:
a. defining which operational systems to put in place.
b. identifying routine tasks.
c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained.
d. planning to achieve defined objectives. - ANS-D
,A key output of a well-controlled configuration management process is:
A documented traceability between versions of each configuration item.
B that the project is most likely to meet its success criteria.
C documented evidence of all project changes: proposed. authorised, rejected or deferred.
D an agreed point after which no further changes to scope will be considered. - ANS-A
A member of your team has described being involved in a risk event. Which one of the following
would best describe such an event?
A An action or set of actions to reduce the probability or impact of a threat, or to increase the
probability or impact of an opportunity.
B The plan of the response to risks.
C An uncertain event or set of circumstances that if realised would have an effect on project
objectives.
D A risk identification workshop. - ANS-C
A portfolio can best be defined as:
a. a group of projects and programmes carried out within an organisation.
b. a group of programmes carried out under the sponsorship of an organisation.
c. a group of projects carried out under the sponsorship of an organisation.
d. a range of products and services offered by an organisation. - ANS-A
A project communication plan identifies the relevant information that should be communicated
to:
a. the project team.
b. the project stakeholders.
c. the project board.
d. the project sponsor - ANS-B
A project is typically defined in terms of scope, time, cost and which other parameter?
a. Benefits.
b. Quality.
c. Tolerance.
d. Controls. - ANS-B
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. - ANS-A
A project management plan could best be described as:
A an activity on a network diagram.
,B a Gantt chart.
C a plan for the programme.
D an overall plan for the project. - ANS-D
A project manager might use a PESTLE analysis in order to:
a. mitigate all possible risks to the project.
b. identify and mitigate factors that may affect the project.
c. control technological change during the project.
d. consider team social roles in early stages of the project - ANS-B
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 - ANS-D
A project manager would use a cost breakdown structure to produce:
a. the cost of a do-nothing option.
b. an analytical estimate.
c. high-level project costs.
d. a comparative estimate. - ANS-B
A project stakeholder could best be described as:
A a member of the sponsoring organisation's board of directors.
B a key player who is seeking to maximize control over the project
C a person or group who has an interest in or is impacted by the project.
D a project team member who has the skills necessary to deliver the project - ANS-C
A responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) allows the project manager to cross reference:
a. the work breakdown structure (WBS) with the organisational breakdown structure (OBS) to
match resources to the tasks.
b. the organisational breakdown structure (OBS) with the cost breakdown structure (CBS) to
assign a cost to each resource.
c. the product breakdown structure (PBS) with the work breakdown structure (WBS) to assign
activities to the products.
d. the organisational breakdown structure (OBS) with the product breakdown structure (PBS) to
assign resources to deliverables. - ANS-A
A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) can be used to:
a. define the terms of reference of the project manager.
b. define the limits of the project sponsor's responsibilities.
c. allocate risk management response activities to project personnel.
d. allocate work packages to those responsible for project work. - ANS-D
, A review most closely linked to the phases Of the project life cycle could be described as a:
A gate review.
B learning review.
C handover review.
D audit review. - ANS-A
A review undertaken to decide whether a project should proceed into its next phase is known as
a:
a. gate review.
b. feasibility study.
c. milestone review.
d. evaluation review - ANS-A
A typical issue management process could follow the steps:
A identification, escalation. action, resolution.
B assessment, escalation, closure, resolution.
C assessment, planning, action, response.
D identification, planning, response, resolution. - ANS-A
A typical risk management process would follow the steps:
A identification. analysis, response. closure.
B assessment, analysis. closure. response.
C assessment, planning, managing. response.
D identification, planning, response. closure - ANS-A
An example Of an external stakeholder group could be :
A users.
B a governmental regulatory body.
C functional managers within the sponsoring organisation.
D the project team members. - ANS-B
An extended project life cycle can be defined as:
a. an approach that adds operational and termination phases to a linear life cycle.
b. an approach that adds adoption and benefits realisation phases to a linear life cycle.
c. a framework for conducting a cost-benefit analysis once a project has closed.
d. a framework for ensuring the re-deployment of assets post project. - ANS-B
An important aim of a post-project review is to:
a. validate overall progress to date against the budget and schedule.
b. capture learning and document it for future usage.
c. ensure acceptance of all permanent documentation, signed by the sponsor.
d. establish that project benefits have been identified. - ANS-B
