PROJECT MANAGEMENT C783 WGU ALL
PMBOK END OF CHAPTER 1-13 FINAL PAPER
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ program. Answer: a group of related projects Pg 13
◉ project. Answer: an activity or group of activities to generate a new,
unique product, service, or results to support that program Pg 13
◉ charter. Answer: a document that, like a contract, is agreed upon by
the sponsor and key stakeholders. It defines the project and authorizes
the resources, roles, responsibilities, authorities, and scope for the
project Pg 13
◉ Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, timely. Answer: Criteria of
specific objectives that are unique to a project are referred to as SMART
which stands for what Pg 15
◉ triple constraint. Answer: cost (budget), schedule (time), and scope
(deliverables) Pg 17
,◉ stakeholder analysis. Answer: analysis to define the relevant
stakeholders, their interests, and their communication needs Pg 19
◉ Change Control Board (CCB). Answer: a group of people who track
changes in a project and can be used as a governance tool Pg 19
◉ Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Answer: a key tool so that
people understand what is expected of them and how they will be held
accountable Pg 21
◉ Project Management Institute (PMI). Answer: Founded in 1969, it's
headquartered in Newton, PA, and has member chapters on every
continent (except Antarctica). Publishes foundational and practice
standards and is the largest in the world. Pg 22
◉ Association for Project Management (APM). Answer: A UK-based
charter organization that is the largest professional body of its kind in
Europe. Formed in 1972, it's membership is primarily limited to the
United Kingdom. Pg 22
◉ International Project Management Association (IPMA). Answer: the
world's first project management association, founded in 1965. The
leading authority on competent project, programme, and portfolio
management (PPPM) Pg 22
, ◉ AXELOS, Ltd. Answer: a joint venture between the government of
the United Kingdom and Captia PLC. It was formed to manage and
grow a number of standards and associated certifications developed by
the Cabinet office, including ITIL (Information Technology
Infrastructure Library), PRINCE2, and Managing Successful Programs
(MSP). Pg 22
◉ Functional (Departmentalized) Organization pros/cons. Answer: Pros:
Lines of authority are clear; work is easily prioritized by identified
departmental authority
Cons: Utilizing resources across functions can be difficult; project is not
managed holistically
◉ Projectized Organization pros and cons. Answer: Pros: Clear lines of
authority; project is managed holistically; gain historical data from prior
projects.
Cons: Approach is expensive because of the duplication of personnel;
SME assigned may not have the most appropriate knowledge or
expertise for the project
◉ Matrix Organization pros and cons. Answer: Pros: Central focus is the
project; issues are responded to quickly.
PMBOK END OF CHAPTER 1-13 FINAL PAPER
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ program. Answer: a group of related projects Pg 13
◉ project. Answer: an activity or group of activities to generate a new,
unique product, service, or results to support that program Pg 13
◉ charter. Answer: a document that, like a contract, is agreed upon by
the sponsor and key stakeholders. It defines the project and authorizes
the resources, roles, responsibilities, authorities, and scope for the
project Pg 13
◉ Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, timely. Answer: Criteria of
specific objectives that are unique to a project are referred to as SMART
which stands for what Pg 15
◉ triple constraint. Answer: cost (budget), schedule (time), and scope
(deliverables) Pg 17
,◉ stakeholder analysis. Answer: analysis to define the relevant
stakeholders, their interests, and their communication needs Pg 19
◉ Change Control Board (CCB). Answer: a group of people who track
changes in a project and can be used as a governance tool Pg 19
◉ Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Answer: a key tool so that
people understand what is expected of them and how they will be held
accountable Pg 21
◉ Project Management Institute (PMI). Answer: Founded in 1969, it's
headquartered in Newton, PA, and has member chapters on every
continent (except Antarctica). Publishes foundational and practice
standards and is the largest in the world. Pg 22
◉ Association for Project Management (APM). Answer: A UK-based
charter organization that is the largest professional body of its kind in
Europe. Formed in 1972, it's membership is primarily limited to the
United Kingdom. Pg 22
◉ International Project Management Association (IPMA). Answer: the
world's first project management association, founded in 1965. The
leading authority on competent project, programme, and portfolio
management (PPPM) Pg 22
, ◉ AXELOS, Ltd. Answer: a joint venture between the government of
the United Kingdom and Captia PLC. It was formed to manage and
grow a number of standards and associated certifications developed by
the Cabinet office, including ITIL (Information Technology
Infrastructure Library), PRINCE2, and Managing Successful Programs
(MSP). Pg 22
◉ Functional (Departmentalized) Organization pros/cons. Answer: Pros:
Lines of authority are clear; work is easily prioritized by identified
departmental authority
Cons: Utilizing resources across functions can be difficult; project is not
managed holistically
◉ Projectized Organization pros and cons. Answer: Pros: Clear lines of
authority; project is managed holistically; gain historical data from prior
projects.
Cons: Approach is expensive because of the duplication of personnel;
SME assigned may not have the most appropriate knowledge or
expertise for the project
◉ Matrix Organization pros and cons. Answer: Pros: Central focus is the
project; issues are responded to quickly.
