WGU C722 PROJECT MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-202… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU C722 Project
Management Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Exam
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
320 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 320 verified questions with correct answers for comprehensive exam
review in project management. It covers essential concepts and methodologies within the field,
ensuring a robust understanding of project management principles. Students can utilize this
resource for effective study, review, and certification preparation, enhancing their knowledge
and confidence in the subject matter.
CONTENTS
• Project Fundamentals • Project Management Concepts
• Project Management Tools • Project Management Skills
• Scope Management • Documentation and Reporting
• Project Life Cycle • Project Planning and Execution
Page 1
, • Project Management Organizations • Project Management Certifications
• Organizational Structures • Project Selection Models
• Agile and Traditional Methods • Risk Management
• Estimation Techniques • Cost Management
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 320
What is a project?
CORRECT ANSWER
Any temporary endeavor with specific start and end dates that results in a unique product, service, or
result
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 320
What does project management involve?
CORRECT ANSWER
Managing everything about the project to get the desired result
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 320
What is a project (in terms of business activity)?
CORRECT ANSWER
A project modifies the business or its products for future profitability. A project develops a new
product or service, including: new technology features, an improved service, or cost reduction for
the business in providing services, such as better accounting systems.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 320
Who were the "parents" of time and motion study?
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 320
Does a project always result in a new product or service?
CORRECT ANSWER
No. A project may be undertaken to improve an existing product or service.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 320
What is a portfolio?
CORRECT ANSWER
A group of related programs that support a long-term company goal or objective
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 320
What activities take place in the defining phase?
CORRECT ANSWER
Determining the project's sponsor and the project's manager; creating a project charter
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 320
What are the key motivators driving businesses to adopt the principles of project management?
CORRECT ANSWER
Controlling costs
Improving productivity
Achieving business results
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, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 320
What is a virtual team?
CORRECT ANSWER
A team whose members are not physically colocated on a regular basis during the project
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 320
What is the 8 and 80 rule?
CORRECT ANSWER
A rule that says project managers should avoid controlling any task of less than eight hours but
should not let more than 80 hours go by without checking in; it prevents employees from feeling
micromanaged but also gives them the support they need
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 320
What are the disadvantages of the functional organizational structure?
CORRECT ANSWER
- Utilizing resources across functions can be difficult
- Requests for assistance from other departments are not easily prioritized
- It is inefficient for projects requiring collaboration between departments
- The project customer is not the only focus
- The firm does not focus on solving project business issues
- There is no single individual responsible for all aspects of the project
- Response to customer needs is slow/difficult
- Issues within the project are not given the same level of attention
- The project is not managed holistically
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 320
What is the overall organizational maturity level determined by?
CORRECT ANSWER
The lowest maturity level of any of the processes
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU C722 Project
Management Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Exam
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
320 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 320 verified questions with correct answers for comprehensive exam
review in project management. It covers essential concepts and methodologies within the field,
ensuring a robust understanding of project management principles. Students can utilize this
resource for effective study, review, and certification preparation, enhancing their knowledge
and confidence in the subject matter.
CONTENTS
• Project Fundamentals • Project Management Concepts
• Project Management Tools • Project Management Skills
• Scope Management • Documentation and Reporting
• Project Life Cycle • Project Planning and Execution
Page 1
, • Project Management Organizations • Project Management Certifications
• Organizational Structures • Project Selection Models
• Agile and Traditional Methods • Risk Management
• Estimation Techniques • Cost Management
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 320
What is a project?
CORRECT ANSWER
Any temporary endeavor with specific start and end dates that results in a unique product, service, or
result
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 320
What does project management involve?
CORRECT ANSWER
Managing everything about the project to get the desired result
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 320
What is a project (in terms of business activity)?
CORRECT ANSWER
A project modifies the business or its products for future profitability. A project develops a new
product or service, including: new technology features, an improved service, or cost reduction for
the business in providing services, such as better accounting systems.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 320
Who were the "parents" of time and motion study?
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 320
Does a project always result in a new product or service?
CORRECT ANSWER
No. A project may be undertaken to improve an existing product or service.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 320
What is a portfolio?
CORRECT ANSWER
A group of related programs that support a long-term company goal or objective
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 320
What activities take place in the defining phase?
CORRECT ANSWER
Determining the project's sponsor and the project's manager; creating a project charter
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 320
What are the key motivators driving businesses to adopt the principles of project management?
CORRECT ANSWER
Controlling costs
Improving productivity
Achieving business results
Page 3
, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 320
What is a virtual team?
CORRECT ANSWER
A team whose members are not physically colocated on a regular basis during the project
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 320
What is the 8 and 80 rule?
CORRECT ANSWER
A rule that says project managers should avoid controlling any task of less than eight hours but
should not let more than 80 hours go by without checking in; it prevents employees from feeling
micromanaged but also gives them the support they need
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 320
What are the disadvantages of the functional organizational structure?
CORRECT ANSWER
- Utilizing resources across functions can be difficult
- Requests for assistance from other departments are not easily prioritized
- It is inefficient for projects requiring collaboration between departments
- The project customer is not the only focus
- The firm does not focus on solving project business issues
- There is no single individual responsible for all aspects of the project
- Response to customer needs is slow/difficult
- Issues within the project are not given the same level of attention
- The project is not managed holistically
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 320
What is the overall organizational maturity level determined by?
CORRECT ANSWER
The lowest maturity level of any of the processes
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