PMBOK Exam UPDATED Study ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
which of the statements regarding resource requirements is not true?
a. this output results from estimate activity resources and identifies the types of resources
required for each activity, and quantities are determined in the following process of estimate
activity durations
d. it is a good process to include the basis for these estimates and any assumptions made in
developing team - CORRECT ANSWER a. this output results from estimate activity
resources and identifies the types of resources required for each activity, and quantities are
determined in the following process of estimate activity durations - first half is correct, but
next process determining quantities of resources is not true- both types and quantities are
determined in estimate activity resources
there are 2 processes closely related to product or result acceptance from the customer. which
is least accurate?
a. validate scope is generally performed before control quality
b. control quality and validate scope can be performed in parallel in some case
c. control quality an validate scope both use inspection as a key tool
d. validate scope and control quality both make use of deliverables - CORRECT
ANSWER a. validate scope is generally performed before control quality
Alex is a PM desperately trying to motivate his team. he understands the environment has to
be right and certain basic needs met in order for any incentives to have affect. However, in
his hear Alex is convinced that the team needs a lot of direct supervision in order to stay
focused and reach the goals they set. which of the following statements best applies to Alex?
a. McGregor would classify Alex as a Theory X manager
b. McClelland would refer to Alex as a Theory Y manager
c. McClelland would categorize Alex as a manger with a need for control
d. Maslow would point to Alex as a manager following the Hierarchy of Needs approach to
motivation - CORRECT ANSWER a. McGregor would classify Alex as a Theory X
manager
, one of the results of conduct procurements process becomes an important input into building
the pjt schedule. which output of conduct procurements is described?
a. selected sellers
b. resource calendars
c. PND
d. contracts - CORRECT ANSWER b. resource calendars- resource calendars indicate
availability when developing pjt schedule
which of the following best fits "corrective action"?
a. anything done to bring future results in line with the plan
b. actions taken to fix mistakes
c. typically a required specification or deliverable from the pjt sponsor
d. an output of pjt planning - CORRECT ANSWER a. anything done to bring future
results in line with the plan-
B is more descriptive with rework
he overhears a spirited debate between 2 pjt members. they have different opinions about the
level of influence that Bob has within the customer org. the team will be working with Bob
throughout the pjt, and they are trying to understand where Bob fits. given this type of
activity, what process group is being described here?
a. initiating
b. integration management
c. stakeholder analysis
d. planning - CORRECT ANSWER a. initiating- they are carrying out stakeholder
analysis which is a tool of identify stakeholders
what document contains subcontractor software performance reporting specifications?
a. procurement management plan
b. WBS - CORRECT ANSWER a. procurement management plan
what officially authorizes a project?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
which of the statements regarding resource requirements is not true?
a. this output results from estimate activity resources and identifies the types of resources
required for each activity, and quantities are determined in the following process of estimate
activity durations
d. it is a good process to include the basis for these estimates and any assumptions made in
developing team - CORRECT ANSWER a. this output results from estimate activity
resources and identifies the types of resources required for each activity, and quantities are
determined in the following process of estimate activity durations - first half is correct, but
next process determining quantities of resources is not true- both types and quantities are
determined in estimate activity resources
there are 2 processes closely related to product or result acceptance from the customer. which
is least accurate?
a. validate scope is generally performed before control quality
b. control quality and validate scope can be performed in parallel in some case
c. control quality an validate scope both use inspection as a key tool
d. validate scope and control quality both make use of deliverables - CORRECT
ANSWER a. validate scope is generally performed before control quality
Alex is a PM desperately trying to motivate his team. he understands the environment has to
be right and certain basic needs met in order for any incentives to have affect. However, in
his hear Alex is convinced that the team needs a lot of direct supervision in order to stay
focused and reach the goals they set. which of the following statements best applies to Alex?
a. McGregor would classify Alex as a Theory X manager
b. McClelland would refer to Alex as a Theory Y manager
c. McClelland would categorize Alex as a manger with a need for control
d. Maslow would point to Alex as a manager following the Hierarchy of Needs approach to
motivation - CORRECT ANSWER a. McGregor would classify Alex as a Theory X
manager
, one of the results of conduct procurements process becomes an important input into building
the pjt schedule. which output of conduct procurements is described?
a. selected sellers
b. resource calendars
c. PND
d. contracts - CORRECT ANSWER b. resource calendars- resource calendars indicate
availability when developing pjt schedule
which of the following best fits "corrective action"?
a. anything done to bring future results in line with the plan
b. actions taken to fix mistakes
c. typically a required specification or deliverable from the pjt sponsor
d. an output of pjt planning - CORRECT ANSWER a. anything done to bring future
results in line with the plan-
B is more descriptive with rework
he overhears a spirited debate between 2 pjt members. they have different opinions about the
level of influence that Bob has within the customer org. the team will be working with Bob
throughout the pjt, and they are trying to understand where Bob fits. given this type of
activity, what process group is being described here?
a. initiating
b. integration management
c. stakeholder analysis
d. planning - CORRECT ANSWER a. initiating- they are carrying out stakeholder
analysis which is a tool of identify stakeholders
what document contains subcontractor software performance reporting specifications?
a. procurement management plan
b. WBS - CORRECT ANSWER a. procurement management plan
what officially authorizes a project?
