APM PFQ STUDY GUIDE BUNDLED SET 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION
◉ Which of the following is the correct sequence for the stages of a
linear project life cycle?
a. Deployment, Concept, Definition, Transition.
b. Concept, Transition, Definition, Deployment.
c. Concept, Definition, Deployment, Transition.
d. Transition, Definition, Deployment, Concept Answer: C
◉ At which stage, in the Tuckman team development model, are
team members clear and comfortable with their roles and
responsibilities, and the project manager starts to see signs of the
team working together?
a. Storming.
b. Forming.
c. Norming.
d. Performing Answer: C
◉ Which of the following is a definition of project management?
a. A complex process of supervising and managing the delivery of
any time-bound deliverable.
,b. Any change in management techniques in a company that
achieves strategic objectives.
c. The application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and
experience to achieve specific objectives for change.
d. The coordination of several projects alongside business as usual.
Answer: C
◉ Which of the following defines quality?
a. The fitness for purpose of outputs and processes.
b. The value for money of a product.
c. The satisfaction of the stakeholders.
d. The thoroughness of the management plan. Answer: A
◉ Quality control verifies that:
a. the project follows appropriate processes.
b. project outputs are delivered on time.
c. the project follows appropriate governance.
d. project outputs meet acceptance criteria. Answer: D
◉ The purpose of a decision gate is to decide whether:
a. the response to a risk is valid.
b. a project is viable in line with the business case.
,c. the project delivered against the success criteria.
d. lessons were effectively learned during the project. Answer: B
◉ Establishing success criteria is important at the start of the
project, as they:
a. indicate how the stakeholder needs will be met.
b. ensure adequate resource allocation.
c. indicate what is important in supplier selection.
d. ensure comprehensive risk analysis. Answer: A
◉ One purpose of risk management is to:
a. adapt the plan to resolve problems.
b. minimise threats and maximise opportunities.
c. continually improve the project teams' efficiency.
d. manage variations in a controlled way Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is an activity in a typical risk management
process?
a. Verification.
b. Request.
c. Closure.
d. Justification Answer: C
, ◉ When an item goes through change control, which of the following
must happen as part of a robust configuration management process?
a. Costs associated with the change are evaluated and documented.
b. Risks associated with the change are monitored to avoid delays to
the project.
c. The item is approved or declined in line with stakeholder
expectations.
d. Documents are updated to include any approved changes. Answer:
D
◉ The purpose of a risk register is to provide a:
a. structured process for risk identification.
b. record of the ownership of risk and issue management actions.
c. means of assessing the likelihood and impact of all of the risks.
d. record of risks, their impact and the actions taken to manage
them. Answer: D
◉ Which of the following is a part of change control?
a. Requests for change are realised.
b. Requests for change are mitigated.
c. Requests for change are evaluated.
d. Requests for change are resolved. Answer: C
TESTED QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION
◉ Which of the following is the correct sequence for the stages of a
linear project life cycle?
a. Deployment, Concept, Definition, Transition.
b. Concept, Transition, Definition, Deployment.
c. Concept, Definition, Deployment, Transition.
d. Transition, Definition, Deployment, Concept Answer: C
◉ At which stage, in the Tuckman team development model, are
team members clear and comfortable with their roles and
responsibilities, and the project manager starts to see signs of the
team working together?
a. Storming.
b. Forming.
c. Norming.
d. Performing Answer: C
◉ Which of the following is a definition of project management?
a. A complex process of supervising and managing the delivery of
any time-bound deliverable.
,b. Any change in management techniques in a company that
achieves strategic objectives.
c. The application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and
experience to achieve specific objectives for change.
d. The coordination of several projects alongside business as usual.
Answer: C
◉ Which of the following defines quality?
a. The fitness for purpose of outputs and processes.
b. The value for money of a product.
c. The satisfaction of the stakeholders.
d. The thoroughness of the management plan. Answer: A
◉ Quality control verifies that:
a. the project follows appropriate processes.
b. project outputs are delivered on time.
c. the project follows appropriate governance.
d. project outputs meet acceptance criteria. Answer: D
◉ The purpose of a decision gate is to decide whether:
a. the response to a risk is valid.
b. a project is viable in line with the business case.
,c. the project delivered against the success criteria.
d. lessons were effectively learned during the project. Answer: B
◉ Establishing success criteria is important at the start of the
project, as they:
a. indicate how the stakeholder needs will be met.
b. ensure adequate resource allocation.
c. indicate what is important in supplier selection.
d. ensure comprehensive risk analysis. Answer: A
◉ One purpose of risk management is to:
a. adapt the plan to resolve problems.
b. minimise threats and maximise opportunities.
c. continually improve the project teams' efficiency.
d. manage variations in a controlled way Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is an activity in a typical risk management
process?
a. Verification.
b. Request.
c. Closure.
d. Justification Answer: C
, ◉ When an item goes through change control, which of the following
must happen as part of a robust configuration management process?
a. Costs associated with the change are evaluated and documented.
b. Risks associated with the change are monitored to avoid delays to
the project.
c. The item is approved or declined in line with stakeholder
expectations.
d. Documents are updated to include any approved changes. Answer:
D
◉ The purpose of a risk register is to provide a:
a. structured process for risk identification.
b. record of the ownership of risk and issue management actions.
c. means of assessing the likelihood and impact of all of the risks.
d. record of risks, their impact and the actions taken to manage
them. Answer: D
◉ Which of the following is a part of change control?
a. Requests for change are realised.
b. Requests for change are mitigated.
c. Requests for change are evaluated.
d. Requests for change are resolved. Answer: C
