WGU C722 PROJECT MANAGEMENT - STUDY GUIDE / 400+ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+
GUIDE SOLUTION) NEWEST 2026/2027
Project Life Cycle Phases - (ANSWER)Defining, Planning, Executing, Closing
Defining - (ANSWER)initial phase of the project life cycle, determining the project's sponsor and
manager, creating a charter
Planning - (ANSWER)second phase of the project lifecycle: technology, business process, staffing,
training, testing, communications, budget constraints, integration of the project with operations and
other projects
Executing - (ANSWER)third phase of the project lifecycle: overseeing and managing all necessary work
and assignments by members of the project team
Closing - (ANSWER)the last phase of the project lifecycle: when the project is completed to the
customer's satisfaction. Deliverables have been successfully launched, a review and transfer of lessons
learned
Program - (ANSWER)a group of relate projects
Portfolio - (ANSWER)group of related programs that support a long-term company goal or objective
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, responsibilitie, authorities, and
scope for the project
Change requests (CR) - (ANSWER)changes in scope, schedule, or funding should be submitted to the
appropriate board for a decision
Change control board (CCB) - (ANSWER)ensures that the change doe not negatively impact the project
triple constraints
, WGU C722 PROJECT MANAGEMENT - STUDY GUIDE / 400+ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+
GUIDE SOLUTION) NEWEST 2026/2027
Project Reports - (ANSWER)provide a history and can be very important in understanding the factors
behind a project's successes and failures
Collaboration Tools - (ANSWER)a software product to help manage the creating and communication of
the plan and tasks to be performed.
Work Breakdown Structure - (ANSWER)ensures everyone undertands what has to be delivered and who
is responsible for doing what and when.
Conflict Management - (ANSWER)communicate clearly and often and do it some more; establish
expectations, address conflict immediately, stay focused on the project and goals
PMI - (ANSWER)Project Management Institute: publishes 2 types of standards: foundational and
practice.
PMBOK - (ANSWER)Project manager's book of knowledge: standards define that they are best practices
but may not apply to every project in every company and every industry
PMP/CAPM - (ANSWER)certification with the largest number of practitioners registered globally
AXELOS - (ANSWER)joint venture between the UK government and a private company: standards and
certifications
PRINCE2 - (ANSWER)European certification overseen by AXELOS Ltd
Functional/Departmentalized Org - (ANSWER)oldest and most basic form of organization; lines of
authority are clear and well-defined; supervisor-subordinate relationship; hierarchical structure
Matrix Org - (ANSWER)organization is less clearly defined lines of reporting; a functional supervisor is
assigned to a specific project and SME reports to the PM while assigned to the project
GUIDE SOLUTION) NEWEST 2026/2027
Project Life Cycle Phases - (ANSWER)Defining, Planning, Executing, Closing
Defining - (ANSWER)initial phase of the project life cycle, determining the project's sponsor and
manager, creating a charter
Planning - (ANSWER)second phase of the project lifecycle: technology, business process, staffing,
training, testing, communications, budget constraints, integration of the project with operations and
other projects
Executing - (ANSWER)third phase of the project lifecycle: overseeing and managing all necessary work
and assignments by members of the project team
Closing - (ANSWER)the last phase of the project lifecycle: when the project is completed to the
customer's satisfaction. Deliverables have been successfully launched, a review and transfer of lessons
learned
Program - (ANSWER)a group of relate projects
Portfolio - (ANSWER)group of related programs that support a long-term company goal or objective
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, responsibilitie, authorities, and
scope for the project
Change requests (CR) - (ANSWER)changes in scope, schedule, or funding should be submitted to the
appropriate board for a decision
Change control board (CCB) - (ANSWER)ensures that the change doe not negatively impact the project
triple constraints
, WGU C722 PROJECT MANAGEMENT - STUDY GUIDE / 400+ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+
GUIDE SOLUTION) NEWEST 2026/2027
Project Reports - (ANSWER)provide a history and can be very important in understanding the factors
behind a project's successes and failures
Collaboration Tools - (ANSWER)a software product to help manage the creating and communication of
the plan and tasks to be performed.
Work Breakdown Structure - (ANSWER)ensures everyone undertands what has to be delivered and who
is responsible for doing what and when.
Conflict Management - (ANSWER)communicate clearly and often and do it some more; establish
expectations, address conflict immediately, stay focused on the project and goals
PMI - (ANSWER)Project Management Institute: publishes 2 types of standards: foundational and
practice.
PMBOK - (ANSWER)Project manager's book of knowledge: standards define that they are best practices
but may not apply to every project in every company and every industry
PMP/CAPM - (ANSWER)certification with the largest number of practitioners registered globally
AXELOS - (ANSWER)joint venture between the UK government and a private company: standards and
certifications
PRINCE2 - (ANSWER)European certification overseen by AXELOS Ltd
Functional/Departmentalized Org - (ANSWER)oldest and most basic form of organization; lines of
authority are clear and well-defined; supervisor-subordinate relationship; hierarchical structure
Matrix Org - (ANSWER)organization is less clearly defined lines of reporting; a functional supervisor is
assigned to a specific project and SME reports to the PM while assigned to the project
