WGU C722 PROJECT MANAGEMENT |PA| |PRE-ASSESSMENT | EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Correct
Incorrect
1 of 70
Term
which activity is accomplished as part of the planning process of a
project?
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a) initiating
b) executing*
c) operating
d) closing
e) planning*
a) recognizing and rewarding performance
b) drafting the project charter*
c) assessing project quality
d) completing the project documentation
2) Developing the work breakdown structure
5) Capturing lessons learned
, 3) Working to produce project deliverables
1) Collecting customer requirements
4) Customers evaluating the project outcomes
a) reconciling the vendor accounts
b) finalizing the project budget*
c) documenting any requested changes to scope
d) reviewing the lessons learned in the project
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2 of 70
Term
Which PMBOK process group is described as the delivery part of
project management where the main activity happens?
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Deliverable Executing
Planning deliverable
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3 of 70
Term
A general contractor is managing a highway construction project
that will repair a flood-damaged road. The project was documented
,in a cost-plus-incentive fee contract that specified a completion
date of June 30. The Dept of Transportation has offered an incentive
for early completion of repairs.
Which triple-constraint baseline remained unchanged by the effects
of the incentive?
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a) managing the change a) price
b) reinforcing the change* b) cost
c) preparing for the change c) scope*
d) upgrading the change d) time
a) 15 a) time*
b) 23* b) penalties
c) 30 c) cost
d) 35 d) incentives
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4 of 70
Term
A project manager is working on a large two-year IT project. At the
end of the first year, the project is two months behind schedule
because the interface programming is taking longer than planned.
The sponsor will not extend the deadline or the budget but is willing
to eliminate the interface.
Which schedule compression technique can the project manager
use?
, Give this one a try later!
a) reinforce the change a) sacred cow
b) upgrading the change b) operating necessity
c) managing the change c) competitive necessity*
d) preparing for the change* d) checklists
a) scope reduction* a) reduced quality of deliverables*
b) determining the critical path b) reduction in rework
c) resource leveling c) less overtime
d) fast-tracking d) use of fewer resources
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5 of 70
Term
What is the purpose of the cost performance index (CPI)?
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a) the concept that a dollar today Is worth a dollar, but a dollar in a year will be
worth less than a dollar*
b) the measure in time in which total cash received is equal to, or exceeds, total
costs
c) the value of what you are giving up when you select one of two projects
d) the discount amount when present value of cash intake equals the original
investment
a) assigning project team members to new projects
b) coaching team members
c) verifying that the deliverables meet the required scope
d) reconciling the vendor accounts*
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Correct
Incorrect
1 of 70
Term
which activity is accomplished as part of the planning process of a
project?
Give this one a try later!
a) initiating
b) executing*
c) operating
d) closing
e) planning*
a) recognizing and rewarding performance
b) drafting the project charter*
c) assessing project quality
d) completing the project documentation
2) Developing the work breakdown structure
5) Capturing lessons learned
, 3) Working to produce project deliverables
1) Collecting customer requirements
4) Customers evaluating the project outcomes
a) reconciling the vendor accounts
b) finalizing the project budget*
c) documenting any requested changes to scope
d) reviewing the lessons learned in the project
Don't know?
2 of 70
Term
Which PMBOK process group is described as the delivery part of
project management where the main activity happens?
Give this one a try later!
Deliverable Executing
Planning deliverable
Don't know?
3 of 70
Term
A general contractor is managing a highway construction project
that will repair a flood-damaged road. The project was documented
,in a cost-plus-incentive fee contract that specified a completion
date of June 30. The Dept of Transportation has offered an incentive
for early completion of repairs.
Which triple-constraint baseline remained unchanged by the effects
of the incentive?
Give this one a try later!
a) managing the change a) price
b) reinforcing the change* b) cost
c) preparing for the change c) scope*
d) upgrading the change d) time
a) 15 a) time*
b) 23* b) penalties
c) 30 c) cost
d) 35 d) incentives
Don't know?
4 of 70
Term
A project manager is working on a large two-year IT project. At the
end of the first year, the project is two months behind schedule
because the interface programming is taking longer than planned.
The sponsor will not extend the deadline or the budget but is willing
to eliminate the interface.
Which schedule compression technique can the project manager
use?
, Give this one a try later!
a) reinforce the change a) sacred cow
b) upgrading the change b) operating necessity
c) managing the change c) competitive necessity*
d) preparing for the change* d) checklists
a) scope reduction* a) reduced quality of deliverables*
b) determining the critical path b) reduction in rework
c) resource leveling c) less overtime
d) fast-tracking d) use of fewer resources
Don't know?
5 of 70
Term
What is the purpose of the cost performance index (CPI)?
Give this one a try later!
a) the concept that a dollar today Is worth a dollar, but a dollar in a year will be
worth less than a dollar*
b) the measure in time in which total cash received is equal to, or exceeds, total
costs
c) the value of what you are giving up when you select one of two projects
d) the discount amount when present value of cash intake equals the original
investment
a) assigning project team members to new projects
b) coaching team members
c) verifying that the deliverables meet the required scope
d) reconciling the vendor accounts*
