PROJECT MANAGEMENT
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE
●● Mila managed a project to develop a website for a restaurant.Which
description below is an assumption, as opposed to a requirement?
a. The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a website
over a mobile app.
b. The restaurant owner wants customers to make reservations via
telephone.
c. The restaurant owner wants a professional photographer to take
pictures of his signature dishes.
d. The restaurant owner needs the head chef to include a professional
bio.
Answer: a. The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a
website over a mobile app.
●● If the project sponsor never gives the project manager authority to
make decisions and the project fails, which reason for failure below does
this illustrate?
a. Problems with communications
b. Problems with project deliverables
c. Problems with unforeseeable circumstances
,d. Problems with the project process
Answer: d. Problems with the project process
●● Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies?
a. The phase-based methodology allows for frequent adaptations.
b. The phase-based project methodology goes through phases
sequentially.
c. The iterative methodology involves a more traditional approach.
d. The iterative methodology works better with an easily defined project.
Answer: b. The phase-based project methodology goes through phases
sequentially.
●● Which of the following pairs of items occur during Phase 1 of the
project life cycle?
a. Finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables; estimates
resources needed for the project
b. Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to
define purpose of project
c. Works with stakeholders to define purpose of project; assigns work to
team members
d. Assigns work to team members; finalizes the costs for completing
project deliverables
Answer: b. Estimates resources needed for the project; works with
stakeholders to define purpose of project
, ●● Elizabeth is planning a high school reunion at the city park. When
researching the weather, she found that there was a 15% chance that it
would rain on the selected weekend. However, if it did rain, it would be
a disaster -- they would have to rent a tent to cover the seating area, they
wouldn't have any indoor space for the caterer, and their DJ wouldn't be
able to perform. Which of the following lists the corresponding degree
of probability and the level of impact that a rainy weekend would have?
a. High probability and medium negative impact
b. High probability and high negative impact
c. Low probability and high negative impact
d. Medium probability and medium negative impact
Answer: c. Low probability and high negative impact
●● What is the first step a project manager performs after officially
beginning a project?
a. Assign tasks to the project team members
b. Create a project plan
c. Communicate the rules of project governance
d. Create a scope document
Answer: d. Create a scope document
●● Which of the following is an example of a process project?
a. Develop a new school club
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE
●● Mila managed a project to develop a website for a restaurant.Which
description below is an assumption, as opposed to a requirement?
a. The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a website
over a mobile app.
b. The restaurant owner wants customers to make reservations via
telephone.
c. The restaurant owner wants a professional photographer to take
pictures of his signature dishes.
d. The restaurant owner needs the head chef to include a professional
bio.
Answer: a. The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a
website over a mobile app.
●● If the project sponsor never gives the project manager authority to
make decisions and the project fails, which reason for failure below does
this illustrate?
a. Problems with communications
b. Problems with project deliverables
c. Problems with unforeseeable circumstances
,d. Problems with the project process
Answer: d. Problems with the project process
●● Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies?
a. The phase-based methodology allows for frequent adaptations.
b. The phase-based project methodology goes through phases
sequentially.
c. The iterative methodology involves a more traditional approach.
d. The iterative methodology works better with an easily defined project.
Answer: b. The phase-based project methodology goes through phases
sequentially.
●● Which of the following pairs of items occur during Phase 1 of the
project life cycle?
a. Finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables; estimates
resources needed for the project
b. Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to
define purpose of project
c. Works with stakeholders to define purpose of project; assigns work to
team members
d. Assigns work to team members; finalizes the costs for completing
project deliverables
Answer: b. Estimates resources needed for the project; works with
stakeholders to define purpose of project
, ●● Elizabeth is planning a high school reunion at the city park. When
researching the weather, she found that there was a 15% chance that it
would rain on the selected weekend. However, if it did rain, it would be
a disaster -- they would have to rent a tent to cover the seating area, they
wouldn't have any indoor space for the caterer, and their DJ wouldn't be
able to perform. Which of the following lists the corresponding degree
of probability and the level of impact that a rainy weekend would have?
a. High probability and medium negative impact
b. High probability and high negative impact
c. Low probability and high negative impact
d. Medium probability and medium negative impact
Answer: c. Low probability and high negative impact
●● What is the first step a project manager performs after officially
beginning a project?
a. Assign tasks to the project team members
b. Create a project plan
c. Communicate the rules of project governance
d. Create a scope document
Answer: d. Create a scope document
●● Which of the following is an example of a process project?
a. Develop a new school club
