MBA 620 8-3 Quiz: Project Pre-check |
Questions and Answers | 2026/27 Update |
100% Correct - SNHU.
Practice Question Bank & Answer Rationale
THIS PACK CONTAINS
97 exam-style multiple-choice questions. Each question includes the correct answer and a complete rationale
for focused revision.
COVERAGE
This exam evaluates mastery of project pre-check concepts for MBA 620, including project selection, charter
development, stakeholder analysis, scope definition, risk assessment, and scheduling. It covers the full
project initiation phase as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide and contemporary agile-hybrid practices.
STUDY GUIDE
Recommended duration: 3 hours. Passing target: 80%.
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,1. Which project selection method is most appropriate when a firm must choose among
multiple projects with different lifespans and reinvestment assumptions?
[ ] A. Net Present Value (NPV)
[ ] B. Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
[ ] C. Equivalent Annual Annuity (EAA)
[ ] D. Payback Period
CORRECT: C. Equivalent Annual Annuity (EAA)
EAA converts NPV into an annualized value, enabling fair comparison of projects with unequal lifespans.
NPV and IRR do not account for differing project durations, and payback ignores the time value of money.
2. In a project charter, which element is considered the primary authorization for the
project manager to apply organizational resources?
[ ] A. Business case
[ ] B. Project statement of work
[ ] C. Project manager's assigned authority level
[ ] D. High-level risks
CORRECT: C. Project manager's assigned authority level
The charter formally authorizes the project and assigns the project manager, including the authority level to
apply resources. Other elements provide context but do not grant resource authority.
3. A project manager is analyzing stakeholders using a power/interest grid. Which group
requires the most active engagement to ensure project success?
[ ] A. High power, low interest
[ ] B. Low power, high interest
[ ] C. High power, high interest
[ ] D. Low power, low interest
CORRECT: C. High power, high interest
Stakeholders with high power and high interest must be managed closely as they can significantly impact the
project and are highly invested. Other quadrants require less intensive engagement strategies.
4. Which of the following best defines the scope baseline in a project?
[ ] A. The approved project scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary
[ ] B. The project charter and stakeholder register
[ ] C. The schedule baseline and cost baseline
[ ] D. The requirements documentation and requirements traceability matrix
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, CORRECT: A. The approved project scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary
The scope baseline consists of the scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary. Other options represent
different components of the project management plan.
5. During risk identification, a project team uses a technique that involves anonymous
brainstorming to reduce the influence of dominant personalities. What is this technique
called?
[ ] A. Delphi technique
[ ] B. Nominal group technique
[ ] C. Brainwriting
[ ] D. SWOT analysis
CORRECT: A. Delphi technique
The Delphi technique uses anonymous questionnaires and iterative feedback to reach consensus, minimizing
bias from dominant individuals. Nominal group technique involves structured face-to-face discussion.
6. In activity sequencing, which dependency is inherent in the nature of the work and often
involves physical limitations?
[ ] A. Mandatory dependency
[ ] B. Discretionary dependency
[ ] C. External dependency
[ ] D. Internal dependency
CORRECT: A. Mandatory dependency
Mandatory dependencies are legally or contractually required or inherent in the work, such as needing a
foundation before framing a house. Discretionary dependencies are based on best practices.
7. A project manager calculates the critical path for a project and finds it has a duration of
20 weeks with a standard deviation of 2 weeks. What is the probability of completing the
project within 24 weeks?
[ ] A. 50%
[ ] B. 84%
[ ] C. 97.7%
[ ] D. 99.9%
CORRECT: C. 97.7%
Using the normal distribution, 24 weeks is 2 standard deviations above the mean (20 + 2*2). The probability
of completing within 2 sigma is approximately 97.7%.
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, 8. Which of the following is a key output of the Develop Project Charter process?
[ ] A. Project management plan
[ ] B. Project charter
[ ] C. Stakeholder register
[ ] D. Requirements documentation
CORRECT: B. Project charter
The project charter is the primary output of the Develop Project Charter process. The other options are
outputs of different processes.
9. In a work breakdown structure (WBS), what is the lowest level of decomposition called?
[ ] A. Work package
[ ] B. Activity
[ ] C. Task
[ ] D. Deliverable
CORRECT: A. Work package
The work package is the lowest level of the WBS, representing a manageable unit of work. Activities are
further decomposed from work packages in schedule development.
10. A project manager is estimating activity durations using a three-point estimate. If
optimistic = 4 days, pessimistic = 12 days, and most likely = 6 days, what is the PERT
expected duration?
[ ] A. 6.0 days
[ ] B. 6.7 days
[ ] C. 7.3 days
[ ] D. 8.0 days
CORRECT: B. 6.7 days
PERT expected duration = (Optimistic + 4*Most Likely + Pessimistic)/6 = (4 + 4*6 + 12)/6 = (4+24+12)/6 =
40/6 6.67 days, rounded to 6.7.
11. A project team is building a work breakdown structure (WBS) for a new CRM
implementation. Which principle best ensures the WBS supports accurate cost and
schedule estimating?
[ ] A. Decompose deliverables to the level where each work package can be realistically estimated and
assigned to a single owner.
[ ] B. Decompose until every activity is no longer than one day to maximize control.
[ ] C. Organize the WBS primarily by functional department so each manager controls their own budget.
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Questions and Answers | 2026/27 Update |
100% Correct - SNHU.
Practice Question Bank & Answer Rationale
THIS PACK CONTAINS
97 exam-style multiple-choice questions. Each question includes the correct answer and a complete rationale
for focused revision.
COVERAGE
This exam evaluates mastery of project pre-check concepts for MBA 620, including project selection, charter
development, stakeholder analysis, scope definition, risk assessment, and scheduling. It covers the full
project initiation phase as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide and contemporary agile-hybrid practices.
STUDY GUIDE
Recommended duration: 3 hours. Passing target: 80%.
HIGHP - Page 1 of 31
,1. Which project selection method is most appropriate when a firm must choose among
multiple projects with different lifespans and reinvestment assumptions?
[ ] A. Net Present Value (NPV)
[ ] B. Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
[ ] C. Equivalent Annual Annuity (EAA)
[ ] D. Payback Period
CORRECT: C. Equivalent Annual Annuity (EAA)
EAA converts NPV into an annualized value, enabling fair comparison of projects with unequal lifespans.
NPV and IRR do not account for differing project durations, and payback ignores the time value of money.
2. In a project charter, which element is considered the primary authorization for the
project manager to apply organizational resources?
[ ] A. Business case
[ ] B. Project statement of work
[ ] C. Project manager's assigned authority level
[ ] D. High-level risks
CORRECT: C. Project manager's assigned authority level
The charter formally authorizes the project and assigns the project manager, including the authority level to
apply resources. Other elements provide context but do not grant resource authority.
3. A project manager is analyzing stakeholders using a power/interest grid. Which group
requires the most active engagement to ensure project success?
[ ] A. High power, low interest
[ ] B. Low power, high interest
[ ] C. High power, high interest
[ ] D. Low power, low interest
CORRECT: C. High power, high interest
Stakeholders with high power and high interest must be managed closely as they can significantly impact the
project and are highly invested. Other quadrants require less intensive engagement strategies.
4. Which of the following best defines the scope baseline in a project?
[ ] A. The approved project scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary
[ ] B. The project charter and stakeholder register
[ ] C. The schedule baseline and cost baseline
[ ] D. The requirements documentation and requirements traceability matrix
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, CORRECT: A. The approved project scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary
The scope baseline consists of the scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary. Other options represent
different components of the project management plan.
5. During risk identification, a project team uses a technique that involves anonymous
brainstorming to reduce the influence of dominant personalities. What is this technique
called?
[ ] A. Delphi technique
[ ] B. Nominal group technique
[ ] C. Brainwriting
[ ] D. SWOT analysis
CORRECT: A. Delphi technique
The Delphi technique uses anonymous questionnaires and iterative feedback to reach consensus, minimizing
bias from dominant individuals. Nominal group technique involves structured face-to-face discussion.
6. In activity sequencing, which dependency is inherent in the nature of the work and often
involves physical limitations?
[ ] A. Mandatory dependency
[ ] B. Discretionary dependency
[ ] C. External dependency
[ ] D. Internal dependency
CORRECT: A. Mandatory dependency
Mandatory dependencies are legally or contractually required or inherent in the work, such as needing a
foundation before framing a house. Discretionary dependencies are based on best practices.
7. A project manager calculates the critical path for a project and finds it has a duration of
20 weeks with a standard deviation of 2 weeks. What is the probability of completing the
project within 24 weeks?
[ ] A. 50%
[ ] B. 84%
[ ] C. 97.7%
[ ] D. 99.9%
CORRECT: C. 97.7%
Using the normal distribution, 24 weeks is 2 standard deviations above the mean (20 + 2*2). The probability
of completing within 2 sigma is approximately 97.7%.
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, 8. Which of the following is a key output of the Develop Project Charter process?
[ ] A. Project management plan
[ ] B. Project charter
[ ] C. Stakeholder register
[ ] D. Requirements documentation
CORRECT: B. Project charter
The project charter is the primary output of the Develop Project Charter process. The other options are
outputs of different processes.
9. In a work breakdown structure (WBS), what is the lowest level of decomposition called?
[ ] A. Work package
[ ] B. Activity
[ ] C. Task
[ ] D. Deliverable
CORRECT: A. Work package
The work package is the lowest level of the WBS, representing a manageable unit of work. Activities are
further decomposed from work packages in schedule development.
10. A project manager is estimating activity durations using a three-point estimate. If
optimistic = 4 days, pessimistic = 12 days, and most likely = 6 days, what is the PERT
expected duration?
[ ] A. 6.0 days
[ ] B. 6.7 days
[ ] C. 7.3 days
[ ] D. 8.0 days
CORRECT: B. 6.7 days
PERT expected duration = (Optimistic + 4*Most Likely + Pessimistic)/6 = (4 + 4*6 + 12)/6 = (4+24+12)/6 =
40/6 6.67 days, rounded to 6.7.
11. A project team is building a work breakdown structure (WBS) for a new CRM
implementation. Which principle best ensures the WBS supports accurate cost and
schedule estimating?
[ ] A. Decompose deliverables to the level where each work package can be realistically estimated and
assigned to a single owner.
[ ] B. Decompose until every activity is no longer than one day to maximize control.
[ ] C. Organize the WBS primarily by functional department so each manager controls their own budget.
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