PMD PRO LEVEL 1 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Compared with projects managed by organizations working in the commercial sector, what
characteristic is unique to managing projects in the international development sector
organizations? - ANS Projects aspire to social and behavioral changes that improve target
population well-being
What is the correct sequence for different phases in the PMD Pro Project Phase Model? -
ANS Project identification and design
Project set up
Project planning
Project implementation
Which phase is continually present throughout the entirety of the PMD Pro Project Phase
Model? - ANS Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Control
How many phases are there in the PMD Pro Project Phase Model for the international
development sector? - ANS 6
Which best describes the relationship between Project Management and Design, Monitoring,
and Evaluation (DM&E)? - ANS While strong DM&E is a necessary component of a project
management system, it is not sufficient to ensure project success
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, What area tends to be a relative weakness of a projet manager's in the international
development sector? - ANS Establishing a balanced approach to project management
through all phases of the life of a project
What term defines the amount of time that a task in a project network diagram can be delayed
by without causing a delay to the project? - ANS Float
What are responsibilities of a project manager? - ANS Ensuring the success of the project
Working with an array of stakeholders to complete the work of the projects
Resolving internal conflicts among the project team
The _______ competency area includes the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to
identify, select, and employ the right tools and processes to ensure project management
success. - ANS Technical
What is an example of a "technical" competency required of project managers? - ANS The
ability to define and collect information and data (metrics) to monitor project process
What are the three most important factors that determine the skill level a project manager
requires to effectively manage a project? - ANS Size
Complexity
Risk of Project
Which analysis tool is sometimes replaced by assets-based approach? - ANS Problem analysis
The discipline of _______ management focuses on selecting, initiating, and managing the
overall collection of projects in a way that addresses the strategic objectives of the
organization. - ANS Portfolio
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Compared with projects managed by organizations working in the commercial sector, what
characteristic is unique to managing projects in the international development sector
organizations? - ANS Projects aspire to social and behavioral changes that improve target
population well-being
What is the correct sequence for different phases in the PMD Pro Project Phase Model? -
ANS Project identification and design
Project set up
Project planning
Project implementation
Which phase is continually present throughout the entirety of the PMD Pro Project Phase
Model? - ANS Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Control
How many phases are there in the PMD Pro Project Phase Model for the international
development sector? - ANS 6
Which best describes the relationship between Project Management and Design, Monitoring,
and Evaluation (DM&E)? - ANS While strong DM&E is a necessary component of a project
management system, it is not sufficient to ensure project success
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, What area tends to be a relative weakness of a projet manager's in the international
development sector? - ANS Establishing a balanced approach to project management
through all phases of the life of a project
What term defines the amount of time that a task in a project network diagram can be delayed
by without causing a delay to the project? - ANS Float
What are responsibilities of a project manager? - ANS Ensuring the success of the project
Working with an array of stakeholders to complete the work of the projects
Resolving internal conflicts among the project team
The _______ competency area includes the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to
identify, select, and employ the right tools and processes to ensure project management
success. - ANS Technical
What is an example of a "technical" competency required of project managers? - ANS The
ability to define and collect information and data (metrics) to monitor project process
What are the three most important factors that determine the skill level a project manager
requires to effectively manage a project? - ANS Size
Complexity
Risk of Project
Which analysis tool is sometimes replaced by assets-based approach? - ANS Problem analysis
The discipline of _______ management focuses on selecting, initiating, and managing the
overall collection of projects in a way that addresses the strategic objectives of the
organization. - ANS Portfolio
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