Question 1

A statistical method for identifying which factors may influence specific variables of a product or process under development or in production is called

Accepted Answer

design of experiments.

Question 2

Who Creates The Project Charter?

Accepted Answer

The project initiator or sponsor should be at a level that is appropriate to funding the project. They will either create the project charter or delegate that duty to the project manager. Projects are authorized by someone external to the project such as a sponsor, PMO or portfolio steering committee.

Question 3

A project in PMP can be defined as a :

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Temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result

Question 4

Typically not referred to as a buffer type in critical chain project management is ______.

Accepted Answer

Free Buffer

Question 5

The project manager meets with the project team to review lessons learned from previous projects. In what activity is the team involved?

Accepted Answer

Risk identification

Question 6

An important tool for project scope management is

Accepted Answer

Work breakdown structure is an important tool for project scope management. Project Scope Management refers to the set of processes that ensure a project’s scope is accurately defined and mapped. Scope Management techniques enable project managers and supervisors to allocate just the right amount of work necessary to successfully complete a project—concerned primarily with controlling what is and what is not part of the project’s scope.

Question 7

Importance of project life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A project has a beginning and an end and passes through several phases of development known as life cycle phases Every project has certain phases of development A clear understanding of these phases allows managers and executives to maintain control of the project more efficiently These phases are varied depending upon the industry involved but all follow the same basic steps How Important is Project Life Cycle:: 1 This is a tried and tested method for delivering projects on time, within budget and to the expected quality targets 2 Aids communication and helps define roles within the project organisation as it provides a framework for the project that is visible and understood by all members of the project 3 The project lifecycle will allow the project manager to link progress directly to each phase and recognise the completion of each phase 4 The phases within the project lifecycle provide an understanding of the evolution of the project, being able to identify areas that need greater attention at different times such as risk management in the early stages and more Project Evaluation Reviews during the Implementation stage 5 At each stage, approval is generally required from outside the project team before proceeding to the next stage 6 The project life cycle also allows for the gate procedure to be used 7 At each stage, approval is generally required from outside the project team before proceeding to the next stage

Question 8

What is the Purpose of a Project Charter?

Accepted Answer

1 Project Charter refers to a statement of objectives in a project 2 It provides a preliminary delineation of roles and responsibilities, outlines the project objectives, identifies the main stakeholders, and defines the authority of the project manager 3 It serves as a reference of authority for the future of the project The terms of reference are usually part of the project charter

Question 9

An accepted deadline for a project approaches. However, the project manager realizes only 75% percent of the work has been completed. The project manager then issues a change request. What should the change request authorize?

Accepted Answer

Corrective action based on causes

Question 10

4 phases of project management are

Accepted Answer

The project management life cycle describes high-level processes for delivering a successful project The project management life cycle is usually broken down into four phases: 1 Initiation and Planning, 2 Execution, 3 Project Monitoring and Control, and 4 Project Closing

Question 11

The organizational form in which the project manager has informal authority over team members and little or no input to team member’s performance appraisal is called

Accepted Answer

“Weak matrices maintain many of the characteristics of a functional organization, and the project manager role is more that of a coordinator or expediter than that of a true project manager.”

Question 12

A process that specifies how formal verification and acceptance of the completed project deliverables will be obtained is a part of which plan?

Accepted Answer

“The work involved in performing the five processes of Project Scope Management is preceded by a planning effort by the project management team. This planning effort is part of the Develop Project Management Plan process, which produces a scope management plan that provides guidance on how project scope will be defined, documented, verified, managed, and controlled. The scope management plan may be formal or informal, highly detailed, or broadly framed, based upon the needs of the project.”

Question 13

Your company has a policy of having every software project reviewed and approved by the Architecture Review Board prior to the construction phase of a project. you are currently in the process of activity sequencing. This is a example of what?

Accepted Answer

The approval by the Architecture Review Board is a milestone you want to include in activity sequencing so that you can ensure the requirements for meeting the review board's approval are met. Answer A is tempting because the question references phase-end activities; however, it is not an example of gatekeeping because the project is not being authorized to continue based only on the architecture review.Gatekeeping often involves the review of other factors as well. Answer C is incorect because the requirement of a review board approval does not afect scope. Answer D is incorrect because project integration planning involves project plan development, execution, and integrated change control, which are not related to a review board.

Question 14

Decomposing tasks into smaller activities can be helpful in reducing the amount of stress associated with overwhelmingly large milestones. What is a feature of the hierarchical nature of the WBS?

Accepted Answer

Answer A is incorrect because the WBS hierarchy does not prevent duplication by itself. Answer C is incorrect because a WBS is focused on deliverables and components or work packages and not on tasks. Answer D is incorrect because a WBS can be sized appropriately to the project size with as many levels as necessary.

Question 15

The project manager develops a process improvement plan to encourage continuous process improvement during the life of the project. Which of the following is a valid tool or technique to assist the project manager to assure the success of the proces…

Accepted Answer

Process analysis

Question 16

Sensitivity analysis is used to

Accepted Answer

“Sensitivity analysis helps to determine which risks have the most potential impact on the project.”

Question 17

Project Integration Management - Processes Describe the Inputs, Tools and Techniques, Outputs of Monitor and Control Project Work phase?

Accepted Answer

I Inputs Project management plan Work performance information Rejected Change requests II Tools and Techniques Project management methodology Project management information system Earned value technique Expert Judgment III Outputs Recommended corrective actions Recommended preventive actions Forecasts Recommended defect repair Requested changes

Question 18

Ambiguous jurisdiction is more common in a functional or weak matrix organization than a strong matrix or projectized organization. Why?

Accepted Answer

Answer A is incorect because it is not a correct statement and has nothing to do with ambiguous jurisdiction. Answer C is incorrect because ambiguous jurisdiction is not related to legal issues at a company. Answer D is incorrect because the statement is incorrect and is not related to ambiguous jurisdiction.

Question 19

Integration is primarily concerned with

Accepted Answer

Answers A, B and D all result from effectively integrating the work of the project management process groups. PMBOK [4.0]

Question 20

Which of the following is usually not considered a goal of portfolio management?

Accepted Answer

There is not necessarily a relationship between projects in a portfolio. Answer D is actually one of the goals of PROGRAM management. PMBOK Guide [1.4]

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