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Exam A
QUESTION 1
A project manager is mapping out a project based upon the dependencies of the project activities. Which of the following would be BEST for this process? (Select
TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
CPM
ADM
PDM
Gantt
PERT
Correct Answer: BC
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 2
Which of the following is a component of a risk management plan?
A.
B.
C.
D.
RAM
RBS
COQ
KPI
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
answer is valid.
QUESTION 3
Which of the following would be MOST helpful in creating project roles and resource requirements?
A. Responsibility Assignment Matrix
B. Project Charter
C. Work Breakdown Structure

D. Human Resources Plan
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 4
An equipment reseller with limited manufacturing capacity is introducing a new product line that requires a custom fabricated part. Which of the following would be
the FIRST action that should be taken to obtain the custom part?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Submit an RFI to a local manufacturing facility

Perform a make or buy analysis
Create an RFP to be sent out to current product vendors
Develop detailed drawings and submit to manufacturing for production
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 5
Which of the following conflict resolution techniques involves pushing a single viewpoint at the expense of others?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Smoothing
Forcing
Confronting
Avoiding
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 6
Which of the following is a common cause of resource conflicts?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scope creep
Multiple start-to-finish dependencies
No resource baseline
Competing demands
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Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 7
Which of the following would be common kick-off meeting activities? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Develop Work Breakdown Structure

Determine if the project meets organizational goals
Create project charter
Establish project roles and responsibilities
Communicate stakeholder expectations
Correct Answer: DE
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 8
Which of the following project plan components would include information regarding the management of issues?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Project Management Plan

Human Resources Plan
Risk Management Plan
Scope Management Plan
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 9
Which of the following is an acknowledgement that risks may occur, but a response is in place to minimize the risk impact?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Acceptance
Mitigation
Avoidance
Enhancing
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Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 10
A project with a projected budget of $100,000 is 75% complete and has a CPI of .85. Which of the following is TRUE regarding this project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
More project work than projected has been completed

The project is currently in cost overrun
The project EV is 63.75
$85,000 has been spent in the project
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 11
Which of the following is a result of an effective communications plan?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Required project standards compliance is achieved

All project tasks are completed on time
Stakeholder expectations are managed
A central depository of project materials is created
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 12
Which of the following are benefits of formal project closure? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Ensures the project complies with organizational goals

Allows lessons learned to be used in future projects
Ensures all pending contracts are closed
Assures buy-in from all project stakeholders
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Correct Answer: BC
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 13
Which of the following is the purpose of a post mortem analysis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Determines the degree of accuracy of activity duration estimates

Compares the initial project baselines to end of project baselines
Highlights detected quality issues and the resolution to the issues
Documents the reasons for an early project closure
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 14
Which of the following is a characteristic of all projects?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Requires PMO approval

Cost constraints
Limited in number of personnel
Temporary in nature
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 15
Which of the following is the NEXT step within a project setup after the problem statement has been clearly defined?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Identify the project

Prepare a project plan
Obtain approval
Validate the project
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 16
Which of the following steps is required to validate a business case?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Feasibility analysis
Assign costs
Schedule milestones
Identify project scope
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 17
Which of the following components of a project charter include identifying important milestones of the project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Key project deliverables

High level assumptions
Identify stakeholders
High level constraints
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 18
Which of the following would be used to facilitate communication to investors, customers, and the stakeholders throughout the project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scope boundaries
Status report
Work breakdown structure
Resource plan
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 19
As part of the business case, which of the following criteria will drive a feasibility study to be performed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Low complexity project

Aligns with the provided RFP
There is a legal/regulatory requirement
Project has never been done before
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 20
In the planning phase of a project, which of the following activities is performed?
A. Solicitation
B. Perform a feasibility study
C. Appoint a project team

D. Project Charter
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 21
Which of the following statements highlights key performance indicators to be documented in the project scope?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Efficiency gains will enable five fewer days to provide staff access
There will be a reduction in technology costs of one million dollars a year
The solution will not include integration with the finance system
IT staff will be able to maintain the project after completion
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 22
Which of the following MUST be submitted as part of a project change request?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Request for information

Project charter
Updated detailed design
Financial impact analysis
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 23
Which of the following is a KEY requirement to produce a project schedule?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Identification of all the required activities

The program evaluation and review technique
A stakeholder and customer matrix
Ensure all the resourcing costs are known
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 24
The IT department is currently resource constrained managing daily operational tasks. However, there are a number of subject matter experts (SME) within the
department who are critical to making the project succeed. Which of the following should the project manager use to ensure the success of the project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Engage a services company to deliver the project

Negotiate staff augmentation with the SME's managers
Recruit staff form the organizations strategy area
Perform a request for proposal
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Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 25
Company ABC is looking into which technologies and suppliers could help it achieve business process automation. Which of the following methods should the
company FIRST use to help it validate its thinking?
A. RFI
B. CDM
C. RFQ
D. RFP
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
answer is corrected.
QUESTION 26
When forming a project team, there are a number of phases. When a project team is productive and effective this phase is known as which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Forming
Norming
Performing
Storming
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 27
The business stakeholder has been engaged late and has just had a chance to review the approved requirements. Consequently, it has been identified that there
are a number of gaps in the requirements which are critical to the stakeholder's business unit. Which of the following actions should the project manager take?
A. Initiate change control
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B. Follow communications plan
C. Manage project quality
D. Prepare a performance report
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 28
A project has just finished performance testing and found that the application can only handle 100 concurrent users where the requirement was to handle 500
concurrent users. In which of the following components of the project plan should this be documented?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scope statement
Issues log
WBS
Change form
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 29
A project team has determined it will need to source data from a system that was not part of the project scope. The role of the project manager is to analyze which
of the following impacts?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Technical design, schedule, and budget

Business process impacts and resourcing
New software and hardware requirements
Schedule, budget, and quality
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 30
A project manager has identified a minor skills gap in the operational team that will end up supporting the project solution. Which of the following is the BEST risk
mitigation strategy that the project manager should use?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Organize adequate training and have one of the operational staff as part of the project team.
Raise a risk in the risk register, identify the likelihood and the consequence of the risk occurring.
Have the project adequately document the solution and ensure a transition is in place.
Escalate this as an issue to the project control board and ensure that there is adequate discussion.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 31
The project manager has had a large number of change requests approved by the project steering committee, but has been given no extra time to deliver the
project. Which of the following schedule compression techniques should be used by the project manager?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rescheduling
Crashing
Rebaselining
Control scope
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 32
The project manager is reviewing the earned value of work completed compared to the planned value and is representing it in a dollar figure. This type of analysis
is an example of which of the following?
A. Cost performance index
B. Risk mitigation
C. Schedule variance
D. Cost variance
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 33
A project manager is trying to ensure the quality of the design and reduce the number of potential defects. The project manager would like to use the fishbone
diagram to perform this analysis. This type of modeling relies on:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Prioritizing the specific event.

Variance in the process over time.
Causes of a specific event.
Determining the number of events.
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 34
The design activity of a project has the following cost attributes:
PV = 100,000
EV = 20,000
AC = 90,000
Based on this scenario, calculate the schedule variance.
A. -80,000
B. -70,000
C. 10,000
D. 120,000
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 35
Ann, one of the affected stakeholders, feels that the project team has not been giving periodic stakeholder updates and that her input has not been taken into
account. Which of the following should the project manager do to ensure stakeholder expectations are met?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Ensure that Ann is involved during the testing phase of the project so she can call out functional gaps
Organize a walkthrough of the solution and ensure face-to-face updates occur every two weeks
Escalate the issue to the project steering committee that Ann is criticizing the project quality
Organize a requirements workshop to capture any gaps
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 36
A post implementation review is being performed as a part of project closure. Which of the following are applicable areas that the review should cover? (Select
TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Lessons learned during the project

Produce operational support documentation
Gathering and centralizing project documentation
Organizing the communication of project closure
Identify the key project achievements
Provide a recap of the overall solution
Correct Answer: AE
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 37
The final project report should contain which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Minutes of all the project meetings

Project design documentation
Detailed breakdown of the schedule
Summary of the project cost
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 38
Task B is not planned to start until Task A is completed. Task A is delayed and will not be
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completed on time. Starting Task B prior to Task A completing is an example of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Managing change
Fast tracking
Rolling wave planning
Crashing
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 39
The project team is not comfortable moving an expensive material. A third party is hired to move the material. This is an example of risk:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transference
Sharing
Avoidance
Acceptance
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 40
The project's network map has a loop with multiple project outcomes. This is the result of which of the following scheduling tools?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Establishing project schedule baselines

Critical Path Analysis
Critical Chain Method
Graphical evaluation and review technique
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 41
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Which of the following tools would a project manager use to determine the root cause of an issue?
A. Pareto Chart
B. Ishikawa Diagram
C. Histogram
D. Monte Carlo Analysis
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 42
Which of the following activity sequencing techniques uses nodes to symbolize activities and arrows to show how their dependencies are connected?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Critical Path Method

Arrow Diagramming Method
Precedence Diagramming Method
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 43
Which of the following activity sequencing techniques uses nodes to symbolize the dependencies of each activity?
A. Critical Path Method
B. Critical Chain Method
C. Arrow Diagramming Method
D. Gantt Chart Method

Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 44
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Which of the following techniques modifies the schedule based upon resource constraints?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Critical Path Method
Arrow Diagramming Method
Precedence Diagramming Method
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 45
Resources for a project report to a project manager and a functional manager. The organizational structure is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Matrix
Ad hoc
Functional
Projectized
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 46
Which of the following conflict resolution techniques focuses on a positive relationship and deemphasizes the area of conflict?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Avoiding
Smoothing
Compromising
Forcing
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 47
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Which of the following conflict resolution techniques involves one party overpowering another without regard to relationships within the group?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Avoiding
Smoothing
Forcing
Compromising
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 48
Which of the following project documents lists risks and describes the strategy to deal with a risk?
A. Risk categorization
B. Risk register
C. Risk analysis
D. Risk breakdown structure
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 49
A project team has determined that all status reports will be sent via email. Which of the following components of the project plan documents this information?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Status report plan

Communication plan
Discussion plan
Decision log
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 50
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A project manager is reviewing the scope statement of a project. Which of the following project management plan components would define the measureable tasks
of the project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Issues log
Quality metrics
Resource requirements
Project schedule
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 51
Which of the following may include meetings, status reports, and email distribution lists?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Change control plan

Meeting minutes
Project schedule
Communication plan
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 52
A project manager is involved with minimizing unauthorized changes to the project. Which of the following will BEST assist with these changes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Risk register
Quality management metrics
Scope statement
Budget scope
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 53
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When dealing with remote project team members, it is important to recognize their needs in terms of which of the following? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Time zone differences

Programming language differences
Cultural differences
Project management differences
Compensation differences
Correct Answer: AC
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 54
When dealing with indirect project team members, it is important to recognize which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Differences of efficiency
Motivation to be engaged on a project
Communication preferences
Functional or hierarchical barriers
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 55
Which of the following circumstances could lead to initiating administrative closure?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Project cancellation
Resource constraints
Contract closure
Changes in the critical path
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 56
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A change request has been identified and submitted to the Change Control Board for approval. After gaining approval, which of the following should occur NEXT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Document using the appropriate change control forms

Update the project plan components
Request a meeting with the project sponsor
Perform impact analysis
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 57
Which of the following is the FIRST step in a proper change management procedure?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders

Update the project plan
Identify a change
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 58
A stakeholder wants to add another requirement to the deliverable. Which of the following will the project manager do to determine the change's effect on the
project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Performing an impact analysis

Identifying a change
Coordinating with stakeholders to select the course of action
Filling out a change control
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 59
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A project team is ready to identify activities needed to accomplish the project. Which of the following needs to occur FIRST?
A.
B.
C.
D.
PERT
RBS
WBS
OBS
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 60
The MOST detailed component of the WBS is known as:
A.
B.
C.
D.
An activity
Acost account
Asub-phase
Awork package
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
answer is verified.
QUESTION 61
As a result of changes in the economy, it has been communicated that the current costs for needed components have doubled from what was originally budgeted.
If the procurement occurs, this would result in exceeding the cost baseline for the project. Which of the following actions should the project manager take?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Evaluate alternatives that could be used that would result in the same scope to be produced
Use contingency funds to cover the procurement of the components
Create a change request to see if the baselines can be revised to incorporate the appropriate costs
Contact the customer to let them know that the costs will be higher, and await approval from the customer before proceeding
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 62
A project needs software. After analyzing the choices, it is determined that if made in-house, it will cost $100,000. However, if the software is purchased, the cost
would be $25,000. After reviewing the successful implementations in the past, if made in-house, there is a 20% chance that $30,000 would be spent on bug fixes. If
the software is purchased, there is a 70% chance that $200,000 in training and customizations would be required. Which of the following reflects the expected
monetary value of purchasing the software?
A.
B.
C.
D.
$106,000
$157,500
$165,000
$225,000
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 63
Determining how to communicate general project information with a globally dispersed team has created scheduling challenges. Which of the following would
BEST remedy the situation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Provide a written forum that allows for asynchronous participation

Conduct a meeting at a time where everyone is inconvenienced
Schedule a meeting when the majority of the team is available
Establish a conference call with all team members
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 64
A project manager is using historical data from multiple projects to estimate activity durations. Which of the following network diagrams would BEST allow for the
utilization of the information available?
A. CPM
B. GERT
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C. CCM
D. PERT
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 65
Upper and lower control limits could be set at a standard deviation of three. Which of the following represents the associated confidence level?
A. 68%
B. 95%
C. 99.7%
D. 99.999%
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 66
When looking for solutions, which of the following procurement documents should be used?
A.
B.
C.
D.
CDM
CCM
RFI
RFQ
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 67
While working on a project, an unforeseen event arises that impacts a project objective. Which of the following should be updated as a result?
A. Stakeholder register
B. Issue log
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C. Risk register
D. Change log
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 68
While working on a project, a workaround is implemented to deal with an unforeseen event. Which of the following should be the NEXT step?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Continue with the project as planned

Update the risk register
Update the project management plan with information about the workaround
Assess the action taken to determine additional impacts to the project
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 69
Objectives contained in the charter should resolve the:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scope statement
Assumptions
Risks
Problem statement
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 70
An organization with a matrix structure typically:
A. shares resources between project and functional teams.
B. has specific levels of authority and supervision.
C. relies on functional structure to manage projects.
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D. replaces functional structure with project based teams.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 71
The formula for Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
SPI = SV/PV
SPI = EV/PV
SPI = EV/SV
SPI = PV/EV
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 72
Schedule dependencies include: (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Successor activities
Risks
Constraints
Predecessor activities
Issues
Assumptions
Correct Answer: AD
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 73
The primary purpose for documenting lessons learned during project closure is to:
A. Provide a historical resource for future projects of a similar nature.
B. Complete the post implementation/closeout report.
C. Identify post project needs for functional teams.
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D. Report project deficiencies to the sponsor.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 74
A common agenda item in a project kick-off meeting should include which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Communication plan
Roles and responsibilities
Change control process
Dependencies
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 75
A project's Critical Path is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Asequence of activities that takes the shortest time to complete.

Asequence of activities that takes the longest time to complete.
Asequence of the activities that can be delayed without impacting the project's end date.
Asequence of the project's activities required to meet the defined milestones.
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 76
Which of the following conflict resolution techniques results in a lose-lose scenario?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Forcing
Confronting
Compromise
Negotiating
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Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 77
Which of the following types of risk responses would an insurance policy describe?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Acceptance
Transference
Avoidance
Mitigated
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 78
The project sponsor has asked for the project to be delivered two months earlier than originally planned with no changes to the deliverables, cost, or the project
team. Which of the following schedule planning techniques could be used to meet this request?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Optimizing
Crashing
Delaying
Resource leveling
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 79
Which of the following would be included in the Project Charter?
A. Communication activities
B. Problem statement
C. Cost baseline
D. Activity plan
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Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 80
Which of the following does the Critical Path tell the Project Manager? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Where potential delays in the project might occur

The earliest completion for project work
Activities that can be done in parallel
The allocation time for each person assigned to the project
The longest series of activities
Correct Answer: BE
Section: (none)
Explanation
answer is modified.
QUESTION 81
Which of the following plans would MOST likely contain a probability and impact matrix?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Communication
Resource
Risk
Project
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 82
Which of the following risk strategies can be used to ensure a positive risk is realized?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Accept
Enhance
Share
Exploit
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 83
Which of the following risk response planning techniques is a project manager using when they are changing the project plan to remove the risks impact?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transference
Mitigation
Acceptance
Avoidance
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 84
Which of the following areas are addressed in the Project Charter?
A. Project team members
B. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
C. Business needs
D. Communications venue
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 85
A project team is reviewing the deliverables and identifies a deliverable no one on the team has experience with. The lack of expertise is identified as a risk. The
project manager decides, as a workaround, to contract with a third party. This type of risk response is called:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transference.
Avoidance.
Monitor and Prepare.
Acceptance.
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Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 86
Which of the following should be included in a business case? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A budget estimate with a plus to minus 10%

Benefits to the company
Project Milestones
Cost Benefit Analysis
One proposed option to address the issue
Correct Answer: BD
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 87
Which of the following BEST describes a project risk?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Something that may positively or negatively impact the project

Something that has already affected the project
Something that is outside of the control of the project manager
Something that will negatively impact the project
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 88
If the SPI and CPI are both above 1, then the project is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Behind schedule and under budget.

Behind schedule and over budget.
Ahead of schedule and over budget.
Ahead of schedule and under budget.
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 89
Which of the following is the BEST description of a baseline?
A. A view of the project's status
B. An assessment of risks for the project
C. A snapshot of the project at a particular point in time

D. A calculation of the project's CPI and SPI
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 90
In which of the following project life cycle phases would one perform the first stakeholder's analysis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Initiation
Controlling
Planning
Monitoring
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 91
During project execution, the project manager would create:
A.
B.
C.
D.
AWBS
Astatus report
An issue log
Arisk register
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 92
Which of the following tasks are performed within the initiation phase?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Create a WBS
Create a budget
Create a risk register
Create a charter document
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 93
After which of the following documents is signed off by stakeholders can a project begin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Project stakeholder requirements

Project charter
Project scope
Project schedule
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 94
A project is a (an):
A.
B.
C.
D.
Specific solution.
Business strategic plan.
Group of products.
Ongoing endeavor.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 95
A project is in the execution phase. In review, Joe sees that the project will miss the next deadline due to delays in equipment delivery. Joe has asked the resource
manager for additional resources, has been denied, and reminded that the deadline cannot be missed. Which of the following is the BEST option to meet the
deadline?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Crash the schedule

Log the risk in the risk register
He should perform the work needed
Report to the project sponsor that the deadline will be missed
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 96
Which of the following is a document used iteratively during a project to capture strengths and weaknesses?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality plan
Scope document
Lessons learned
SWOT analysis
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 97
Which of the following BEST describes the general idea of the project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Project objectives
Project milestones
Project assumptions
Project scope
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 98
A project has been going on for three weeks, and the project manager notices that Resource A is beginning to fall behind schedule. The project manager should
FIRST schedule a meeting with:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The project stakeholders to communicate the delay.

Resource A to confirm estimates.
The other team members to make up the schedule slippage.
The manager of Resource A for corrective action.
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 99
A project has two resources scheduled to work 40 hours a week for four weeks, both at $85.00 an hour. One resource called in sick for 16 hours, while the other
resource worked four hours additional. Which of the following is the cost of the resources?
A.
B.
C.
D.
$25,840
$26,180
$27,200
$27,540
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 100
A network diagram is used to organize which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Critical path
Defects
WBS
Issues
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 101
Which of the following describes a critical path?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Deliverables that need to be developed for project completion

Timeline that the resources roll on to the project
The earliest schedule that a project can finish all of its activities
The order of activities that takes the longest to complete
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 102
When creating a communication plan, the project manager should include the escalation path, format and frequency of meetings, and:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Roles and responsibilities

Risk and issue log
Budget
Scope
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 103
A project starts out as a small three month project. One month into the project, a stakeholder asks the team for additional functionality, which is estimated to take
an additional three weeks. The project manager implements the functionality while waiting for approval. This is known as which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Change request
Risk
Resource constraint
Scope creep
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Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 104
After a project team has almost completed the development on the project's original requirements, the users identify functionality that is necessary but was not in
the original requirements. The project manager MUST:
A. Update the risk register.
B. Implement the change.
C. Cancel the project.
D. Generate a change request.

Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 105
A project risk is defined as a condition or event that:
A.
B.
C.
D.
might occur and needs monitoring.

cannot be avoided.
does not directly affect the project.
occurs and needs mitigating.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 106
A project team is about to deliver on a two year long project when they are informed of new Government laws that directly affect the product. The team meets with
their stakeholders to discuss the impact to the project and determine that additional laws need to be taken into account before go-live. The NEXT step the project
manager needs to take is:
A. Re-direct the development team.
B. Create a change request.
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C. Update the issues log.
D. Hold a meeting with the users.
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 107
A project team is meeting monthly for their project risk review. During the brainstorm, one of the team members mentions that a risk to the project could be a delay
with the servers. Which of the following is the BEST response?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Exploit
Enhance
Avoid
Share
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 108
Which of the following conflict resolution techniques results in mutual agreement among conflicting parties?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Forcing
Avoiding
Smoothing
Compromise
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 109
Which of the following conflict resolution techniques emphasizes agreeable points in order to move the project forward?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Avoiding
Confronting
Smoothing
Forcing
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 110
In a functional structured organization, which of the following is a common cause of conflict with project team members?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Inadequate budget
Failure to communicate project goals and objectives
Competing demands for resources
Lack of proper training
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 111
Which of the following risk responses would be characterized by having knowledge of a risk event and taking advantage of the risk?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Accepting
Enhancing
Exploiting
Sharing
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 112
A project manager has calculated their project to have a SV of -$5,000. Which of the following conclusions is correct?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
The project is over budget

The project baseline is incorrect
The project is behind schedule
The project is under budget
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 113
Which of the following bodies has external influence regarding standards compliance?
A.
B.
C.
D.
PMO
OBS
ISO
CCB
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
corrected.
QUESTION 114
An unexpected risk has been identified in a project. Which of the following actions should the project manager perform FIRST?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Add the risk to the risk register

Update the project probability / impact matrix
Submit a change request
Perform a risk qualitative analysis
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 115
A project is experiencing quality issues with the deliverable product. Which of the following tools would be used to identify and prioritize the MOST commonly
occurring issues?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Scatter diagram
Pareto chart
Ishikawa diagram
Trend analysis
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 116
A change request has been approved for a project. Which of the following actions should be taken FIRST by the project manager?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Perform an analysis to determine the impact on the project

Create an updated Pareto chart
Update the appropriate project plan documents
Identify project cost and schedule variances
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 117
Which of the following is an appropriate response to an expected risk opportunity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mitigation
Exploiting
Acceptance
Avoidance
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 118
The project has spent $5,000 to date. The earned value of the project is $7,500. Which of the following is the project's CPI?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
-$2,500
$12,500
0.67
1.5
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 119
The project has spent $5,000 to date. The earned value of the project is $7,500. Using earned value management, which of the following is correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The project is ahead of schedule.

The project is over budget
The project is behind schedule.
The project is under budget.
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 120
In which of the following situations would a project manager conduct a post mortem?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The project sponsor stopped the project.

A key stakeholder is upset with the quality of a deliverable.
A new project manager has been assigned to the project.
To determine why the change control board rejected a change request.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 121
The project team has just completed all of the design activities and will begin construction next week. Which of the following will the project manager do prior to
beginning the construction work?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Review all open design issues

Complete a team member performance appraisal
Conduct a phase gate review
Ask the project sponsor for permission to fast track
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 122
Which of the following is a goal of a kick-off meeting?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Review project progress with key stakeholders

Gain customer acceptance of the deliverable
Implement an approved change request
Relationship building between project team and stakeholders
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 123
The project manager has been informed the project's CPI is 0.85 on a multi-year project that is 30% complete. Which of the following actions would be BEST for
the project manager to take?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ask the project sponsor to extend the project schedule.

Submit an RFQ to find a less expensive material.
Assign additional team members to Quality Control.
Fast track the project to reduce risk.
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 124
A key stakeholder has requested a change to the delivery frequency of the risk register. Which of the following documents should be updated?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Communications Plan
Risk Register
Work Breakdown Structure
Change Log
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 125
The customer now needs the project's deliverable 3 months earlier than scheduled. The deliverable's quality has been reduced so the budget will not be impacted.
Which of the following does the project manager need to update?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Issues Log
Communications Plan
Project budget
Schedule
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 126
The customer has agreed to pay 20% more for the project deliverable if it can be turned over to them in four weeks. The project manager has the team members to
complete the project, but is having difficulty procuring enough material from a vendor. The project manager agrees to pay 5% more for the material if complete
shipment can be made within a week. This is an example of which of the following risk response strategies?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transferring
Enhancing
Sharing
Exploiting
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 127
A project is having issues because the team is unclear what they should be doing and who should be doing it. This could have been avoided by using:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Arisk register.
Change management.
Acommunication plan.
An issues log.
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 128
A project is having issues because people are making modifications to the servers without manager approval. This could have been avoided by using:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Change management.
An issues log.
Arisk register.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 129
A project is having issues because uncertain events have occurred that were not tracked and planned for. This could have been avoided by using:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Arisk register.
Change management.
An issues log.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 130
A project is having issues because the time required to do the smaller work items in the project were underestimated. This could have been avoided by using:
A.
B.
C.
D.
AWBS
Quality metrics
A scope statement
A budget
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 131
A project is struggling because additional requirements keep being requested that prevent the team from focusing on the purpose of the project. This could have
been avoided by using:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality metrics
A budget
A WBS
A scope statement
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 132
A project is struggling because the sponsor continually has to increase funding which may cause the project to get cancelled. This could have been avoided by
using:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality metrics.
Change control.
AWBS.
Fixed costs.
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 133
During a conflict, which of the following resolution techniques describes forcing?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Working out an agreement that is acceptable to both sides

Not addressing the conflict
One side making the other side do what they are told
Focusing on common interests
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
answer is verified.
QUESTION 134
Which of the following conflict resolution techniques describes compromising?
A.
B.
C.
D.

One side making the other side do what they are told
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 135
Which of the following conflict resolution techniques describes avoiding?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Reassigning one of the two parties to a different team

Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 136
Which of the following are included in regulatory compliance?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Change control board, committee consulting

Audit trails, retention, and version control
Local, state, and federal laws
Tollgate approval, project phase transition
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 137
Which of the following are included in operational process compliance?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 138
Which of the following is included in decision oversight?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 139
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Which of the following are included in phase gate approvals?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Lessons learned, budget schedule review

Cost estimate and resources required
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 140
Which of the following is a component of a quality management plan that measures values of the output?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality metrics
Quality assurance
Quality control
Quality baseline
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 141
Which of the following components of a quality management plan ensures that the required quality is achieved?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality metrics
Quality control
Quality assurance
Quality baseline
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 142
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Which of the following components of a quality management plan eliminates output that is not up to standards?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality assurance
Quality control
Quality baseline
Quality metrics
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 143
Which of the following components of a quality management plan is an initial quality measurement?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality specifications
Quality control
Quality assurance
Quality baseline
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 144
Which of the following steps oversees the productivity of the project team?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Analyze performance information

Review change log
Identify variance
Monitoring work performance
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 145
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In QC testing, the project manager determines that the deliverable is outside of the specification limits. Which of the following processes allowed the project
manager to make this determination?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Review change log

Regression analysis
Monitoring work performance
Identify variance
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 146
Which of the following is a zero time activity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Milestone
Critical path
Deliverable
Work package
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 147
Which of the following is the purpose of identifying stakeholders?
A.
B.
C.
D.
To identify who is not affected by a project

To identify who is not required for the project
To identify who will be affected by a project
To identify who provides resources
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 148
After completing a WBS, a project manager has been asked to identify human resource
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requirements. Which of the following should be included in the project plan?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Training needs
Communication needs
Transportation needs
Conflict resolution preferences
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 149
Which of the following is also known as a fishbone diagram?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Histogram
Ishikawa diagram
Pareto diagram
Run diagram
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 150
Which of the following is the budget amount needed to finish a project?
A. ETC
B. VAC
C. EAC
D. BAC
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 151
Which of the following can aid in the identification of root causes of defects?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Run charts
Ishikawa diagrams
Histograms
Pareto charts
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 152
Which of the following can aid in the identification of trends?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pareto charts
Ishikawa diagrams
Histograms
Run charts
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 153
Which of the following can aid in the identification of the cause of the majority of the defects on a given project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ishikawa diagrams
Run charts
Histograms
Pareto charts
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 154
Which of the following would aid in the creation of a communication distribution plan?
A. Risk register
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B. Stakeholder register
C. Issue log
D. Change control log
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 155
Which of the following shows how often contracts would be closed for the procurements on a project?
A. During phase gate review
B. After the project is completed

C. At the end of the project
D. At the end of the contract
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 156
Which of the following is an input into developing the project charter?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Business case
Project scope statement
Requirements documentation
Project schedule
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 157
Which of the following describes an assumption?
A. Not used on projects, because certainty is needed to proceed with planning
B. An unqualified estimate that can be firmed up later
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C. Treated as true for the purpose of planning
D. A limitation that can impact the project that must be considered
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 158
Which of the following represents a good reason for formally closing out a project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
To provide historical information for future projects

To manage stakeholders' expectations
To promote team cohesiveness
To keep a record in case someone comes back later with an issue after transition
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 159
Which of the following describes the purpose of a war room on a project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It is a space where project managers negotiate for project team resources

It is a wireless access room which allows for strong Internet connectivity
It is a location set aside for project use
It is a room used to send conflicting team members to work out conflicts
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 160
Which of the following represents a lead that is done in response to project compression?
A. Delaying
B. Crashing
C. Overtime
D. Fast tracking
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Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 161
The project team determined that using a multipoint estimate is more appropriate than single point estimate. Which of the following network diagram methods
would be MOST appropriate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
GERT
Critical chain
PERT
Critical path
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 162
Which of the following shows the interdependencies between activities on a project schedule?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Milestone chart
Pareto diagram
Network diagram
Scatter diagram
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 163
Stakeholders have submitted change requests via email, telephone calls, stopping by, during meetings, and using the change request form. Also, once the change
request is made, the stakeholders expect the request to be immediately acted upon. Which of the following can be produced to aid in the stakeholders'
understanding of how change control is performed on the project?
A. Issue log
B. Stakeholder register
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C. Process flow diagram
D. Work breakdown structure
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 164
Which of the following would use the WBS to aid in the creation of the cost estimate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Analogous
Top down
Parametric
Bottom up
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 165
Which of the following can be identified using a run chart?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Relationships between variables

Causes of defects
Sample
Trends
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
answer is verified.
QUESTION 166
When performing quantitative risk analysis, which of the following should be produced?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Control chart
Decision tree
Run chart
Scatter diagram
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Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 167
Which of the following represents the purpose of performing qualitative risk analysis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
To prioritize risks
To identify risk owners
To determine contingency reserves necessary
To identify new risks
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 168
Which of the following individuals BEST represents the authority to authorize changes to the triple constraints?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Functional manager
Sponsor
Team member
Project manager
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 169
In order to ensure higher commitment levels, estimates should be created, or approved by:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The person doing the work

The customer
The project manager
Key stakeholders
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 170
In month nine of a 12 month project, the customer approaches the project manager believing the project is at risk because 85% of the funds have been expended
already. To give the customer a more accurate assessment, the project manager calculates the Cost Variance (CV) using which of the following formulas?
A.
B.
C.
D.
CV = PV
CV = AC
CV = EV
CV = EV
AC
EV
PV
AC
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 171
A project charter should allow the approver to easily identify which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The specific budget needed to complete the project.

How the risk management plan will be mitigated.
The project's problem statement.
How the resources for the project will be assigned.
Correct Answer: C
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 172
For planning purposes, assumptions are:
A.
B.
C.
D.
used to resolve constraints.

considered true without demonstrated proof.
only used during the initiation of a project.
resolved as the project is progressively elaborated.
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Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 173
The BEST time to communicate stakeholder expectations to the project team is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
During bi-weekly status meetings.

During the project kick-off meeting.
During the development of the work breakdown structure.
At regular intervals as defined in the communications management plan.
Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 174
The stakeholder has notified the project manager that new priorities have caused them to shift all of the business subject matter expert resources to a new project
for one year. The BEST course of action for the project manager is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Phase gate review.

Project cancellation.
Project completion.
Stage completion.
Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 175
Which of the following statements is considered a project management best practice?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Project initiation occurs before project planning begins

When execution begins, monitoring and controlling begins
Completion of the charter is the first deliverable of project planning
Each of the five process groups within the project management life cycle should be completed consecutively
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Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 176
Given the schedule estimates of Best Case = 2 days, Worst Case = 12 days, and Most Likely = 4 days, calculate PERT.
A.
B.
C.
D.
4 days
5 days
6 days
8 days
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 177
A project manager has inherited a project that is $5 million over budget. Which of the following would the project manager do to help determine the root cause of
the budget overrun?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ensure the project plan reflects all tasks were documented during planning
Review the change control log
Perform qualitative risk analysis
Review if the project has maintained alignment with the scope
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 178
During a project, which of the following shows when risks should be reassessed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A risk reassessment should occur at project closeout

Risks should be reviewed during lessons learned
Throughout the project lifecycle
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Correct Answer: C
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 179
A project has 45 lines of communication. Which of the following shows how many stakeholders does the project have?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5
9
10
15
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 180
A status report shows that the earned value is $50,000, the planned value is $40,000, and actual costs are $45,000. Which of the following is the SPI of the project,
and is the project ahead or behind schedule?
A.
B.
C.
D.
SPI = 0.89, ahead of schedule

SPI = 0.90, behind schedule
SPI = 1.11, behind schedule
SPI = 1.20, ahead of schedule
Correct Answer: D
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 181
As part of the planning process, the change control board meets every other week. Immediately after the last change control meeting, a primary examiner called
and indicated a new regulation was passed and must be implemented within ten days. Which of the following should be done to ensure the change is implemented
within the prescribed timeframe?
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B. Review the change control procedures for emergency changes
C. Wait for the next change control meeting and introduce it then
D. Ask the regulator for an extension of time
Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 182
As a way to systematically identify risks inherent to a project, which of the following tools would be used?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Risk response plan

Risk probability and impact matrix
Risk Matrix
Risk Breakdown Structure
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 183
An individual's responsibilities for Project A include: 1) Select the project leader, 2) Assure objectives are in-line with strategic goals/directions of the organization,
3) Assure the needed resources are available for successful project completion. This individual's role is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Project Stakeholder.
Project Manager.
Project Sponsor.
Project Analyst.
Correct Answer: C
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 184
In the scope statement it is mentioned there is a strong possibility of a hurricane impacting the schedule at any given time. This notation would be considered a(n):
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Assumption
Issue
Constraint
Risk
Correct Answer: D
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 185
The project team needs to collect three different prices for a specific deliverable. Which of the following documents will be sent to potential vendors?
A.
B.
C.
D.
RFP
RFQ
RFI
RFO
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 186
During customer acceptance, a project manager meets with the stakeholders who claim a bridge was built with two toll gates instead of three. Which of the
following documents would clarify the discrepancy?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scope Statement
Lessons Learned
Closeout report
Risk Management Plan
Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 187
A software development project is nearing completion when a stakeholder requests additional functionality that would greatly improve the user experience with the
product. Which of the
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following is the FIRST thing the project manager should do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Consult the sponsor for direction

Inform the stakeholder that this functionality is out of scope
Identify secondary risks
Document the request
Correct Answer: D
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 188
Project team members are located in two different time zones, with a five hour time difference. The team members cannot agree on a time of day to have a
standing meeting. Which of the following is the BEST approach to finding a meeting time?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Forcing
Compromising
Avoiding
Smoothing
Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 189
A project manager has been presented a set of documents containing why a project is needed, how it fits in with the company objectives, and the revenue that will
be generated by the product. Which of the following has the project manager just received?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A business case
A charter
Project objectives
Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
QUESTION 190
A project manager has been assigned to a software development solution at the ABC Inc. Which of the following should the sponsor expect within the scope
document? (Select THREE).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Risk register template

Milestones
Objectives
Issue log template
Resource requirements
Project exclusions
Communication expectations
Constraints
Correct Answer: CFH

Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 191
A team member has approached the project manager for an update on the project status and next tasks. Which of the following should the project manager do
NEXT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Speak with the team member's manager about their performance

Resend the latest status report and project plan to the team member
Review the communications plan to determine why they were unaware
Send the communications plan to the team member
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 192
A new team has been put together for a construction project. The project currently does not have a cost estimate but the company has done other builds similar to
the one at task and needs the estimate at the end of the week. Which of the following approaches would be BEST to determine the cost?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Analogous
Bottom up
Top down
Expert judgment
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Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 193
Which of the following avenues would allow the project manager to communicate project expectations, general timelines, and roles and responsibilities?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Kick-off meeting
Stakeholder analysis
Communication plan
Scope document
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 194
While in an operations meeting, the project manager hears that a new enhancement is being released that will impact the agreed upon scope. Which of the
following should the project manager do NEXT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Identify the issue, perform an analysis, and create a change request

Log the change and communicate it to the project team
Inform the sponsor while allowing the change to continue
Stop the development, communicating that changes have to be approved
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 195
A change request has been submitted to the project manager containing the date, the details of the request, and the impact to the project. Which of the following
needs to accompany the change request before it can be reviewed for consideration?
A. Stakeholder sign-off
B. Alternative options
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C. Requirements document
D. Customer acceptance
Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 196
A change request has been reviewed and denied by the project governance. Which of the following components should be updated by the project manager?
A.
B.
C.
D.
WBS
Change log
Scope document
Communications log
Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 197
Which of the following conflict types is amicably resolved with a face-to-face meeting to attempt working through the disagreement?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Smoothing
Avoiding
Confronting
Forcing
Correct Answer: C
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 198
Which of the following actions can be used to ensure the quality of project deliverables?
A. Analyzing performance information
B. Ensuring all vendors are ISO certified
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C. Updating the risk register
D. A concise statement of work
Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 199
An organization's quality control team has informed the project manager that a project deliverable is not within specifications. Which of the following tools would be
the MOST useful to determine the most common issues?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Key Performance Indicators

Scatter Diagram
Pareto Chart
SWOT Analysis
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 200
In which of the following areas would a transition plan be used?
A.
B.
C.
D.
As a project phase is completed and the project shifts to a new phase

At the end of the project to transfer maintenance responsibilities
After the project receives approval and becomes an active project
When the project manager is added to the project and the project authority shifts to their responsibility
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 201
Which of the following would be found in a post-mortem analysis? (Select TWO).
A. Lessons Learned
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B. Transition Plan
C. Project sponsor signoff
D. Maintenance responsibilities
E. Reasons for early termination of the project
Correct Answer: AE
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 202
Which of the following is required to validate a project?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Problem statement
Signed project charter
Alignment with the organization's strategic goals
Correct Answer: D
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 203
Which of the following is an advantage of using GERT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Discretionary dependencies can be used

Allows using dummy activities
Slack time is more easily shown
Multiple outcome options can be shown
Correct Answer: D
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 204
A project scope document would include which of the following? (Select TWO).
A. WBS
B. Key performance indicators
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C. Assumptions
D. Risk matrix
E. Network diagram
Correct Answer: BC
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 205
Which of the following documents would include product warranty information?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Transition plan
Quality management plan
Procurement plan
Project charter
Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 206
Which of the following would be found in a transition plan? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Key milestones
Project acceptance criteria
Training requirements
Tollgate approvals
Extended support
Correct Answer: CE
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 207
Exploiting is considered to be a response of which of the following?
A. Risk opportunity
B. Conflict resolution technique
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C. Risk threat
D. Resource leveling technique

Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 208
The key stakeholder requires the project manager to advance the completion date before funding runs out. The project manager has had problems with this
stakeholder in the past and wants to document this request. Which of the following should the project manager do? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Complete a project change request form.

Analyze the project impact.
Update the project scope statement.
Revise the scope management plan.
Monitor the work performance.
Correct Answer: AB
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 209
During which of the following process groups is the project charter developed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pre-project setup
Project execution
Project planning
Project control
Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 210
A project manager needs to determine how much it will cost for a third party to complete certain deliverables and the steps they will take to complete those
deliverables. Which of the following should the project manager do to gather this information?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Issue an RFQ
Issue an RFP
Create a WBS
Develop a SOW
Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 211
During which of the following phases should project requirements be determined?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The initiating phase

The execution phase
The planning phase
The monitoring phase
Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 212
Which of the following are common components of a project transition plan? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Extended support
Work performance
Ownership identification
Risk assessment
Budget analysis
Correct Answer: AC
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 213
Which of the following is the BEST way to manage stakeholder expectations?
A. Provide the stakeholder with a copy of the project charter.
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B. Approve stakeholder requests.
C. Obtain stakeholder buy-in.
D. Have the stakeholders complete a change request form.
Correct Answer: C
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Explanation
corrected.
QUESTION 214
Which of the following are tools used in quality control? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Gantt chart
Ishikawa diagram
Parametric estimating
Probability and impact matrix
Pareto chart
Correct Answer: BE
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 215
Which of the following are included in a risk register? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Project risk responses

Identified risks
Major milestones
Risk analysis tools
Risk control board members
Correct Answer: AB
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 216
During project execution, the cost management plan would be used to:
A. Ensure that resources are compensated fairly.
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B. Schedule resources for each phase of the project.
C. Identify costs that were not previously identified.
D. Determine if variances exceed a defined threshold.
Correct Answer: D
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 217
A project manager sits down to discuss with team members the strengths and weaknesses of a project. This is BEST described as:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Managing stakeholder expectations.

Post-project review.
Work performance review.
Human resource management.
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 218
A project manager has noticed low attendance at weekly meetings for a new project. Which of the following can the project manager do to improve meeting
attendance?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cancel the meetings because of a lack of attendance.

Address all issues as they arise during the meeting.
Start and end the meetings on time.
End the meetings when all topics have been discussed.
Correct Answer: C
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 219
There is a high probability of a needed resource becoming unavailable. The project manager determines the impact to be low; therefore, the MOST likely response
to the identified risk is to:
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Accept it
Avoid it
Minimize it
Mitigate it
Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 220
A project scope document should include which of the following items? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Cost control
Continuous service improvements
Key performance indicators
Detailed objectives
Risk management plan
Correct Answer: CD
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 221
Which of the following may have a significant adverse impact upon the successful completion of an international project? (Select THREE).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Time zones
Travel costs
Co-location of resources
The project plan
Scheduled vacations
Language barriers
Correct Answer: ABF

Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 222
In which of the following project organizations would the project management be handled by a
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marketing manager?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Matrix
Balanced
Projectized
Functional
Correct Answer: D
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 223
A WBS dictionary:
A. is a granular hierarchical breakdown of the work to be undertaken by the project team, to meet the objectives of the project.
B. provides a description of all of the components of a WBS, and a brief summary of its SOW, scope and deliverables.
C. allocates the WBS components to appropriate teams or named individuals within teams.
D. describes how a project will be decomposed into smaller, manageable subprojects or work packages.
Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 224
During the execution phase of a large scale project, a new stakeholder is identified that has vital information that could impact the completion of the project. Which
of the following is the FIRST activity the project manager should undertake?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Call a meeting of the key stakeholders to introduce the new stakeholder and discuss the new input/requirements.
Halt the project immediately; accept any changes requested by the new stakeholder once all current stakeholders have been informed.
Discuss the new stakeholder's inputs/requirements with the project sponsor and take advice on the consequent actions.
Request that the new stakeholder raise an urgent change request for authorization to change the scope of the project and submit it via the documented change
request procedure.
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Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 225
Which of the following would be included in the project transition plan?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Specifications used for quality control measurements.

Comparison of project deliverables with organizational strategic goals.
Maintenance responsibilities of the project deliverables.
Analysis of the project expenditures.
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 226
A project manager confronts a team member about the use of personal instant messaging during working hours. This is an example of which of the following
conflict resolution techniques?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Forcing
Smoothing
Compromise
Avoiding
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 227
Which of the following are components in the communications management planning process?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Communications planning, information distribution, performance reporting, project implementation

Communications planning, information distribution, performance reporting, closing
Communications planning, information distribution, performance reporting, initiating
Communications planning, information distribution, performance reporting, manage stakeholders
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Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 228
An analysis of the cost-benefit trade-offs for a project should be included as part of the:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Work plan
Risk register
Project charter
Quality plan
Correct Answer: D
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 229
A project manager of a particular project receives formal notification that a vendor has gone out of business. New vendors with similar products at similar costs
have been identified. Which of the following should the project manager do FIRST?
A. Initiate RFQs to qualified vendors, update the project management plan and communicate the issue with the project sponsor following the project
communications plan.
B. Undertake a make-or-buy decision analysis; communicate the issue with the project sponsor following the project communications plan.
C. Call a stakeholder meeting following the project communications plan to urgently review the project schedule; update the project management plan.
D. Communicate the issue with the project sponsor following the project communications plan, call a project team meeting to discuss alternatives and update the
project management plan.
Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 230
In a Gantt chart, how are milestones displayed?
A. An activity with zero day duration
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B. An activity with one day duration
C. Activity-on-node with a finish-to-finish precedence
D. End-to-end bar graph showing the time to complete a task

Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 231
When would a project manager have a closure meeting? (Select THREE).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Stage completion
Task completion
Document completion
Project completion
Vendor cancellation
Correct Answer: ADE

Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 232
Before a change request is presented to the change control board, which of the following should the project manager do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Suggest the board study the cost of the change.

Evaluate the affect on all other parts of the project.
Review the change request with the project sponsor.
Request team member input on the value of the change.
Correct Answer: B
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 233
Which of the following should a project manager do for a team member who does not speak the same language?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Hire a translator to assist the team member in communicating.

Communicate with the team member using translation software.
Send the team member to training on the desired language.
Ask for a replacement team member that speaks the same language.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 234
A project manager is completing a project schedule network diagram using boxes to represent the project activities that are connected by lines to show their
dependencies. Which of the following tools is the project manager using?
A.
B.
C.
D.
AOA
WBS
ADM
PDM
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 235
A conflict has developed among two project team members. The project manager reiterates the areas of agreement and avoids the areas of disagreement. Which
of the following BEST describes this conflict resolution technique?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Smoothing
Compromising
Avoiding
Negotiating
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 236
Which of the following directly utilize the WBS? (Select TWO).
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Communication plan
Monte Carlo technique
Activity estimation
Variance analysis
Resource assignment
Correct Answer: CE
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 237
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit -Click on the exhibit button. Which of the following is the critical path?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Start-A-B-E-F-end
Start-A-B-C-end
Start-A-B-E-C-end
Start-A-D-end
Correct Answer: D
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 238
-- Exhibit
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-- Exhibit -Click on the Exhibit button. Which of the following is the float of the path: start-A-D-end?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Zero
One
Five
Nineteen
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 239
Which of the following is the BEST method to avoid staffing conflict between resource managers and project managers?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Allow team members to enter the project as best fits their schedule.
Ask the project sponsor for team member assignments.
Claim the best department resources before the project starts.
Formally request team members early.
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 240
After a change control board meeting, which of the following actions should the project manager do NEXT?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Notify the requester of the verdict.

Review the impact of proposed change.
Update the project scope statement.
Document the specific change request.
Correct Answer: A
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Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 241
A statement of work (SOW) has been heavily revised by the stakeholders. Which of the following should be implemented to make it easier to determine how many
times the document has been revised?
A. Version control
B. A document revision date
C. Approval signatures from each stakeholder

D. A change request
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 242
Which of the following human resource outputs would a project manager use to determine a team member's skills?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Role
Accountability
Competency
Responsibility
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 243
All of the following are characteristics of a project EXCEPT that it:
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A.
B.
C.
D.
is managed by consensus.
is a temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service.
is limited by human and financial resources.
adheres to the triple constraint.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 244
Which of the following techniques can a project manager use to assist with quality planning? (Select THREE).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Peer review
Critical Chain Method (CCM)
Inspection
Performance Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Benchmarking
Correct Answer: ACF

Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 245
Reviewing the results of a control chart, the project manager finds the production samples had results inside both the upper control limit and the lower control limit.
Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the project manager based on this information?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The project manager should identify potential new production teams to obtain different results.
The project manager should create a report to outline the results for client review and request a more generous range between limits.
The project manager should stop production until the processes are reviewed in full for identification of flaws.
The project manager should continue following the existing process, including the measuring of samples for tracking.
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
well explianed.
QUESTION 246
A project manager has a project with staff in four different countries. When generating the resource management plan, which of the following should be considered
FIRST?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Reviewing holiday and vacation schedule with all team members.

Getting the email address of all the employees.
Locating each employee on the map in the office.
Understanding the international country code of all the team members.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 247
An approved change request has delayed the project start date without modifying the completion date. The project sponsor has requested the project manager to
pursue an option with the LOWEST initial cost. Which of the following methods should the project manager consider?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Parametric estimating
Rolling wave planning
Crashing
Fast tracking
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 248
The project manager has constructed a graphical chart categorically representing the frequency of each data occurrence. This is an example of which of the
following tools?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Histogram
Gantt chart
Ishikawa diagram
Control chart
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 249
The project office has created change request templates that must be used on any corporate project. Which of the following BEST describes this action?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Regulation
Best practice
Guideline
Standard
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 250
The project manager has received an approved change request. Which of the following actions should the project manager take NEXT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Schedule a meeting with the change advisory board to discuss the impact of the change
Perform a probability and impact assessment on the approved change
Hold a team meeting to ensure the change is immediately implemented
Develop a plan to incorporate the change into the project
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
well explianed.
QUESTION 251
Which of the following MUST be clearly defined in a project charter?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality
Scope
Action items
WBS
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 252
Which of the following is the MAIN difference between an open-ended and a close-ended problem statement?
A.
B.
C.
D.
An open-ended problem statement leads to multiple solutions, while a close-ended one has limited solutions.
An open-ended problem statement has a low success rate, whilea close-ended problem statementhas a high success rate.
In open-ended problem statements, well defined resources cannot be allocated to the project, while a close-ended one allows for defined resources.
An open-ended problem statement expands the scope of the project, while a close-ended one keeps the project in scope.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 253
A project team member, Joe, has completed his project work. Although the project is not completed yet, Joe has been assigned by the PMO director to a new
project. Which of the following describes the organization structure Joe works in?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Functional
Matrix
Project based
Strong Matrix
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Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 254
Which of the following is used to provide a functional description of the efforts which are required in order to accomplish a task?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Gantt chart
PERT
GERT
WBS dictionary
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 255
A project manager is entering the list of a project's activities with their estimated begin and end time to visualize which activities overlap and when the project is
scheduled to end. Which of the following is the project manager building?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Gantt chart
Work Breakdown Structure
Critical Path
PERT chart
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 256
The project manager is sequencing a set of activities. They discover that some of the activities may or may not occur based on the outcome of other activities.
Which of the following is BEST suited in this situation to show the activities' logical relationship?
A. Gantt
B. ADM
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C. CCB
D. CCM
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 257
Which of the following is the MAIN difference between bottom up and top down cost estimation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Bottom up leads to a more accurate cost estimate than top down because it is performed by subject matter experts
Top down leads to a more accurate cost estimate because it is performed by upper management with direct access to budget information
Bottom up leads to a less accurate cost estimate because it is breaks down the task into smaller subtasks where some tasks may not have a cost
Both top down and bottom up are equally accurate estimation of a project's total cost because they both refer to resources assigned by the project sponsor
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 258
Which of the following purchasing processes should a project team use to ensure that the work will be done per company specifications, while selecting the overall
cheapest provider?
A. RFI
B. RFP
C. RFC
D. RFQ
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 259
One of the MAIN purposes of a kick-off meeting is to:
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Assign and review roles and responsibilities to the project team.

Allow the project sponsor to introduce the project manager to the team.
Review the project definition document and make the appropriate changes.
Ensure project team members communicate amongst each others.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 260
After the ground breaking at a new construction site, the pile driving operation comes to a full stop due to the nature of the terrain. Which of the following is MOST
likely to occur?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The project communication plan must be updated and a stakeholder meeting must be scheduled.
The project manager must manage the new issue as the project schedule could be delayed.
The project manager must implement conflict resolution and review the resource requirement.
The project scope statement must be reviewed and the project manager must prepare a performance report.
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 261
A new software solution is being deployed. The customer realizes that an important piece of the software must be purchased in order for the project to be
successful. Which of the following is TRUE about this scenario?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The new piece of software will most likely expand the scope of the project therefore a new scope statement must be written.
The current project must be completed and a new project can be started to implement the additional software.
Quality management metrics are affected therefore the project manager should review the quality of the project.
Project schedule may be affected and the project manager must follow the change control process.
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 262
While performing a scheduled walkthrough at a construction site, the customer points out a discrepancy. Which of the following is the FIRST step that should be
taken before submitting a change control form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Consult the project sponsor

Identify the change
Perform a feasibility study
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 263
A project team member has identified a required change to one of their assigned tasks. The change would alter the order in which other tasks must be completed.
Which of the following should be done NEXT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Implement the change

Update the change registry
Document the change
Perform an impact analysis
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 264
Additional company employees have been assigned to the project. Which of the following will be affected?
A. The timeline may be positively affected at the expense of the project cost.
B. This change does not affect the triple constraint because the additional employees are already on the company payroll.
C. The quality of the product will improve but it will add more time to the project to train the new employees.
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D. Total project cost will be reduced because the project can now be completed sooner.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 265
Which of the following is the project manager implementing when they allocate additional resources to a set of tasks that are in the critical path and are slowing
down the project completion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Crashing
Optimizing
Controlling
Fast tracking
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 266
The project manager is reviewing the Pareto chart to identify if the life cycle of a deliverable is producing software bugs. Which of the following are represented in
the chart? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Number of work units affected by the bug

Percentage of bug types occurring
Software bug counts
Root cause of bug occurrence
Affect of the bug occurrence
Correct Answer: BC
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 267
The project manager wants to report to the stakeholders to date project's cost performance. If the total of completed work to date is $200,000 and the actual cost is
$210,000, which of the following is the cost variance?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
-5%
5%
-$10,000
$10,000
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 268
Some of the stakeholders are losing interest in the project because of its length. Which of the following should the project manager implement in this situation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Remove the stakeholders who are losing interest to ensure successful completion of the project.
Limit communication with the stakeholders to the bare minimum and only report on the progress and not the issues.
Implement a concise and reoccurring communication plan which focuses on the project goal and accomplishments.
Review the project goal with the stakeholder and allow them to make the appropriate changes to keep them interested.
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 269
A project's deliverable has been assigned to a team located in a different country. Although it is understood that daily reports are due by close of business every
weekday, the external team's reports are consistently being delivered after business hours. Which of the following is MOST likely occurring?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The external project team did not understand the report requirements due to the language barrier.
External project team members are always allowed to deliver reports late.
The project manager has not taken into consideration the time zone difference.
Cultural differences between the project manager and the external team were not considered.
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
valid.
QUESTION 270
Which of the following should be used when determining the details of a project component or scope entry?
A. WBS Dictionary
B. Project Management Plan
C. Work Breakdown Structure

D. Project Charter
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 271
During the course of a project, key stakeholders have requested new requirements after the business requirements document has already been signed off. Which
of the following should have been performed earlier in the project in order to deal with this situation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ensure that stakeholders understand that once requirements are approved the scope cannot be changed.
Develop a clear communications flow between the project and business stakeholders.
Perform multiple rounds of requirements solicitation before permanently locking down the scope.
Agree on a process to deal with project change requests.
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 272
Which of the following scheduling algorithms establishes floats, durations, and paths between work schedule activities?
A.
B.
C.
D.
AON
PERT
CPM
GERT
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Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 273
A draft structure for a risk tracking sheet has been provided below:
1. Risk identifier
2. Risk status
3. Risk description
4. Mitigation steps
5. Mitigation status
Which of the following should be ADDED to the risk tracking sheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Risk rating
Stakeholder risk tolerance
Revised project schedule
Risk matrix
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 274
Which of the following is BEST suited for assigning resources to WBS tasks?
A.
B.
C.
D.
WBS defines functional teams which should then be mapped to project scope items
WBS contains the project schedule which should be used to determine timing of when to engage functional teams
WBS defines the description of the end result delivered by the project
WBS defines activities and deliverables that can be mapped to functional teams
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 275
Which of the following can be used as a quality metric when performing quality planning?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality control
Cost benefit analysis
Perform preventative actions
Quality assurance
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 276
A project team is deciding on whether to "make or buy". As part of the decision-making process, the team decides to request a product update from key product
suppliers. Which of the following should be used to facilitate this?
A.
B.
C.
D.
RFQ
RFI
RFP
Vendor selection
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 277
Which of the following is typically the LAST step when acquiring a product or service from a vendor?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vendor selection
Evaluate seller response
Contract development
Contract signing
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
QUESTION 278
A project is nearing completion. Which of the following tasks is required to ensure continuity after the project closes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transition ownership to operational team

Extended support delivered by project members
Ensure the operation team provides warranty prior to handover
Periodic training of project team resources
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 279
Two project resources have been involved in several heated arguments based on approaches to meet project requirements. The first resource is convinced that
the requirement is invalid, whereas the second resource believes that the requirement is valid but should be solved a certain way. As a project manager, which of
the following is a suitable conflict resolution approach to attempt to remedy the situation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Attempt `smoothing' and `negotiation' techniques

Threaten to report both employees to HR due to bullying
Make an executive decision as the project manager
Escalate the matter to the project sponsor
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 280
Within a corporation, project managers are assigned people based on defined roles and responsibilities. Project resources are temporarily provided to the project
but still report the functional managers as well as the project manager. Which of the following styles of management is this also known as?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Projectized management
Matrix management
Functional management
SCRUM / agile
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Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 281
The project manager is trying to determine what to present at a project kick-off meeting. Should a high-level project schedule be included?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It depends. Some stakeholders are not technical enough to understand them.

No. The project is likely to still be in the initiation phase which is too early for a project schedule.
Yes. Project schedules are required to ensure that stakeholders are bound to the scope.
Yes. High level project schedules are typically presented at a kick-off meeting.
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 282
Senior executives within a company have noticed an increasing number of projects failing to deliver to requirements. Which of the following project governance
methods will help to meet this need?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Phase gate approval

Project phase transition
ISO standards compliance
Audit trail
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 283
A key supplier has informed the project manager that there will be a two month delay to fulfill an order. Which component of the project plan is affected and which
of the following actions should be taken?
A. Evaluate the project schedule and raise a project issue.
B. Manage project quality and schedule a meeting.
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C. Implement approved changes by utilizing a change management form.
D. Manage scope and consider a project change request.
Correct Answer: A
Section: (none)
Explanation
answer is verified.
QUESTION 284
A specific deliverable is needed in order to meet a project requirement. Another project has already constructed this deliverable and there is a strategic push for reusable, leveraged components to be utilized. Which of the following actions should the project manager take?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ignore the other project so as not to introduce inter-dependencies between projects as this could adversely affect the project schedule.
Identify project dependency as a threat, update risk register and inform stakeholders so that a decision can be made.
Plan to leverage the other project's deliverables, make a direct project cost savings and meet organizational strategic goals.
Escalate the issue to the project sponsor so that a project decision can be made so that the project has clear direction going forward.
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 285
Due to unforeseen schedule blowouts, the project manager is forced to compress the next set of activities in order to avoid affecting the project delivery date.
Which of the following techniques can be used to help achieve this? (Select TWO).
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Fast tracking
Crashing
Delaying
Quality control
Scope reduction
Correct Answer: AB
Section: (none)
Explanation
corrected.
QUESTION 286
Which of the following tasks is essential to update a critical production component prior to project delivery?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Perform post-change testing

Release project costs
Receive vendor sign-off
Initiate change control process
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 287
Which of the following techniques is premised by a relatively small number of causes resulting in the majority of defects?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Law of averages
Six sigma
Pareto analysis
Ishikawa diagram
Correct Answer: C
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 288
The project manager has noticed that meeting attendance rates are declining. Regular attendees prefer to talk about the past or upcoming weekend as opposed to
reporting on project updates. Which of the following shows how the project manager should respond?
A. Take no action. Team bonding is important. Those that cannot attend are probably attending more important meetings as this project is not the only initiative
within the organization.
B. Change the meeting format to be a daily stand-up of no longer than 15 minutes.
C. Escalate non attendance to functional line managers. Cut off non-related discussions.
D. Establish ground rules, distribute an agenda, and use a facilitator.
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
modified.
QUESTION 289
The project team is geographically split between two time zones. Which of the following should be performed by the project manager?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Escalate to the project sponsor with a preference to replace the remote members with local members.
Set up meeting times that are not necessarily a perfect fit, but are fair to both locations.
Schedule two separate meetings at the desired local time for the participants.
Convert traditional meetings into email updates and catch up on an exceptions basis.
Correct Answer: B
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:
QUESTION 290
Due to external market conditions, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has announced a company shift in strategic priorities. As such, more focus will be spent on
tuning current operational capabilities. Which of the following is the MOST likely outcome of an existing project that is currently in an initiation phase and about to
enter stage-gate review and now falls outside of the new strategic priorities?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Stage extension
Project completion
Stage completion
Correct Answer: D
Section: (none)
Explanation
Explanation:

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C. Work Breakdown Structure

Submit an RFI to a local manufacturing facility

Develop Work Breakdown Structure

Project Management Plan

More project work than projected has been completed

Required project standards compliance is achieved

Ensures the project complies with organizational goals

Determines the degree of accuracy of activity duration estimates

Requires PMO approval

Identify the project

Key project deliverables

Low complexity project

C. Appoint a project team

Request for information

Identification of all the required activities

Engage a services company to deliver the project

Technical design, schedule, and budget

Prioritizing the specific event.

Lessons learned during the project

Minutes of all the project meetings

Establishing project schedule baselines

Critical Path Method

D. Gantt Chart Method

Critical Chain Method

Status report plan

Change control plan

Time zone differences

Document using the appropriate change control forms

Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders

Performing an impact analysis

Provide a written forum that allows for asynchronous participation

Continue with the project as planned

Asequence of activities that takes the shortest time to complete.

Where potential delays in the project might occur

A budget estimate with a plus to minus 10%

Something that may positively or negatively impact the project

Behind schedule and under budget.

C. A snapshot of the project at a particular point in time

Project stakeholder requirements

Crash the schedule

The project stakeholders to communicate the delay.

Deliverables that need to be developed for project completion

Roles and responsibilities

D. Generate a change request.

might occur and needs monitoring.

The project is over budget

Add the risk to the risk register

Perform an analysis to determine the impact on the project

The project is ahead of schedule.

The project sponsor stopped the project.

Review all open design issues

Review project progress with key stakeholders

Ask the project sponsor to extend the project schedule.

Working out an agreement that is acceptable to both sides

Working out an agreement that is acceptable to both sides

Reassigning one of the two parties to a different team

Change control board, committee consulting

Audit trails, retention, and version control

Local, state, and federal laws

Lessons learned, budget schedule review

Analyze performance information

Review change log