Project Management Professional Test! Quiz
Below is a project management professional test. It is expected that every manager in an organization has some information on project management and just to ensure that they can complete tasks using available resources and deliver as planned. How about you go through each question and get to see how knowledgeable you are on project management as a whole.
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To Support the Mission of AUC Bank; “ Customers First”, the CEO of AUC bank is concerned about the Customer Complaint response time. He wants to improve Customer Call Center processes to decrease the response time. What should the CEO of AUC Bank do to address the scenario?
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Provide a Project Management Training to call center staff
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Assign a Project manager , having experience in Call Center operations
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Transform from Functional to a Projectized organization structure
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Streamlines the processes of Call center operations
Correct Answer
D. Streamlines the processes of Call center operationsExplanation
Call center is an operational activities and to improve the response time she should streamline the processes of call center and remove the bottle necks. As operations requires business process management, and operations management activities. Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 12Rate this question:
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You are hired in a large scale project, where six different sub-contractors are involved, as a Project Manager which of the following activity is not your responsibility?
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Monitor and Control the Project Status
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Develop the Project Management Plan
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Monitor and Control the Status of your vendors
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Ensure integrity of sub-contractors team
Correct Answer
D. Ensure integrity of sub-contractors teamExplanation
Project Manager is not responsible to ensure the integrity of individual team member either in her team or subcontractor team. A project manager is in charge of all aspects of the project including, but not limited to: developing the project management plan and all related component plans, keeping the project on track in terms of schedule and budget, identifying, monitoring, and responding to risk, and providing accurate and timely reporting of project metrics.Rate this question:
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During the Planning phase of project, it is important to identify the internal and external factors that can influence the project success. In this context, which of the following statements about enterprise environmental factors is NOT true?
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Neither promote nor hold back the project management processes
- B.
May restrict the project management processes
- C.
May promote the project management processes
- D.
May either promote or hold back the project management
Correct Answer
A. Neither promote nor hold back the project management processesExplanation
Enterprise environmental factors may enhance or constrain project management options, and as Project Manager you have to assess the project environment and the enterprises involved in the project.Reference: Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 29Rate this question:
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Which of the following statement regarding the functionalities of PMO in INCORRECT?
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PMO manages major program scope changs
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PMO manages the methodologies, and standards
- C.
PMO manages the interdependencies among projects at the enterprise level
- D.
PMO controls the assigned project resources to best meet project objectives
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D. PMO controls the assigned project resources to best meet project objectivesExplanation
Project Manager instead of PMO controls the assigned project resources to best meet project objectives. Reference PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition, Page 12Rate this question:
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You are managing an IT Infrastructure Project and developed a Project life Cycle with its phases to execute the project accordingly. In this context Which of the following statement about Project Life Cycle INCORRECT?
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Stakeholder influence, risk, and uncertainty are highest at the start of IT Infrastructure Project
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Ability of the stakeholders to influence final characteristics of IT Infrastructure Project increases as the project progresses.
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The project life cycle determines which transitional actions at the beginning and end of the project are included, so that the project can be linked to the ongoing operations of the performing organization.
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Stakeholder influence, risk, and uncertainty decrease as the IT Infrastructure Project progresses.
Correct Answer
B. Ability of the stakeholders to influence final characteristics of IT Infrastructure Project increases as the project progresses.Explanation
The ability to influence the final characteristics of the project's product, without significally impacting cost, is highest at the start of the project and decreases as the the project progresses towards completion. Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 40Rate this question:
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The ability to influence the final characteristics of the project's product, without significally impacting cost, is highest at the start of the project and decreases as the the project progresses towards completion. Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 40
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Weak matrix structure with multiple functional managers to report
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Low position in the organization hierarchy
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Stakeholder roles that are not well defined
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Work pressure and high stress
Correct Answer
B. Low position in the organization hierarchyExplanation
A low position in the organization hierarchy has no say, hence is the least source of conflictRate this question:
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You are working as a Project Manager in a Bank where decisions are primarily made by functional head. The organizational structure of bank is?
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Weak Matrix
- B.
Balanced Matrix
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Projectized
- D.
String Matrix
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A. Weak MatrixExplanation
In a functional organization, decisions were made by functional heads, and Project manager works as an expeditor.Rate this question:
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You are working as a Project Manager in a Projectized organization, where you and your team are co-located in same place, and you are an authoritative Project Manager.All of the following are advantages of a Projectized organizational structure EXCEPT:
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Loyalty to the project
- B.
Home for the team members after the project is completed
- C.
Effective communication
- D.
Team is only reported to Project Manager
Correct Answer
B. Home for the team members after the project is completedExplanation
In a projectized organization, Team has no department to go back. Like in Strong Matrix. Team contract closes after the project completion.In Projectized organization team is dedicated towards project and in a co-located scenario communication increases and team is only reported to Project ManagerRate this question:
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You are working in an IT department of a leading commercial Bank. Your department performs 60-70 projects every year, and you work with cross-department teams to complete the project and your team reports to both, You as a Project Manager and their respective functional head. Your Commercial Bank is classified as:
- A.
Projectized
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Balanced Matrix
- C.
Strong Matrix
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Weak Matrix
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B. Balanced MatrixExplanation
in Projectized Organization team only reports to Project Manager. In Balance Matrix Organization Team reports to both the functional head and the Project Manager. In Strong Matrix Team only reports to Project Manager till they are engaged in project then after project moved back to their functional departments.In Weak Matrix team reports to their functional head and Project Manager works as a coordinatorRate this question:
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Who of the following are always the stakeholder?
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CEO of the company
- B.
User who is going to use the product
- C.
A functional manager from sales department
- D.
A person who might lose his or her position in the company because of the project
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B. User who is going to use the productExplanation
A user of the project's product is always a stakeholder, while the others may or may not be stakeholder “always”.Rate this question:
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All of the following statement about Sponsor is true EXCEPT?
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Sponsor is responsible for the funding for a new project's conceptual study
- B.
Sponsor champions the project
- C.
Sponsor can authorize changes in scope
- D.
Sponsor is the only person who can write the Project Charter
Correct Answer
D. Sponsor is the only person who can write the Project CharterExplanation
Sponsor is one of the stakeholder who can write the Project Charter, but NOT the only one who can write the Project Charter. Other than Sponsor, PMO, Portfolio Manager and in Program manager can also write the project charterRate this question:
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You are given the following four projects. Which project will you select?
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Project A with an opportunity cost of $ 200,000
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Project B with a benefit-cost ratio of 0.50
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Project C with an IRR of -5%
- D.
Project D with NPV of $ 150,000
Correct Answer
D. Project D with NPV of $ 150,000Explanation
Opportunity cost is not the project selection criteria, Benefit cost ratio is less that 1, and IRR is -ve, so the valid answer is Project D with NPV of $ 150,000Rate this question:
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You are preparing a document using agreement, and organizational process assets. These are valid inputs for:
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Develop Project Management Plan
- B.
Direct and Manage Project Work
- C.
Develop Project Charter
- D.
Perform Integrated Change Control
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A. Develop Project Management PlanExplanation
Agreement, and organizational process assets are inputs for the Develop Project Charter process. Reference: Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 66, Figure 4-2.Rate this question:
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You are in the initiating phase of your project and are involved with creation of the project charter. Which of the following statements relating to the project charter is NOT correct?
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It is the document that formally authorizes a project.
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Provides authority to the project manager.
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It is issued by a project initiator or sponsor external to the project organization, at a level that is appropriate to funding the project
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It is used primarily to request bids for different phases of a project.
Correct Answer
D. It is used primarily to request bids for different pHases of a project.Explanation
Project Charter is a document which authorizes a project and Project manager which will be initiated by sponsor or project initiator external to the project organization. Procurement documents are used to solicit proposals from perspective sellers. Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 368Rate this question:
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The Credit Card Department Head of AUC Bank is in the process of creating a project charter to formally authorize a new project . In this context, what should be done FIRST?
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Develop Project Management Plan
- B.
Identify a project manager for the project
- C.
Document Business Need
- D.
Identify the stakeholders
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B. Identify a project manager for the projectExplanation
A Project manager is identified and assigned as early in the project as is feasible, preferably while the project charter is being developed and always prior to the start of planning. Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 67Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT part of identify stakeholder process ?
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Identify Stakeholders
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Identify stakeholders need
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Assess the impact of stakeholders in project
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Make sure all the stakeholders are in project plan
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D. Make sure all the stakeholders are in project planExplanation
Stakeholder identification doesn’t make sure that all stakeholders should be in plan, and even not all stakeholders are part of project plan.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statement regarding the Business Value is INCORRECT?
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Successful business value realization begins with comprehensive operational planning.
- B.
Business Value concept is unique to each organization
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Business Value may be created through the effective management of ongoing operations.
- D.
All organizations focus on attaining business value for their activities
Correct Answer
A. Successful business value realization begins with comprehensive operational planning.Explanation
Successful business value realization begins with comprehensive strategic planning and management. Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 16Rate this question:
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You are identified as a Project Manager, What is your first activity, after gaining the approval on Charter?
- A.
Create Human Resource Plan
- B.
Create Project Management Plan
- C.
Create Communications Management Plan
- D.
Create Stakeholder Register
Correct Answer
D. Create Stakeholder RegisterExplanation
After identification of Project Manager in Project Charter, Project Manager creates a Stakeholder RegisterRate this question:
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Stakeholder identification should ?
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Occur as early as possible
- B.
Start as soon as possible
- C.
Be done as late as possible
- D.
Continue throughout Project lifecycle
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D. Continue throughout Project lifecycleExplanation
Stakeholder identification should continue throughout Project lifecycle, as stakeholders identification is a process in Intiation Process group, which occurs in Project or in project phaseRate this question:
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Stakeholder analysis steps are ?
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Identify Stakeholders, Assess how they react, and identify potential impact
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List Stakeholders, analyze potential impact, and Assess how they react
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List internal stakeholders, external stakeholders, and their impact documentation
- D.
Identify stakeholder power, list their power impact and create reaction plan
Correct Answer
B. List Stakeholders, analyze potential impact, and Assess how they reactExplanation
Stakeholder Analysis Steps in sequence are Step 1: Identify all potential project stakeholders Step 2: Identify the potential impact Step 3: Assess how key stakeholders are likely to react or respond in various situationsReference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 396Rate this question:
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If you are describing classes of stakeholders based on their power (ability to impose their will), urgency (need for immediate attention), and legitimacy (their involvement is appropriate), this can be referred to as:
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Group decision technique
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Salience model
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Power/Influence grid
- D.
Influence/Impact grid
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B. Salience modelExplanation
Salience model: Describing classes of stakeholders based on their power (ability to impose their will), urgency (need for immediate attention), and legitimacy (their involvement is appropriate). Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 396Rate this question:
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You, as the project manager, are planning to document relevant information on interest, involvement, and impact of the stakeholders on the project success. Which of the following communication processes should you follow?
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Stakeholder analysis
- B.
Plan Stakeholder management
- C.
Manage Stakeholder Engagement
- D.
Identify Stakeholders
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D. Identify StakeholdersExplanation
Identify stakeholders is the process of identifying the people, groups,or organizations that could impact or be impacted by a decision, activity, or outcome of the project, analyzing and documenting relevant information regarding their interests, involvement, interdependencies, influence, and potiential impact on project success. Reference PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 393Rate this question:
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Which of the following statement regarding the Life Cycles is INCORRECT?
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Predictive Life cycles are also known as fully plan-driven
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Iterative life cycles are also known as iterations
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Adaptive life cycles are also known as change-driven
- D.
Incremental life cycle develop the product through a series of repeated cycles
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D. Incremental life cycle develop the product through a series of repeated cyclesExplanation
Iterations develop the product through a series of repeated cycles, and increments successively add to the functionality of the product. PMBOk(R) Guide Fifth Edition, Page 45Rate this question:
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At the end of the closing process group
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It is verified that the defined processes are completed within all the process groups to close the project or project phase.
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It is determined that the product will be successful in the market.
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The project management plan is written off by the project sponsor.
- D.
The new change requests are initiated as required.
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A. It is verified that the defined processes are completed within all the process groups to close the project or project pHase.Explanation
The Closing Process Group consist of those processes performed to conclude all activities across all project management process groups to formally complete the project,phase or contractual obligations. Reference PMBOK® 5th Edition, Page 57Rate this question:
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The last activity of closing process group IS?
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Complete the Lesson Learned
- B.
Provide the relevant documents to client
- C.
Update the Archives
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Release the team
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D. Release the teamExplanation
All options are the activities of closing process but the last activity of closing process is to release the teamRate this question:
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You are performing administrative closure activities during the Close Procurement Process. All are administrative closure activities EXCEPT?
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Finalizing Open Claims
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Project Document Archiving
- C.
Lesson Learned Documentation
- D.
Obtain formal acceptance of the project scope from the customer
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D. Obtain formal acceptance of the project scope from the customerExplanation
The Close Procurement process also involves administrative activities such as finalizing open claims, updating records to reflect final results and archiving such information for future use. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 387Rate this question:
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Early termination of a contract is a special case of procurement closure. This can happen because of:
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Default of the buyer
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Default of the seller
- C.
Mutual agreement of the parties
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Any of the above reasons
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D. Any of the above reasonsExplanation
Early termination of a contract is a special case of procurement closure that can result from a mutual agreement of both parties, from the default of one party, or for convenience of the buyer if provided for in the contract. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 387Rate this question:
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You have contracted some work to a vendor, and would like to identify successes and failures that warrant recognition in the preparation or administration of other procurement contracts within the performing organization. This can be performed through:
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Procurement audit
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Contract file
- C.
Contract performance reporting
- D.
Lessons learned documentation
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A. Procurement auditExplanation
Procurement audit is a structured review of the procurement process originating from the Plan Procurement Management process through Administer Procurements. The objective of a procurement audit is to identify successes and failures that warrant recognition in the preparation or administration of other procurement Contracts on the project, or on other projects within the performing organization. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 388Rate this question:
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In Close Procurements process, you are responsible to complete each project procurement to support the Close Project or Phase process. In this context, the final equitable settlement of all outstanding issues, claims, and disputes by negotiation is done through:
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Contract closure
- B.
Procurement audits
- C.
Claims documentations
- D.
Procurement Negotiations
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D. Procurement NegotiationsExplanation
In all procurement relationships the final equitable settlement of all outstanding issues, claims, and disputes by negotiation is a primary goal. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 388Rate this question:
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What is the best technique to ensure that the contract is complete?
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Formal Acceptance
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Perform audit
- C.
Record Lesson Learned
- D.
Final Performance Reporting
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A. Formal AcceptanceExplanation
Formal Acceptance is the best technique to ensure that the contract is complete. Perform audit help to check the success and failure of process not to ensure the completeness of contract. Record Lesson Learned is done to record the reasons for corrective actions taken. Final Performance Reporting is done after the contract closure.Rate this question:
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Outputs of Close Procurements process include all of the following EXCEPT:
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Closed procurements.
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Formal confirmation of deliverable acceptance.
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The request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation(RFQ), and the seller's working proposal.
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Lessons learned documentation.
Correct Answer
C. The request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation(RFQ), and the seller's working proposal.Explanation
The request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation(RFQ), and the seller's working proposal is not an output of close Procurements. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 389Rate this question:
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All of the following would occur during the Close Project or Phase Process EXCEPT:
- A.
Formal Acceptance
- B.
Archiving Project Records
- C.
Analysis of Project Success
- D.
Performing Cost Benefit Analysis
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D. Performing Cost Benefit AnalysisExplanation
Performing Cost benefit analysis is done in initiation and planning not in closing.Rate this question:
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When does the project manager review prior phase documentation and customer acceptance documentation from the Verify Scope process?
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Close Project or Phase
- B.
Control Scope
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Perform Quality Control
- D.
Monitor and Control Project Work
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A. Close Project or pHaseExplanation
When closing the project, the project manager will review all prior information from the previous phase to ensure that all project work is complete and that the project has met its objectives.Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 101Rate this question:
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You are performing administrative closure activities during the Close Project or Phase Process. All are administrative closure activities of a Project EXCEPT:
- A.
Transfer the Project’s products to operations
- B.
Project Document Archiving
- C.
Lesson Learned Documentation
- D.
Performance Measurement Documentation
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D. Performance Measurement DocumentationExplanation
Performance Measurement Documentation is not an administrative activity of Close Project or Phase Process. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 101Rate this question:
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All Are the key elements of Product or Service Transition in Close Project or Phase Process EXCEPT:
- A.
Lesson Learned documented
- B.
Formal Signoff
- C.
Product is handed over to operations
- D.
Customer Acceptance Notifications
Correct Answer
A. Lesson Learned documentedExplanation
Lesson Learned Documentation comes under the umbrella of Organization Process Assets Updates Output not in Final Product, Service or Result Transition output. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 104Rate this question:
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You are in the Close Project or Phase of the project. You finalize all activities across all the project management process groups to formally complete the phase. You also update documents, such as project management plan, scope management plan, cost management plan, etc. that are generated from project`s activities. These documents are also referred to as:
- A.
Project Files
- B.
Project Plan
- C.
Historical Information
- D.
Project Records
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A. Project FilesExplanation
Project files contains documents resulting from project activities, for example project management plan, scope, cost, schedule and project calendars, risk registers, change management documentation, planned risk response actions, and risk impacts.Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 104Rate this question:
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The Close Project or Phase process is different than the Close Procurements process. Which Statement below is correct in reference to that
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Close Project or Phase occurs at Project end while Close Procurement occurs at Phase end
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Close Procurement involves updating employee skills in their records while close Project or Phase performs audit
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Close Procurement performs audit while close Project or Phase involves updating employee skills in their records
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Close Project or Phase occurs before the Close Procurements
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C. Close Procurement performs audit while close Project or pHase involves updating employee skills in their recordsExplanation
Updating Employee skills in their record is done in Close Project or Phase not in close Procurements.Rate this question:
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A project management plan is a formal, approved document that defines how the project is executed, monitored and controlled. In this scenario, who is responsible to create a project management plan?
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Project manager creates the project management plan based on inputs from the sponsor and the functional manager.
- B.
Sponsor creates the project management plan based on inputs from the project manager and the functional manager.
- C.
Project manager creates the project management plan based on inputs from the team.
- D.
Sponsor creates the project management plan based on inputs from all the stakeholders.
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C. Project manager creates the project management plan based on inputs from the team.Explanation
The Project Management Plan content will vary depending upon the application area and complexity of the project. Project Manager develops the project management plan based on inputs from the team.Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 74Rate this question:
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In your project, you create project documents which will help you when managing the project. Which of the following is NOT an example of project documents?
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Requirement management plan
- B.
Activity list
- C.
Requirements documentation
- D.
Risk register
Correct Answer
A. Requirement management planExplanation
Requirements Management plan is included in Project Management plan. Reference: Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 78 Table 4-1Rate this question:
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You are managing a Core Banking Implementation project, and you want to gather the requirements about deposit processes of the bank, as a project manager, which tool will you use to bring together prequalified stakeholders and deposit specialists in order to know about their expectations and attitudes about a proposed product?
- A.
Facilitated workshops
- B.
Focus Groups
- C.
Meetings
- D.
Group decision making techniques
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B. Focus GroupsExplanation
Focus groups bring together prequalified stakeholders and subject matter experts to learn about their expectations and attitudes about a proposed product, service, or result. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 114Rate this question:
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All of the following are types of requirements EXCEPT:
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Business Requirements
- B.
Project Requirements
- C.
Risk Requirements
- D.
Quality Requirements
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C. Risk RequirementsExplanation
Requirements can be grouped into classifications allowing for further refinement and detail as the requirements are elaborated. These classifications includes: Business, Stakeholder, Solution, Transition, Project, and Quality Requirments. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 112Rate this question:
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In your project, you use product analysis to translate high-level product descriptions into tangible deliverables and requirements. Which of the following techniques is not used in product analysis?
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Value analysis
- B.
Requirement analysis
- C.
System analysis
- D.
Business analysis
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D. Business analysisExplanation
Product analysis includes techniques such as product breakdown, systems analysis, requirements analysis, systems engineering, value engineering, and value analysis. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 122Rate this question:
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What is a scope statement?
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Document that formally authorizes a project
- B.
A document that describes the procurement item in sufficient detail
- C.
A documented basis for making future project decisions
- D.
A document that subdivides the major deliverables into smaller, more manageable components
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C. A documented basis for making future project decisionsExplanation
Project charter is a document that formally authorizes a project. Procurment Statement of Work is a document that describes the procurement item in sufficient detail. The Project Scope statement provided a common understanding of the project among project stakeholders. WBS is a document that subdivides the major deliverables into smaller, more manageable components.Rate this question:
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You are managing an data centre turnkey project, where you have subcontracted your work to 5 different vendors. You have shared your complete WBS to your subcontractors. Your subcontractors should:
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Use your WBS for project as statement of work
- B.
Create a more detailed WBS for the subcontracted work
- C.
Create a detail activity lists of your WBS, work packages
- D.
Update the descriptions of their work in WBS dictionary
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B. Create a more detailed WBS for the subcontracted workExplanation
Your WBS is complete WBS and it cannot be used as Statement of work for them, it needs refinement. They First job is to create the detail WBS of their subcontracted work. Activity listing for their project will come when they have their detailed WBS. Once they have decomposed WBS for their work they can update the description of their work in to WBS dictionary.Rate this question:
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You would like to use decomposition for subdivision of project deliverables into smaller, more manageable components until the work and deliverables are defined to the work package level. Which of the following statements about decomposition is incorrect?
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All deliverables should have similar levels of decomposition.
- B.
The project team needs to seek a balance between too little and too much in the level of WBS planning detail.
- C.
The decomposition of the upper level WBS components requires subdividing the work for each of the deliverables or subprojects into its fundamental components.
- D.
Create WBS process decomposition tool decomposes deliverable into deliverable.
Correct Answer
A. All deliverables should have similar levels of decomposition.Explanation
Different deliverables can have different levels of decomposition. Reference PMBOK(R) 5th Edition Page 131Rate this question:
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Which of the following statement about Activity List is NOT correct?
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The activity list must include all activities that will be performed on the project
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The activity list should include descriptions of major activities in sufficient detail
- C.
The activity list should include activity duration estimates and scope of work description for each activity
- D.
The activity list is obtained through decomposition of work packages.
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C. The activity list should include activity duration estimates and scope of work description for each activityExplanation
The activity list is a comprehensive list including all schedule activities required on the project. Reference: PMBOK® Guide Fourth Edition, Page 135Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT true about milestones?
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Milestones shows activity start and end dates
- B.
Contractual milestones typically tied up with payments
- C.
Milestones are work packages
- D.
Milestone are used for presentations to senior management
Correct Answer
C. Milestones are work packagesExplanation
Milestones are not work packages, Milestone is an activity, which is created from the decomposition of work packagesRate this question:
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A project consists of three major activities: A. dollar conversion development (5 weeks),B. chart of account development (6 weeks),C. General Ledger implementation (7 weeks).Activity B cannot start until activity A is completed and an additional week is spent on resource reassignment. Activity C can only start a week after activity B has started. What is the relationship between activity A and activity B is an example of?
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Finish-to-finish
- B.
Start-to start
- C.
Finish-to-start
- D.
Start-to-finish
Correct Answer
C. Finish-to-startExplanation
As Activity B cannot start until activity A is finished is an example of Finish Start dependencyRate this question:
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Precedence diagramming method (PDM) is a method of constructing a project network diagram:
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That uses nodes to represent the activities and connects them with arrows that show the dependencies.
- B.
That uses arrows to represent the activities and connects them at nodes to show their dependencies.
- C.
Which by construction allows loops or conditional branches.
- D.
That uses only finish-to-start logical relationships as construction way.
Correct Answer
C. Which by construction allows loops or conditional branches.Explanation
PDM uses nodes to represent the activities.Option 2: Arrow diagramming method uses arrows to represent the activities. GERT allows loops or conditional branches. Arrow diagramming method uses only finish-to-start logical relationships.Rate this question:
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In your project, you wish to estimate the type and quantity of resources required for each activity. Which of the following techniques will you use for this purpose?
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Precedence diagramming technique
- B.
Trend analysis technique
- C.
Top down technique
- D.
Alternatives analysis
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D. Alternatives analysisExplanation
To estimate the type and quantity of resources, we use Estimate Activity resources, precedence diagramming technique, trend analysis technique and top down techniques are not part of this process. Reference: PMBOK® Guide Fourth Edition, Page 142 (figure 6-8)Rate this question:
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