1° Full-Length Test Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a project?
A) Temporary
B) Unique product, service, or result
C) Ongoing operation
D) Progressive elaboration
Correct Answer: C
The process of identifying and documenting project roles, responsibilities, required skills, and reporting relationships and creating a staffing management plan is known as:
A) Develop Project Team
B) Plan Human Resource Management
C) Acquire Project Team
D) Manage Project Team
Correct Answer: B
What is the primary purpose of ‘Earned Value Analysis’ (EVA) in project management?
- A) To measure the project team’s performance and progress.
- B) To assess the project’s risk exposure.
- C) To evaluate the accuracy of the project schedule.
- D) To determine the project’s communication effectiveness.
Correct Answer: A
‘Stakeholder Engagement’ levels are categorized into which of the following groups?
- A) Unaware, Resistant, Neutral, Supportive, Leading
- B) Informed, Uninformed, Supportive, Neutral, Resistant
- C) Unaware, Aware, Interested, Supportive, Active
- D) Aware, Unaware, Supportive, Neutral, Opposed
Correct Answer: A
Which process is responsible for tracking team member performance, providing feedback, resolving issues, and managing team changes?
- A) Develop Project Team
- B) Manage Project Team
- C) Acquire Project Team
- D) Plan Human Resource Management
Correct Answer: B
The ‘Critical Path Method’ (CPM) is used to:
- A) Identify the shortest path and longest duration to complete the project.
- B) Calculate the baseline budget for the project.
- C) Determine the most cost-effective use of resources.
- D) Assess the risk impact on project timelines.
Correct Answer: A
‘Qualitative Risk Analysis’ should be performed:
- A) Only at the beginning of the project.
- B) Periodically throughout the project lifecycle.
- C) Only when new risks are identified.
- D) At the closure of the project.
Correct Answer: B
What is the main goal of ‘Integrated Change Control’?
- A) To ensure that all changes are documented.
- B) To facilitate decision making on requested changes.
- C) To prevent any changes to the project scope.
- D) To monitor the project performance.
Correct Answer: B
‘Resource Leveling’ will most likely result in:
- A) A shorter project duration.
- B) Increased project costs.
- C) An unchanged project scope.
- D) An extension of the project schedule.
Correct Answer: D
The ‘Schedule Performance Index’ (SPI) is:
- A) A measure of schedule efficiency on a project.
- B) A projection of future project schedule performance.
- C) The ratio of earned value to planned value.
- D) The ratio of actual cost to planned cost.
Correct Answer: A
‘Procurement Management Plan’ includes:
- A) Selection criteria for sellers.
- B) Work performance data.
- C) Project team members’ roles and responsibilities.
- D) Change request forms.
Correct Answer: A
What does a ‘Risk Breakdown Structure’ (RBS) provide?
- A) A hierarchical decomposition of risks by category.
- B) An estimation of the probability and impact of risks.
- C) A schedule for risk management activities.
- D) A detailed plan for risk response strategies.
Correct Answer: A
‘Cost Aggregation’ is used in which process?
- A) Estimate Costs
- B) Determine Budget
- C) Control Costs
- D) Plan Cost Management
Correct Answer: B
The primary purpose of ‘Project Scope Management’ is to:
- A) Ensure the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully.
- B) Control the costs associated with the project.
- C) Manage the timeline and schedule of the project.
- D) Define the roles and responsibilities of the project team.
Correct Answer: A
In ‘Plan Communications Management,’ which factor is the most critical to consider?
- A) The project’s organizational structure.
- B) The urgency of the project.
- C) Stakeholder information needs and requirements.
- D) The budget allocated for communications.
Correct Answer: C
What is the ‘Project Management Plan’?
- A) A document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled.
- B) A formal agreement between the project team and the customer.
- C) A detailed schedule of all project activities.
- D) A chart that shows team members and their responsibilities.
Correct Answer: A
‘Variance at Completion’ (VAC) is:
- A) The difference between the budget at completion and the earned value.
- B) The difference between the budget at completion and the actual cost.
- C) A forecast of the total cost variance compared to the budget at the end of the project.
- D) The amount of budget deficit or surplus at the end of the project.
Correct Answer: C
The ‘Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis’ process primarily:
- A) Assesses the impact of identified risks on project objectives.
- B) Quantifies the effects of risks on project outcomes.
- C) Prioritizes risks based on their probability and impact.
- D) Develops responses to high-priority risks.
Correct Answer: C
Which of the following best describes ‘Fast Tracking’?
- A) Performing activities sequentially.
- B) Adding more resources to critical activities.
- C) Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned in sequence.
- D) Reducing the project scope to speed up completion.
Correct Answer: C
A ‘Bidder Conference’ is used in:
- A) Plan Risk Management
- B) Estimate Activity Durations
- C) Conduct Procurements
- D) Control Stakeholder Engagement
Correct Answer: C
The purpose of ‘Control Schedule’ is to:
- A) Develop the project schedule.
- B) Shorten the project duration without changing the project scope.
- C) Update project progress and manage changes to the schedule baseline.
- D) Ensure that project activities are completed on time.
Correct Answer: C
‘Scope Baseline’ includes all of the following EXCEPT:
- A) Project scope statement.
- B) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- C) WBS Dictionary.
- D) Change Log.
Correct Answer: D
What is the main advantage of ‘Decomposition’ in project management?
- A) It allows for more accurate cost and duration estimates.
- B) It speeds up the process of developing the project schedule.
- C) It eliminates the need for a project management plan.
- D) It reduces the complexity of the project scope.
Correct Answer: A
The ‘Manage Quality’ process is characterized by:
- A) Ensuring the project’s deliverables meet the agreed-upon standards and stakeholder expectations.
- B) Identifying quality requirements and standards for the project and its deliverables.
- C) Implementing the quality management plan to ensure that work is being performed effectively.
- D) Monitoring and recording the results of quality activities to assess performance and recommend necessary changes.
Correct Answer: C
‘Plan Resource Management’ results in:
- A) A detailed resource calendar.
- B) The identification and documentation of project roles, responsibilities, required skills, and reporting relationships.
- C) Assignment of project team members to tasks.
- D) Approval of resource requests.
Correct Answer: B
In project management, ‘Acceptance Criteria’ refers to:
- A) The process by which project deliverables are reviewed and accepted.
- B) The standards or requirements that project deliverables must meet to be accepted by stakeholders.
- C) The documentation that describes how project deliverables will be tested.
- D) The formal process of accepting the completed project scope by the stakeholders.
- Correct Answer: B
‘Work Performance Information’ is an output of:
- A) Direct and Manage Project Work.
- B) Monitor and Control Project Work.
- C) Perform Integrated Change Control.
- D) Control Processes (e.g., Control Scope, Control Schedule, Control Costs).
Correct Answer: D
What is the primary focus of ‘Project Stakeholder Management’?
- A) Identifying all people or organizations affected by the project, analyzing stakeholder expectations, and developing appropriate management strategies.
- B) Managing the project team and assigning tasks to team members.
- C) Communicating project information to stakeholders in a timely manner.
- D) Ensuring that project goals are aligned with the organization’s objectives.
Correct Answer: A
‘Project Scope’ is primarily concerned with:
- A) Defining what is included in the project and what is not.
- B) Managing the project team.
- C) Controlling the project costs.
- D) Ensuring project quality.
Correct Answer: A
The main purpose of the ‘Develop Project Charter’ process is to:
- A) Document the project objectives, identify the main stakeholders, and define the authority of the project manager.
- B) Create a detailed project schedule.
- C) Assign project resources.
- D) Approve project funding.
Correct Answer: A
Which of the following is an output of the ‘Plan Schedule Management’ process?
- A) Activity list
- B) Project schedule
- C) Schedule management plan
- D) Schedule baseline
Correct Answer: C
In ‘Manage Stakeholder Engagement,’ the primary focus is on:
- A) Identifying new stakeholders.
- B) Analyzing the power and interest of stakeholders.
- C) Communicating project information to keep stakeholders informed.
- D) Actively involving stakeholders in project decisions and activities.
Correct Answer: D
‘Risk Appetite’ refers to:
- A) The level of risk that an organization is willing to accept while pursuing its objectives.
- B) The identified risks that are acceptable to the project’s objectives.
- C) The total amount of risk that an organization can handle.
- D) The specific type of risks that stakeholders are willing to accept.
Correct Answer: A
The ‘Cost Performance Index’ (CPI) and the ‘Schedule Performance Index’ (SPI) are measures used in:
- A) Earned Value Management.
- B) Qualitative Risk Analysis.
- C) Resource Leveling.
- D) Critical Path Method.
Correct Answer: A
‘Procurement Documents’ should be used during which process?
- A) Plan Procurement Management
- B) Conduct Procurements
- C) Control Procurements
- D) Close Procurements
Correct Answer: B
The ‘Perform Integrated Change Control’ process ensures:
- A) All changes are recorded.
- B) Project documents are kept up-to-date.
- C) Changes are reviewed, approved, or rejected by the Change Control Board (CCB).
- D) Stakeholders are informed of approved changes.
Correct Answer: C
What does ‘Float’ or ‘Slack’ refer to in project scheduling?
- A) The amount of time a project task can be delayed without causing a delay to the project finish date or violating a schedule constraint.
- B) The extra resources allocated to speed up the project tasks.
- C) The budget allocated for unexpected costs.
- D) The duration of the critical path.
Correct Answer: A
The ‘Stakeholder Register’ is an output of which process?
- A) Identify Stakeholders
- B) Plan Stakeholder Engagement
- C) Manage Stakeholder Engagement
- D) Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Correct Answer: A
‘Monte Carlo Simulation’ is used in project management to:
- A) Estimate the project’s costs.
- B) Analyze the risk impact on project schedule and cost.
- C) Determine the project’s scope.
- D) Allocate project resources efficiently.
Correct Answer: B
Which process involves developing options and actions to enhance opportunities and reduce threats to project objectives?
- A) Identify Risks
- B) Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
- C) Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
- D) Plan Risk Responses
Correct Answer: D
The ‘Control Quality’ process is crucial for ensuring:
- A) The project meets the identified quality standards.
- B) The project is completed on time.
- C) The project is within budget.
- D) Stakeholder satisfaction with the project.
Correct Answer: A
Which of the following best describes the ‘Direct and Manage Project Work’ process?
- A) It involves leading the project team to achieve project objectives.
- B) It focuses on tracking project performance.
- C) It includes performing the work defined in the project management plan.
- D) It deals with identifying project risks.
Correct Answer: C
‘Work Breakdown Structure’ (WBS) is a key deliverable that is used to:
- A) Manage stakeholder expectations.
- B) Break the project into smaller, more manageable pieces.
- C) Schedule the project tasks.
- D) Estimate project costs.
Correct Answer: B
The primary objective of ‘Project Communications Management’ is to:
- A) Ensure timely and appropriate planning, collection, creation, distribution, storage, retrieval, management, control, monitoring, and the ultimate disposition of project information.
- B) Resolve project conflicts.
- C) Manage the project team.
- D) Engage project stakeholders.
Correct Answer: A
‘Project Integration Management’ includes:
- A) Making choices about resource allocation.
- B) Coordinating all aspects of the project plan.
- C) Managing only the technical aspects of the project.
- D) Focusing solely on the execution phase of the project.
Correct Answer: B
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the ‘Project Management Plan’?
- A) Stakeholder register
- B) Scope baseline
- C) Schedule baseline
- D) Cost baseline
Correct Answer: A
‘Resource Optimization Techniques’ such as ‘Resource Leveling’ and ‘Resource Smoothing’ are used in which process?
- A) Develop Schedule
- B) Estimate Costs
- C) Acquire Resources
- D) Develop Project Team
Correct Answer: A
The process of ‘Close Procurements’ is primarily concerned with:
- A) Documenting project procurement decisions.
- B) Completing and settling each contract, including the resolution of any open items.
- C) Updating the risk register with procurement risks.
- D) Establishing the procurement management plan.
Correct Answer: B
What is the main focus of ‘Project Cost Management’?
- A) Estimating the costs involved in completing the project within the approved budget.
- B) Ensuring the project is completed on time.
- C) Managing the quality of project deliverables.
- D) Communicating with project stakeholders.
Correct Answer: A
‘Lessons Learned’ documentation is created to:
- A) Provide a basis for rewarding the project team.
- B) Serve as a historical database for future projects.
- C) Fulfill regulatory requirements.
- D) Justify the project’s expenses.
Correct Answer: B
In project management, ‘Go/No-Go Decisions’ are typically made during which process?
- A) Plan Risk Management
- B) Perform Integrated Change Control
- C) Monitor and Control Project Work
- D) Close Project or Phase
Correct Answer: C
‘Project Governance’ involves:
- A) The oversight, management, and control of project activities.
- B) The technical implementation of project deliverables.
- C) The management of project resources.
- D) The creation of the project charter.
Correct Answer: A
Effective project integration management primarily ensures that:
- A) Individual project components are properly coordinated.
- B) The project is completed within budget.
- C) Communication with stakeholders is maintained throughout the project.
- D) The project meets or exceeds quality standards.
Correct Answer: A
The ‘Plan Stakeholder Engagement’ process aims to:
- A) Identify all potential project stakeholders.
- B) Analyze the influence and interest of the stakeholders.
- C) Develop approaches to involve stakeholders based on their needs, expectations, interests, and potential impact on the project.
- D) Ensure all stakeholders agree with the project objectives.
Correct Answer: C
Which process is concerned with defining and controlling what is and is not included in the project?
- A) Develop Project Charter
- B) Develop Project Management Plan
- C) Define Scope
- D) Control Scope
Correct Answer: D
The main purpose of the ‘Collect Requirements’ process is to:
- A) Determine the budget for the project.
- B) Establish the project’s scope baseline.
- C) Document stakeholders’ needs to meet project objectives.
- D) Assign tasks to project team members.
Correct Answer: C
‘Crashing’ a project schedule typically involves:
- A) Adding more resources to critical path tasks without increasing the project budget.
- B) Extending the project timeline to accommodate additional tasks.
- C) Shortening the project schedule by overlapping tasks.
- D) Reducing the project scope to meet time constraints.
Correct Answer: A
The ‘Control Costs’ process aims to:
- A) Update the project budget.
- B) Ensure that project costs do not exceed the budget.
- C) Reduce project costs through value engineering.
- D) Allocate additional funds to project tasks.
Correct Answer: B
‘Qualitative Risk Analysis’ differs from ‘Quantitative Risk Analysis’ in that it:
- A) Focuses on prioritizing risks for further analysis or action.
- B) Assigns numerical values to the probability and impact of risks.
- C) Requires the use of software tools for risk modeling.
- D) Is performed after the project risks have been quantified.
Correct Answer: A
The primary goal of ‘Plan Procurement Management’ is to:
- A) Select vendors for project resources.
- B) Determine which project needs can be best met by procuring products or services outside the project organization.
- C) Manage contracts and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
- D) Close contracts and complete procurements.
Correct Answer: B
‘Stakeholder Analysis’ is a technique used in which process?
- A) Identify Stakeholders
- B) Plan Stakeholder Engagement
- C) Manage Stakeholder Engagement
- D) Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Correct Answer: A
A ‘Work Authorization System’ is used to:
- A) Approve project funding.
- B) Release project deliverables to the customer.
- C) Ensure that work is performed by the project team in the correct sequence and at the correct time.
- D) Authorize expenditures on the project.
Correct Answer: C
‘Configuration Management’ is a process that:
- A) Manages changes to the project scope.
- B) Tracks changes to product characteristics and controls documentation changes.
- C) Ensures that project resources are used efficiently.
- D) Manages the project schedule and ensures timely completion of tasks.
Correct Answer: B
In project management, ‘Assumption Analysis’ is a tool used in the process of:
- A) Collect Requirements
- B) Define Scope
- C) Develop Project Charter
- D) Identify Risks
Correct Answer: D
‘Rolling Wave Planning’ is a form of:
- A) Progressive elaboration, allowing for planning in more detail as the project evolves.
- B) Risk mitigation, by planning for the worst-case scenario.
- C) Schedule compression, by overlapping tasks where possible.
- D) Cost management, by delaying the commitment of resources.
Correct Answer: A
The ‘To-Complete Performance Index’ (TCPI) provides a projection of:
- A) The anticipated project completion date.
- B) The cost performance that must be achieved with the remaining resources to meet a specified management goal.
- C) The overall project performance in terms of scope, schedule, and cost.
- D) The expected total cost of the project at completion.
Correct Answer: B
Which of the following best describes the ‘Monitor and Control Project Work’ process?
- A) It involves tracking, reviewing, and regulating the progress to meet the performance objectives defined in the project management plan.
- B) It focuses on completing the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy project specifications.
- C) It is primarily concerned with identifying new risks and updating the risk management plan.
- D) It deals with updating the project schedule and managing the schedule baseline.
Correct Answer: A
‘Change Requests’ are an output of which process?
- A) Direct and Manage Project Work
- B) Perform Integrated Change Control
- C) Monitor and Control Project Work
- D) Control Scope
Correct Answer: C
The purpose of ‘Plan Human Resource Management’ is to:
- A) Assign specific project tasks to team members.
- B) Develop an approach for how project human resources should be defined, staffed, managed, and eventually released.
- C) Document team member performance for project evaluations.
- D) Ensure that the project team has the necessary tools and training.
Correct Answer: B
‘Procurement Audits’ are conducted to:
- A) Evaluate the seller’s performance and compliance with procurement contracts.
- B) Assess the procurement process for improvements.
- C) Ensure that all procurements are within the project budget.
- D) Finalize all project procurements and close contracts.
Correct Answer: B
Which process involves documenting the actions necessary to define, prepare, integrate, and coordinate all subsidiary plans?
- A) Develop Project Management Plan
- B) Develop Project Charter
- C) Plan Scope Management
- D) Monitor and Control Project Work
Correct Answer: A
‘Benchmarking’ is a technique used in which process?
- A) Control Quality
- B) Plan Quality Management
- C) Perform Quality Assurance
- D) Manage Quality
Correct Answer: B