4.5.9 PLAN AND CONTROL

Question 1

When facilitating and managing the transition to a new phase of the project, the project
manager would usually:
(1) Reconfirm or modify the project management plans
(2) Hold a start-up workshop
(3) Change the communication plan
(4) Control project performance

Answer 1

(1) Reconfirm or modify the project management plans

Question 2

Which of these would the project manager not normally undertake when initiating and
managing the transition to a new project phase?
(1) Reconfirm or modify the project management plans
(2) Review the specific objectives for the next phase
(3) Make any necessary changes to the organisation structure of the project
(4) Revise the project’s supplier selection criteria

Answer 2

(4) Revise the project’s supplier selection criteria

Question 3

What is the main feature of project controls?
(1) Reducing uncertainties by using feedback and suggestions from operation members to
adjust the process
(2) Checking actual versus plan and taking any necessary corrective action
(3) Using problem solving techniques when an issue occurs
(4) Using tests and measurements to identify the root cause of problems

Answer 3

(2) Checking actual versus plan and taking any necessary corrective action

Question 4

When is it possible to request a change to the scope of a project?

(1) When making changes to the project schedule at the end of a phase
(2) When corrective action is required
(3) Following the scope baselining and then at any time throughout the project
(4) Only when re-planning occurs

Answer 4

(3) Following the scope baselining and then at any time throughout the project

Question 5

In what circumstances is the project manager likely to consider using “reporting by
exception”?
(1) When the individual/team are very experienced
(2) In any project using a structured project management method
(3) In high risk projects
(4) In agile projects

Answer 5

(1) When the individual/team are very experienced