8/4 Study Session - Prepcast

Question 1

When are key deliverables first identified?

Answer 1

During the Develop Charter Process as part of the pre-project work.

Question 2

When are major project deliverables derived?

Answer 2

The define scope process results in the project scope statement which lists major project deliverables (derived from key deliverables listed in charter, the charter is an input to the Define Scope Process).

Question 3

What is a technique in which a representative of each Scrum team attends a meeting with the other reps to coordinate work?

Answer 3

Meta Scrum (aka Scrum of Scrums)

Question 4

Are change requests required during planning?

Answer 4

No
Change requests are not required until the project management plan has been completed and approved.

Question 5

What is a scaled Agile technique that offers a way to connect multiple teams who need to work together to deliver complex solutions?

Answer 5

Scrum of Scrums

Question 6

What framework focuses on providing a knowledge base of patterns for scaling development work across all leels of the enterprise?

Answer 6

SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)

Question 7

Alternative Analysis is a common data anlayis tools for monitoring and controlling project work, what is analyzed using this technique?

Answer 7

corrective actions for better performance

Question 8

Cost-benefit Analysis is a common data anlayis tools for monitoring and controlling project work, what is analyzed using this technique?

Answer 8

corrective actions regarding costs

determines the best corrective actions regarding costs in a project that deviates from the plan.

Question 9

Earned Value Analysis is a common data anlayis tools for monitoring and controlling project work, what is analyzed using this technique?

Answer 9

Integrated perspective on project performance

Question 10

Root Cause Analysis is a common data anlayis tools for monitoring and controlling project work, what is analyzed using this technique?

Answer 10

Identify the Main Reason for the Problems

Question 11

Trend Analysis is a common data anlayis tools for monitoring and controlling project work, what is analyzed using this technique?

Answer 11

Forecast performance based on past results

Question 12

Variance Analysis is a common data anlayis tools for monitoring and controlling project work, what is analyzed using this technique?

Answer 12

Compare planned to actual performance

Question 13

Business Analysis is a common data anlayis tools for monitoring and controlling project work, what is analyzed using this technique?

Answer 13

This is NOT a technique typically used as part of the Monitor and Control Project Work.

Question 14

What risk analysis technique calculates the combined probability and financial impact of a decision or a solution?

Answer 14

EMV - Expected Monetary Value
A risk management tool that aims to predict the value of future events
EMV=probability x impact

Question 15

During which agile ceremony does the project team discuss what went well and what improvements can be made?

Answer 15

Iteration Retrospective

Question 16

During which agile ceremony does the project eam demonstrate the product increment that has been built during the iteration in order to get feedback from stakeholders and gain the approval of the product owner?

Answer 16

Sprint Review

Question 17

What 3 questions should be answered in an agile daily standup meeting?

Answer 17

1. What did I do since the last standup?
2. What is my plan today?
3. Are there any impediments to my progress?

Question 18

Are impediments and other issues discussed in a daily standup?

Answer 18

Yes during the parking lot, after the three main questions are answered.

Question 19

Once a project charter is approved, what is one of the first activities for an agile leader?

Answer 19

determine the project requirements and acceptance criteria

A requirements gathering meeting with relevant stakeholders is one method of determining the project requirements, from which quality activities can be derived.

Question 20

What process group is Continuous Improvement related to in the PMBOK Guide?

Answer 20

It is NOT A process specified in the PMBOK guide.

The Direct and Manage Project Work process involves not on ly the implementation of planned project activities but also any approved changes submitted as a result of improvement suggestions identified throughout the project.