CAPM Exam: Introduction

Question 1

Q: An adaptive project life cycle in which the deliverable is produced through a series of iterations that successively add functionality within a predetermined time frame is called:

Answer 1

• Incremental life cycle

Question 2

Q: All of the following statements about the project life cycle and the product life cycle are true except:

Answer 2

• In a predictive life cycle, the project scope, time, and cost required to deliver are determined as early in the project life cycle as possible.

Question 3

Q: Which of the following is the best description of a program?

Answer 3

• A group of related projects, subsidiary programs, and program activities managed in a coordinated manner to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually.

Question 4

Q: Which of the following are key elements of the benefits management plan?

Answer 4

• Strategic alignment, assumptions, and risks

Question 5

Q: Which of the following is the definition of a project:

Answer 5

• A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

Question 6

Q: Which of the following best describes a product life cycle?

Answer 6

• A series of phases that represent the evolution of a product, from the concept through delivery, growth, maturity, and to retirement.

Question 7

Q: Which of the following is true of Project Management Process Groups?

Answer 7

• Process Groups are independent of the application area or industry focus

Question 8

Q: Which of the following is an adaptive project life cycle in which the deliverable matures through a series of repeated cycles?

Answer 8

• Iterative life cycle

Question 9

Q: The project life cycle is managed by executing a series of project management activities. These activities are known as:

Answer 9

• Project management processes

Question 10

Q: Which of the following is the definition of project management?

Answer 10

• The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to protect activities to meet the project requirements

Question 11

Q: What is a project life cycle that is agile, iterative, or incremental?

Answer 11

• Adaptive life cycle

Question 12

Q: All of the following are true about project phases and the project life cycle EXCEPT:

Answer 12

• Cost and staffing levels are generally steady throughout the project life cycle.

Question 13

Q: Which of the following is a form of project life cycle that may also be referred to as waterfall life cycle?

Answer 13

• Predictive life cycle

Question 14

Q: Operations are ongoing endeavors that produce repetitive outputs, with resources assigned to do basically the same set of tasks according to the standards institutionalized in a product life cycle, whereas projects are which of the following?

Answer 14

• Temporary endeavors

Question 15

Q: You are managing a project in which you intend to respond to high levels of change and ongoing stakeholder involvement. The most suitable project life cycle for your project is the:

Answer 15

• Adaptive life cycle