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1
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What Validate Scope tool is used to verify if work and deliverables meet requirements and product acceptance criteria?
Alternative identification.	 
Inspection.		
Expert judgment.	 	 
Product analysis.
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Inspection

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Organizational process asset updates to the Control Scope process include
the causes of variances and corrective actions chosen.
the results of requested changes.
changes to the project scope statement.
made to schedule and cost control.

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the causes of variances and corrective actions chosen.

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\_\_\_\_ Project Scope manages changes to the scope baseline.
Control		
Plan	 	 
Manage	 	 
Verify
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Control

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What control tool will provide the project manager information about the magnitude of variation from the scope baseline?
Work performance information.
Variance analysis.		
WBS.	 	 
WBS dictionary.
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Variance analysis.

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Control Scope:
assures all requested changes are processed.
manages uncontrolled work
only manages controlled changes, but not uncontrolled changes.
recommends preventive action for uncontrolled changes.

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assures all requested changes are processed.

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Control Scope outputs include:
pareto charts	 	 
change requests		
approved deviations	 	 
none of the above
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change requests

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Approved change requests that impact project scope are
changes to the approved project scope statement
changes evident in the performance report.
modifications to the approved scope baseline.
modifications to the SBS.

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modifications to the approved scope baseline.

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Inputs to Control Scope include:
Work performance data		
The Risk Register	 	 
Resource histograms	 	 
all of the above
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Work performance data

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9
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Variance analysis is a scope control technique that uses \_\_\_\_\_\_ to assess the magnitude of variation.
comparative project resource charts
tracking systems	 	 
project performance measurements
replanning formulas
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project performance measurements

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10
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Scope creep is:
When features are added without prior customer approval.
The adding of project (scope) functionality features without considering time involved.
Adding features and functionality without considering cost and resources.
All of the above.

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All of the above

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A Gantt chart is:
seldom used.
only used when the project is behind schedule.
a graphic display of schedule-related information.
a textual display of schedule-related information

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a graphic display of schedule-related information

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A WBS is
Answer choices Correct Your choice
A hierarchy that defines and organizes project work.
A technique for evaluating a component or product during a project phase.
A common approach to implementing a quality improvement project program.
A contractual component that designates how activity time and materials are used throughout the duration of the project

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A hierarchy that defines and organizes project work

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Scheduled work, cost estimates, and work to be monitored and controlled, are contained in
the WBS dictionary.
the lowest level WBS components.
work performance reports.the scope baseline.

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the lowest level WBS components.

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14
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Project Requirements can include
security requirements.	 	 
business requirements.	 	 
technical requirements.	 	 
all of the above
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all of the above.

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Imposed dates for specific activity completion or project deliverables are called
completion dates.	 	 
schedule activities.	 	 
schedule milestones.		
delivery date
A

schedule milestones.

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A work package is
a risk-mitigating component of the WBS.
A group of work components performed during the course of a project.
a document that defines and describes each component in the WBS.
a project work component at the lowest level of the WBS

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a project work component at the lowest level of the WBS

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A project manager uses the WBS
To see how planned activities are related to overall performance.
To see how planned activities are related to overall budgeting and scheduling.
To see who is responsible for designated planned activities.
All of the above

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All of the above.

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18
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Tools and techniques used to define scope include
Answer choices	Correct	Your choice
product review.	 	 
expert judgment.		
alternative factors.	 	 
all of the above
A

expert judgment.

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19
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Items in the project scope statement include
The scope baseline.	 	 
The WBS dictionary.	 	 
the WBS.	 	 
Project constraints
A

Project constraints.

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20
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The project scope statement
details the needs of the project.
is a statement of ‘what needs to be done’.
states the project objective.
defines the potential risks that might deter success.

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is a statement of ‘what needs to be done

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21
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The project scope baseline contains
the initial WBS.		
Capital investment control.
Human resources	 	 
Project procedures
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the initial WBS.

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22
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Components of the scope baseline include:
SBS	 	 
WBS dictionary		
Product scope	 	 
none of the above
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WBS dictionary

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23
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Requirements documentation includes
Quality requirements	 	
Acceptance criteria	 	 
Training requirements	 	 
all of the above
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all of the above

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24
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What Define Scope output details the project's deliverables and the work required to create the deliverables?
The project charter.	 	 
The project boundaries.	 	 
The project scope statement.
The project scope management plan.
A

The project scope statement.

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25
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When developing the product scope description, the project management team must
describe deliverables at a summary level or greater detail.
define the process and criteria for accepting products.
list and describe specific project constraints associated with the project scope that limit options toward product development.
provide sufficient detail to support later project scope planning.

A

provide sufficient detail to support later project scope planning.

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26
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Resources used to define scope include:
consultants	 	 
stakeholders	 	 
industry groups	 	 
all of the above
A

all of the above

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27
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What types of actions do the project manager and project team perform to execute the project management plan to accomplish work defined in the project scope statement?
Pareto analysis	 	 
Review risks		 
Contact stakeholders	 	 
None of the above
A

Review risks

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28
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Variance analysis is used to
define scope.	 	 
control scope.		
collect requirements.	 	 
define risk
A

control scope.

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29
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Outputs from Validate Scope include:
accepted delivery.	 	 
change approvals.	 	 
project document updates.
none of the above.
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project document updates.

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30
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Based on project needs, the project scope management plan may be
formal or informal.		
formal.	 	 
informal and concise.	 	 
formal and highly detailed.
A

formal or informal.

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31
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The scope baseline includes
WBS	 	 
WBS dictionary	 	 
project scope statement	 
all of the above
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all of the above

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32
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The account where scope, budget, actual cost, and schedule are integrated at a management control point and compared to earned value to measure performance, is a
planning account.	 	 
control account.		
performance account.	 	 
planning package
A

control account.

33
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The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ addresses and documents project deliverables, boundaries, control, and acceptance
project charter	 	 
project plan	 	 
contract	 	 
project scope
A

project scope

34
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Brainstorming is a technique the management team uses to
identify stakeholder expectations and how to most effectively accomplish them.
determine the least risky methods and procedures in project execution.
develop feasibility, overcome constraints, and achieve assumptions.
generate alternative approaches to performing work and executing the project.

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generate alternative approaches to performing work and executing the project

35
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are tools and techniques used to define project scope.
Expert judgment and meetings
Templates, forms, and the scope baseline
The PMIS and baseline	 	 
Established monitoring and controls
A

Expert judgment and meetings

36
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A \_\_\_\_\_\_ is a WBS planning component below the control account but above the work package, used for planning known work that does not have detailed activities
planning account.	 	 
control package.	 	 
performance account.	 	 
planning package
A

planning package

37
Q 
A tool used in creating the WBS is:
work histogram	 	 
composition	 	 
decomposition		
decentralization
A

decomposition

38
Q 
What information is used to develop the project management plan and detailed project scope?
Historical information	 	 
Project charter information
The preliminary project scope statement
All of the above
A

All of the above.

39
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The project team uses scope definition techniques such as product breakdown, value engineering, and systems analyses
for stakeholder analyses.	 
to determine product scope.
for product analyses.		
to determine project requirements
A

for product analyses

40
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The project scope management plan is intended to:
Help the management team define and document project scope.
provide guidance on how project scope should be managed and controlled.
enable the creation of the WBS.
All of the above

A

All of the above.

41
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The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is built upon the major deliverables, assumptions, and constraints
project scope statement	
project charter	 	 
project scope control	 	 
product scope
A

project scope statement

42
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“Rolling wave planning is
the interaction among the processes within the Planning Process.
progressive detailing of the project management plan.
the facilitation of activities across multiple processes.
the continual process of evaluation and refining the project scope

A

progressive detailing of the project management plan.

43
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Tailoring considerations in project scope management include
Validation and control		
Limits and balances	 	 
Source management	 	 
The WBS
A

Validation and control

44
Q 
The project charter and the stakeholder register are \_\_\_\_\_ for collect requirements.
risks	 	 
assets	 	 
outputs	 	 
inputs
A

inputs

45
Q 
The project manager uses \_\_\_\_\_ to control scope.
activity attributes	 	 
organizational process history
variance analysis		
procurement documents
A

variance analysis

46
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ describes how the project scope will be managed and controlled.
The product management plan
The WBS dictionary	 	 
The project scope statement
The project scope management plan
A

The project scope management plan

47
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Which organizational process assets effect how project scope is controlled?
Formal and informal policies and procedures.
Risk management deficiencies.
Conditions and standard specifications.
project charter and the WBS

A

Formal and informal policies and procedures

48
Q 
Who is responsible for performing and preparing the analyses necessary to define the scope and generate project scope output?
The project manager.	 	 
The management team.	 	 
Stakeholders.	 	 
All of the above
A

All of the above.

49
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Analysis of project performance can result 
change requests		
re-definition	 	 
bid requests	 	 
requests for proposal
A

change requests

50
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The purpose of having a WBS dictionary is
To provide a hierarchically organized depiction of the project organization.
To provide information that identifies and defines project risks according to an established risk registry.
To provide detailed information on resources needed and allocated for each subproject.
To provide detailed information including work packages and control accounts.

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To provide detailed information including work packages and control accounts

51
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Inputs to Control Scope include
Time baseline	 	 
Scope team plan	 	 
Risk Register	 	 
none of the above
A

none of the above

52
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A scope baseline is
the schedule of resources needed and allocated for each subproject of the WBS.
the approved, detailed project scope statement and its associated WBS.
a distribution plan for scope components.
the WBS tool for controlling time and resource allocation

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the approved, detailed project scope statement and its associated WBS

53
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Lower level WBS components must be \_\_\_\_\_ to ensure completion of the corresponding higher-level deliverables.
monitored and controlled	 
planned and controlled	 	 
necessary and sufficient	
controlled and sufficient
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necessary and sufficient

54
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Project managers tend to get bogged down with too much planning detail. Excessive decomposition can lead to
a decrease in efficient work performance.
poor resource allocation.
non-productive management.
all of the above

A

all of the above.

55
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Decomposition” refers to
replacing defective project components.
centralizing project program management to accomplish strategic objectives.
identifying and managing satisfaction of quality standards for individual project components.
subdividing project scope and deliverables into manageable components.

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subdividing project scope and deliverables into manageable components.

56
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The project manager creates a WBS to output
WBS	 	 
WBS Dictionary	 	 
Project Document updates
all of the above
A

all of the above

57
Q 
The WBS dictionary includes
codes of cost	 	 
description of consultation
release criteria	 	 
none of the above
A

none of the above

58
Q 
The project management team typically waits until the deliverable or subproject is clarified before developing the WBS. This progressive detailing of the project management plan is
rolling wave planning.		
replanning	 	 
scheduling milestones.	 	 
bottom-up planning.
A

rolling wave planning.

59
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the process of obtaining the stakeholders' formal acceptance to the completed project scope and deliverables.
Control scope	 	 
Define scope	 	 
Create WBS	 	 
Validate scope
A

Validate scope

60
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Tools used in Validate Scope include
Inspection		
Validation	 	 
Recalibration	 	 
Execution
A

Inspection

61
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Validate Scope is concerned with acceptance of deliverables. Control Quality is concerned with meeting quality requirements for deliverables. In relation to Validate Scope, Control Quality is executed
Generally before scope validation.
During scope validation.	 
Parallel to scope validation.
Any of the above
A

Any of the above.

62
Q 
Outputs from Validate Scope include
Accepted documents	 	 
Change requirements	 	 
Product alternatives	 	 
none of the above
A

none of the above

63
Q 
Each WBS component is defined in terms of how the work is executed and controlled. For example, control components of a construction project could include \_\_\_\_\_\_ activities.
analysis and scheduling	 	 
closeout processing	 	 
inspection and testing		
progress payment
A

inspection and testing

64
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In the scope statement, the project manager includes:
Project objectives and deliverables.
Estimated project costs.
A detailed project phase schedule.
A project team directory for stakeholders

A

Project objectives and deliverables.

65
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ states in detail what needs to be done.
Project verification	 	 
The project charter	 	 
The project scope statement
Work breakdown templates
A

The project scope statement

66
Q

In the context of the project, product scope refers to:
the product characteristics.
the product functions.
required work to accomplish end deliverables.
all of the above

A

all of the above.

67
Q

What is the project team doing when they examine the project and product requirements, and influences, and how those related influences will be managed?
They are analyzing the project risks.
They are analyzing and understanding the project scope.
They are measuring the project and product status.
They are creating the project management plan

A

They are analyzing and understanding the project scope

68
Q

Why collect requirements?
To provide a basis for defining and managing the project scope.
To ensure the project baseline is appropriate for the type and character or project.
To help ensure that effort expended on the project is relative to its size and complexity.
To help ensure stakeholders and all those involved are formally informed about the direction and planned project objectives

A

To provide a basis for defining and managing the project scope

69
Q 
What activities are involved in scope management?
estimating.	 	 
executing.	 	 
defining.		 
all of the above
A

defining

70
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ management ensures the project includes all the specified work required, and ONLY the specified work, which is necessary to successfully complete the project.
Project	 	 
Scope		
Control	 	 
Risk
A

Scope

71
Q

The primary benefit of collecting requirements is to
influence the project’s overall mission
define the product and project scope
mitigate overall product and project changes.
establish guidelines project development and application

A

define the product and project scope

72
Q 
Directing and managing project work is the integrative process that performs activities outlined in the
WBS.	 	
project scope statement.
project charter.	 	 
SOW
A

project scope statement

73
Q

The following are inputs to Define Scope:
deliverables, recommended changes and corrective actions.
work performance information and reports.
the project charter, requirements documentation and organizational process assets.
organizational assets and updates.

A

the project charter, requirements documentation and organizational process assets.

74
Q 
The project manager uses product and stakeholder analyses, expert judgment, and alternatives identification during the process of
Collect Requirements	 	 
Define Scope		 
Validate Scope	 	
Create WBS
A

Define Scope

75
Q 
The project scope is defined as:
the degree of stakeholder involvement.
the work to be done.		
plan creation.	 	 
the project's specified needs
A

the work to be done.

76
Q

What is an activity the project manager does when he/she attempts to manage a project’s scope?
Create a performance statement.
Collect requirements.
Estimate potential project risks.
Subdivide the major anticipated project deliverables

A

Collect requirements.

77
Q 
During Collect Requirements, the project manager should consider
how the scope activity will be managed.
The scope of the deliverables.
customer expectations		
Product scope.
A

customer expectations

78
Q 
The project scope begins as a general idea with end goals and objectives. The scope becomes more detailed as the team develops a structured breakdown of the project, identifying specific details. This process is:
scope creep.	 	 
planning.	 	 
progressive elaboration.		
strategic design
A

progressive elaboration.

79
Q 
"Inspection" is an activity used in
processing the project management plan.
updating work breakdown.
validate scope.		
define scope
A

validate scope.

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