Part 21 Flashcards
Ann, a project manager, is working for a new company. On her first project, the assigned project resources do not follow her direction. She is not allowed to authorize contractors because they say she does not have the authority. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for what is happening?
A
Ann is new to the organization so no one trusts her
B
The project team is functional
C
Ann has not developed a communications plan
D
The project has not started
B
The project team is functional
A project manager is scheduling activities and determines one activity cannot be completed until another activity is completed. Which of the following dependency relationships is represented? A FS B FF C SF D SS
B
FF
A fire alarm goes off in the building where the project team works. Employees are instructed to leave the premises immediately using the stairs; they are not to use elevators, and they must gather in one place outside the building for further instructions. This is known as a: A risk management response B change management response C business change response D business continuity response
A
risk management response
Which of the following should be included in an effective SOW? A Corrective action plan B Lessons learned C Procurement process D Project objectives
A
Corrective action plan
A project manager is assigned a project that is part of the company’s strategic objectives. Of which of the following is the project a part? A Project management office B Program C Portfolio D Mission statement
C
Portfolio
A project coordinator notices there is a scheduling conflict with the weekly team meeting. The project coordinator submits a request to hold the meeting at a different time will not negatively impact the scheduling. Which of the following resources has the authority to authorize this change? A Project team B Stakeholders C Project sponsor D Scrum master
A
Project team
Severe weather has impacted a construction project, delaying scheduled work for five days. Which of the following project changes is the project manager most likely to consider FIRST? A Requirements change B Risk event C Funding change D Timeline change
D
Timeline change
The managing director of a law firm has asked the project manager to create a scope statement for a new contract. Which of the following should be included in the scope statement? (Choose two.) A Project schedule B Deliverables C Key performance indicators D Scope creep E Gate review F Business requirements
B
Deliverables
F
Business requirements
The project team is moving from high-level risks to detailed risks. Which of the following project phases is the project team moving between? A Initiation to planning B Execution to monitor and control C Initiation to monitor and control D Planning to execution
D
Planning to execution
Which of the following is the MOST important component against which the project manager can analyze project performance? A KPIs B Budget C Project baselines D Burn rate
A
KPIs
Gas prices were included in the cost baseline for a transportation and hauling project. Although the estimates used to create the baseline were based on historical data, which of the following should the project manager consider as a root cause for potential issues with cost overruns? A Environment B Budget C Requirements D Lessons learned
B
Budget
In a projectized organization, a project manager has a need for a testing resource. The first place the project manager should look for this resource is: A a dedicated resource pool B a shared resource pool C an allocated resource pool D a benched resource pool
C
an allocated resource pool
An employee is assigned to a project and is developing a project charter. Which of the following are some of the constraints the employee would typically face at this stage of the project?
A
Budget, scope, quality, and schedule
B
Deliverables, scope, and budget environment
C
Environment, resources, requirements, and quality
D
Budget, quality, resources, and schedule
A
Budget, scope, quality, and schedule
There is a project in which the team can only meet once every three months. When the team does meet, no one can remember what was discussed and decided upon last time; thus, progress is being delayed. Which of the following project management tools would help? A Issue log B Dashboard C Project charter D Meeting minutes
D
Meeting minutes
Which of the following are the roles involved in a Scrum project?
A
Scrum master, product owner, development team
B
Scrum master, business analyst, product owner
C
Scrum master, development team, quality coach
D
Scrum master, project sponsor, business analyst
A
Scrum master, product owner, development team
