Quiz #3

Question 1

When planning poker is used to estimate the size of user stories, what type of card deck is
typically used:

A regular card deck.
A special deck of cards where card values are 1,2,3,5,8,13,20,40, oo.
A special card deck where card values are very small, small, medium, high, very high.
A special card deck where card values follow exactly the Fibonacci’s series.

Answer 1

A special deck of cards where card values are 1,2,3,5,8,13,20,40, oo.

Reference:PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 1- Topic G - Estimation Techniques.

Question 2

Which is the best elicitation technique to use when your project team wants to facilitate a
discussion with a certain set of users to get a better understanding on how they might use
your project’s product?

Document analysis
Focus group
Benchmarking
Plurality

Answer 2

Focus group

References: PMBOK 6th Edition, 5.2.2.2 - Requirements Data Gathering
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic B - Elicitation Techniques

Question 3

You inform the project sponsor that the project management plan will continuously increase
in the level of detail as the project moves forward. In project management, what is this process
known as?

Life cycle
Progressive elaboration
Resource planning
Scope creep

Answer 3

Progressive elaboration

References: PM BOK 6th Edition, Glossary - page 715
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic A - Progressive Elaboration

Question 4

A team member who is new to the organization and working on projects has several
questions. He asks the project manager to meet with him to discuss these items so he can
understand the project planning process. The project manager is delighted that this new team
member is taking so much interest. The team member asks, “If we must complete the software
code before we can create the user manual, what type of dependency exists between these
two work packages?” How should the project manager reply?

Finish to Finish
Finish to Start
Start to Finish
Start to Start

Answer 4

Finish to Start

References:PMBOK 6th edition, 6.3.2-Sequence Activities: T&Ts
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic C - Precedence Relationships

Question 5

The project team is reviewing the requirements documentation that they are responsible for
working on. Which project artifact can they reference to see the connection between the
requirements and the business and project objectives?

Requirements traceability matrix.
RAC/ Chart.
Project charter.
Scope management plan.

Answer 5

Requirements traceability matrix.

References:PMBOK 6th Edition, 5.2.3.2. - Requirements Traceability Matrix
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic B - Requirements Traceability Matrix

Question 6

A new R&D project has started to upgrade a telecommunications system. Initial planning
estimates to realize the new f ea tu res and characteristics of this system are being questioned
by key stakeholders based on new more detailed information from the system architects. This
example best describes:

Planning the project life-cycle.
Progressive elaboration.
Stakeholder analysis.
Feasibility study

Answer 6

Progressive elaboration.

References: PM BOK 6th Edition, Glossary - page 715
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic A - Progressive Elaboration

Question 7

The sponsor of the project is concerned about the monitoring and controlling of the
project. He would like to have a follow-up on the project deliverables. After a discussion with
the project manager, the required information is the end dates of each deliverable. What is
the best format to meet the demand?

Milestone chart
Barchart
Project schedule network diagram
Critical path

Answer 7

Milestone chart

References: PMBOK 6th edition, 6.5.3.2 - Develop Schedule Outputs
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic C - Schedule Presentation Formats

Question 8

Using the work breakdown structure shown below, a typical work package would be:

1. 0.0 S/W development
2. 1.0 Systems design
3. 1.1 H/W requirements
4. 1.2 Flowcharting
5. 2.0 Coding
6. 2.1 Language selection

Software development
Systems design
Coding
Flowcharting

Answer 8

Flowcharting

References: PM BOK 6th Edition, 5.4.2.2 - Create was - Decomposition
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic B - WBS - Work Packages

Question 9

You are in the process of creating a charter for a 828 project when you discover that you
cannot formulate the benefits of the project since no business case has been done. You
remember from reading the PMBOK that the business case is a key input to creating the
Charter. What is your first order of business?

Since this project is done for a client, you don’t need a business case. This project is done to
generate a profit for your company
Leave the benefits section of the charter blank. You will find out soon enough and can fill it out
later
Ask the sponsor to stop the project since you cannot proceed without a business case.
Ensure that a business case is written as the first deliverable.

Answer 9

Ensure that a business case is written as the first deliverable.

References: PM BOK 6th Edition, 4.1 - Develop Project Charter
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic A - Business Case and Business Needs Documents

Question 10

The customer has called a project team member to request a change in the project’s
schedule. The team member asks you what the procedure is for handling schedule changes.
Where should you refer the team member to help him understand the procedure?

The project office.
The change control board.
The schedule management plan.
Inform the team member that the customer is always right.

Answer 10

The schedule management plan.

References: PM BOK 6th edition, 6.1.3.1 - Schedule Management Plan
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic C - Schedule Management Plan

Question 11

You just started the planning phase of an important and large hydro power project and
during a meeting with the functional managers involved in that project, you want to create the
Scope Management Plan. By experience and based on best practices, you tell the functional
managers that the Scope Management Plan should cover two important topics. What are
they?

How you will determine the scope and how you will manage and control scope.
How you will create the WBS and the WBS Dictionary.
How you will collect the Requirements and create the Scope Statement.
How you will make sure that the Scope cover the Project and the Product.

Answer 11

How you will determine the scope and how you will manage and control scope.

References: PM BOK 6th Edition, 5.1 - Plan Scope Management
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic B - Scope Management Plan

Question 12

What type of approach describes the delivery and release of product features within
timeboxed iterations on an Agile project?

Progressive elaboration.
Rolling Wave Planning.
Adaptive Planning.
Incremental delivery.

Answer 12

Incremental delivery.

References: Agile Practice Guide, 3.1.4 - Characteristics of Agile Life Cycles
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic A Incremental Life Cycles

Question 13

You are assigned as project manager in a new software development project. One of your
team members asks you if we can use the scrum methodology to execute the project. What is
the main characteristic of Scrum with respect to schedule management?

Iterations are time-boxed.
Team owns the process.
The workflow is tracked using queues, WIP, cycle time, etc.
Estimating the backlog is optional.

Answer 13

Iterations are time-boxed.

Reference: Scrum is a time-boxed not a flow-based process (Kanban) Estimation is done using story
points/ideal time and Progress is tracked using velocity

Question 14

Months into the project, work on a planning package needs to be further broken down and
scheduled. Which of the following should be done by the project team?

Keep the original WBS dictionary unchanged.
Use the work packages that were defined at the start of the project for the planning package.
Update the WBS dictionary as the planning package is converted to work packages.
Obtain a change request for the planning package from the change control board.

Answer 14

Update the WBS dictionary as the planning package is converted to work packages.

References: PMBOK 6th Edition, 5.4.3.1 - Scope Baseline
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic B - Planning Packages

Question 15

Your sponsor is used to reviewing stage gates where the scope, schedule and cost would be
approved. The project is now using an agile approach and he is asking you to come up with a
presentation to the steering group where these three elements would be presented. What
would be the typical content related to the project golden triangle that you would prepare in
this context?

Detailed specification of the scope, the project schedule and the budget at completion.
You respond that such presentation cannot be done in an agile project.
Work breakdown structure down to the work package, detailed schedule, budget at completion.
Roadmap of the iterations and re/eases, the total estimated costs and a vision of the product.

Answer 15

Roadmap of the iterations and re/eases, the total estimated costs and a vision of the product.

References: PM BOK 6th Edition, 6.5.2.8 - Agile Release Planning
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic A - Agile Life Cycle, (you will also see Agile Re/eases Planning
under Plan and Manage Schedule)

Question 16

What is the purpose of decomposing the project work into a hierarchical WBS structure?

To create smaller more manageable chunks, which can be better estimated for cost, time, and
resources, and help control the project.
To create a sequence of work that can be used to track progress through the life of the project,
ensuring the project deadline can be met.
To select the requirements that will be included in the project to the satisfaction of the
stakeholders and the project sponsor.
To draw out potential options to complete the work so the stakeholders and the team members
agree on the methods used.

Answer 16

To create smaller more manageable chunks, which can be better estimated for cost, time, and
resources, and help control the project.

References: PM BOK 6th edition, 5.4 - Create was and 6.2 - Define Activities
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic C - Project Activities

Question 17

Part way through your project, your customer (external) goes through a massive
restructuring of their organization. Your project is still going on with no scope or specification
changes requested by the customer, which of the following documents, if any, would probably
be expected to change because of the customer’s restructuring.

Scope baseline
Scope management plan
WBS
Variance report

Answer 17

Scope management plan

References:PMBOK 6th Edition, 4.3.3.5 Project Management Plan Updates (due to changes)
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic B - Scope Management Plan

Question 18

The Agile methodology involves completing projects in steps and to be iterative in nature.
Knowing that, what will be the best definition of using increment to reach your goal?
An increment is the sum of money spent in a Sprint and the sum of all Sprints is the total cost of
the project.
An increment is the total of all the products backlog items completed during a Sprint. The sum of
all Sprints will help reach your goal.
An increment is a quick answer to none-resolved issues of the preceding Sprints.
An increment identifies all pending issues of the backlog.

Answer 18

An increment is the total of all the products backlog items completed during a Sprint. The sum of
all Sprints will help reach your goal.

References: Agile Practice Guide, 3.1.3 - Characteristics of Incremental Life cycles
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic A - Incremental Life Cycles

Question 19

One reason why the activity list should be organized as an extension to the WBS is:

They are prepared concurrently.
The activity list helps ensure the WBS is complete.
The activities begin with nouns, while the WBS elements begin with verbs.
The activity list documents what each team member must do on his or her piece for the project
according to the WBS.

Answer 19

The activity list helps ensure the WBS is complete.

References: PM BOK 6th edition, 6.2 - Define Activities
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 2 - Topic C - Project Activities

Question 20

What is Sprint planning meeting?

A meeting done as fast as we can to resolve daily issues and that lasts not more than 15
minutes.
A meeting between the product owner, Scrum team and Scrum master to validate the
burned down chart and that lasts for almost an hour.
A meeting between the project leader and Scrum master to develop a fast-track to
accelerate the project and that lasts for almost one-hour.
A meeting in which all the Scrum roles discuss the items to be included in the sprint backlog

Answer 20

A meeting in which all the Scrum roles discuss the items to be included in the sprint backlog

References: Agile Practice Guide, Definitions
PMP Exam Prep, Lesson 1 - Topic G - Agile Ceremonies