Test 7

Question 1

1Since the deliverables of the project were well known, predictive approach was selected for a project, and a plan was produced based on the decision. While planning for risk management, a project manager must have faced the highest uncertainty in which of the following stages?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

During the mid of the project

During early stage of the project

During schedule management

During the execution of the project

Answer 1

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

The early stages of the project have more uncertainties since the stakeholder explains the requirement. Further, in the early stage of the project, the deliverables are not produced and the dynamics are not well known.

Question 2

2
The ground rules are established and have to be complied by the team. Any violation of any rules must be dealt with immediately. Which of the following is the best course of action for the violation of ground rules?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Assess opportunities for the remediation per the guidelines

Send a notice and close

Do nothing as it is normal for teams to violate

Send a termination notice to team member

Answer 2

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

The guidelines are the key and basic references to check on recommended options of actions for violation of ground rules.

Question 3

3As a project manager, you are very impressed with the performance of a team member, who has performed well in all the assignments. You decided to promote the team member to higher level role in the project. However, the sponsor cautioned you that the team member may not be able to perform this higher role. What is the empirical rule that the sponsor is mentioning to be considered by you before promoting?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Herzberg’s theory

Halo effect

Pareto principles

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Answer 3

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Halo effect is the phenomenon where the individuals are influenced by the past performance of the team members, based on which the decisions are made. However, in reality the team member may not be ready for next level, which requires grooming, training, and mentoring before promoting so that the person can perform well after promotion.

Question 4

4A project manager is identifying the stakeholders. The identified stakeholders have to be classified based on the authority, their immediate needs, and their involvement in the project. Which of the following models considers these?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Stakeholder model

Impact model

Salience model

Influence model

Answer 4

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

A salience model helps to classify the identified stakeholders on the basis of their authority, immediate needs, and involvement in the project.

Question 5

5An organization faces a situation in which it has to select a project out of two opportunities available. The value of project A is $100 million, whereas the value of the project B is $150 million. After brainstorming, it was decided to go with project A. What is the opportunity cost of selecting project A?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

$150 million

$100 million

$125 million

$ 75 million

Answer 5

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Opportunity cost is considered as the value of the alternative option which is not selected. While the project A is selected, and the project B is not, the opportunity cost would be the value of project B, that is, $150 million.

Question 6

6The project sponsor handed over the project charter to the project manager and briefed them about the project. Further, the project manager has a basic understanding of the project but requires more information about the project. Which of the following processes is to be performed by the project manager?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Develop project management plan

Identify stakeholders

Develop project charter

Develop scope statement

Answer 6

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

It is important for the project manager to identify the stakeholders who are involved in the project and understand the requirements and the impact of the project in detail. So, identifying the stakeholders process has to be performed by project manager after receiving the project charter.

Question 7

7A statement of work is being established, and the project manager and the customer are discussing on establishing the details. Which of the following techniques is the most suitable for this situation?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Three point estimation

Negotiation

Planning poker

Product management

Answer 7

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Negotiation is the best technique to agree upon the details with mutual consent.

Question 8

8The document that describes the service levels expected from a service provider is called service level agreement. Which among the following is NOT the part of a service level agreement?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Service availability

Service review

Service pointer

Service performance

Answer 8

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Service pointer is not a part of a service level agreement.

Question 9

9 STAKEHOLDERS
In a project, a project manager has to manage stakeholders, for which a stakeholder engagement plan is essential. While analyzing the stakeholders using the power/interest grid, the stakeholder is placed in high power and low interest. How should this stakeholder be managed?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Manage closely

Keep informed

Keep satisfied

Monitor

Answer 9

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

A power/interest grid classifies the stakeholders based on their level of authority and interest relating to the project outcomes. The recommended classification based on power/interest grid is as follows: High-power/High-interest: Manage closely High-power/Low-interest: Keep satisfied Low-power/High-interest: Keep informed Low-power/Low-interest: Monitor

Question 10

10 REQUIREMENTS
The project sponsor asks the project manager for the document which would provide the detailed description and status of the product requirements. Which of the following project documents should the project manager share with the sponsor?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Requirement traceability matrix

Scope statement

Work breakdown structure or WBS dictionary

Work package

Answer 10

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

The requirements traceability matrix captures the product requirements from their origin and tracks it till the delivery. It captures an unique identifier, brief description, the owner, priority, the version details, current status, and so on.

Question 11

11While progressing in the agile projects, it is required to prioritize the product backlog items to be included in the upcoming iteration. Which of the following is NOT the correct technique to prioritize?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Kano model

100 points method

MoSCoW analysis

CoSCow analysis

Answer 11

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

CoSCow analysis is not a technique.

Question 12

12
In one of the situations in a project, the final activities which were to be identified for completing the work package were not identified, as it had the dependency on the completion of 35% of the system development. The development of the system, that is, 35% is estimated to take around two and a half month. What is the best course of action to be considered to address this situation?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Use product analysis techniques and decompose the system testing activities

First decompose the system development work package and then the system testing work package

Break project into the multiple stages and take the system testing work package as the third stage of the project

Consult and discuss the situation with the project sponsor and determine the solution

Answer 12

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

This is an example of rolling wave planning. Since there is no proper clarity of the product, the product break down can be done based on the details available and further update when it becomes available.

Question 13

13The project manager is defining the performance metrics to measure the performance of the team. Which of the following options is included along with individual performance and team performance?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Change requests

Defects

Team goal and objectives

Team management

Answer 13

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Only this option can be considered for measuring team performance.

Question 14

14After changing the dynamics of an organization’s business environment, it decided to go for an Agile approach. Which of the following can be considered for performance measurement of Agile projects?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Comparison of delivered stories and plans of iteration

Completed vs accepted user stories

Progress of product backlog

All of the above

Answer 14

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

All the given options are considered for performance measurement.

Question 15

15You are nominated as a project manager for a new project, for which you need to start planning. The project is very large and complex and requires the plan to be made in detail. Besides, the consideration for regulatory and environmental factors is very critical. As a project manager what is the first action that you would take?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Organize a kickoff meeting and communicate to all the stakeholders about the project

Plan for the project immediately to utilize the time

Identify stakeholders for the project and capture the details of stakeholders to determine the engagement strategy

Discuss with the team and understand their requirements for doing the project efficiently

Answer 15

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

The project manager is assigned for a new project, and project charter is handed over. The immediate next process to follow is to identify stakeholders.

Question 16

16Which of the following is used to determine the resources that are required for planning an activity period and estimating project activities?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Responsibility assignment matrix

Resource calendar

Skills and capabilities

Activity sequencing

Answer 16

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

A resource calendar is used to determine the resources that are required for planning an activity period and estimating project activities.

Question 17

17While negotiating the blackout period, which of the following should a project manager consider?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Handing over the deliverables

Completion of activity

Consideration of team performance

Handing over the facility

Answer 17

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Blackout times are declared while the deliverables are handed over.

Question 18

18A project manager is monitoring the cost performance of the project and notices that the expenses of the project are high compared to the baseline cost. Which of the following can be the cause of high expenses?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Overestimation of the cost of resources

Stakeholders not involving in the project appropriately

Incomplete deliverables

Inventory not managed well

Answer 18

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

The cost components involve various resources like human resources, technology resources, tools, inventory, and so on, which are needed to be managed and controlled efficiently. If not, it may result in uncontrolled variance of the expenses beyond the cost baseline.

Question 19

19While forming a project team, it is very critical and important to consider the competencies and skills required by the team members. Which of the following is the best technique to consider while forming a team?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Team discussions

Communication and collaboration

SWOT analysis

Team reviews

Answer 19

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

SWOT analysis provides a better visibility of the team’s ability so that the appropriate actions can be initiated while forming the team.

Question 20

20Team task accountability is established while the team self-organizes and works together for achieving the common goals and objectives. It is essential to determine the work that is needed to be done and the person who should perform it. Which of the following is also required to be determined?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Where to perform the work?

How to perform the work?

Why to perform the work?

Which to perform the work?

Answer 20

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

It is essential to determine the work needed to be done, how to perform the work, and who should perform while encouraging the team to self-organize.

Question 21

21
You are managing a project, and the project execution is in progress. The schedule performance shows that the project is delayed. On checking, you identify that the project team is spending more time on responding to the requests from various stakeholders, which is the cause for this delay. What is the best course of action to be taken in such scenarios?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Inform the team to stop responding the requests from the stakeholders

Push the team to work overtime to complete all the requests

Instruct the team to work only on those requests that are prioritized

Review the communications management plan and obtain the clarity of what kind of requests has to be handed from which stakeholders

Answer 21

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Communication management plan captures the details of communication requirements and associated details like objectives, context, who, whom, when, how, and so on. This provides the clarity related to the communication.

Question 22

22 AGILE
There are various scrum events which include sprint planning, sprint daily stand-up, sprint review, and sprint retrospective. While conducting the sprint retrospective, it is essential to ensure setting the stage, gathering and sharing the data, and so on. Which of the following is also necessary to ensure while conducting the sprint retrospective?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Generate insights, make decisions, and close

Generate documents, make decisions, and close

Generate insights, make discussions, and close

Generate insights, make decisions, and communicate

Answer 22

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

While conducting the sprint retrospective it is essential to ensure setting the stage, gathering and sharing data, generating insights, making decisions, and closing.

Question 23

23A successful project manager is the one whose team is performing well with all the skills, capabilities, behaviors, and culture and is delivering the results as expected. However, a project manager observes that the team was unable to deliver the results as required during a project. Which of the following is the best course of action the project manager can take?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Review the team and tell them to perform well

Provide the guidance to work well

Escalate to project sponsor

Identify the required skills and competencies

Answer 23

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

The first thing a project manager has to do is identify the required skills and competencies so that further analysis can be done on checking and understanding skill gaps.

Question 24

24Which of the following is the activity that facilitates the team members to acquire new skills and capabilities?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Brainstorming

Training

Team reviews

Team outing

Answer 24

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Training facilitates the team members to acquire new skills and capabilities.

Question 25

25The team prepares requirements management plan and submits it to the project manager. The project manager notices that a component mentioned in the requirements management plan is not supposed to be a part of it. Which of the following components should NOT be included in the requirements management plan? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER The details of how requirements are analysed How requirements are captured, organized, and managed How the scope is defined The details of tracking the requirements

Answer 25

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Capturing, tracking, and managing the requirements are a part of a requirement management plan. A scope is defined and captured in a scope statement.

Question 26

26Training is considered as an important activity to be performed to acquire and enhance the skills and capabilities of the team members. Which of the models mentioned below provide the opportunity for interactive learning? 1. Classroom training 2. Virtual classroom training 3. Self-paced learning SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 All of the options

Answer 26

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Both classroom and virtual classroom training allow real-time interactions.

Question 27

27A project performance review reveals that the project is in track but there is a deviation. Correction of this deviation is critical as it might result in customer dissatisfaction and cancellation of the project. After detailed evaluation, it is identified that performing a few changes can bring the project back on track. What is the best course of action that a project manager should take first? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Implement the corrective action Submit a change request Consult the project sponsor Delay the customer inspection

Answer 27

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Since the required change is already identified, the next step is to raise the change request.

Question 28

28Understanding and asking the questions like what knowledge is required, what skills and hands-on experience is required, what is the level of buy-in, and so on help in determining which of the following options? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Team roles Required competencies Team engagement Team tasks

Answer 28

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Understanding and asking the questions like what knowledge is required, what skills and hands-on experience is required, what is the level of buy-in and so on help in determining the required competencies.

Question 29

29Improving the process on regular basis helps an organization to improve their performance. Similarly, after observing the performance of the team, the project manager decides to improve the process called monitor and control project work. Which of the following represents the activities performed during this process? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Comparing the actual performance of the project to the project management plan Validating the deliverables Formalizing the acceptance of the deliverables Monitoring the performance of the project manager

Answer 29

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION During the monitor and control project work process, the overall progress is checked so that the performance objectives are met as defined in the project management plan.

Question 30

30A project manager identifies the need for team building with a set of skills and capabilities. After a discussion with the stakeholders, the project manager decides to put customer stakeholders together and enable each other to reinforce the learning. What is this called? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Training Pairing Mentoring Coaching

Answer 30

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION This is called pairing the customer stakeholders together and enabling each other to reinforce the learning together.

Question 31

31A Change Control Board (CCB) is responsible for reviewing, approving, or rejecting the changes raised. Who can become the members of CCB? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project manager Project stakeholders Project coordinator Project monitor

Answer 31

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Project stakeholders are included in the CCB on the basis of the type of change that is being handled.

Question 32

32A project manager is measuring the efficacy of the training to check its effectiveness. Which of the following techniques can be best used? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Testing Training Team assessment Baselining

Answer 32

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Baselining helps to compare the performance before and after the training.

Question 33

33 SLA NOT ACHIEVED While doing the weekly review, a project manager identifies that the performance of a supplier is not up to the mark and the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are not achieved. However, the project manager cannot impose penalty as there is no penalty clause included in the contract. What would be best course of action to be taken? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Check the past performance of the supplier to understand the bigger picture Inform the purchase department to initiate the identification of an alternative supplier Do nothing as there may be performance issues with all the suppliers Impose the penalty to the extent of the nonperformance

Answer 33

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION As a project manager, check the past performance of the supplier to understand the bigger picture

Question 34

34The team members are assigned for a training with the aim of ensuring that they acquire the right skills and capabilities. What demonstrates the knowledge and skills which have been gained during the training? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Team performance Industry certification Training assessment Classroom training

Answer 34

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Industry certification demonstrates the knowledge and skills that one has gained during the training.

Question 35

35Identification of the stakeholders is done by the project manager after handing over the project charter and declaring the formal assignment. However, the stakeholders keep changing the project, and the stakeholder register has to be updated regularly. When should the identification of the stakeholder be undertaken during the project life cycle other than the beginning of the project? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Beginning of the each project End of the phase or stage Beginning of the each phase or stage End of the project

Answer 35

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Identifying the stakeholders at the beginning of each phase and updating the stakeholder register help a project manager engage with the right stakeholders, who may change due to change in deliverables, promotions, new assignments, resignations, and so on.

Question 36

36The project team is spread across various locations, and the project manager decides to select the platform which would help in better collaboration with the team. Which among the following tools does NOT help in better collaboration? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Shared task boards Knowledge repositories Vision of the tool Video conferencing tools

Answer 36

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Vision of tool is not a tool that will help in better collaboration among the team members.

Question 37

37A business case is created for every project taken up by an organization. Which of the following best describes the need for a business case for every project? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER A business case provides the insights of the business so that the project can be in line with the customer strategy. A business case helps to define the project management plan and ensures the project is successful. A business case is a document which is required to measure the project progress. A business case provides the sufficient details and recommendations for taking up the project, and it also helps in justifying the recommendation.

Answer 37

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION A business case is created for every project taken up by an organization, and it provides sufficient details and recommendations for taking up the project. It also justifies the recommendation.

Question 38

38Engaging with the virtual teams over the collaboration platforms are the ways to connect with the team. Along with the shared goal and clear purpose, which of the following is needed for the virtual team members to perform better? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Defined task management plan Clarity on roles and expectations Project management plan Documented roles and responsibilities

Answer 38

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Virtual team members need a shared goal, clear purpose, and clarity on roles and responsibilities to be able to perform better.

Question 39

39A project management office (PMO) provides the standard process, templates, and resources referring to the best practices. Besides this, the PMO also helps in accomplishing which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Resource optimization Risk organization Resource standardization Risk standardization

Answer 39

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION A PMO has the visibility to the multiple projects and the details of resource allocation and utilization in each project. Due to this, a PMO will be in best position to ensure resource optimization.

Question 40

40Effective communication is the key for a team's success. In which of the following options is it required to capture the expectations of communication? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Team plan Team charter Stakeholder plan Stakeholder charter

Answer 40

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The expectations of the communication and details have to be captured in a team charter.

Question 41

41An organization decides to have a dedicated change control board for all the projects taken up by the organization. This gives them a better edge in standardizing the processes and avoiding duplication. Who among the following is eligible for raising the changes to change control board? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project coordinator Project sponsor Any stakeholder Project manager

Answer 41

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION All the given options are correct. Since all of them are a part of stakeholder list along with all the project stakeholders, 'any stakeholder is the correct answer.

Question 42

42While doing an engagement assessment, it is essential to identify the team members who can collaborate proactively and contribute to the project. Requirements of subject matter experts are also an important. Which of the given options is NOT a required capability of an SME? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Team work Collaboration Communication Team conversion

Answer 42

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION This is a distractor option. All the other options are the required capabilities of an SME.

Question 43

43Two team members are confused about the objectives of the project. Even though the objectives are documented in the project charter, they want to talk to the owner of the objectives. Who should they approach? (Select all that apply) SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER(S) The sponsor An executive stakeholder The project manager The product owner

Answer 43

Correct Option:A, C EXPLANATION The project manager ensures the objectives align with the deliverables. The sponsor establishes and communicates the vision and direction for the project. The team members can approach either of them.

Question 44

44A good communication plan is very helpful and handy to ensure the effectiveness of a team during the project. This would include the components such as: 1. When will the team meet? 2. What are the tools used to track the work status? 3. How often is the work status updated? Which of the following options is also included in this plan? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER What are the team's shared hours? What does the team want? Why is the team communicating? What are the components of team management?

Answer 44

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION A good communication plan would include the components such as: 1. When will the team meet? 2. What are the tools used to track the work status? 3. How often is the work status updated? 4. What are the shared team hours?

Question 45

45The virtual teams have shared calendars that help to plan meetings, coordinate and obtain feedback, and which of the following options? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Update the calendar on regular basis Improve visibility to goals and activity status Discuss with the team members regularly Define the need of the team

Answer 45

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The virtual teams have shared calendars that help to plan meetings, coordinate and obtain feedback, and improve visibility to goals and activity status.

Question 46

46As a project progresses, the performance is measured and deviations can occur. This variance has to be analysed, which includes accuracy of team estimates, established milestones, and which of the following options? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Team performance against targets Change management reviews Project coordination efforts Schedule management issues

Answer 46

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION This variance analysis includes accuracy of team estimates, established milestones, and team performance against targets.

Question 47

47Purpose, vision, and innovation are generated by collecting, organizing, and analyzing different ideas. Besides the activities of knowledge management and project management, what is the first thing one needs to build into the team to ensure lessons learned are generated? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER A team charter Diversity that is supported by the team charter Training in knowledge management Training in information management

Answer 47

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Information management and knowledge management are tools to gather and create new knowledge. The charter is an agreement that builds this into the group as a norm. Without bringing in others with different ideas (diversity) however, no new information will be generated.

Question 48

48A project manager is assigned to a multi-location project. The project manager would reinforce the team goals over the performance of individuals and enable the team to self-organize. Which of the following options will the team be able to do? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Perform the assigned tasks Ensure responsibilities of deliverables Achieve the intended objectives Accomplish the result

Answer 48

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION While managing the virtual teams, a project manager reinforces the team goals over the performance of individuals and enables the team to self-organize, so that the team is able to ensure responsibilities of deliverables.

Question 49

49Which document captures the economic feasibility study and the benefits of project components and provides the basis for authorization of project? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project management plan Project charter Traceability matrix Business case

Answer 49

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Business case captures the economic feasibility study and the benefits of project components and provides the basis for authorization of project.

Question 50

50As a project manager, you need to provide the team what they need to discover and define agile. What should you focus on first to help the team? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Purpose People Process Responsibility

Answer 50

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Although supporting the team with training and access to people, processes, and responsibilities is important, a purpose is required so the team can engage and group around that purpose.

Question 51

51The organization investing in a project considers to invest based on direction set by vision. Every project member should be aware of the vision and directions so that the alignment of the project can be ensured. A vision statement includes which of the following? 1. Product description 2. Key desired objectives 3. Key features and benefits SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 1 1 and 2 None of the options All of the options

Answer 51

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION The vision statement includes product description, key desired objectives, and key features and benefits.

Question 52

52A project charter is created and handed over to the project manager. This confirms the formal assignment of the project manager to the project. Which of the following information is considered as a part of the project charter? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER High level requirements Risk register Overall project risks Key stakeholders list

Answer 52

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Risk register is not the part of project charter.

Question 53

53A project kickoff meeting is essential to formally trigger a project with the involvement of project stakeholders. The purpose of the project kickoff meeting is to establish project context, assist the team formation, and which of the following options? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Ensuring alignment to the project vision Assigning project to the team members Ensuring that the project progress is in right direction Assigning the project roles to stakeholders

Answer 53

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION The purpose of the project kick-off meeting is to establish project context, assist the team formation, and ensure alignment to the project vision.

Question 54

54What is the process that involves iteration to obtain more details in the plan for better decision making called? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Information gathering Progressive elaboration Project performance review Processing the report

Answer 54

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The process that involves iteration to obtain more details in the plan for better decision making is called progressive elaboration.

Question 55

55Which leadership style should you select in an environment that is confusing and where chaos reigns? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Collaborative Autocratic Directive Laissez-faire

Answer 55

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION In moments of chaos, directive action creates more clarity and momentum than collaborative problem solving.

Question 56

56An agile team invests more on the cross-functional teams and leverages the team members' capability, which help in accomplishing the objectives together. The depth and breadth of the team's knowledge can be best represented by which of the following options? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER RACI chart T-shaped skills SWOT analysis Performance analysis

Answer 56

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION T-shaped skills represent the depth and breadth of of the team's knowledge.

Question 57

57A project manager has to identify the life cycle in which the identification of scope, cost, and schedule is done in detail in the beginning of the project so that that they can be complied and followed throughout the project life cycle. Which of the following project life cycles is the project manager working on? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Adaptive life cycle Hybrid life cycle Predictive life cycle None of the above

Answer 57

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION The project manager is working on a predictive life cycle.

Question 58

58Which of the following options provides the visualization of the work to be done or work in progress with the use of visual systems? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Display board Kanban board Dashboard None of the above

Answer 58

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION A kanban board provides the visualization of the work to be done or the work in progress with the use of visual systems like physical board or display systems.

Question 59

59Document analysis is the technique used to obtain the good understanding of the project requirements. The new requirements can be derived from which of the following documents? 1. Business plans 2. Service agreements 3. Team engagement plans 4. Marketing materials SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3 1, 2, and 4 2, 3, and 4 All of the options

Answer 59

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Business plans, service agreements, and marketing materials help to derive information about new requirements.

Question 60

60What is the most effective way for a PM to inspire and motivate their team? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Push back on the functional managers' communication with the team and ask them to focus on project work Make sure the team is taking their breaks by walking around the office and having them step away regularly Build a snack budget into the cost baseline Motivate and train the sponsor in their role in supporting the team

Answer 60

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION The project manager has an opportunity to mentor sponsors to influence and motivate the project team, based on the sponsor's role and authority.

Question 61

61A project manager decides to obtain the consent from the stakeholders when a major decision is to be taken. Some of the useful techniques to follow while obtaining the consent include fist of five, dot voting, and which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Story telling Observation Polling Monitoring

Answer 61

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Some of the useful techniques to follow while obtaining the consent include fist of five, dot voting, and polling.

Question 62

62Which of the following is the best example of finish to start relationship? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER A predecessor activity has to start before the successor activity starts. A predecessor activity has to finish before the successor activity starts. A predecessor activity has to finish before the successor activity finishes. A predecessor activity has to start before the successor activity finishes.

Answer 62

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION In finish to start relationship, a successor activity will start only after the predecessor finishes its activity.

Question 63

63A project manager has identified the stakeholders and analyzed them using the power/interest grid. Which of the following would be the best course action that the project manager should take while the stakeholder is high in power and interest? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Manage closely Keep satisfied Keep informed Monitor closely

Answer 63

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Managing closely will be the best course action that a project manager would take while the stakeholder is high in power and interest.

Question 64

64Estimating a project budget involves the aggregation of costs which are estimated. Which of the following does it help in establishing? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Cost plan Cost budget Cost baseline Cost estimation

Answer 64

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Estimating project budget helps in establishing cost baseline.

Question 65

65A project activity cannot start until the approval from the government agency is obtained. This is the example of which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER External and internal dependency External and mandatory dependency External and discretionary dependency External dependency only

Answer 65

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The dependency which exists external to an organization is called external dependency. If a dependency is such that unless it is complete, one cannot move to the next activity, it is called mandatory dependency.

Question 66

66In a simple and nontechnical manner, which technique describes how the program works? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Programming language Vision and mission document XP metaphor Product box exercise

Answer 66

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION XP metaphor describes how the program works in a simple and nontechnical manner.

Question 67

67A project manager creates a stakeholder register which captures the details like the stakeholder's name, position, power, impact, and influence on the project. Which of the following techniques are best suitable while creating a stakeholder register? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Brainstorming and brain washing Brainstorming and brain writing Brainstorming and brain chanting Brainstorming and brain charming

Answer 67

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Brainstorming and brainwriting are the techniques used while gathering the stakeholders' details.

Question 68

68In an agile project, the team members are disagreeing about the number of the story points to estimate for a user story. Which of the following would be helpful in addressing this situation? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project charter Project management plan Product backlog Team charter

Answer 68

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION A team charter is very helpful while handling certain scenarios and disagreements whenever they arise.

Question 69

69A project manager has come across multiple options, out of which only one of the options has to be selected. Which decision-making technique is suitable for this situation? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Plurality Observation Three point estimation All of the above

Answer 69

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Plurality is the decision-making technique, whereas the rest of the options are not.

Question 70

70Communication plays a vital role in the success of project management. A project manager communicates regularly with the team using the 5C technique. Which of the following options is NOT a part of the technique? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Controlled flow of sentences and spelling Controlled flow of words and ideas Correct grammar and spelling Concise expression

Answer 70

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Controlled flow of sentences and spelling is not the part of the 5C technique.

Question 71

71A project manager collects the requirements and uses the technique to gain knowledge of specific job roles, tasks, functions, and requirements. What is this technique called? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Job role analysis Team review Meeting Observation

Answer 71

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Observation is used to gain knowledge of specific job roles, tasks, functions and, requirements.

Question 72

72The techniques like benchmarking, interviews, focus group, brainstorming are used during the project. Which of the following scenarios uses these techniques? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Data processing Data gathering Data management Data grilling

Answer 72

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION All these techniques are used while gathering the data or collecting requirements.

Question 73

73A project manager should be highly visionary and must ensure that the vision of the project aligns with the organization. It should also educate about the vision to its team members. This will help in accomplishing which of the following? 1. Teamwork and collaboration 2. Value connection 3. Removing roadblocks 4. Articulation of mission SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3 2, 3, and 4 1, 3, and 4 All of the above

Answer 73

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Value connection is a distractor.

Question 74

74A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) provides the clarity of deliverables and good picture about the entire product. Which of the following should be done while creating WBS? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Product features and functionalities Product management Product description and derivation Product breakdown structure

Answer 74

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Product breakdown structure is created first using decomposition technique. Next, the various details like specifications, effort estimation, cost, and quality criteria are determined and consolidated upward to complete WBS.

Question 75

75A project manager is concerned about the performance of the team and is aware of the need for team motivation. Whch of the following should be considered while enhancing team motivation? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Experience, age, and culture Experience and culture Culture and age None of the above

Answer 75

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Motivation and working styles of the employees vary based on their experience, age, and culture.

Question 76

76A float is calculated using the formula LS-ES or LF - EF. While calculating the float , an activity is found to be zero. What does this signify? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER The float of the activity is nil and cannot start later than the Late Start. The activity is on a critical path. The activity is on a noncritical path. The float of the activity is nil and can start earlier than the Late Start.

Answer 76

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The float of an activity in a critical path is always zero.

Question 77

77Which of the following is NOT a method a servant leader can use to support team performance? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Providing opportunities for individual growth Giving team members an opportunity to choose their own holidays and vacations Allowing team members to vote and contribute to project planning and controls Giving team members opportunities to learn how to become servant leaders themselves

Answer 77

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Although giving team members an opportunity to choose their own vacations and holidays may provide some personal satisfaction, giving team members a broader opportunity to vote, decide, and control their work provides personal fulfillment.

Question 78

78A servant leader is a transformational leader. Which of the following actions will a servant leader take? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Assisting the team in assessing their performance, determining gaps, and developing a training plan Helping the team with their career growth and mentoring them for their next job Helping the team in working together by developing a team charter Assisting the team in correcting their incorrect actions

Answer 78

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Servant leadership is a style of leadership that focuses on understanding and addressing the needs and developments of a project team members. By understanding their needs and determining an action plan to fulfill those needs, the servant leader becomes a transformational leader.

Question 79

79The project manager has to demonstrate various leadership styles which are essential for ensuring the performance of the project team members. Which of the following is not the leadership style? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Servant leadership Delegative leadership Autocratic leadership Important leadership

Answer 79

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION It is not defined as a leadership style.

Question 80

80The project requirements are captured using various techniques, and a requirement document is created. Which of the following is NOT the requirement documentation? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Stakeholder requirement Project transformation requirement Project requirement Solution requirement

Answer 80

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The project transformation requirement is a distractor.

Question 81

81A project manager has decided to use a technique which will help in defining the scope by understanding the characteristics, attributes, and aspects of deliverables. Which of the following is the technique followed by the project manager? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project requirement Product management Project breakdown Product analysis

Answer 81

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION A product analysis technique is used while defining the scope that helps in defining and understanding the characteristics, attributes, and aspects of deliverables.

Question 82

82You wish to verify if the performance of the team is improving. What indicators do you select? [Select all that apply] SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER(S) Leading indicators that assist the team in predicting changes or trends in the project Lagging indicators that assist the team in understanding past performance or conditions SMART metrics Deliverable metrics

Answer 82

Correct Option:A, C EXPLANATION Leading indicators (which may or may not be quantifiable) can assist in proactive analysis of performance. It is also preferred that the metrics should be effective or SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timely) as and when possible.

Question 83

83A float is calculated using the formula, LS-ES or LF-EF. While calculating the float of an activity, it is found that it does not disturb the early start of the successor. What does this signify? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER The float is total float The float is independent float The float is free float The float is total and free float

Answer 83

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION The float of an activity, while utilized for the activity, finishes at its late finish. However, if it does not disturb the early start of the successor activity, it is called Free float.

Question 84

84The detailed delivery, information about schedule, activities, assumptions, constraints, resources, and quality requirements are captured in which of the following documents? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER PBS repository WBS dictionary Project scope description Product analysis document

Answer 84

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The detailed delivery, information about schedule, activities, assumptions, constraints, resources, and quality requirements are captured in the WBS dictionary that provides good visibility toward the product.

Question 85

85The project manager needs to demonstrate different kinds of leadership while managing the project. Which of the following leaderships encourages self-definition, self-discovery, and self-awareness? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Servant leadership Delegative leadership Autocratic leadership Democratic leadership

Answer 85

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Servant leadership encourages self-definition, self-discovery, and self-awareness.

Question 86

86After completion of the work breakdown structure, the project manager evaluates and identifies the level at which management control has to be established. What is that point called? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Management account Review account Control account Cost account

Answer 86

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION The control account is the management point at which scope, schedule, and cost are integrated and compared.

Question 87

87In measuring whether a team is high-performing, what is NOT an indicator that the PM will look for? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Demonstration of team trust and collaboration Resilience and adaptability in the face of change The team determining that having a project manager is an added benefit but is not critical The team is empowered and recognizes each other

Answer 87

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION The project team by determining that the project manager is an added benefit show that they do not understand the role of the project manager. This is not an indicator of a high-performing team.

Question 88

88The project team is in the process of creating a work breakdown structure and assigning the unique identifier for each breakdown element. Which of the fowllowing options is the unique identifier assigned to each breakdown element? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Code of number Code of account Code of PBS Code of WBS

Answer 88

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The unique numbering system which is used to identify the elements of WBS is called the code of account.

Question 89

89The scope baseline of a project is approved. Which of the following is NOT a part of scope baseline? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project scope statement Work breakdown structure Work package Activity package

Answer 89

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Activity package is not defined.

Question 90

90A float is calculated using the formula, LS-ES or LF-EF. While calculating the float of an activity, it is found that it does not disturb the early start of the successor and the late finish of its predecessor. What does this signify? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER The float is total float The float is independent float The float is free float The float is total and free float

Answer 90

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The float of an activity, while utilized for the activity, finishes at its late finish. However, if it does not disturb the early start of the successor activity and late finish of the predecessor activity, it is called an Independent float.

Question 91

91The features of a product are articulated using user stories and put into the product backlog. Which of the following is the correct user story? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER As an operator, I want to drink water so that I can quench my thirst As an operator, I want to take water so that I can quench my thirst As an operator, I want to drink water so that I can drink it As an operator, I want to take water so that I can digest

Answer 91

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Syntax and context are correct.

Question 92

92What is the checklist of the team that will have to be met so that deliverables can be considered ready to use by the users? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Definition of ready Definition of acceptance Definition of done Definition of complete

Answer 92

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION The definition of done is the checklist of the team that will have all the criteria that have to be met, so that deliverables can be considered ready to use by the users.

Question 93

93Feedback from the project manager to a team member has a greater chance of being accepted when it is given in an open, trusting environment. Confrontation, however, works as a very good tool for providing feedback when: SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER The team member respects the project manager The project manager has the appropriate level of authority The relationship is important and the team member and project manager have confidence in each other's ability to solve problems The project manager knows they are right

Answer 93

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION When the team member and project manager are both confident they can solve such problems, confrontation can be a positive experience and can be used as a form of conflict management when the relationship is important and both members are confident in each other's ability.

Question 94

94The team's and team members' previous experiences give them the best advantage in the project. Using those abilities and insights, the team has to do which of the following so that an avenue of new ideas and perspectives can open up? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project review Data gathering and analysis Creating lesson learnt repository Challenging status quo

Answer 94

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Challenging the status quo opens up an avenue of new ideas and perspectives, which is essential to progress with innovation and growth.

Question 95

95While performing the review of project performance, it is required to determine the cause and degree of the difference between what is planned and what is achieved. Which of the following is the best technique that can be used for the same? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Difference analysis Variance analysis Progress analysis Performance analysis

Answer 95

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The variance analysis technique is helpful in determining the cause and degree of the difference between what is planned and what is achieved.

Question 96

96The project stakeholders get influenced by the project and stakeholders of the project and vice versa. Influence from the project manager is one of the influences on the project team. Which of the following would NOT influence the project team? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project sponsor Customers Supplier None of the options

Answer 96

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION The project team is influenced by all the project stakeholders, including the project sponsor, customers, suppliers, and so on.

Question 97

97A float is calculated using the formula, LS-ES or LF-EF. While calculating the float of an activity, it was found that it did not disturb the finish date of the project. What does this mean? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER The float is total float The float is independent float The float is free float The float is total and free float

Answer 97

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION The float of an activity, while utilized by the activity, does not disturb the project schedule. Then it is called total float.

Question 98

98Which of the following processes formalized the acceptance of the deliverables? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Verify scope Validate scope Control scope Define scope

Answer 98

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Validated scope formalizes the acceptance of the deliverables.

Question 99

99The various techniques listed below are used while practicing Agile. What are these techniques usually used for? 1. Fist of five 2. Roman voting 3. Polling 4. Dot voting SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Decision making Brainstorming Prioritization Validation

Answer 99

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION All the given techniques are prioritization techniques.

Question 100

100A project manager is tasked with the cost estimation of an ongoing project. There are various cost components which need to be identified for consideration and provide an approximation of the cost. Which of the following should NOT be considered? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER PM entertainment cost Direct cost Equipment cost Facilities

Answer 100

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION PM entertainment costs should not be considered during cost estimation.

Question 101

101Every project that is taken up by an organization has to demonstrate compliance, and that includes various categories. Which of the following are the compliance categories? 1. Environmental 2. Process 3. Corrupt practices 4. Current practices SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 2, 3, and 4 only 1, 3, and 4 only 1, 2, and 3 only All of the above

Answer 101

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Environmental, process, and corrupt practices are the compliance categories.

Question 102

102The project budget is set during the initial stage of the project. However, it may vary based on the changing circumstances of the business and project environment. Which of the following is one such reason due to which the project budget will have changes? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER New or changes in project requirements Project budget estimation Team members are not happy Project manager desire

Answer 102

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION New or changes in project requirements lead to changes in the project budget.

Question 103

103For the performance of a project, it is essential to ensure delivery of all the functional requirements. Besides, it is also required to consider the non-functional requirements like availability, capacity, continuity, and which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Capability Security Information Infrastructure

Answer 103

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Consider the non-functional requirements like availability, capacity, continuity, and security.

Question 104

104The risk management plan is the component of the project which will provide the details by describing risk management activities that comprise which of the following? 1. Risk strategy 2. Methodology 3. Roles and responsibility 4. Risk categories SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3 only 1, 2, and 4 only 1, 3, and 4 only All of the above

Answer 104

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION The risk management activities comprise risk strategy, methodology, roles and responsibility, and risk categories.

Question 105

105Team performance assessment is very critical to identifying and enabling teams with the right capabilities and skills to perform their tasks, improving interaction among team members, increasing team cohesiveness, and so on. Which of the following techniques are important for performing team performance assessment? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Replace the infrastructure components which the team members are finding difficult to perform Criticize team members in front of the team so that others also get the message Discuss with team members regularly, formally or informally, and provide constructive feedbacks Continual evaluation and waiting for an opportunity to highlight failures

Answer 105

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Regular interaction and feedback helps team members perform better.

Question 106

106The project manager cannot escape managing the team, and it is one of the main responsibilities. Emotional Intelligence is an important skill which would become very handy for a project manager. Self-awareness is one of the skills of emotional intelligence that does not include which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Conscientiousness Self-confidence Accurate self-assessment Emotional awareness

Answer 106

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Conscientiousness is a self-regulating element.

Question 107

107A project budget is determined and is approved by the authority and sent for approval from finance, where the process of comparing the planned expenditure of funds required to project and any limits to the commitment of funds are analyzed. Which of the following techniques are used? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Funding allocation analysis Funding limit reconciliation Cost baseline analysis Cost allocation reconciliation

Answer 107

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Funding limit reconciliation is used.

Question 108

108What has to be designed to accomplish the identification of good practices, compliance, gaps, shortcomings, improvement, and so on, so that the business can demonstrate compliance with regulatory and standards? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Business reviews Risk management Program management Periodic audit

Answer 108

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION A regular and periodic audit ensures identification of any non-conformities and correction of those if any.

Question 109

109Which of the following: 1. Does not use traditional scheduling 2. Provides incremental business value 3. Works best when activities can be divided into equal amounts? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER On-demand scheduling Incremental scheduling Traditional scheduling Hybrid scheduling

Answer 109

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION On-demand scheduling does not use traditional scheduling, provides incremental business value, works best when activities can be divided into equal amounts.

Question 110

110Organizations have to make regular business decisions, which involve risks. Risk can be from competition, legislative, monitory and which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Traditional Regular Operational Project and program

Answer 110

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Risk can be from competition, legislative, monitory, and operational aspects.

Question 111

111The teams that are clear about the objectives perform well and contribute to the project. Objective setting has to be done at the beginning of the project and the same needs to be re-emphasized regularly throughout the project. This technique is called? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Management by purpose Management by objectives Management by review Management by performance

Answer 111

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Management by objectives is the technique used by the teams for setting the objectives.

Question 112

112The success of the business is determined by the value realized by the stakeholders. Shareholder value, customer value, employee value, and which of the following are various components of value? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Channel partner value Project value Program value Portfolio value

Answer 112

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Shareholder value, customer value, employee value, and channel partner value are various components of value.

Question 113

113A project manager is evaluating the risk response for a risk identified during the project which will have a significant impact on the project which would result in schedule delay and increased cost, and that is not the area of core-competence of the project team. What would be the best risk response strategy a project manager could adopt? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Accept Transfer Exploit Share

Answer 113

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Transfer would be the best option as risk resolution would be challenging as it is not a core competence of the team.

Question 114

114Which of the following best describes the significant point or event that happens during a project? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Stage Risk Event Milestone

Answer 114

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION A milestone best describes the significant point or event that happens during a project.

Question 115

115An e-commerce business organization has decided to introduce a mobile app where it can publish its latest offers. The team is capable and aware of this upcoming project. What is it important for the project manager to do to ensure the active involvement of the team? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Capture the project requirements in details and plan Define the project management plan Create a sense of urgency and motivate Brainstorm and communicate

Answer 115

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION The project being taken up is unique and requires the active involvement of the team. Unless there is motivation and a sense of urgency, the team may relax and may not work as per the need of the hour.

Question 116

116The agile approaches are chosen to ensure the requirements are fulfilled in time, in the rapidly changing environment. While moving faster, which among the following helps come up with the right solutions? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Testing Continuous feedback Review Retrospective

Answer 116

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Continuous feedback helps discover the most appropriate solution and take action.

Question 117

117While the project deliverables are delivered and made available for usage, the users may not perceive the benefit. This value realization must be checked, and it must be improved. Which of the following aids in the understanding of the benefits provided? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Business case Customer review Customer survey Benefits management plan

Answer 117

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION The benefits management plan describes how and when benefits are delivered and measured.

Question 118

118A high level visual summary of the product delivered in a project is essential and it provides the overarching vision of the product. This is best described in which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Product description Product mapping Product roadmap Product evaluation

Answer 118

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION A product roadmap best describes a high-level visual summary of the product delivered in a project.

Question 119

119The float of an activity is calculated with further analysis and it is found that it does not disturb the early start of the successor activity and late finish of the predecessor activity. What is this float called? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Independent float Free float Total float Freedom float

Answer 119

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION It is called an independent float.

Question 120

120Measuring the performance of the project requires metrics. What are the metrics defined to measure the progress of work all the way from plan to completely delivered? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Throughput Cycle time Lead time Progression time

Answer 120

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Cycle time is used to measure the progress of work all the way from plan to completely delivered.

Question 121

121Benefits are realized by the stakeholders through the products, services, or results delivered by the project. Which of the following best describes the benefits owner? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER The person or group that monitors and records the benefits The person or group that delivers benefits The person or group that provides the metrics to measure benefits The person or group that uses the products and confirms the benefits

Answer 121

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION The person or group that monitors and records the benefits best describes the benefits owner.

Question 122

122Which of the following allows the business or users to realize the value and obtain feedback on a regular basis from the project team? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Progressive elaboration Iteration planning Daily stand-up Incremental delivery

Answer 122

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Incremental delivery allows the business or users to realize the value and obtain feedback on a regular basis from the project team.

Question 123

123Quality and quality management are essential parts of any project that provides the opportunity to ensure compliance and deliver the products as per the requirements. Which among the following best describes the quality? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER An approach to ensuring the products are delivered The degree with a set of characteristics fulfils requirements The process which ensures regular audits An approach to delivering the products defined in the SOW

Answer 123

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The degree with a set of characteristics fulfils requirements best describes the quality.

Question 124

124The code of ethics and professional conduct is defined by PMI and provides the articulation of both the mandatory standards and the aspiration standards. Which of the following does NOT describe the mandatory standards? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Disciplinary action will be taken if practitioners do not conduct themselves in accordance with these standards They are aspirational and not mandatory They limit or prohibit practitioner behavior These standards establishes the firm requirements

Answer 124

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION They are aspirational standards and are not mandatory.

Question 125

125A project manager is discussing the product description, which is the lowest collection of features, or bare-bones features that must be supplied first. Which of the following statements best characterizes this situation? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Minimum business increment Minimum features delivered Minimum functional details Minimum viable product

Answer 125

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Delivering a minimum viable product provides a better edge in deciding upon what needs to be delivered next, as there can be feedback obtained quickly and decisions made based on that.

Question 126

126The project team completes a deliverable and updates to the project manager. Before signing off on the deliverable, more project manager input is required. Why is it necessary to validate the deliverable? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Validating delivery is the process which formalizes the acceptance Validating delivery confirms the customer is happy Validating delivery is a important process Validating delivery is not so important and same can be skipped

Answer 126

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Validating delivery is the process which formalizes the acceptance. Therefore, the project team completes a deliverable and updates the project manager with the inputs.

Question 127

127The self-organizing team conducts the review at the end of each iteration. Which among the following best describes the reason? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Review at the end of the iteration provides no opportunity to verify and confirm the product is shippable Review at the end of the iteration provides an opportunity to verify and confirm the product is shippable Review at the end of the iteration provides an opportunity to add more features Review at the end of the iteration helps decide to move to the next iteration

Answer 127

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Review at the end of the iteration provides an opportunity to verify and confirm the product is shippable.

Question 128

128The team's work has to be measured on a regular basis so that what work has been moved from one stage to another stage over a certain time can be understood. Which of the following is the best tool to do so? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Velocity Lead time Throughput metrics Cycle time

Answer 128

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Throughput metrics is used to measure the team's work on a regular basis

Question 129

129Quality involves cost, the cost of confirming the quality and the cost of addressing non-conformity. Which of the following best describes cost to confirm quality? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Repair Rework Training Scarp

Answer 129

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Training best describes the cost of confirming quality.

Question 130

130As the product features are delivered in small increments, the deliverable that provides the smallest amount of value that would benefit the business is called which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Minimum viable product Minimum features delivered Minimum business increment Minimum iteration deliverable

Answer 130

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION The minimum business increment provides the smallest amount of value that would benefit the business.

Question 131

131Which of the following is a financial metric for a business's profitability that measures the gain or loss calculated based on the investment made? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Return of investment Net present value Net profits Internal rate of return

Answer 131

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Return of investment is a financial metric for a business's profitability that measures the gain or loss calculated based on the investment made.

Question 132

132The code of ethics and professional conduct is defined by PMI and provides the articulation of Mandatory standard and Aspiration standard. Which of the following does NOT best describe Aspirational Standard? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER The standards that describes the conduct that the practitioners strive to uphold Adherence to the aspirational standards cannot be measured easily Practitioners conduct themself in accordance with the expectation Aspirational Standard is optional

Answer 132

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Aspirational Standard is optional.

Question 133

133Communication management plays a vital role in making the project successful and includes which of the following? 1. Reasons for distribution of information 2. Person responsible for communication 3. Glossary of common Terminologies 4. Methods SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Only 1, 2, and 3 Only 1 and 2 All of the above None of the above

Answer 133

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Communication management plays a vital role in making the project successful and includes reasons for the distribution of information and the person responsible for communication.

Question 134

134Quality involves cost, the cost of confirming the quality as well as the cost of addressing non-conformity. Which of the following best describes the cost of addressing non-conformity? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Training Rework Testing Inspection

Answer 134

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Rework best describes the cost of addressing non-conformity.

Question 135

135The project manager has to make sure to assess and coordinate all the plans and activities by having a view that ties the plans together, aligns efforts, and highlights how they are dependent on each other. Which of the following best describes the same? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Communication management plan Integrated view of task accountability Holistic and integrated view None of the above

Answer 135

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION A holistic and integrated view helps PM assess and coordinate all the plans and activities.

Question 136

136Defining communication management is essential for a project. Which of the following best describes the guidelines for the communication management plan? 1. Capture the contact details of the stakeholders 2. Understand the communication requirements of each stakeholders 3. Evaluate the constraints and check the possible impact of those on the communication management plan 4. Understand that communication is not key for project success SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3 only 2, 3, and 4 only 1, 3, and 4 only All of the options

Answer 136

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION The guidelines for the communication management plan include capturing the contact details of the stakeholders, understanding the communication requirements of each stakeholder, and evaluating the constraints and checking the possible impact of those on the communication management plan.

Question 137

137Kehinde is a product owner responsible for the company's line of smart digital music devices. During the afternoon working session, she is working with the team to review user stories in preparation for the next sprint. She intends to ensure the team knows enough about the stories and how large they are in relation to each other. What activity is Kehinde performing? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Sprint planning Backlog refinement Sprint retrospective Daily stand-up

Answer 137

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION In iteration-based agile, the product owner often works with the team to prepare some stories for the upcoming iteration during one or more sessions in the middle of the iteration. The purpose of the meeting is to refine enough stories so that the team understands what stories are and how large they are in relation to each other.

Question 138

138A bank has decided to invest in a project, considering the current market trend. It has been decided to introduce mobile banking and has to start with which of the following to ensure obtain feedback from the users and customers and improve based on that feedback, by adding new features and functionalities? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER A standard mobile banking application Simply recommend a mobile banking platform for customers Minimum viable mobile banking application Minimum business incremental features

Answer 138

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Starting with minimum features will help obtain feedback from the customers and provide the increments based on the feedback regularly.

Question 139

139Code of ethics and professional conduct is defined by PMI. It provides the articulation of Mandatory standard and Aspiration standard of which of the following? 1. Responsibility 2. Respect 3. Fairness 4. Honesty SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, 3 only 2, 3, 4 only None of the options All of the options

Answer 139

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Honesty, responsibility, respect, and fairness are the values that drive ethical conduct for the project management profession.

Question 140

140Knowledge transfer is done by the project to the team who monitors and manages the products or services that are delivered by the project. Knowledge which cannot be codified using symbols such as words can be termed as which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Explicit knowledge Tacit knowledge Exclusive knowledge Inclusive knowledge

Answer 140

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The knowledge that is difficult to understand and share is called tacit knowledge. For example, experiences, beliefs, and so on.

Question 141

141The establishment of the expected behavior of a team is defined as part of team norms, which includes meetings, shared values, and _________? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Managing conflicts Managing team Managing deliverables Managing negotiations

Answer 141

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION The establishment of the expected behavior of a team is defined as part of team norms, which includes meetings, shared values, and managing conflicts.

Question 142

142An agile team is working on a feature which is critical for the product which is planned to be released next week. It is observed that there are certain dependencies on a platform which is not functioning at the moment. What situation is the team facing? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Team cannot do anything as this has to be resolved by the project manager Team has to be tasked with other activities to best utilize their time Team has come across an impediment, which needs to resolved Team can relax as it has nothing to do

Answer 142

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Impediments refers to the one which prevents team from achieving their objectives.

Question 143

143Which of the following sets clear expectations to ensure the code of conduct of the team? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Policy Process Practices Ground rules

Answer 143

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Ground rules set clear expectations to ensure the code of conduct of the team.

Question 144

144The project manager is using an information system to gather, consolidate, and track the project's progress. Which of the following has to be considered by the project manager? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project tracking system Project monitoring system Project management information system Project management integration system

Answer 144

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION The project management information system consists of the tools and techniques to gather, consolidate and track the project's progress.

Question 145

145The document that enables the team to establish the values, agreements, and practices that enable the team to perform the work assigned efficiently is called ____________. SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project charter Team charter Team management plan Project management plan

Answer 145

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The document that enables the team to establish the values, agreements, and practices that enable the team to perform the work assigned efficiently is called the team charter.

Question 146

146This agile methodology focuses on frequent cycles and delivering software to the customer when the customer needs it. The core values for this methodology are communication, simplicity, feedback, courage, and respect. Which methodology does this describe? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Feature-driven development Crystal Dynamic systems development method Extreme programming

Answer 146

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION The core values for Extreme programming are communication, simplicity, feedback, courage, and respect.

Question 147

147Identification and management of stakeholders will be done by the project manager throughout the project life cycle. The changes in the stakeholders happen frequently and have a very dynamic nature. For better stakeholder management, stakeholder categorization is also important. Which of the following are NOT the stakeholders' categories? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Political leader Project sponsor Project team Business partners

Answer 147

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION The political leader is not the project's stakeholder.

Question 148

148Which of the following is NOT one of the methods determined for facilitating knowledge transfer while developing the team charter? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Agreed approach Frequency of updates Team task accountability Version control

Answer 148

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Team task accountability is not considered while defining the method for knowledge transfer.

Question 149

149Impediments are hindrances for the smooth progression of the project and the performance of the team. Which of the following is NOT assessed while identifying the impediments? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Product backlog Sprint backlog Work items Permanent manager

Answer 149

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION A permanent manager is not a defined role in the PMP or Agile frameworks.

Question 150

150A project manager has to consider the resource assignment while creating the project management plan. Which one of the following has to be considered? 1. Roles and responsibilities 2. Team members 3. Organization chart 4. Resources identification matrix SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3 1, 2, and 4 1, 3, and 4 2, 3, and 4

Answer 150

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Resources assignment is an important consideration while creating the team which involves consideration of 1, 2, and 3.

Question 151

151The project manager is reviewing the product with the sponsor. The sponsor requests a business manager to check on the willingness of the customer to recommend the product. Which of the following can be helpful? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Internal Rate of Return Net Promoter Score Benefit Cost Analysis Customer Willingness Survey

Answer 151

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Net Promoter Score measures the willingness of the customer to recommend the products of the providers by checking for promoters, passive and detractors.

Question 152

152A project manager takes up a new project and has to identify and assign the project's resources. Assignment of roles to human resources requires many considerations. Which of the following are the best considerations? 1. Experience 2. Process 3. Attitude 4. Skills SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2, and 3 1, 2, and 4 1, 3, and 4 2, 3, and 4

Answer 152

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Process is not a consideration while identifying human resources.

Question 153

153A product owner is assessing, refining, and exploring alternatives to overcome or avoid the probable risks. Doing such backlog assessment is helpful in which of the following scenarios? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Removing the blockage Removing the workload Adding the new module Adding the new team member

Answer 153

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION While removing the blockage, such a backlog assessment is helpful.

Question 154

154In which of the following environments do a group of people with a common goal works to accomplish the objectives without engaging face to face? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Business environments Cultural environments Virtual environments Project environments

Answer 154

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION In virtual environments, people do not come face to face more often.

Question 155

155A scrum master is conducting the daily stand-up meeting, and the daily stand-up meeting is intended to find out: 1. What has been done since the last meeting? 2. What is planned further and which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER What is that we do not want to do? What are the interests of the team member? What goals are defined for project stakeholder? What help is required, if any, by anyone?

Answer 155

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION The daily stand-up meeting is intended to find out what has been done since the last meeting, what is planned further, and what help is required, if any, by anyone.

Question 156

156Which of the following diverse environments does a project manager NOT have to deal with when the project environment has become global? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Cultural backgrounds Spoken languages Industry experience Common communication approach

Answer 156

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Common communication approaches will not be suitable for the global environment.

Question 157

157Many documents are created during the project, and they are very helpful and the lifeline of the project. These documents have to be kept up-to-date by reviewing and updating them regularly. Which of the following best describes the same? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Repository Artifacts Templates Database

Answer 157

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Artifacts are the living documents which are created and maintained throughout the project.

Question 158

158Team appraisals help to enable the team to holistically identify their abilities, like strengths and weaknesses.Which of the following is NOT identified by team appraisals? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Aspiration Team request Team preferences Interaction with other team members

Answer 158

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Aspirations, team preferences, interactions with other team members, and so on, are to be identified while doing team appraisal.

Question 159

159A project manager plan is a consolidation of all subsidiary plans. In addition, a project compliance plan is developed to meet the project compliance requirements. Which of the following is NOT included in the compliance plan? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Consequence of non-compliance Compliance categories Potential threats for compliance Project management rule

Answer 159

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION The project management rule is not a defined terminology.

Question 160

160Which of the following is a type of RACI chart that uses responsibility, accountability, consulting, and informed to define stakeholder involvement? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER RACI matrix management A matrix defining individual responsibilities Responsibility assignment matrix Depict the accountability of the stakeholders

Answer 160

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION It demonstrates who is in charge of, accountable for, consulted about, and informed about a specific activity.

Question 161

161Scrum is the agile framework that is considered while selecting a project methodology. However, the consideration of the complexity of the project was not done, and it was realised that the project was larger in scale, which required the involvement of many scrum teams. Which of the following would be the best one to ensure multiple teams working on the same product, to co-ordinate and accomplish the common goal? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Scrumban Kanban Scrum of scrums Value stream mapping

Answer 161

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Scrum of scrums is used to scale the scrum when multiple teams are working on the same product and require coordination and discussions to integrate and deliver the product.

Question 162

162Stakeholder engagement is important to keep the project on track. This also provides better visibility into the project's progression with the active involvement of relevant stakeholders. Which of the following skills are required for stakeholder engagement? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Customer business Supplier agreement Team dynamics Meeting management

Answer 162

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Meeting management is one of the skills for stakeholder engagement. The other given options are not skills.

Question 163

163The project introduces change to the environment. However, the changes are done for the baselines of the project for various reasons. Besides, it is required to ensure the changes which are done are tracked and kept up-to date. Which of the following will help in referring to the latest artifact? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Artifacts control Version control Work items control Change control

Answer 163

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Version control records the changes to the artifacts and allows one to retrieve the changes made.

Question 164

164Which of the following is caused by the single resource having the required skills? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Single point of accomplishment Single point of failure Multiskilled resource Multiskilled team

Answer 164

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION A single resource having required skills creates dependency and a single point of failure.

Question 165

165Daily stand-up and reviews are done during the scrum projects, and impediments are highlighted during the same. Impediments are caused due to which of the following factors? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Iteration planning gap Sprint backlog Timebox deviation Project risks and issues

Answer 165

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Impediments are caused due to project risks and issues.

Question 166

166What is a group of people who assist the project manager in carrying out the work of the project in order to achieve its goal called? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project sponsor Project support Project team Project stakeholders

Answer 166

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Project team is a set of individuals who assist the project manager in carrying out the work of the project in order to achieve its goal.

Question 167

167Projects are prone to having obstacles and impediments. Project managers have to optimize the work place so that it is free from obstacles and blockers. Which of the following is the best suitable action? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Optimizing the team objectives Shielding the team from non-value activities Organizing the team members' skills Training and education about the impediments

Answer 167

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Optimizing the workplace includes the physical work-place and shielding the team from non-value-adding activities helps to ensure, free from obstacles or impediments.

Question 168

168The project team is expected to be governed by certain guidelines which are essential to comply with the project environment. This requires establishing which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Policy and processes Ground rules Project charter Project management plan

Answer 168

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Ground rules set the required norms which have to be followed by the team.

Question 169

169Organization changes will have a direct impact on the project. Which of the following requires good visibility by the project manager and the project sponsor to understand and eliminate the negative impact on the project? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project deliverables Project costs Project portfolio Project environment

Answer 169

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Organization changes impact every function, operations, and project within the organization, having an impact on the environment. These need to be understood by the project manager and the project sponsor to take appropriate action.

Question 170

170The product owner's role is to help prioritize work based on the value that the capability will provide to the business. Being accountable for the business value of a product, a product owner should do which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Creating and socializing the product vision Enabling the team to deliver products Ensuring the team self-organizes to deliver value Creating and coordinating the product delivery

Answer 170

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION One of the main responsibilities of a product owner is to create and socialize the product vision so that business value is delivered.

Question 171

171An agreement is being established on the project and various details are captured. Which of the following techniques help in this scenario? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER User stories Negotiation Ground rules Business case

Answer 171

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Negotiation is one of the best techniques for establishing agreements.

Question 172

172Conflict management involves applying strategies to deal with disagreements and resolve conflicts. Which of the following is NOT a result if conflicts are not resolved in time? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Poor performance Destructive behavior Improved productivity Animosity

Answer 172

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION If conflicts are not resolved, it would result in reduced productivity.

Question 173

173Make or buy analysis is the critical consideration for make or buy decisions, where the detailed data is gathered and analyzed before the decisions are made. The various considerations made would NOT include which of the following? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Check on the team's performance to enable them to improve performance Checking the impact on cost, time, and quality Checking the need for any specific specialization skills Checking the learning curve

Answer 173

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Checking on the team's performance to enable them to improve performance is not considered.

Question 174

174A project team is spread across various different countries, and the project manager is located in the central corporate location. It is essential to keep the team on track and get the deliverables completed in time. Which of the following is important to be successful while a team is virtual? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Communication and conversation Collaboration and conversation Communication and collaboration Conversation and connection

Answer 174

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION Communication and collaboration are more effective in team management while a team is in a virtual environment.

Question 175

175Every change executed in the project requires approval from the change control board before the change is implemented. Which of the following needs to be done to ensure change management is standardized and controlled? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Change control board Change control system Change advisory board None of the above

Answer 175

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION The change control system provides a set of procedures that must be managed and controlled in order to measure, monitor, and achieve further standardization.

Question 176

176While resolving the conflict between the team members, the project manager took a decision by virtue of his power. Team members had no options and just followed the decisions. What kind of conflict resolution technique the project manager used? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Smooth or accommodating Collaboration or problem solve Compromise Force or direct

Answer 176

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION The conflict resolution technique in which the project manager uses his or her authority to force or direct the team to follow specific directions was applied in this situation.

Question 177

177Change identification, change documentation, analyzing the impact of change, course of action, and updating the related plans can be best described as? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Change control strategy Change control system Change control board Change advisory board

Answer 177

Correct Option:A EXPLANATION Change identification, change documentation, analyzing the impact of change, course of action, and updating the related plans can be best described as a change control strategy.

Question 178

178Setting clear expectations for the team is very important and the same can be achieved through documenting team values, agreements, and operating guidelines is essential. What is the artifact called? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Project charter Team policy Team charter Project policy

Answer 178

Correct Option:C EXPLANATION The team charter documents team values, agreements, and operating guidelines in order to set clear expectations for the team.

Question 179

179The project manager is discussing with the project stakeholders the procurement requirements for the project. Which of the following best assists the prospective seller in determining if they are capable of providing the product or services? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Procurement plan Procurement SOW Procurement management Procurement bid

Answer 179

Correct Option:B EXPLANATION Procurement SOW best assists the prospective seller in determining if they are capable of providing the product or services.

Question 180

180Coaching and mentoring a team member helps the team member become more proficient, which would result in increasing their output and value. Which of the following cannot be considered for one-on-one mentoring? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Formal opportunities Informal opportunities Transferring skills Transporting skills

Answer 180

Correct Option:D EXPLANATION Transporting skills cannot be considered for one-on-one mentoring of team members to increase their output and value.