Test 7

Question 1

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 1

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 2

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 2

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

The expectations of the communication and details have to be captured in a team charter.

Question 3

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 3

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 4

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 4

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 5

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 5

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 6

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 6

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 7

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 7

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

The vision statement includes product description, key desired objectives, and key features and benefits.

Question 8

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 8

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 9

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 9

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Business plans, service agreements, and marketing materials help to derive information about new requirements.

Question 10

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 10

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Brainstorming and brainwriting are the techniques used while gathering the stakeholders’ details.

Question 11

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 11

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

All these techniques are used while gathering the data or collecting requirements.

Question 12

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 12

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Value connection is a distractor.

Question 13

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 13

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 14

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 14

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 15

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 15

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Activity package is not defined.

Question 16

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 16

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 17

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 17

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 18

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 18

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 19

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 19

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

All the given techniques are prioritization techniques.

Question 20

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 20

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

The risk management activities comprise risk strategy, methodology, roles and responsibility, and risk categories.

Question 21

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 21

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Conscientiousness is a self-regulating element.

Question 22

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 22

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 23

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 23

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

The person or group that monitors and records the benefits best describes the benefits owner.

Question 24

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 24

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 25

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 25

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

Question 26

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 26

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

Question 27

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 27

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

Question 28

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 28

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 29

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 29

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

Question 30

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 30

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

Question 31

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 31

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 32

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 32

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 33

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 33

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 34

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 34

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

Question 35

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 35

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 36

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 36

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.