Test 7.1

Question 1

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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 1

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 2

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 2

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 3

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 3

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

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

Question 4

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 4

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 5

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 5

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 6

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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 6

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 7

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 7

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 8

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 8

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Blackout times are declared while the deliverables are handed over.

Question 9

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 9

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 10

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 10

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 11

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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 11

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 12

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 12

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 13

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 13

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Both classroom and virtual classroom training allow real-time interactions.

Question 14

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 14

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 15

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 15

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Baselining helps to compare the performance before and after the training.

Question 16

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 16

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

As a project manager, check the past performance of the supplier to understand the bigger picture

Question 17

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 17

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Industry certification demonstrates the knowledge and skills that one has gained during the training.

Question 18

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 18

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 19

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 19

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Vision of tool is not a tool that will help in better collaboration among the team members.

Question 20

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 20

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 21

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 21

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 22

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 22

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

This is a distractor option. All the other options are the required capabilities of an SME.

Question 23

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 23

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 24

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 24

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 25

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 25

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 26

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 26

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

This variance analysis includes accuracy of team estimates, established milestones, and team performance against targets.

Question 27

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 27

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 28

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 28

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 29

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 29

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 30

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 30

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 31

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 31

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Risk register is not the part of project charter.

Question 32

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 32

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

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

Question 33

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 33

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Estimating project budget helps in establishing cost baseline.

Question 34

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 34

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

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

Question 35

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 35

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Controlled flow of sentences and spelling is not the part of the 5C technique.

Question 36

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 36

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Observation is used to gain knowledge of specific job roles, tasks, functions and, requirements.

Question 37

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 37

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Value connection is a distractor.

Question 38

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 38

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 39

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 39

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Motivation and working styles of the employees vary based on their experience, age, and culture.

Question 40

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 40

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 41

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 41

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 42

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 42

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 43

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 43

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 44

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 44

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

The control account is the management point at which scope, schedule, and cost are integrated and compared.

Question 45

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 45

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Activity package is not defined.

Question 46

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 46

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 47

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 47

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 48

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 48

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

The project team is influenced by all the project stakeholders, including the project sponsor, customers, suppliers, and so on.

Question 49

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 49

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 50

98Which of the following processes formalized the acceptance of the deliverables?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Verify scope

Validate scope

Control scope

Define scope

Answer 50

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Validated scope formalizes the acceptance of the deliverables.

Question 51

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 51

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

All the given techniques are prioritization techniques.

Question 52

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 52

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 53

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 53

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Conscientiousness is a self-regulating element.

Question 54

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 54

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Funding limit reconciliation is used.

Question 55

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 55

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

A regular and periodic audit ensures identification of any non-conformities and correction of those if any.

Question 56

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 56

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 57

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 57

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Risk can be from competition, legislative, monitory, and operational aspects.

Question 58

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 58

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Management by objectives is the technique used by the teams for setting the objectives.

Question 59

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 59

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Shareholder value, customer value, employee value, and channel partner value are various components of value.

Question 60

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 60

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

The benefits management plan describes how and when benefits are delivered and measured.

Question 61

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 61

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Cycle time is used to measure the progress of work all the way from plan to completely delivered.

Question 62

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 62

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

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

Question 63

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 63

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 64

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 64

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

The degree with a set of characteristics fulfils requirements best describes the quality.

Question 65

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 65

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

They are aspirational standards and are not mandatory.

Question 66

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 66

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 67

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 67

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Review at the end of the iteration provides an opportunity to verify and confirm the product is shippable.

Question 68

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 68

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Throughput metrics is used to measure the team’s work on a regular basis

Question 69

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 69

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Training best describes the cost of confirming quality.

Question 70

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 70

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

The minimum business increment provides the smallest amount of value that would benefit the business.

Question 71

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 71

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 72

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 72

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Aspirational Standard is optional.

Question 73

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 73

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

A holistic and integrated view helps PM assess and coordinate all the plans and activities.

Question 74

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 74

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 75

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 75

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 76

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 76

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 77

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 77

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Process is not a consideration while identifying human resources.

Question 78

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 78

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

While removing the blockage, such a backlog assessment is helpful.

Question 79

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 79

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

In virtual environments, people do not come face to face more often.

Question 80

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 80

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 81

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 81

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Common communication approaches will not be suitable for the global environment.

Question 82

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 82

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

It demonstrates who is in charge of, accountable for, consulted about, and informed about a specific activity.

Question 83

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 83

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Meeting management is one of the skills for stakeholder engagement. The other given options are not skills.

Question 84

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 84

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

A single resource having required skills creates dependency and a single point of failure.

Question 85

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 85

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Impediments are caused due to project risks and issues.

Question 86

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 86

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 87

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 87

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 88

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 88

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Negotiation is one of the best techniques for establishing agreements.

Question 89

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 89

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Checking on the team’s performance to enable them to improve performance is not considered.

Question 90

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 90

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 91

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 91

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 92

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 92

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 93

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 93

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

The team charter documents team values, agreements, and operating guidelines in order to set clear expectations for the team.

Question 94

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 94

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Procurement SOW best assists the prospective seller in determining if they are capable of providing the product or services.

Question 95

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 95

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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