Test 7.2 Flashcards
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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
Correct Option:A
EXPLANATION
The guidelines are the key and basic references to check on recommended options of actions for violation of ground rules.
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
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
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
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.
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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
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.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:A
EXPLANATION
Blackout times are declared while the deliverables are handed over.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
Baselining helps to compare the performance before and after the training.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
This is a distractor option. All the other options are the required capabilities of an SME.
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
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.
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?
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?
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
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.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
The vision statement includes product description, key desired objectives, and key features and benefits.
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
Correct Option:B
EXPLANATION
Risk register is not the part of project charter.
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
Correct Option:B
EXPLANATION
Brainstorming and brainwriting are the techniques used while gathering the stakeholders’ details.
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
Correct Option:A
EXPLANATION
Controlled flow of sentences and spelling is not the part of the 5C technique.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
Observation is used to gain knowledge of specific job roles, tasks, functions and, requirements.
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
Correct Option:C
EXPLANATION
Value connection is a distractor.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
Activity package is not defined.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:C
EXPLANATION
All the given techniques are prioritization techniques.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
The risk management activities comprise risk strategy, methodology, roles and responsibility, and risk categories.
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
Correct Option:A
EXPLANATION
Conscientiousness is a self-regulating element.
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
Correct Option:B
EXPLANATION
Funding limit reconciliation is used.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
A regular and periodic audit ensures identification of any non-conformities and correction of those if any.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
The benefits management plan describes how and when benefits are delivered and measured.
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
Correct Option:B
EXPLANATION
Cycle time is used to measure the progress of work all the way from plan to completely delivered.
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
Correct Option:A
EXPLANATION
The person or group that monitors and records the benefits best describes the benefits owner.
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
Correct Option:B
EXPLANATION
They are aspirational standards and are not mandatory.
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
Correct Option:C
EXPLANATION
Throughput metrics is used to measure the team’s work on a regular basis
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
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.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
Aspirational Standard is optional.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
Common communication approaches will not be suitable for the global environment.
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
Correct Option:B
EXPLANATION
A single resource having required skills creates dependency and a single point of failure.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
Impediments are caused due to project risks and issues.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:B
EXPLANATION
Negotiation is one of the best techniques for establishing agreements.
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
Correct Option:A
EXPLANATION
Checking on the team’s performance to enable them to improve performance is not considered.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Correct Option:B
EXPLANATION
Procurement SOW best assists the prospective seller in determining if they are capable of providing the product or services.
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
Correct Option:D
EXPLANATION
Transporting skills cannot be considered for one-on-one mentoring of team members to increase their output and value.
