Q1. - (Topic 1)
One of the project’s team members assigned to work on a specialized set of tasks has suddenly become unavailable and unreachable. Which of the following can the project manager do to ensure the tasks are completed with minimal impact to the project?
A. Update the risk matrix and inform the stakeholders
B. Reassign the task to a member of the extended team
C. Adjust the schedule to the right to account for the team member
D. Remove the tasks from the timeline if they are not in the critical path
Answer: B
Q2. - (Topic 2)
Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for project cancellation?
A. The quality of the deliverables is inadequate.
B. Project manager has been transferred.
C. It is the close of the fiscal year.
D. The project needs no longer exist.
Answer: D
Q3. - (Topic 3)
All of the following are characteristics of a project EXCEPT that it:
A. is managed by consensus.
B. is a temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service.
C. is limited by human and financial resources.
D. adheres to the triple constraint.
Answer: A
Q4. - (Topic 3)
A project manager has been notified that the stakeholders are leaving the company and will no longer be members of the project team. Which of the following components in the project plan will require modification?
A. Budget
B. Scope statement
C. WBS
D. Risk register
Answer: D
Q5. - (Topic 3)
A sponsor informs the project manager that the project funding has been exhausted. The project sponsor has communicated with finance and it has been determined that additional funding will not be available in the future. Which of the following is the NEXT step?
A. Retire the risk register
B. Initiate change control
C. Fast track the remaining project deliverables
D. Begin project closure activities
Answer: D
Q6. - (Topic 3)
Which of the following organizational structures is characterized by a group of dedicated project team members?
A. Strong matrix
B. Matrix
C. Functional
D. Projectized
Answer: D
Q7. - (Topic 1)
A coworker approaches the project manager regarding a project team member’s prior work ethic. Which of the following is the BEST approach for the project manager to address the information presented?
A. Do not act on the information presented
B. Ask the resource manager for another resource
C. Discuss the issue with human resources
D. Confront the resource manager about the risk
Answer: A
Q8. - (Topic 1)
A third party product warranty is an example of which of the following types of risk response?
A. Risk sharing
B. Risk avoidance
C. Risk acceptance
D. Risk transfer
Answer: D
Q9. - (Topic 2)
Which of the following are common components of a transition plan?
A. Warranties, user support center, knowledge transfer, and transition dates
B. Extended support, warranties, user support center, and knowledge transfer
C. Transition dates, training, extended support, and warranties
D. Training, extended support, warranties, and user support center
Answer: C
Q10. - (Topic 2)
A key stakeholder asks the project manager to change the color of the envelope that will be used as part of the project deliverable. This is a minor change that will require the project manager to do which of the following FIRST?
A. Enter the change in the change log.
B. Provide a budget estimate.
C. Implement the change.
D. Analyze the impact of the change.
Answer: A
Q11. - (Topic 2)
Which of the following tools should be used to analyze quality issues? (Select TWO).
A. Risk register
B. Pareto chart
C. Histogram
D. SWOT analysis
E. RACI chart
Answer: B,C
Q12. - (Topic 2)
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a WBS?
A. Decomposition of tasks in a project
B. Description of basic components of a project
C. Determination of impacting risks
D. Identification of basic budgetary requirements
Answer: A
Q13. - (Topic 1)
The project manager of a project that involves a system-wide computer update receives a report that some computers cannot be updated. Which of the following is a BEST practice?
A. Contact the stakeholders in the project to determine the best course of action.
B. Complete a project management change form without notifying the sponsor.
C. Document the change to the project without informing the stakeholders.
D. Perform an impact analysis and contact the project sponsor.
Answer: D
Q14. - (Topic 1)
A project manager has been presented a set of documents containing why a project is needed, how it fits in with the company objectives, and the revenue that will be generated by the product. Which of the following has the project manager just received?
A. A business case
B. A charter
C. Key project deliverables
D. Project objectives
Answer: A
Q15. - (Topic 2)
Which of the following describes the difference between a risk and an issue?
A. A risk is something that has happened, whereas an issue might happen.
B. A risk is known, whereas an issue is unknown.
C. A risk is identified at the project’s beginning, whereas issues are identified during closure.
D. A risk is something that might happen, whereas an issue is something that has happened.
Answer: D
Q16. - (Topic 1)
Which of the following process groups of the project life cycle integrates people and other resources to carry out the work defined in the project plan?
A. Executing
B. Planning
C. Closing
D. Initiating
Answer: A