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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a project?

A) Temporary
B) Unique product, service, or result
C) Ongoing operation
D) Progressive elaboration

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Correct Answer: C

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The process of identifying and documenting project roles, responsibilities, required skills, and reporting relationships and creating a staffing management plan is known as:

A) Develop Project Team
B) Plan Human Resource Management
C) Acquire Project Team
D) Manage Project Team

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Correct Answer: B

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What is the primary purpose of ‘Earned Value Analysis’ (EVA) in project management?
- A) To measure the project team’s performance and progress.
- B) To assess the project’s risk exposure.
- C) To evaluate the accuracy of the project schedule.
- D) To determine the project’s communication effectiveness.

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Correct Answer: A

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‘Stakeholder Engagement’ levels are categorized into which of the following groups?
- A) Unaware, Resistant, Neutral, Supportive, Leading
- B) Informed, Uninformed, Supportive, Neutral, Resistant
- C) Unaware, Aware, Interested, Supportive, Active
- D) Aware, Unaware, Supportive, Neutral, Opposed

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Correct Answer: A

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Which process is responsible for tracking team member performance, providing feedback, resolving issues, and managing team changes?
- A) Develop Project Team
- B) Manage Project Team
- C) Acquire Project Team
- D) Plan Human Resource Management

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Correct Answer: B

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The ‘Critical Path Method’ (CPM) is used to:
- A) Identify the shortest path and longest duration to complete the project.
- B) Calculate the baseline budget for the project.
- C) Determine the most cost-effective use of resources.
- D) Assess the risk impact on project timelines.

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Correct Answer: A

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‘Qualitative Risk Analysis’ should be performed:
- A) Only at the beginning of the project.
- B) Periodically throughout the project lifecycle.
- C) Only when new risks are identified.
- D) At the closure of the project.

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Correct Answer: B

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What is the main goal of ‘Integrated Change Control’?
- A) To ensure that all changes are documented.
- B) To facilitate decision making on requested changes.
- C) To prevent any changes to the project scope.
- D) To monitor the project performance.

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Correct Answer: B

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‘Resource Leveling’ will most likely result in:
- A) A shorter project duration.
- B) Increased project costs.
- C) An unchanged project scope.
- D) An extension of the project schedule.

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Correct Answer: D

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The ‘Schedule Performance Index’ (SPI) is:
- A) A measure of schedule efficiency on a project.
- B) A projection of future project schedule performance.
- C) The ratio of earned value to planned value.
- D) The ratio of actual cost to planned cost.

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Correct Answer: A

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‘Procurement Management Plan’ includes:
- A) Selection criteria for sellers.
- B) Work performance data.
- C) Project team members’ roles and responsibilities.
- D) Change request forms.

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Correct Answer: A

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What does a ‘Risk Breakdown Structure’ (RBS) provide?
- A) A hierarchical decomposition of risks by category.
- B) An estimation of the probability and impact of risks.
- C) A schedule for risk management activities.
- D) A detailed plan for risk response strategies.

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Correct Answer: A

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‘Cost Aggregation’ is used in which process?
- A) Estimate Costs
- B) Determine Budget
- C) Control Costs
- D) Plan Cost Management

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Correct Answer: B

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The primary purpose of ‘Project Scope Management’ is to:
- A) Ensure the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully.
- B) Control the costs associated with the project.
- C) Manage the timeline and schedule of the project.
- D) Define the roles and responsibilities of the project team.

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Correct Answer: A

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In ‘Plan Communications Management,’ which factor is the most critical to consider?
- A) The project’s organizational structure.
- B) The urgency of the project.
- C) Stakeholder information needs and requirements.
- D) The budget allocated for communications.

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Correct Answer: C

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What is the ‘Project Management Plan’?
- A) A document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled.
- B) A formal agreement between the project team and the customer.
- C) A detailed schedule of all project activities.
- D) A chart that shows team members and their responsibilities.

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Correct Answer: A

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‘Variance at Completion’ (VAC) is:
- A) The difference between the budget at completion and the earned value.
- B) The difference between the budget at completion and the actual cost.
- C) A forecast of the total cost variance compared to the budget at the end of the project.
- D) The amount of budget deficit or surplus at the end of the project.

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Correct Answer: C

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The ‘Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis’ process primarily:
- A) Assesses the impact of identified risks on project objectives.
- B) Quantifies the effects of risks on project outcomes.
- C) Prioritizes risks based on their probability and impact.
- D) Develops responses to high-priority risks.

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Correct Answer: C

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Which of the following best describes ‘Fast Tracking’?
- A) Performing activities sequentially.
- B) Adding more resources to critical activities.
- C) Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned in sequence.
- D) Reducing the project scope to speed up completion.

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Correct Answer: C

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A ‘Bidder Conference’ is used in:
- A) Plan Risk Management
- B) Estimate Activity Durations
- C) Conduct Procurements
- D) Control Stakeholder Engagement

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Correct Answer: C

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The purpose of ‘Control Schedule’ is to:
- A) Develop the project schedule.
- B) Shorten the project duration without changing the project scope.
- C) Update project progress and manage changes to the schedule baseline.
- D) Ensure that project activities are completed on time.

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Correct Answer: C

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‘Scope Baseline’ includes all of the following EXCEPT:
- A) Project scope statement.
- B) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- C) WBS Dictionary.
- D) Change Log.

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Correct Answer: D

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What is the main advantage of ‘Decomposition’ in project management?
- A) It allows for more accurate cost and duration estimates.
- B) It speeds up the process of developing the project schedule.
- C) It eliminates the need for a project management plan.
- D) It reduces the complexity of the project scope.

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Correct Answer: A

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The ‘Manage Quality’ process is characterized by:
- A) Ensuring the project’s deliverables meet the agreed-upon standards and stakeholder expectations.
- B) Identifying quality requirements and standards for the project and its deliverables.
- C) Implementing the quality management plan to ensure that work is being performed effectively.
- D) Monitoring and recording the results of quality activities to assess performance and recommend necessary changes.

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Correct Answer: C

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'Plan Resource Management' results in: - A) A detailed resource calendar. - B) The identification and documentation of project roles, responsibilities, required skills, and reporting relationships. - C) Assignment of project team members to tasks. - D) Approval of resource requests.
Correct Answer: B
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In project management, 'Acceptance Criteria' refers to: - A) The process by which project deliverables are reviewed and accepted. - B) The standards or requirements that project deliverables must meet to be accepted by stakeholders. - C) The documentation that describes how project deliverables will be tested. - D) The formal process of accepting the completed project scope by the stakeholders.
- Correct Answer: B
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'Work Performance Information' is an output of: - A) Direct and Manage Project Work. - B) Monitor and Control Project Work. - C) Perform Integrated Change Control. - D) Control Processes (e.g., Control Scope, Control Schedule, Control Costs).
Correct Answer: D
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What is the primary focus of 'Project Stakeholder Management'? - A) Identifying all people or organizations affected by the project, analyzing stakeholder expectations, and developing appropriate management strategies. - B) Managing the project team and assigning tasks to team members. - C) Communicating project information to stakeholders in a timely manner. - D) Ensuring that project goals are aligned with the organization's objectives.
Correct Answer: A
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'Project Scope' is primarily concerned with: - A) Defining what is included in the project and what is not. - B) Managing the project team. - C) Controlling the project costs. - D) Ensuring project quality.
Correct Answer: A
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The main purpose of the 'Develop Project Charter' process is to: - A) Document the project objectives, identify the main stakeholders, and define the authority of the project manager. - B) Create a detailed project schedule. - C) Assign project resources. - D) Approve project funding.
Correct Answer: A
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Which of the following is an output of the 'Plan Schedule Management' process? - A) Activity list - B) Project schedule - C) Schedule management plan - D) Schedule baseline
Correct Answer: C
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In 'Manage Stakeholder Engagement,' the primary focus is on: - A) Identifying new stakeholders. - B) Analyzing the power and interest of stakeholders. - C) Communicating project information to keep stakeholders informed. - D) Actively involving stakeholders in project decisions and activities.
Correct Answer: D
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'Risk Appetite' refers to: - A) The level of risk that an organization is willing to accept while pursuing its objectives. - B) The identified risks that are acceptable to the project's objectives. - C) The total amount of risk that an organization can handle. - D) The specific type of risks that stakeholders are willing to accept.
Correct Answer: A
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The 'Cost Performance Index' (CPI) and the 'Schedule Performance Index' (SPI) are measures used in: - A) Earned Value Management. - B) Qualitative Risk Analysis. - C) Resource Leveling. - D) Critical Path Method.
Correct Answer: A
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'Procurement Documents' should be used during which process? - A) Plan Procurement Management - B) Conduct Procurements - C) Control Procurements - D) Close Procurements
Correct Answer: B
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The 'Perform Integrated Change Control' process ensures: - A) All changes are recorded. - B) Project documents are kept up-to-date. - C) Changes are reviewed, approved, or rejected by the Change Control Board (CCB). - D) Stakeholders are informed of approved changes.
Correct Answer: C
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What does 'Float' or 'Slack' refer to in project scheduling? - A) The amount of time a project task can be delayed without causing a delay to the project finish date or violating a schedule constraint. - B) The extra resources allocated to speed up the project tasks. - C) The budget allocated for unexpected costs. - D) The duration of the critical path.
Correct Answer: A
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The 'Stakeholder Register' is an output of which process? - A) Identify Stakeholders - B) Plan Stakeholder Engagement - C) Manage Stakeholder Engagement - D) Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Correct Answer: A
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'Monte Carlo Simulation' is used in project management to: - A) Estimate the project's costs. - B) Analyze the risk impact on project schedule and cost. - C) Determine the project's scope. - D) Allocate project resources efficiently.
Correct Answer: B
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Which process involves developing options and actions to enhance opportunities and reduce threats to project objectives? - A) Identify Risks - B) Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis - C) Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis - D) Plan Risk Responses
Correct Answer: D
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The 'Control Quality' process is crucial for ensuring: - A) The project meets the identified quality standards. - B) The project is completed on time. - C) The project is within budget. - D) Stakeholder satisfaction with the project.
Correct Answer: A
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Which of the following best describes the 'Direct and Manage Project Work' process? - A) It involves leading the project team to achieve project objectives. - B) It focuses on tracking project performance. - C) It includes performing the work defined in the project management plan. - D) It deals with identifying project risks.
Correct Answer: C
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'Work Breakdown Structure' (WBS) is a key deliverable that is used to: - A) Manage stakeholder expectations. - B) Break the project into smaller, more manageable pieces. - C) Schedule the project tasks. - D) Estimate project costs.
Correct Answer: B
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The primary objective of 'Project Communications Management' is to: - A) Ensure timely and appropriate planning, collection, creation, distribution, storage, retrieval, management, control, monitoring, and the ultimate disposition of project information. - B) Resolve project conflicts. - C) Manage the project team. - D) Engage project stakeholders.
Correct Answer: A
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'Project Integration Management' includes: - A) Making choices about resource allocation. - B) Coordinating all aspects of the project plan. - C) Managing only the technical aspects of the project. - D) Focusing solely on the execution phase of the project.
Correct Answer: B
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Which of the following is NOT typically included in the 'Project Management Plan'? - A) Stakeholder register - B) Scope baseline - C) Schedule baseline - D) Cost baseline
Correct Answer: A
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'Resource Optimization Techniques' such as 'Resource Leveling' and 'Resource Smoothing' are used in which process? - A) Develop Schedule - B) Estimate Costs - C) Acquire Resources - D) Develop Project Team
Correct Answer: A
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The process of 'Close Procurements' is primarily concerned with: - A) Documenting project procurement decisions. - B) Completing and settling each contract, including the resolution of any open items. - C) Updating the risk register with procurement risks. - D) Establishing the procurement management plan.
Correct Answer: B
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What is the main focus of 'Project Cost Management'? - A) Estimating the costs involved in completing the project within the approved budget. - B) Ensuring the project is completed on time. - C) Managing the quality of project deliverables. - D) Communicating with project stakeholders.
Correct Answer: A
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'Lessons Learned' documentation is created to: - A) Provide a basis for rewarding the project team. - B) Serve as a historical database for future projects. - C) Fulfill regulatory requirements. - D) Justify the project's expenses.
Correct Answer: B
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In project management, 'Go/No-Go Decisions' are typically made during which process? - A) Plan Risk Management - B) Perform Integrated Change Control - C) Monitor and Control Project Work - D) Close Project or Phase
Correct Answer: C
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'Project Governance' involves: - A) The oversight, management, and control of project activities. - B) The technical implementation of project deliverables. - C) The management of project resources. - D) The creation of the project charter.
Correct Answer: A
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Effective project integration management primarily ensures that: - A) Individual project components are properly coordinated. - B) The project is completed within budget. - C) Communication with stakeholders is maintained throughout the project. - D) The project meets or exceeds quality standards.
Correct Answer: A
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The 'Plan Stakeholder Engagement' process aims to: - A) Identify all potential project stakeholders. - B) Analyze the influence and interest of the stakeholders. - C) Develop approaches to involve stakeholders based on their needs, expectations, interests, and potential impact on the project. - D) Ensure all stakeholders agree with the project objectives.
Correct Answer: C
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Which process is concerned with defining and controlling what is and is not included in the project? - A) Develop Project Charter - B) Develop Project Management Plan - C) Define Scope - D) Control Scope
Correct Answer: D
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The main purpose of the 'Collect Requirements' process is to: - A) Determine the budget for the project. - B) Establish the project's scope baseline. - C) Document stakeholders' needs to meet project objectives. - D) Assign tasks to project team members.
Correct Answer: C
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'Crashing' a project schedule typically involves: - A) Adding more resources to critical path tasks without increasing the project budget. - B) Extending the project timeline to accommodate additional tasks. - C) Shortening the project schedule by overlapping tasks. - D) Reducing the project scope to meet time constraints.
Correct Answer: A
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The 'Control Costs' process aims to: - A) Update the project budget. - B) Ensure that project costs do not exceed the budget. - C) Reduce project costs through value engineering. - D) Allocate additional funds to project tasks.
Correct Answer: B
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'Qualitative Risk Analysis' differs from 'Quantitative Risk Analysis' in that it: - A) Focuses on prioritizing risks for further analysis or action. - B) Assigns numerical values to the probability and impact of risks. - C) Requires the use of software tools for risk modeling. - D) Is performed after the project risks have been quantified.
Correct Answer: A
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The primary goal of 'Plan Procurement Management' is to: - A) Select vendors for project resources. - B) Determine which project needs can be best met by procuring products or services outside the project organization. - C) Manage contracts and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle. - D) Close contracts and complete procurements.
Correct Answer: B
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'Stakeholder Analysis' is a technique used in which process? - A) Identify Stakeholders - B) Plan Stakeholder Engagement - C) Manage Stakeholder Engagement - D) Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Correct Answer: A
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A 'Work Authorization System' is used to: - A) Approve project funding. - B) Release project deliverables to the customer. - C) Ensure that work is performed by the project team in the correct sequence and at the correct time. - D) Authorize expenditures on the project.
Correct Answer: C
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'Configuration Management' is a process that: - A) Manages changes to the project scope. - B) Tracks changes to product characteristics and controls documentation changes. - C) Ensures that project resources are used efficiently. - D) Manages the project schedule and ensures timely completion of tasks.
Correct Answer: B
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In project management, 'Assumption Analysis' is a tool used in the process of: - A) Collect Requirements - B) Define Scope - C) Develop Project Charter - D) Identify Risks
Correct Answer: D
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'Rolling Wave Planning' is a form of: - A) Progressive elaboration, allowing for planning in more detail as the project evolves. - B) Risk mitigation, by planning for the worst-case scenario. - C) Schedule compression, by overlapping tasks where possible. - D) Cost management, by delaying the commitment of resources.
Correct Answer: A
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The 'To-Complete Performance Index' (TCPI) provides a projection of: - A) The anticipated project completion date. - B) The cost performance that must be achieved with the remaining resources to meet a specified management goal. - C) The overall project performance in terms of scope, schedule, and cost. - D) The expected total cost of the project at completion.
Correct Answer: B
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Which of the following best describes the 'Monitor and Control Project Work' process? - A) It involves tracking, reviewing, and regulating the progress to meet the performance objectives defined in the project management plan. - B) It focuses on completing the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy project specifications. - C) It is primarily concerned with identifying new risks and updating the risk management plan. - D) It deals with updating the project schedule and managing the schedule baseline.
Correct Answer: A
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'Change Requests' are an output of which process? - A) Direct and Manage Project Work - B) Perform Integrated Change Control - C) Monitor and Control Project Work - D) Control Scope
Correct Answer: C
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The purpose of 'Plan Human Resource Management' is to: - A) Assign specific project tasks to team members. - B) Develop an approach for how project human resources should be defined, staffed, managed, and eventually released. - C) Document team member performance for project evaluations. - D) Ensure that the project team has the necessary tools and training.
Correct Answer: B
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'Procurement Audits' are conducted to: - A) Evaluate the seller’s performance and compliance with procurement contracts. - B) Assess the procurement process for improvements. - C) Ensure that all procurements are within the project budget. - D) Finalize all project procurements and close contracts.
Correct Answer: B
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Which process involves documenting the actions necessary to define, prepare, integrate, and coordinate all subsidiary plans? - A) Develop Project Management Plan - B) Develop Project Charter - C) Plan Scope Management - D) Monitor and Control Project Work
Correct Answer: A
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'Benchmarking' is a technique used in which process? - A) Control Quality - B) Plan Quality Management - C) Perform Quality Assurance - D) Manage Quality
Correct Answer: B
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The 'Cost of Quality' includes all of the following EXCEPT: - A) Prevention costs - B) Appraisal costs - C) External failure costs - D) Opportunity costs
Correct Answer: D
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'Resource Calendars' are an output of which process? - A) Develop Schedule - B) Estimate Activity Resources - C) Acquire Resources - D) Develop Team
Correct Answer: C
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A 'Responsibility Assignment Matrix' (RAM) such as a RACI chart is developed during which process? - A) Plan Human Resource Management - B) Acquire Resources - C) Develop Team - D) Plan Resource Management
Correct Answer: D
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The 'Delphi Technique' is used in project management to: - A) Estimate project costs. - B) Develop the project schedule. - C) Gather expert opinions anonymously for risk identification or scope definition. - D) Resolve conflicts among project stakeholders.
Correct Answer: C
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'Project Scope Statement' includes: - A) A detailed description of the project and product deliverables. - B) The project schedule and budget baselines. - C) The list of project team members and their roles. - D) The project's procurement management plan.
Correct Answer: A
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Which process involves identifying the specific actions to be performed to produce the project deliverables? - A) Define Activities - B) Sequence Activities - C) Develop Schedule - D) Estimate Activity Durations
Correct Answer: A
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What is the primary benefit of 'Manage Communications'? - A) It ensures that all project information is timely and accurately collected and distributed. - B) It provides a clear path for project closure. - C) It defines the project's scope clearly to all stakeholders. - D) It manages stakeholder expectations through negotiation.
Correct Answer: A
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'Risk Urgency Assessment' is a tool used in which Risk Management process? - A) Plan Risk Management - B) Identify Risks - C) Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis - D) Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
Correct Answer: C
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What is the main purpose of 'Scope Baseline'? - A) To document the project's objectives and deliverables - B) To serve as a standard for comparing actual and planned project scope - C) To outline the budget for project scope management - D) To list all the work packages in the project
Correct Answer: B
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'Earned Value Management' (EVM) integrates which three of the following components? - A) Scope, Quality, and Schedule - B) Scope, Schedule, and Cost - C) Quality, Risk, and Cost - D) Schedule, Cost, and Risk
Correct Answer: B
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The 'Issue Log' is primarily used in which process? - A) Monitor and Control Project Work - B) Manage Project Knowledge - C) Manage Team - D) Monitor Communications
Correct Answer: C
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What does the 'Pareto Chart' help identify in a quality management context? - A) The relationship between cause and effect - B) The most frequent causes of defects - C) The sequence of activities for quality control - D) The cost implications of quality
Correct Answer: B
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'Analogous Estimating' is best described as: - A) Estimating based on detailed analysis of project activities - B) Estimating the duration or cost of an activity using historical data from similar activities - C) Estimating durations or costs using complex mathematical models - D) Breaking down activities into smaller components for more accurate estimates
Correct Answer: B
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In project management, 'Fast Tracking' may increase project risk because it involves: - A) Extending the project schedule - B) Performing activities sequentially - C) Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned to be done sequentially - D) Adding more resources to the project
Correct Answer: C
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The 'Manage Stakeholder Engagement' process aims to: - A) Identify new stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle - B) Ensure stakeholders' expectations are met by communicating project progress - C) Involve stakeholders in the decision-making process - D) Obtain stakeholder feedback to refine project objectives
Correct Answer: C
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'Critical Path Method' (CPM) is used to: - A) Estimate the shortest project duration - B) Identify project risks - C) Allocate project resources - D) Control project costs
Correct Answer: A
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Which of the following best describes 'Resource Smoothing'? - A) Adjusting the project schedule to level resource utilization when resources are overallocated - B) Applying additional resources to critical path activities to shorten the schedule - C) Reducing the resources assigned to non-critical activities - D) Ensuring resources are available according to the project calendar
Correct Answer: A
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'Procurement Management Plan' includes: - A) Criteria for selecting sellers - B) Detailed technical specifications for required products or services - C) The project schedule for vendor deliveries - D) Contract closure procedures
Correct Answer: A
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The 'Project Schedule Network Diagram' is primarily used for: - A) Estimating project costs - B) Showing the logical relationships among project activities - C) Displaying the project team's organizational structure - D) Tracking project progress against the baseline
Correct Answer: B
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'Lessons Learned' documentation is compiled: - A) At the beginning of the project - B) During project closure - C) Throughout the project lifecycle - D) After the planning phase
Correct Answer: C
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The 'Control Scope' process is crucial for: - A) Defining the project and product objectives - B) Managing changes to the project scope - C) Developing the project scope statement - D) Identifying project risks
Correct Answer: B
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'Stakeholder Engagement' levels can be classified as: - A) Supportive, Neutral, Resistant - B) Unaware, Resistant, Neutral, Supportive, Leading - C) Internal, External - D) Active, Passive
Correct Answer: B
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Which of the following is NOT a typical component of the 'Project Management Plan'? - A) Stakeholder register - B) Schedule baseline - C) Cost baseline - D) Scope baseline
Correct Answer: A
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'Variance Analysis' in the context of project management is used to: - A) Determine the cause of differences between baseline and actual performance - B) Adjust the project scope - C) Allocate resources between projects - D) Select project vendors
Correct Answer: A
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The main goal of 'Develop Project Team' is to: - A) Assign roles and responsibilities to team members - B) Enhance team members' skills to improve project performance - C) Acquire the necessary human resources for the project - D) Define the project organizational structure
Correct Answer: B
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'Quantitative Risk Analysis': - A) Prioritizes risks based on their impact on project objectives - B) Assesses the probability and impact of risks in numerical terms - C) Is performed after qualitative risk analysis - D) Identifies new project risks
Correct Answer: B
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In the 'Plan Communications Management' process, what is the primary goal? - A) To distribute information to project stakeholders as planned - B) To ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval, and ultimate disposition of project information - C) To update the project management plan - D) To monitor stakeholder communication
Correct Answer: B
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The 'Bid Documents' are used in which Procurement Management process? - A) Plan Procurement Management - B) Conduct Procurements - C) Control Procurements - D) Close Procurements
Correct Answer: B
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'Monte Carlo Analysis' is a technique used to: - A) Determine the project budget - B) Simulate different outcomes based on varying inputs to assess the potential impact on project objectives - C) Analyze the project team's performance - D) Evaluate vendor proposals
Correct Answer: B
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'Work Performance Data' includes: - A) Information on project progress, such as which tasks have started, their progress, and which tasks have finished - B) Analysis of project performance - C) Recommendations for change - D) Updated cost forecasts
Correct Answer: A
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A 'RACI Chart' is a type of: - A) Cost management tool - B) Schedule management tool - C) Responsibility assignment matrix - D) Risk assessment matrix
Correct Answer: C
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What is the primary goal of 'Conduct Procurements'? - A) Developing the procurement management plan. - B) Selecting qualified sellers and awarding contracts. - C) Closing out procurement contracts. - D) Reviewing bids and proposals.
Correct Answer: B
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'Parametric Estimating' involves: - A) Using statistical relationships between historical data and other variables to calculate an estimate for activity parameters. - B) Summing the lower-level cost estimates to produce a total estimate. - C) Using the project team's collective experience to estimate project duration and cost. - D) Applying a percentage of the work effort for a similar project to estimate the current project's work effort.
Correct Answer: A
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Which document provides detailed descriptions of work packages? - A) Project Charter - B) Scope Statement - C) WBS Dictionary - D) Project Management Plan
Correct Answer: C
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'Risk Transference' primarily involves: - A) Reducing the probability of a risk event's occurrence. - B) Sharing the impact of a risk with another party. - C) Avoiding the risk altogether. - D) Accepting the risk and its consequences.
Correct Answer: B
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In the context of project scope management, 'Control Scope' is important because it: - A) Defines the project scope. - B) Ensures changes to the project scope are processed according to the change management plan. - C) Develops a detailed project scope statement. - D) Identifies the work needed to complete the project.
Correct Answer: B
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'Project Schedule Network Diagrams' are useful for: - A) Showing the resource allocation for each activity. - B) Displaying the logical relationships among project activities. - C) Illustrating the project's cost baseline. - D) Representing the project team's communication hierarchy.
Correct Answer: B
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'Project Cost Management' should: - A) Focus only on tracking direct costs. - B) Include consideration of cost variances and control thresholds. - C) Be concerned exclusively with the initial budgeting process. - D) Avoid integrating with risk management processes.
Correct Answer: B
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The 'Manage Quality' process is designed to: - A) Identify quality standards relevant to the project. - B) Ensure that the project employs all necessary efforts to meet these standards. - C) Monitor specific project results to determine whether they comply with relevant quality standards. - D) Exclusively focus on the final product's quality.
Correct Answer: B
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Which of the following is a key output of the 'Develop Project Team' process? - A) Team performance assessments. - B) Change requests. - C) Project staff assignments. - D) Resource calendars.
Correct Answer: A
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'Plan Stakeholder Engagement' is critical for: - A) Identifying potential project stakeholders. - B) Developing appropriate strategies to effectively engage stakeholders. - C) Documenting the interests of all stakeholders. - D) Monitoring overall project stakeholder relationships.
Correct Answer: B
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'Work Breakdown Structure' (WBS) is primarily used to: - A) Track project costs. - B) Organize and define the total scope of the project. - C) Assign project resources. - D) Develop the project schedule.
Correct Answer: B
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The 'Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis' process typically involves: - A) Assigning numerical values to the probability and impact of project risks. - B) Prioritizing risks for further analysis or action by assessing and combining their probability of occurrence and impact. - C) Implementing risk responses. - D) Identifying new risks.
Correct Answer: B
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'Communication Methods' in project management can include all of the following EXCEPT: - A) Interactive communication. - B) Push communication. - C) Pull communication. - D) Non-verbal communication.
Correct Answer: D
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'Project Integration Management' includes: - A) Managing only the technical aspects of the project work. - B) Coordinating all elements of the project, including project plan development, execution, and change control. - C) Focusing solely on integration of project schedules. - D) Integrating the project budget with the project scope only.
Correct Answer: B
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The purpose of 'Monitor Risks' is to: - A) Identify new risks and reassess existing risks. - B) Develop strategies for dealing with risks. - C) Ensure that risk response plans are being executed as planned. - D) Both A and C.
Correct Answer: D
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What is the primary function of 'Direct and Manage Project Work'? - A) To track project work against the project management plan. - B) To lead the project team in accomplishing project objectives. - C) To perform the work defined in the project management plan and implement approved changes. - D) To develop an approach for executing project tasks.
Correct Answer: C
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'Scope Verification' differs from 'Quality Control' in that Scope Verification: - A) Focuses on meeting the quality requirements specified for the deliverables. - B) Is primarily concerned with the acceptance of project deliverables. - C) Deals exclusively with the performance of the project team. - D) Is performed by the project team, not the stakeholders.
Correct Answer: B
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'Decision Making Techniques' used in project management include all of the following EXCEPT: - A) Multi-criteria decision analysis. - B) Voting. - C) Autocratic decision making. - D) Stakeholder analysis.
Correct Answer: D
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The 'Manage Communications' process is crucial for: - A) Ensuring that project information is generated, collected, distributed, stored, retrieved, and disposed of in a timely and appropriate manner. - B) Defining the project scope. - C) Estimating project costs. - D) Assigning project tasks.
Correct Answer: A
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Which process involves monitoring the status of project activities to update project progress and manage changes to the schedule baseline? - A) Develop Schedule - B) Control Schedule - C) Define Activities - D) Sequence Activities
Correct Answer: B
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'Resource Optimization Techniques' such as resource leveling are used to: - A) Increase the project budget. - B) Decrease the time needed to complete the project. - C) Adjust the project schedule to meet the resource availability. - D) Allocate additional resources to project tasks.
Correct Answer: C
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In project management, 'Historical Information' is used during the 'Plan Procurement Management' process to: - A) Evaluate the project team's performance. - B) Provide insight into past project procurement decisions. - C) Assess the current project's schedule accuracy. - D) Develop the project's scope statement.
Correct Answer: B
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The 'Cost-Benefit Analysis' tool in project management is used to: - A) Determine the feasibility of the project. - B) Estimate the costs associated with project risks. - C) Evaluate the potential financial benefits and costs of project actions. - D) Allocate the project budget across tasks.
Correct Answer: C
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Which of the following best describes the 'Close Project or Phase' process? - A) It involves completing the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy the project specifications. - B) It focuses on the formal completion of project deliverables and the approval of project outcomes. - C) It is primarily concerned with releasing project resources and handing over the deliverables to the customer or sponsor. - D) It includes finalizing all activities across all Project Management Process Groups to formally close the project or phase.
Correct Answer: D
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'Expert Judgment' is utilized in which of the following processes? - A) Estimate Activity Durations - B) Develop Schedule - C) All of the above - D) None of the above
Correct Answer: C
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What is the main purpose of the 'Plan Risk Responses' process? - A) To identify potential project risks. - B) To prioritize risks based on their impact and probability. - C) To develop options and actions to enhance opportunities and reduce threats to project objectives. - D) To monitor and control risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Correct Answer: C
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'Cost Performance Index' (CPI) is used to: - A) Measure the efficiency of the resources utilized on the project. - B) Determine the estimated cost at completion. - C) Calculate the budget for the project's remaining work. - D) Assess the schedule performance of the project.
Correct Answer: A
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Which process involves obtaining team members and assigning them to their respective tasks? - A) Develop Team - B) Manage Team - C) Acquire Resources - D) Plan Human Resource Management
Correct Answer: C
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In 'Earned Value Management' (EVM), 'Schedule Variance' (SV) indicates: - A) The cost efficiency of the project work performed to date. - B) The difference between the work planned and the work actually completed. - C) The projected cost overruns at project completion. - D) The accuracy of the project budget.
Correct Answer: B
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'Change Control Boards' (CCB) are primarily involved in which process? - A) Direct and Manage Project Work - B) Perform Integrated Change Control - C) Plan Risk Management - D) Monitor and Control Project Work
Correct Answer: B
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'Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix' is a tool used in: - A) Identify Stakeholders - B) Plan Stakeholder Engagement - C) Manage Stakeholder Engagement - D) Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Correct Answer: B
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The primary goal of 'Monitor and Control Project Work' is to: - A) Implement approved changes to the project. - B) Track, review, and report on project progress against the project management plan. - C) Ensure that project objectives are met through the monitoring of project deliverables. - D) Coordinate changes across the entire project.
Correct Answer: B
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What is the output of the 'Develop Project Charter' process? - A) Project Management Plan - B) Project Charter - C) Stakeholder Register - D) Project Scope Statement
Correct Answer: B
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'Resource Leveling' is a technique used in: - A) Schedule management to address resource over-allocation. - B) Cost management to adjust the project budget. - C) Quality management to ensure standards are met. - D) Stakeholder management to balance their expectations.
Correct Answer: A
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'Work Performance Information' is: - A) Data collected from various controlling processes to analyze project progress. - B) The raw observations and data identified during activities being performed to carry out the project work. - C) Detailed descriptions of the project's products, services, or results. - D) Information on project progress and performance, analyzed in context and integrated based on project management plan components.
Correct Answer: D
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A 'RACI Chart' helps in: - A) Tracking project expenses. - B) Scheduling project milestones. - C) Clarifying roles and responsibilities. - D) Assessing project risks.
Correct Answer: C
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'Quality Audits' are conducted to: - A) Identify inefficiencies in the project processes. - B) Ensure compliance with the project management plan. - C) Assess the performance of suppliers. - D) Ensure the project meets specified quality standards.
Correct Answer: D
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In project management, 'Procurement Negotiations' are critical for: - A) Finalizing the project schedule. - B) Establishing terms and conditions of contracts. - C) Developing the project team. - D) Allocating project resources.
Correct Answer: B
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The 'Schedule Performance Index' (SPI) is: - A) A measure of schedule efficiency on a project. - B) A calculation used to estimate the project's cost at completion. - C) The ratio of actual work performed to work scheduled. - D) An indicator of the cost performance of the project.
Correct Answer: A
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'Risk Mitigation' involves: - A) Transferring the impact of a risk to a third party. - B) Taking early action to reduce the probability and/or impact of a risk. - C) Accepting the risk and not taking any action unless the risk occurs. - D) Watching for risk triggers and signs of risk occurrence.
Correct Answer: B
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Which process ensures that the descriptions of the project's products are correct and complete? - A) Define Scope - B) Collect Requirements - C) Validate Scope - D) Control Scope
Correct Answer: C
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'Variance Analysis' in project management is typically used in: - A) Planning processes to estimate project costs and durations. - B) Executing processes to allocate resources. - C) Monitoring and Controlling processes to assess performance and recommend corrective actions. - D) Closing processes to evaluate project outcomes.
Correct Answer: C
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The primary focus of 'Plan Communications Management' is to: - A) Develop an approach for how project communications will be planned, structured, and monitored for effectiveness. - B) Distribute information according to the project's communications plan. - C) Ensure that all project information is timely and accurately collected and distributed. - D) Update the project management plan with new communication strategies.
Correct Answer: A
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'Conflict Resolution Techniques' in project management include all the following EXCEPT: - A) Withdrawal/Avoidance - B) Smoothing/Accommodating - C) Forcing - D) Benchmarking
Correct Answer: D
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In 'Plan Quality Management,' the main goal is to: - A) Inspect the final product to ensure it meets customer standards. - B) Identify which quality standards are relevant to the project and how to satisfy them. - C) Complete the work according to the specified quality standards. - D) Correct any defects in the final product.
Correct Answer: B
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What is the primary function of 'Perform Integrated Change Control'? - A) To develop the project management plan. - B) To review all change requests, approve changes, and manage changes to the deliverables, organizational process assets, project documents, and the project management plan. - C) To ensure that the project's products are defect-free. - D) To allocate additional resources to the project.
Correct Answer: B
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'Earned Value Analysis' (EVA) is a tool used in: - A) Estimating the costs of project activities. - B) Determining the physical work accomplished. - C) Measuring project performance against the project management plan. - D) Allocating project resources efficiently.
Correct Answer: C
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The 'Manage Team' process focuses on: - A) Tracking team member performance, providing feedback, resolving issues, and managing team changes to optimize project performance. - B) Developing individual team members to enhance project performance. - C) Identifying the project team's training needs. - D) Assigning project tasks to team members.
Correct Answer: A
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'Procurement Documents' are used to: - A) Close out project procurements. - B) Solicit proposals from prospective sellers. - C) Define the project scope. - D) Develop the project team.
Correct Answer: B
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In the 'Control Resources' process, the main aim is to: - A) Acquire the necessary resources for the project. - B) Ensure that project resources are allocated and used effectively. - C) Develop the project team's competencies and skills. - D) Release project resources during the project closure phase.
Correct Answer: B
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'Communication Channels' formula is used to: - A) Determine the total number of potential communication channels in a project. - B) Calculate the budget required for project communications. - C) Identify the most effective communication method for project stakeholders. - D) Estimate the time needed to manage communications in a project.
Correct Answer: A
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The 'Make-or-Buy Analysis' is performed during which process? - A) Plan Procurement Management - B) Conduct Procurements - C) Plan Cost Management - D) Estimate Costs
Correct Answer: A
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of 'Plan Scope Management'? - A) To define how the project scope will be validated and controlled. - B) To capture and document the work required to complete the project. - C) To establish the process that ensures the project includes all the work required. - D) To outline the project deliverables and the work needed to create them.
Correct Answer: C
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'Risk Appetite' is defined as: - A) The level of uncertainty an organization is willing to accept in anticipation of a reward. - B) The specific amount of risk that an organization is able to withstand. - C) The degree of risk that is acceptable to the project manager. - D) The total exposure to risk that an organization has at any one time.
Correct Answer: A
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In project management, 'Fast Tracking' may result in: - A) Decreased risk. - B) Increased costs. - C) Reduced changes. - D) Increased risk.
Correct Answer: D
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A 'Responsibility Assignment Matrix' (RAM) is used to: - A) Track project expenses. - B) Assign project tasks to team members. - C) Document the escalation path for resolving issues. - D) Measure project performance.
Correct Answer: B
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'Quality Metrics' in a project might include: - A) The number of change requests. - B) The project's burn rate. - C) Defect frequencies. - D) Stakeholder satisfaction levels.
Correct Answer: C
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Which process involves comparing actual project performance against the project management plan? - A) Direct and Manage Project Work - B) Monitor and Control Project Work - C) Perform Integrated Change Control - D) Plan Risk Responses
Correct Answer: B
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The main purpose of the 'Develop Project Management Plan' process is to: - A) Outline how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled. - B) Establish the project's scope, schedule, and cost baselines. - C) Document high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints. - D) Define project objectives and criteria for success.
Correct Answer: A
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'Precedence Diagramming Method' (PDM) is used in: - A) Developing the project scope statement. - B) Sequencing project activities. - C) Estimating resource requirements for activities. - D) Identifying critical path.
Correct Answer: B
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The 'Perform Integrated Change Control' process is vital for ensuring: - A) All requested changes and recommended corrective actions are processed in a timely manner. - B) The project's product is built to meet the documented standards. - C) The project team communicates effectively. - D) Project risks are mitigated.
Correct Answer: A
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'Cost Aggregation' is a technique used in: - A) Summing the lower-level cost estimates to get a total project cost estimate. - B) Determining the budget at completion for the project. - C) Tracking the cost performance of the project. - D) Estimating the costs of individual activities or work packages.
Correct Answer: A
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Which of the following is a primary concern of 'Project Stakeholder Management'? - A) Managing the project team. - B) Engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations. - C) Estimating costs associated with stakeholder engagement. - D) Developing a project charter.
Correct Answer: B
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'Resource Optimization' techniques are used to: - A) Enhance the project team's performance. - B) Adjust schedules based on resource availability. - C) Reduce the costs associated with resources. - D) Increase the quality of project deliverables.
Correct Answer: B
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In the context of 'Earned Value Management', 'Variance at Completion' (VAC) predicts: - A) The schedule variance at the end of the project. - B) The cost variance between the budget at completion and the estimated total costs. - C) The efficiency needed to complete the project on budget. - D) The amount of budget overrun or underrun.
Correct Answer: B
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The 'To-Complete Performance Index' (TCPI) helps in assessing: - A) The cost performance that must be achieved with the remaining resources to meet a specified financial goal. - B) The past cost performance of the project. - C) The likelihood of completing the project on time. - D) The performance of the project team.
Correct Answer: A
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A 'Stakeholder Engagement Plan' is developed to: - A) Identify project stakeholders. - B) Outline how to communicate project information to stakeholders. - C) Describe how project stakeholders will be engaged in project decisions and activities. - D) Record stakeholder issues and their impact on the project.
Correct Answer: C
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'Plan Schedule Management' establishes: - A) The project schedule including start and finish dates for project activities. - B) Guidelines on how the project schedule will be managed throughout the project. - C) The sequence of activities required for project completion. - D) The duration of each project activity.
Correct Answer: B
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'Work Performance Reports' are used to: - A) Provide information about project progress to stakeholders. - B) Document the results of quality audits. - C) Serve as inputs to the 'Perform Integrated Change Control' process. - D) Outline the project team's resource utilization.
Correct Answer: A
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In 'Manage Stakeholder Engagement', the main goal is to: - A) Ensure stakeholders' expectations are aligned with project goals. - B) Resolve conflicts among stakeholders. - C) Keep stakeholders informed about project progress. - D) Actively involve stakeholders in project decisions and execution.
Correct Answer: D
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'Bottom-Up Estimating' involves: - A) Using a single estimate for the whole project based on the project manager's experience. - B) Estimating the cost of individual activities and summing them to get a project total. - C) Applying a percentage of the total project cost as an estimate for complex activities. - D) Adjusting a project estimate based on historical data.
Correct Answer: B
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'Procurement Statements of Work' (SOW) are: - A) Detailed descriptions of each procurement item or service. - B) Documents that outline the total project scope. - C) Agreements between the project team and external vendors. - D) Budget estimates for procured items.
Correct Answer: A
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'Project Governance' framework includes: - A) The organizational structure, processes, and procedures used to manage the project. - B) The technology used in the execution of the project. - C) The project management software tools. - D) The quality metrics and standards for project deliverables.
Correct Answer: A
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'Plan Quality Management' process is crucial for: - A) Identifying which quality standards are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them. - B) Monitoring specific project results to determine whether they comply with relevant quality standards. - C) Implementing the quality management plan. - D) Completing quality audits to ensure processes are followed.
Correct Answer: A
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The purpose of 'Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis' is to: - A) Numerically analyze the effect of identified risks on project objectives. - B) Prioritize risks for further analysis or action by assessing their probability of occurrence and impact. - C) Implement risk responses. - D) Monitor identified risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Correct Answer: B
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What does the 'Plan Human Resource Management' process primarily produce? - A) A list of project team members and their roles. - B) A detailed timeline of team member recruitment. - C) A management plan describing how project human resources should be defined, staffed, managed, and eventually released. - D) Performance reports of team members.
Correct Answer: C
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'Quantitative Risk Analysis' is performed to: - A) Evaluate the overall effect of risks on project objectives. - B) Prioritize risks based on impact and probability. - C) Implement risk response plans. - D) Identify new risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Correct Answer: A