Test 7.2

Question 1

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The ground rules are established and have to be complied by the team. Any violation of any rules must be dealt with immediately. Which of the following is the best course of action for the violation of ground rules?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Assess opportunities for the remediation per the guidelines

Send a notice and close

Do nothing as it is normal for teams to violate

Send a termination notice to team member

Answer 1

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

The guidelines are the key and basic references to check on recommended options of actions for violation of ground rules.

Question 2

9 STAKEHOLDERS
In a project, a project manager has to manage stakeholders, for which a stakeholder engagement plan is essential. While analyzing the stakeholders using the power/interest grid, the stakeholder is placed in high power and low interest. How should this stakeholder be managed?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Manage closely

Keep informed

Keep satisfied

Monitor

Answer 2

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

A power/interest grid classifies the stakeholders based on their level of authority and interest relating to the project outcomes. The recommended classification based on power/interest grid is as follows: High-power/High-interest: Manage closely High-power/Low-interest: Keep satisfied Low-power/High-interest: Keep informed Low-power/Low-interest: Monitor

Question 3

10 REQUIREMENTS
The project sponsor asks the project manager for the document which would provide the detailed description and status of the product requirements. Which of the following project documents should the project manager share with the sponsor?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Requirement traceability matrix

Scope statement

Work breakdown structure or WBS dictionary

Work package

Answer 3

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

The requirements traceability matrix captures the product requirements from their origin and tracks it till the delivery. It captures an unique identifier, brief description, the owner, priority, the version details, current status, and so on.

Question 4

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In one of the situations in a project, the final activities which were to be identified for completing the work package were not identified, as it had the dependency on the completion of 35% of the system development. The development of the system, that is, 35% is estimated to take around two and a half month. What is the best course of action to be considered to address this situation?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Use product analysis techniques and decompose the system testing activities

First decompose the system development work package and then the system testing work package

Break project into the multiple stages and take the system testing work package as the third stage of the project

Consult and discuss the situation with the project sponsor and determine the solution

Answer 4

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

This is an example of rolling wave planning. Since there is no proper clarity of the product, the product break down can be done based on the details available and further update when it becomes available.

Question 5

16Which of the following is used to determine the resources that are required for planning an activity period and estimating project activities?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Responsibility assignment matrix

Resource calendar

Skills and capabilities

Activity sequencing

Answer 5

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

A resource calendar is used to determine the resources that are required for planning an activity period and estimating project activities.

Question 6

17While negotiating the blackout period, which of the following should a project manager consider?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Handing over the deliverables

Completion of activity

Consideration of team performance

Handing over the facility

Answer 6

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Blackout times are declared while the deliverables are handed over.

Question 7

18A project manager is monitoring the cost performance of the project and notices that the expenses of the project are high compared to the baseline cost. Which of the following can be the cause of high expenses?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Overestimation of the cost of resources

Stakeholders not involving in the project appropriately

Incomplete deliverables

Inventory not managed well

Answer 7

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

The cost components involve various resources like human resources, technology resources, tools, inventory, and so on, which are needed to be managed and controlled efficiently. If not, it may result in uncontrolled variance of the expenses beyond the cost baseline.

Question 8

32A project manager is measuring the efficacy of the training to check its effectiveness. Which of the following techniques can be best used?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Testing

Training

Team assessment

Baselining

Answer 8

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 9

38Engaging with the virtual teams over the collaboration platforms are the ways to connect with the team. Along with the shared goal and clear purpose, which of the following is needed for the virtual team members to perform better?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Defined task management plan

Clarity on roles and expectations

Project management plan

Documented roles and responsibilities

Answer 9

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Virtual team members need a shared goal, clear purpose, and clarity on roles and responsibilities to be able to perform better.

Question 10

42While doing an engagement assessment, it is essential to identify the team members who can collaborate proactively and contribute to the project. Requirements of subject matter experts are also an important. Which of the given options is NOT a required capability of an SME?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Team work

Collaboration

Communication

Team conversion

Answer 10

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 11

43Two team members are confused about the objectives of the project. Even though the objectives are documented in the project charter, they want to talk to the owner of the objectives. Who should they approach? (Select all that apply)
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER(S)

The sponsor

An executive stakeholder

The project manager

The product owner

Answer 11

Correct Option:A, C

EXPLANATION

The project manager ensures the objectives align with the deliverables. The sponsor establishes and communicates the vision and direction for the project. The team members can approach either of them.

Question 12

44A good communication plan is very helpful and handy to ensure the effectiveness of a team during the project. This would include the components such as: 1. When will the team meet? 2. What are the tools used to track the work status? 3. How often is the work status updated? Which of the following options is also included in this plan?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

What are the team’s shared hours?

What does the team want?

Why is the team communicating?

What are the components of team management?

Answer 12

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

A good communication plan would include the components such as: 1. When will the team meet? 2. What are the tools used to track the work status? 3. How often is the work status updated? 4. What are the shared team hours?

Question 13

48A project manager is assigned to a multi-location project. The project manager would reinforce the team goals over the performance of individuals and enable the team to self-organize. Which of the following options will the team be able to do?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Perform the assigned tasks

Ensure responsibilities of deliverables

Achieve the intended objectives

Accomplish the result

Answer 13

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

While managing the virtual teams, a project manager reinforces the team goals over the performance of individuals and enables the team to self-organize, so that the team is able to ensure responsibilities of deliverables.

Question 14

50As a project manager, you need to provide the team what they need to discover and define agile. What should you focus on first to help the team?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Purpose

People

Process

Responsibility

Answer 14

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Although supporting the team with training and access to people, processes, and responsibilities is important, a purpose is required so the team can engage and group around that purpose.

Question 15

51The organization investing in a project considers to invest based on direction set by vision. Every project member should be aware of the vision and directions so that the alignment of the project can be ensured. A vision statement includes which of the following? 1. Product description 2. Key desired objectives 3. Key features and benefits
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

1

1 and 2

None of the options

All of the options

Answer 15

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 16

52A project charter is created and handed over to the project manager. This confirms the formal assignment of the project manager to the project. Which of the following information is considered as a part of the project charter?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

High level requirements

Risk register

Overall project risks

Key stakeholders list

Answer 16

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Risk register is not the part of project charter.

Question 17

67A project manager creates a stakeholder register which captures the details like the stakeholder’s name, position, power, impact, and influence on the project. Which of the following techniques are best suitable while creating a stakeholder register?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Brainstorming and brain washing

Brainstorming and brain writing

Brainstorming and brain chanting

Brainstorming and brain charming

Answer 17

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

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

Question 18

70Communication plays a vital role in the success of project management. A project manager communicates regularly with the team using the 5C technique. Which of the following options is NOT a part of the technique?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Controlled flow of sentences and spelling

Controlled flow of words and ideas

Correct grammar and spelling

Concise expression

Answer 18

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

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

Question 19

71A project manager collects the requirements and uses the technique to gain knowledge of specific job roles, tasks, functions, and requirements. What is this technique called?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Job role analysis

Team review

Meeting

Observation

Answer 19

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 20

73A project manager should be highly visionary and must ensure that the vision of the project aligns with the organization. It should also educate about the vision to its team members. This will help in accomplishing which of the following? 1. Teamwork and collaboration 2. Value connection 3. Removing roadblocks 4. Articulation of mission
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

1, 2, and 3

2, 3, and 4

1, 3, and 4

All of the above

Answer 20

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

Value connection is a distractor.

Question 21

74A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) provides the clarity of deliverables and good picture about the entire product. Which of the following should be done while creating WBS?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Product features and functionalities

Product management

Product description and derivation

Product breakdown structure

Answer 21

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Product breakdown structure is created first using decomposition technique. Next, the various details like specifications, effort estimation, cost, and quality criteria are determined and consolidated upward to complete WBS.

Question 22

81A project manager has decided to use a technique which will help in defining the scope by understanding the characteristics, attributes, and aspects of deliverables. Which of the following is the technique followed by the project manager?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Project requirement

Product management

Project breakdown

Product analysis

Answer 22

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

A product analysis technique is used while defining the scope that helps in defining and understanding the characteristics, attributes, and aspects of deliverables.

Question 23

82You wish to verify if the performance of the team is improving. What indicators do you select? [Select all that apply]
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER(S)

Leading indicators that assist the team in predicting changes or trends in the project

Lagging indicators that assist the team in understanding past performance or conditions

SMART metrics

Deliverable metrics

Answer 23

Correct Option:A, C

EXPLANATION

Leading indicators (which may or may not be quantifiable) can assist in proactive analysis of performance. It is also preferred that the metrics should be effective or SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timely) as and when possible.

Question 24

83A float is calculated using the formula, LS-ES or LF-EF. While calculating the float of an activity, it is found that it does not disturb the early start of the successor. What does this signify?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

The float is total float

The float is independent float

The float is free float

The float is total and free float

Answer 24

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

The float of an activity, while utilized for the activity, finishes at its late finish. However, if it does not disturb the early start of the successor activity, it is called Free float.

Question 25

84The detailed delivery, information about schedule, activities, assumptions, constraints, resources, and quality requirements are captured in which of the following documents?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

PBS repository

WBS dictionary

Project scope description

Product analysis document

Answer 25

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

The detailed delivery, information about schedule, activities, assumptions, constraints, resources, and quality requirements are captured in the WBS dictionary that provides good visibility toward the product.

Question 26

89The scope baseline of a project is approved. Which of the following is NOT a part of scope baseline?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Project scope statement

Work breakdown structure

Work package

Activity package

Answer 26

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Activity package is not defined.

Question 27

90A float is calculated using the formula, LS-ES or LF-EF. While calculating the float of an activity, it is found that it does not disturb the early start of the successor and the late finish of its predecessor. What does this signify?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

The float is total float

The float is independent float

The float is free float

The float is total and free float

Answer 27

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

The float of an activity, while utilized for the activity, finishes at its late finish. However, if it does not disturb the early start of the successor activity and late finish of the predecessor activity, it is called an Independent float.

Question 28

97A float is calculated using the formula, LS-ES or LF-EF. While calculating the float of an activity, it was found that it did not disturb the finish date of the project. What does this mean?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

The float is total float

The float is independent float

The float is free float

The float is total and free float

Answer 28

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

The float of an activity, while utilized by the activity, does not disturb the project schedule. Then it is called total float.

Question 29

99The various techniques listed below are used while practicing Agile. What are these techniques usually used for? 1. Fist of five 2. Roman voting 3. Polling 4. Dot voting
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Decision making

Brainstorming

Prioritization

Validation

Answer 29

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

All the given techniques are prioritization techniques.

Question 30

104The risk management plan is the component of the project which will provide the details by describing risk management activities that comprise which of the following? 1. Risk strategy 2. Methodology 3. Roles and responsibility 4. Risk categories
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

1, 2, and 3 only

1, 2, and 4 only

1, 3, and 4 only

All of the above

Answer 30

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 31

106The project manager cannot escape managing the team, and it is one of the main responsibilities. Emotional Intelligence is an important skill which would become very handy for a project manager. Self-awareness is one of the skills of emotional intelligence that does not include which of the following?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Conscientiousness

Self-confidence

Accurate self-assessment

Emotional awareness

Answer 31

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Conscientiousness is a self-regulating element.

Question 32

107A project budget is determined and is approved by the authority and sent for approval from finance, where the process of comparing the planned expenditure of funds required to project and any limits to the commitment of funds are analyzed. Which of the following techniques are used?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Funding allocation analysis

Funding limit reconciliation

Cost baseline analysis

Cost allocation reconciliation

Answer 32

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Funding limit reconciliation is used.

Question 33

108What has to be designed to accomplish the identification of good practices, compliance, gaps, shortcomings, improvement, and so on, so that the business can demonstrate compliance with regulatory and standards?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Business reviews

Risk management

Program management

Periodic audit

Answer 33

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 34

109Which of the following: 1. Does not use traditional scheduling 2. Provides incremental business value 3. Works best when activities can be divided into equal amounts?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

On-demand scheduling

Incremental scheduling

Traditional scheduling

Hybrid scheduling

Answer 34

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

On-demand scheduling does not use traditional scheduling, provides incremental business value, works best when activities can be divided into equal amounts.

Question 35

117While the project deliverables are delivered and made available for usage, the users may not perceive the benefit. This value realization must be checked, and it must be improved. Which of the following aids in the understanding of the benefits provided?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Business case

Customer review

Customer survey

Benefits management plan

Answer 35

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 36

120Measuring the performance of the project requires metrics. What are the metrics defined to measure the progress of work all the way from plan to completely delivered?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Throughput

Cycle time

Lead time

Progression time

Answer 36

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

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

Question 37

121Benefits are realized by the stakeholders through the products, services, or results delivered by the project. Which of the following best describes the benefits owner?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

The person or group that monitors and records the benefits

The person or group that delivers benefits

The person or group that provides the metrics to measure benefits

The person or group that uses the products and confirms the benefits

Answer 37

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

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

Question 38

124The code of ethics and professional conduct is defined by PMI and provides the articulation of both the mandatory standards and the aspiration standards. Which of the following does NOT describe the mandatory standards?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Disciplinary action will be taken if practitioners do not conduct themselves in accordance with these standards

They are aspirational and not mandatory

They limit or prohibit practitioner behavior

These standards establishes the firm requirements

Answer 38

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

They are aspirational standards and are not mandatory.

Question 39

128The team’s work has to be measured on a regular basis so that what work has been moved from one stage to another stage over a certain time can be understood. Which of the following is the best tool to do so?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Velocity

Lead time

Throughput metrics

Cycle time

Answer 39

Correct Option:C

EXPLANATION

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

Question 40

131Which of the following is a financial metric for a business’s profitability that measures the gain or loss calculated based on the investment made?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Return of investment

Net present value

Net profits

Internal rate of return

Answer 40

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Return of investment is a financial metric for a business’s profitability that measures the gain or loss calculated based on the investment made.

Question 41

132The code of ethics and professional conduct is defined by PMI and provides the articulation of Mandatory standard and Aspiration standard. Which of the following does NOT best describe Aspirational Standard?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

The standards that describes the conduct that the practitioners strive to uphold

Adherence to the aspirational standards cannot be measured easily

Practitioners conduct themself in accordance with the expectation

Aspirational Standard is optional

Answer 41

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Aspirational Standard is optional.

Question 42

137Kehinde is a product owner responsible for the company’s line of smart digital music devices. During the afternoon working session, she is working with the team to review user stories in preparation for the next sprint. She intends to ensure the team knows enough about the stories and how large they are in relation to each other. What activity is Kehinde performing?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Sprint planning

Backlog refinement

Sprint retrospective

Daily stand-up

Answer 42

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

In iteration-based agile, the product owner often works with the team to prepare some stories for the upcoming iteration during one or more sessions in the middle of the iteration. The purpose of the meeting is to refine enough stories so that the team understands what stories are and how large they are in relation to each other.

Question 43

151The project manager is reviewing the product with the sponsor. The sponsor requests a business manager to check on the willingness of the customer to recommend the product. Which of the following can be helpful?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Internal Rate of Return

Net Promoter Score

Benefit Cost Analysis

Customer Willingness Survey

Answer 43

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Net Promoter Score measures the willingness of the customer to recommend the products of the providers by checking for promoters, passive and detractors.

Question 44

156Which of the following diverse environments does a project manager NOT have to deal with when the project environment has become global?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Cultural backgrounds

Spoken languages

Industry experience

Common communication approach

Answer 44

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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

Question 45

164Which of the following is caused by the single resource having the required skills?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Single point of accomplishment

Single point of failure

Multiskilled resource

Multiskilled team

Answer 45

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

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

Question 46

165Daily stand-up and reviews are done during the scrum projects, and impediments are highlighted during the same. Impediments are caused due to which of the following factors?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Iteration planning gap

Sprint backlog

Timebox deviation

Project risks and issues

Answer 46

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

Impediments are caused due to project risks and issues.

Question 47

170The product owner’s role is to help prioritize work based on the value that the capability will provide to the business. Being accountable for the business value of a product, a product owner should do which of the following?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Creating and socializing the product vision

Enabling the team to deliver products

Ensuring the team self-organizes to deliver value

Creating and coordinating the product delivery

Answer 47

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

One of the main responsibilities of a product owner is to create and socialize the product vision so that business value is delivered.

Question 48

171An agreement is being established on the project and various details are captured. Which of the following techniques help in this scenario?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

User stories

Negotiation

Ground rules

Business case

Answer 48

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

Negotiation is one of the best techniques for establishing agreements.

Question 49

173Make or buy analysis is the critical consideration for make or buy decisions, where the detailed data is gathered and analyzed before the decisions are made. The various considerations made would NOT include which of the following?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Check on the team’s performance to enable them to improve performance

Checking the impact on cost, time, and quality

Checking the need for any specific specialization skills

Checking the learning curve

Answer 49

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

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

Question 50

175Every change executed in the project requires approval from the change control board before the change is implemented. Which of the following needs to be done to ensure change management is standardized and controlled?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Change control board

Change control system

Change advisory board

None of the above

Answer 50

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

The change control system provides a set of procedures that must be managed and controlled in order to measure, monitor, and achieve further standardization.

Question 51

177Change identification, change documentation, analyzing the impact of change, course of action, and updating the related plans can be best described as?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Change control strategy

Change control system

Change control board

Change advisory board

Answer 51

Correct Option:A

EXPLANATION

Change identification, change documentation, analyzing the impact of change, course of action, and updating the related plans can be best described as a change control strategy.

Question 52

179The project manager is discussing with the project stakeholders the procurement requirements for the project. Which of the following best assists the prospective seller in determining if they are capable of providing the product or services?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Procurement plan

Procurement SOW

Procurement management

Procurement bid

Answer 52

Correct Option:B

EXPLANATION

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

Question 53

180Coaching and mentoring a team member helps the team member become more proficient, which would result in increasing their output and value. Which of the following cannot be considered for one-on-one mentoring?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER

Formal opportunities

Informal opportunities

Transferring skills

Transporting skills

Answer 53

Correct Option:D

EXPLANATION

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