PMP_Process_Domain_Additional_Brainscape

Question 1

What are the three types of project life cycles?

Answer 1

1. Predictive (Waterfall)
2. Iterative/Incremental
3. Adaptive (Agile)

Question 2

What is the key output of Develop Project Charter?

Answer 2

Project Charter

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a Project Charter?

Answer 3

Authorizes the project and gives the project manager formal authority.

Question 4

What are Organizational Process Assets (OPA)?

Answer 4

Internal policies, procedures, templates, and historical data that influence project execution.

Question 5

What are Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEF)?

Answer 5

External conditions like laws, culture, and industry standards that impact the project.

Question 6

What is Rolling Wave Planning?

Answer 6

Progressive elaboration technique where details are planned as work progresses.

Question 7

What are the three types of reserves in cost and schedule management?

Answer 7

1. Contingency Reserve (Known risks)
2. Management Reserve (Unknown risks)
3. Schedule Reserve (Time buffer)

Question 8

What is the key output of Control Costs?

Answer 8

Work Performance Information, Cost Forecasts

Question 9

What is the key formula for Cost Variance (CV) in Earned Value Management?

Answer 9

CV = EV - AC

Question 10

What is the key formula for Schedule Variance (SV) in Earned Value Management?

Answer 10

SV = EV - PV

Question 11

What is the key formula for Cost Performance Index (CPI)?

Answer 11

CPI = EV / AC

Question 12

What is the key formula for Schedule Performance Index (SPI)?

Answer 12

SPI = EV / PV

Question 13

What does CPI > 1 indicate?

Answer 13

Project is under budget.

Question 14

What does SPI < 1 indicate?

Answer 14

Project is behind schedule.

Question 15

What are the five conflict resolution techniques?

Answer 15

1. Withdraw/Avoid
2. Smooth/Accommodate
3. Compromise/Reconcile
4. Force/Direct
5. Collaborate/Problem-Solve

Question 16

What are the five stages of Tuckman’s Team Development Model?

Answer 16

1. Forming
2. Storming
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning

Question 17

What is the key output of Control Resources?

Answer 17

Work Performance Information, Change Requests

Question 18

What is the primary tool for decision-making in Procurement?

Answer 18

Make-or-Buy Analysis

Question 19

What is the key output of Control Procurements?

Answer 19

Closed Procurements

Question 20

What are the two types of procurement documents?

Answer 20

1. Request for Proposal (RFP)
2. Invitation for Bid (IFB)

Question 21

What are the four types of probability & impact matrices?

Answer 21

1. Low Probability / Low Impact
2. Low Probability / High Impact
3. High Probability / Low Impact
4. High Probability / High Impact

Question 22

What is Risk Appetite?

Answer 22

The degree of uncertainty an organization is willing to take on.

Question 23

What is Risk Tolerance?

Answer 23

The measurable amount of risk an organization can withstand.

Question 24

What is a Probability and Impact Matrix used for?

Answer 24

Prioritizing risks based on likelihood and consequence.

Question 25

What is a Stakeholder Engagement Matrix?

Answer 25

Classifies stakeholders by their level of engagement: Unaware, Resistant, Neutral, Supportive, Leading.

Question 26

What is the primary tool for engaging stakeholders?

Answer 26

Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Question 27

What are the four primary project baselines?

Answer 27

1. Scope Baseline 2. Schedule Baseline 3. Cost Baseline 4. Performance Measurement Baseline

Question 28

What is Change Control used for?

Answer 28

Ensures all project changes are properly reviewed and approved before implementation.

Question 29

What is a Work Authorization System?

Answer 29

A system that ensures work is only performed when authorized.

Question 30

What is a Lessons Learned Register?

Answer 30

A document capturing project insights for future reference.