Monitoring & Controling

Question 1 of 100Question ID: 613192

During project execution, a change request is submitted to include a new set of high-priority requirements to the product. The change requires an increase in the project scope and budget. The change request is approved, and the project manager updates the document that will be used in the Control Scope process to detect any deviation in the agreed-upon scope.

Which of the following documents did the project manager update?

• ARequirements documentation

• BRequirements traceability matrix

• CScope management plan

• DConfiguration management plan

Question 2 of 100Question ID: 612597

A project manager has found that by issuing laptops to the development team and allowing them to work from home two days per week, the developers are more productive and enjoy the extra time with their families.

What should the project manager do with this information to improve the performance of future projects?

• AShare the information during the next iteration retrospective

• BUpdate the lessons learned register with the knowledge gained

• CRevise the issue log with the final resolution

• DSubmit a change request to update the lessons learned repository

Question 3 of 100Question ID: 612320

A project produces pistons and connecting rods with extremely tight tolerances. The first few pistons were scrapped, as they were not within the limits specified by the contract. The identified risk response was the acquisition of equipment that could machine pistons more precisely.

With the new equipment in place, what should be done next to determine the effectiveness of the risk response?

• AMake a test run to gather work performance information

• BPerform technical performance analysis

• CProduce a test batch to gather work performance data

• DProduce all of the pistons required by the contract and then scrap any that fall outside the specification limits

Question 4 of 100Question ID: 651379

The project manager is trying to get sign off for a series of marketing materials. The work is rejected by the stakeholders responsible for sign off because of incorrect use of marketing standards.

What should the project manager do before sending materials to the stakeholders again?

• APerform quality control checks before validating the scope

• BValidate the scope before performing quality control

• CCreate a work breakdown structure before validating the scope

• DValidate scope before communicating the project status

Question 5 of 100Question ID: 651429

The project is required to notify the public at various stages. A public relations specialist was involved in planning the communications for the project. Now, when the project is in execution, the communications with the public up to this point do not appear to be effective. A survey revealed only 2% of the public was aware of the project.

Whom should the project manager contact first?

• AThe public relations specialist

• BThe project sponsor

• CThe project management office

• DA quality specialist

Question 6 of 100Question ID: 612295

As a project manager, you contracted with another company to develop a smartphone app. The company has demonstrated the completed app, and you have verified that it meets all technical and quality requirements. Overall, you are pleased with the performance of the seller and plan to use them again in the future.

Now that the project deliverables are complete, who is responsible for declaring the formal closure of the procurement contract?

• AThe buyer is responsible for closing out the procurement contract.

• BThe seller is responsible for closing out the procurement contract.

• CBoth buyer and seller are mutually responsible for closing out the contract.

• DA procurement contract is considered closed when the deliverables are accepted.

Question 7 of 100Question ID: 613176

A previously unknown risk surfaces on a project and creates an issue that is estimated to cost $50,000. The project manager submits a change request to adjust the cost baseline and uses contingency reserves to address the cost.

What did the project manager do wrong?

• ADid not account for all possible risks during project planning

• BDid not include the schedule baseline in the change request

• CNothing has been done wrong. The project manager acted properly.

• DUsed contingency reserves instead of management reserves

Question 8 of 100Question ID: 651359

An alert on the project's dashboard indicates that the project's CPI has gone above the upper control limit on the control chart.

What should the project manager do?

• ACommunicate the results as a positive outcome

• BFind an assignable cause

• CCommunicate the results as a negative outcome

• DWait for the CPI to fall back within the control limits

Question 9 of 100Question ID: 612416

During quality testing, the team members identify several gaps in performance and record this information in the issue log. The project manager discusses the gaps with the engineers trying to understand what caused the problem. The engineers recommend using a data analysis technique that can help determine the underlying reasons for the performance gaps.

What technique do the engineers recommend?

• ARoot cause analysis (RCA)

• BScatter diagram

• CControl chart

• DPerformance reviews

Question 10 of 100Question ID: 612050

A vendor notifies you that they will be unable to fulfill the terms of the contract after their manufacturing plant was severely damaged by a tornado. After reviewing the contract, you inform the vendor that they will have to fulfill the agreement or face litigation.

What clause was most likely missing from the contract?

• AForce majeure clause

• BEscape clause

• CArbitration clause

• DGold clause