PMI practice 2

Team members are inquiring as to why they need to report to their managers when tasks are finished. The manager tells them the reason is to ensure there are no slipped tasks. What is a slipped task?

• A task completed behind schedule

• A task that is in progress and behind schedule

• A task that is changed to being done concurrently with other tasks

• A task that needs additional resources to be completed in less time

Answer explanation

A slipped task is defined as a task that is completed behind schedule. Reporting finished tasks helps managers track progress and identify any delays, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time.

Project team members have expressed a preference to receive communication through a news feed, such as what is found on SharePoint. Which method of communication do the members prefer?

• Feedback

• Interactive

• Push

• Pull

What are the main elements of a project status update? (choose two)

• What has been completed within a specific time period

• What is forecast to be completed in the next time period

• overall progress on all projects in progress

• Year-to-date statistics on all projects in progress

Answer explanation

The main elements of a project status update include what has been completed within a specific time period and what is forecast to be completed in the next time period, providing a clear view of progress and future expectations.

A project manager is trying to estimate costs for a new project to develop bottles out of recycled material. What method should be utilized for this type of estimating?

• Analogous

• Parametric

• Bottom-up

• Top-down

Answer explanation

The analogous estimating method is suitable here as it uses historical data from similar projects to estimate costs, making it effective for developing bottles from recycled materials.

A project manager has been told by another stakeholder that a project budget must be watched closely as a project progresses. Which stakeholder is most interested in making sure a project stays on budget?

• Project sponsor

• Project manager

• Manager

• Team member

Answer explanation

The project sponsor is primarily responsible for the project's funding and overall success, making them the most interested in ensuring the project stays on budget.

A project for a building a new basketball court is in progress. The hoops are supposed to be 10 feet high but upon the customer suspecting a height error and measuring the height of the hoops, one hoop is 10 1/2 feet high and the other is 11 feet high. What should be done to address this quality issue?

• The height of the rims should be adjusted and the customer should be charged for the repair

• The height of the rims should be adjusted and the customer should be notified of the repair

• The customer should be told that the rims cannot be adjusted

• The installers should be reported to the authorities

Which stakeholder has the ultimate signoff decision on a project and its deliverables?

• Project sponsor

• Project manager

• Customer

• Team member

Answer explanation

The project sponsor has the ultimate signoff decision on a project and its deliverables, as they are responsible for providing the necessary resources and ensuring the project's alignment with organizational goals.

After the completion, team members want to know why there is a meeting to share lessons learned. What is the main benefit of such documentation?

• Improve processes in future, similar projects

• Brainstorm future projects

• Improve product maintenance

• Improve the project's overall quality

Answer explanation

The main benefit of documenting lessons learned is to improve processes in future, similar projects. This helps teams avoid past mistakes and enhances efficiency and effectiveness in upcoming endeavors.

Which part of a project management plan uses a Gantt Chart as a management tool?

• Schedule

• Risk

• Budget

• Scope

Answer explanation

The Gantt Chart is a visual tool used in the Schedule part of a project management plan to illustrate project timelines, tasks, and their dependencies, making it essential for effective scheduling.

The definition of a project's objectives is found in which project management document?

• Project charter

• Procurement document

• Project scope

• Business case

Answer explanation

The project's objectives are defined in the project charter, which outlines the purpose, goals, and key stakeholders. Other documents like the project scope and business case provide additional details but do not define objectives.