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EXECUTING 2

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

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1.

Question 1 of 100Question ID: 612718

A project manager is in the process of conducting procurements for a large infrastructure development project, which involves multiple contractors from various countries.

How might the project manager reduce problems and claims during execution?

a)

AAvoid using bidder conferences due to international travel expenses

b)

BUse internationally recognized standard contract forms

c)

CUtilize a preapproved seller list

d)

DAuthorize the CCB to handle claims administration

2.

Question 2 of 100Question ID: 625046

A project has just completed the first of three phases. During a recent meeting with the customer, the project manager learns that the customer is concerned that the quality process, as laid out in the quality management plan, is not being followed. As a result, the customer is thinking about canceling the project.

What is the best way for the project manager to verify the customer's claim?

a)

AConduct a quality audit

b)

BCheck the quality metrics

c)

CRun statistical sampling

d)

DCarry out a performance review

3.

Question 3 of 100Question ID: 612603

You are leading a project to build a new professional sports stadium, and you are in the process of implementing the stakeholder engagement plan. In order to ensure continued support of the project by the most influential stakeholders, you have arranged for a meet and greet with some of the professional athletes that will be playing in the new stadium.

What is the best way for you to determine which stakeholders to invite to the meet and greet?

a)

AResearch the lessons learned register

b)

BMeet with the key stakeholders to determine which are the most influential

c)

CRead the communications management plan

d)

DReview the stakeholder register

4.

Question 4 of 100Question ID: 613062

A project manager has just been hired to lead a project, which is already in the execution stage. Even though the project team members demonstrate strong social relations and collaborative working environment, the project manager wants to improve the performance of the team and provide the training necessary to achieve the project's objectives.

Among the following, what should the project manager do first?

a)

AEvaluate the team members' current skills and competencies

b)

BProvide one of the courses offered by the company

c)

CSchedule a project retrospective

d)

DConduct a team building activity

5.

Question 5 of 100Question ID: 612900

You are managing a project with a team of junior engineers. You understand that a high-performance team will increase the likelihood of meeting project objectives. To grow a successful project team, you implement activities such as training and team building.

Which of the following outputs will help you the most in evaluating the effectiveness of your efforts to develop a successful team?

a)

AThe team charter

b)

BTeam performance assessments

c)

CTeam building register

d)

DIndividual and team assessments

6.

Question 6 of 100Question ID: 612738

Your project to build a sports arena near a coastal city is well underway to being completed ahead of schedule this year. Suddenly, a long-dormant volcano erupts nearby, destroying your arena site. The ashfall and the potential for coastal winds to remobilize ash render your site and all on-site assets unusable for two years, exceeding your risk threshold and all contingency and management reserves.

What overall project risk strategy should you use?

a)

AExploit: Embrace the opportunity to keep your employees on payroll and help the city recover.

b)

BMitigate: For every seismic warning that an earthquake is imminent, physically cover the site.

c)

CAvoid: Since you cannot remove the threats, recommend the termination of the project.

d)

DIncrease: Request the increase of the management reserves allocated for the project.

7.

Question 7 of 100Question ID: 612620

You have just taken over a project to create a new internal communications portal for a real estate development company. The project is currently in the execution stage and about halfway through the project timeline. The company is very dynamic and growing rapidly which has made the project especially challenging.

What is the best strategy for this environment?

a)

ATaking an iterative approach to stakeholder engagement

b)

BCreating a robust change control system to prevent changes

c)

CDeveloping a highly detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) during initial project planning

d)

DMinimizing the contingency and management reserves to help control the budget and schedule

8.

Question 8 of 100Question ID: 612225

A project manager is leading a retrospective for a project that is running behind schedule and over budget. Feedback from the meeting suggests that the project manager was too focused on problem-solving and operational issues and did not effectively inspire and motivate the project team.

What could the project manager have done differently to have been more successful?

a)

AFocused more on the bottom line

b)

BSpent more time developing the project team and providing a vision for project success

c)

CDirected the team using positional power

d)

DEmphasized the administrative aspects of the project

9.

Question 9 of 100Question ID: 613379

Project execution is just getting underway, and the project team is still in the forming stage of team development.

What might the project manager do first?

a)

ACreate the team charter for the team

b)

BCreate the project resource management plan

c)

CSchedule a team building meeting

d)

DMove the team to the performing stage of team development

10.

Question 10 of 100Question ID: 612371

During project execution, a vendor is not able to deliver on their contract. Before executing on the previously planned risk response of contacting a secondary vendor, the risk owner goes on vacation and delegates the finalization of the procurement to a project team member. Unfortunately, the project team member forgets to complete the procurement process.

Who is ultimately accountable for ensuring the implementation of the risk response plan in this situation?

a)

ARisk owner

b)

BProject manager

c)

CProject sponsor

d)

DTeam member

11.

Question 11 of 100Question ID: 612328

During project planning, a risk was identified that the vendor contracted to supply materials for the project may not be able to meet the contractual requirements. The response to this risk was to contract with a secondary vendor at a higher cost, and contingency reserves were set aside for this risk. Eventually, during project execution, the risk was realized, and the secondary vendor has been contracted to provide the remainder of the needed material.

What should the project manager do first?

a)

APerform the Conduct Procurements process

b)

BUpdate the risk register

c)

CImplement the agreed-upon risk response

d)

DSubmit a change request to update the cost baseline

12.

Question 12 of 100Question ID: 612526

As part of the Monitor and Control Project Work process, your project team created a project status report which included burndown charts, earned value graphs, and other information. The information contained in the report is of vital importance to several stakeholders who rely on the information to take appropriate action.

What should be done next?

a)

ADisseminate the report through the Monitor and Control Project Work process

b)

BDistribute the report as part of the Monitor Communications process

c)

CCarry out the Manage Communications process to communicate the report

d)

DSubmit a change request to update the communications management plan before communicating the report

13.

Question 13 of 100Question ID: 613095

A project manager needs to secure a vendor to supply the avionics for a new line of small aircraft. There are only two vendors that are capable of meeting the requirements based on the procurement statement of work, and only one of the vendors has responded to a request for proposal (RFP). The project manager needs to evaluate the vendor’s proposal.

Which procurement document would provide a reasonableness check against the proposal submitted by the vendor?

a)

ABid documents

b)

BProxy estimates

c)

CIndependent cost estimates

d)

DBidder conference

14.

Question 14 of 100Question ID: 613231

As the project manager acquires the aluminum for a project to construct a new airliner, a tariff is enacted which raises the cost by 30%. Although the overall project budget will not be affected, the existing contingency reserves are inadequate to cover the increased cost, and the project manager needs to access the management reserves.

What should the project manager do next?

a)

ASubmit a change request to transfer the management reserves into the contingency reserves

b)

BSubmit a change request to transfer the management reserves into the cost baseline

c)

CAccess the management reserves since the project budget is not affected

d)

DRequest the project sponsor to provide additional funds for the project

15.

Question 15 of 100Question ID: 613127

A new project manager takes over a project and holds a team meeting to introduce himself and explain his leadership style. He tells the team members that he wants them to work independently, and that he will allow the team to make their own decisions and establish their own goals.

What leadership style does the project manager demonstrate?

a)

AService-oriented

b)

BAvoiding

c)

CReferent

d)

DLaissez-faire

16.

Question 16 of 100Question ID: 651418

Your organization has a dedicated procurement department. Per your request, the department prepares the procurement documentation and, during the next week, will request bids from the prospective vendors. You really want XYZ Incorporated to be selected.

What can you say to XYZ Incorporated?

a)

AThey should expect an invitation to bid by next week.

b)

BYou need product-specific information.

c)

CYou can say nothing related to the bid while the bid is being prepared.

d)

DPrice is the deciding factor in vendor selection.

17.

Question 17 of 100Question ID: 612733

A team member reports that the risk she is assigned as an owner has occurred and will have a significant negative impact on the project.

What should the project manager do first?

a)

AUse management reserves to cover the costs associated with the risk response plan

b)

BReprimand the team member for being unable to keep the risk from occurring

c)

CAdvise the team member to check project documents for the risk response plan

d)

DConduct the root-cause analysis to determine why the risk has happened

18.

Question 18 of 100Question ID: 612682

Up until now, your project team has allowed the use of flextime where project team members may take time off during regular business hours and make up the time during the evening hours or weekends. Recently, excessive use of flextime has become a roadblock as some team members are not available when needed. The team feels they should set a standard that flextime is only to be used for personal emergencies.

How should you handle this situation?

a)

AContact the human resources department to update the corporate policies to prohibit flextime

b)

BSubmit a change request to update the team charter based on the team's inputs

c)

CDiscuss the issue with the team and update the team charter accordingly

d)

DDo nothing as the team has already agreed to use flextime for personal emergencies only

19.

Question 19 of 100Question ID: 612534

In a matrix organization, a project manager requests that a department manager allow one of the departmental staff members to contribute to the project. The project manager proposes a plan on how to best schedule and share the resource for the duration of the project.

What technique is the project manager using?

a)

AResource calendar

b)

BNegotiation

c)

CDecision making

d)

DPre-assignment

20.

Question 20 of 100Question ID: 612273

You are the project manager for a project that is in its early stages. During a meeting, your boss informs you that senior management would like you to include a particular staff member on your project team because of their necessary expertise. You have not recruited any other team members, and the project has not even been formally authorized yet.

How should you handle senior management's request?

a)

ADeny the request because the project manager should be the one to acquire project resources.

b)

BAccept the request, since identifying specific resources for the project can occur as part of the early planning process.

c)

CAccept the request only after you have finished creating the project management plan.

d)

DDeny the request since you have not had an opportunity to verify that the individual has the proper skills.

21.

Question 21 of 100Question ID: 612583

A project manager is leading a corporate reorganization project, which will consolidate and centralize operational support at the corporate headquarters. Initially, the sales directors were supportive of the project but have recently raised concerns about losing direct control over operations. These concerns have begun to erode support for the project, and a few sales directors have become resistant.

What should the project manager do first?

a)

AUpdate the stakeholder engagement plan

b)

BCapture the issue in the issue log

c)

CTerminate the project

d)

DSubmit a change request

22.

Question 22 of 100Question ID: 650110

After reviewing proposals for a large-scale product development project, vendors X and Y are equally qualified to deliver both the hardware and software. The project manager believes the hardware should be developed with a traditional project management approach, but the software might be better suited to an agile framework.

What is the best course of action?

a)

AContract with vendor X for hardware, with vendor Y for software and use the appropriate methodology for each

b)

BContract with vendor X for both hardware and software and require an agile framework for the entire project

c)

CContract with vendor Y for both hardware and software and require a waterfall approach for the entire project

d)

DContract with either vendor X or vendor Y for both hardware and software and utilize a master services agreement

23.

Question 23 of 100Question ID: 612357

A construction project has experienced weather-related delays as well as performance issues with several key vendors, and the risk responses have been implemented with varying degrees of success. A senior executive has asked the project manager for an update on the current overall project risk exposure.

What should the project manager do?

a)

AProvide the senior executive a copy of the updated risk register

b)

BMake sure the risk report is updated and provide it to the senior executive

c)

CRefer the senior executive to the risk management plan

d)

DSend an updated copy of the risk exposure report to the senior executive

24.

Question 24 of 100Question ID: 613608

As a project manager, you are leading a project, where you have twelve programmers. Two of them have just handed in their letters of resignation. This realized risk had been identified and accounted for during the planning stage of the project. If no action is taken, you will not meet your deadlines.

What should you do next?

a)

ACrash the schedule

b)

BSubmit a change request to update the schedule baseline

c)

CReview the risk register

d)

DPerform the Plan Risk Responses process

25.

Question 25 of 100Question ID: 612830

You are managing a project which requires engineers with special expertise, and you do not have the staff within your organization with these kinds of skills. You will be hiring people on a contract basis to complete the project.

Which Process Group will you be in?

a)

AExecuting

b)

BPlanning

c)

CInitiating

d)

DMonitoring and Controlling

26.

Question 26 of 100Question ID: 651432

You have been informed that one of the critical path's activities must finish no later than September 1st. As a result of this imposed date, the activity's float became negative, and the project schedule is no longer feasible.

Which of the following is the best solution?

a)

ALeveling resources

b)

BCrashing the schedule

c)

CConsulting the issue log

d)

DTerminating the project

27.

Question 27 of 100Question ID: 613201

You have been provided a list of concerns some stakeholders have with your project. You meet with them to address the concerns in hopes of gaining their support and cooperation. You pay close attention by actively and effectively listening. You focus on each person's input to ensure you are aware of and are taking all perspectives into consideration. You then clearly articulate your point and your position and ask for their support.

Which tool or technique best describes the skills you are using?

a)

AInfluencing

b)

BTeam performance assessments

c)

CConflict management

d)

DEmotional intelligence

28.

Question 28 of 100Question ID: 612100

You are concerned that too many quality audits drove the project costs beyond the planned value.

To which cost group would you categorize these audits?

a)

ACost of nonconformance, prevention costs

b)

BCost of conformance, failure costs

c)

CCost of nonconformance, cost-benefit costs

d)

DCost of conformance, appraisal costs

29.

Question 29 of 100Question ID: 613031

A project team is reviewing proposals submitted by several vendors. One project team member suggests selecting the vendor with the lowest cost since the project is over budget. Another project team member is advocating for the vendor with the most expertise since quality is an important factor.

What is the best course of action for the project manager?

a)

AReview the source selection criteria

b)

BSelect the lowest cost vendor

c)

CReview the requirements traceability matrix

d)

DSelect the vendor with the most expertise

30.

Question 30 of 100Question ID: 612917

After spending two months analyzing and categorizing numerous customer complaints to ascertain their root causes, the project team has discovered that many of the category assignments of the complaints are incorrect. Fortunately, you have identified a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to automate the categorization with near-perfect accuracy.

Where should you record your experience working with this tool?

a)

ALesson learned register

b)

BRequirements documentation

c)

CTest and evaluation documents

d)

DResource management plan

31.

Question 31 of 100Question ID: 612654

The risk report shows that project risk exposure has grown close to a negative threshold. Before the next regular meeting, you ask risk owners to present any risks and opportunities that may affect short-term activities. At the meeting, it becomes clear that risk owners from less engaged departments did not implement some of the previously approved responses.

What should you do now to reduce risk exposure?

a)

ASubmit a change request to exploit an opportunity that potentially makes up for the undone risk responses

b)

BPrivately confront the risk owners with the issue and collaborate to remove any impediments to the risk responses

c)

CReassign the risk ownership to team members who are in departments that are more engaged in the project

d)

DEscalate the issue by calling a meeting with the risk owners and their managers to discuss disciplinary measures

32.

Question 32 of 100Question ID: 612696

As the project manager, once your internal project team members are assigned, you ensure they can log in and have read and write permissions for the project repository, where all project related documents are electronically stored. Selected external stakeholders may be provided logins with limited access and read-only permissions.

What type of communication do you encourage in this situation?

a)

AInterpersonal communication

b)

BInteractive communication

c)

CPush communication

d)

DPull communication

33.

Question 33 of 100Question ID: 612728

You hold a video conference with the stakeholders and the development team to demonstrate the product increment completed during the last iteration. A stakeholder brings up a concern regarding the functionality of the application. To ensure you understand the concern, you are using active listening techniques.

Which of the following quotes from the video conference illustrates the active listening skill of confirming understanding?

a)

A"Thank you for bringing up that concern. Good catch."

b)

B"When you said you couldn't tell if the application was doing anything, did you mean that the page took too long to respond to your click?"

c)

C"It sounds like what you're looking for with the page transition is a loading animation to show that the system is working on it. Am I correct?"

d)

D"We are having trouble hearing. There is background noise. Andy, is that you taking notes? Could you please mute your microphone?"

34.

Question 34 of 100Question ID: 612092

Two qualified vendors have been identified for a project. The requesting organization is capable of performing the work, but it was deemed less cost-effective to do so. During vendor selection, the project manager learns that one vendor already works with a competitor and are restricted by an exclusivity clause. The other vendor is not available during the required timeframe.

What might the project manager have done differently to avoid this situation?

a)

AIncluded the evaluation method in the procurement documents

b)

BObtained an independent cost estimate

c)

CTailored the way the procurement processes were applied

d)

DConducted a make-or-buy analysis

35.

Question 35 of 100Question ID: 613784

A company stores all of its documentation on the corporate computer network. Each project is assigned a directory with folders. A team member has been tasked to send the request for proposal (RFP), source selection criteria, and procurement statement of work (SOW) to potential sellers.

Which folder from the project directory should the team member access to find these documents?

a)

ABid documents

b)

BRequirements documentation

c)

CProcurement documentation

d)

DTest and evaluation documents

36.

Question 36 of 100Question ID: 651313

A team member is working on a project activity where the outcome did not go as planned, but this outcome was expected as a possibility.

Which of the following should the team member consult to know what to do next?

a)

ASchedule diagram

b)

BBusiness case

c)

CRisk response plan

d)

DProject schedule

37.

Question 37 of 100Question ID: 651419

The work is getting done, and the project is on track. However, the project manager does not understand why so many team members keep requesting to be moved off the project. As far as the project manager is concerned, all she is trying to do is to ensure that the work is being completed as specified in the project management plan.

What might be the most likely cause?

a)

AThe project manager gives the team too much work.

b)

BThe team lacks the training needed to complete project activities.

c)

CThe project manager lacks emotional intelligence.

d)

DThe project manager does not clearly communicate the project's objectives.

38.

Question 38 of 100Question ID: 651428

A new member joins the project team. The project manager wants to get the new member up to speed on how project communications are conducted.

What is the best action for the project manager?

a)

AHave a project team member show her the communication methods and tools being used

b)

BProvide her with a report of completed work packages and the current project status

c)

CForward her all project communications and share with her links to the online resources

d)

DAdd her name to the stakeholder register and introduce her to the project sponsor

39.

Question 39 of 100Question ID: 612184

You are leading a project to develop a more energy efficient commercial refrigeration system. During testing of the prototype, a defective component is discovered within the compressor.

With the approval obtained to repair the defective part, what should be done next?

a)

APerform the Integrated Change Control Process

b)

BSubmit a change request

c)

CRepair the defect

d)

DReplace the compressor

40.

Question 40 of 100Question ID: 612181

A construction project has been broken down into overlapping phases, including building design, site selection, construction, and transition phases. The deliverables for the first phase include architectural drawings, a scale model of the building, and a computer-animated virtual walkthrough. A project team completed the architectural drawings and the scale model, which have been accepted. But the computer animation was outsourced to a vendor and has been delayed by several weeks.

What should the project manager do next?

a)

AHave the project team work on the site selection phase

b)

BPerform the Close Project or Phase process for the first phase

c)

CPerform the Validate Scope process of the first phase

d)

DWait for the vendor to complete the computer animation before proceeding

41.

Question 41 of 100Question ID: 612174

A project manager wants to track team member performance, provide feedback, resolve issues, and manage changes to optimize project performance.

In what process will the project manager carry out these activities?

a)

ADevelop Team

b)

BManage Team

c)

CControl Team

d)

DAcquire Resources

42.

Question 42 of 100Question ID: 651306

A project has reached a critical point, and a decision must be made immediately to salvage the project from failure. The key project stakeholders are at the meeting that has been running for a few hours, unable to agree on anything.

What should the project manager do?

a)

ASchedule another meeting in a week from now

b)

BFind a solution that works for everybody

c)

CCall in the HR manager to calm everybody down

d)

DSelect an option and make a decision

43.

Question 43 of 100Question ID: 610028

To hire independent contractors for the project team, the project manager follows the resource management plan and advertises the opportunity on social media. The response is overwhelming. After narrowing down the list of applicants to those qualified for the project work, the project manager has a much larger than anticipated candidate pool.

What should the project manager do next?

a)

AApply the source selection criteria to the candidate pool

b)

BSubmit a change request to update the resource management plan

c)

CUpdate the lessons learned repository

d)

DUse multicriteria decision analysis to select the team members

44.

Question 44 of 100Question ID: 612309

You are managing a project to clean up hazardous waste at a manufacturing plant. A contractor discovered a leak that threatened to seep into the ground near a water supply. A change request was approved, and your employees implemented corrective measures to remove the defective container and all affected soil.

What process is involved in your next task to verify the corrective actions were effective?

a)

ADirect and Manage Project Work

b)

BMonitor and Control Project Work

c)

CControl Procurements

d)

DControl Quality

45.

Question 45 of 100Question ID: 613560

One of your developers resigned, which caused the project to fall behind schedule. Fortunately, you have a new developer starting next week. You are preparing for an important meeting with key stakeholders at the end of the week, and you strongly believe that you can bring the project back on track within the next three weeks. However, if you report that the project is behind schedule, you are concerned that the project may be canceled and your reputation damaged.

What will you do?

a)

AReport that the project is currently behind schedule

b)

BCancel the meeting and reschedule it in three weeks when the project should be back on schedule

c)

CLeave the schedule information out of the report and only provide it if asked

d)

DReport that you are confident that the project will be completed on time

46.

Question 46 of 100Question ID: 612199

The project team has completed a prototype. Product testing has revealed that a component of the machine does not have the longevity required by project objectives. A change request has been submitted and approved to replace the part with a more durable component.

Once the implementation of the approved change request is complete, what should the project manager do next?

a)

AUpdate the lessons learned register with the situation encountered and its resolution

b)

BUpdate the risk register to reflect that the risk no longer exists

c)

CUpdate the scope baseline to indicate that the actual scope is aligned with the planned one

d)

DUpdate the issue log with the final status of the issue

47.

Question 47 of 100Question ID: 612639

As a project manager, you are in the process of working with the project stakeholders to foster the appropriate level of stakeholder involvement.

Which activity are you least likely to perform in support of this process?

a)

AClarifying and resolving issues that have been identified by the stakeholders

b)

BDeveloping a matrix that compares current and desired stakeholder engagement levels

c)

CAddressing any risks or potential concerns related to stakeholder engagement

d)

DManaging stakeholder expectations through negotiation and communication

48.

Question 48 of 100Question ID: 612722

During the execution of a project to construct a new power plant, an environmental group has successfully lobbied the government to revise regulations to reduce the environmental impact of the plant. The required changes to the project significantly increase its cost, thereby risking the project's termination.

What might the project manager have done differently to avoid this situation?

a)

AEnsured that the initial plant design met existing regulations

b)

BReviewed the lessons learned repository from past projects

c)

CIdentified the environmental group as a project stakeholder

d)

DDeveloped a response to the risk of changing regulations

49.

Question 49 of 100Question ID: 613184

As a project manager, you recently completed a project team performance appraisal, and a previously unknown competency gap in technical skills was uncovered, which needs to be addressed.

What should you do next?

a)

AImplement the appropriate risk response

b)

BConduct unplanned training to address the competency gap

c)

CConsult the training management plan

d)

DLet go of the staff who have technical skill gaps

50.

Question 50 of 100Question ID: 612173

A project manager asks a consultant to help implement an approved change request, which involves rolling out a service that is new to the company.

What tool is the project manager using?

a)

ASpecialized knowledge

b)

BTechnical knowledge

c)

CDatabase management

d)

DExpert judgment

51.

Question 51 of 100Question ID: 612903

An organization has a policy that directs to use only prequalified vendors. A project manager finds a logistics company that offers much better prices than its competitors. The project manager wants to add the vendor to the list, but the procedure can take several months due to the rigorous qualification process.

What should the project manager do?

a)

AAdd the new logistics company to the prequalified vendors list and use their services for the project

b)

BWork with the purchasing department to add the new logistics company to the prequalified vendors list

c)

CSelect the new logistics company since their price is the best among all other prequalified vendors

d)

DIgnore the new logistics company since they are not on the prequalified vendors list

52.

Question 52 of 100Question ID: 613504

You are halfway through a project, and many variables have changed since its inception. At a recent status meeting with the project stakeholders, you realize that two important stakeholders were not identified during project initiation. You add the new stakeholders to the stakeholder register and want to ensure they are appropriately engaged in the project.

Which of the following is the least likely to be performed as a result of the actions you have taken?

a)

AUpdating the project management plan

b)

BIssuing change requests

c)

CUpdating enterprise environmental factors

d)

DUpdating project documents

53.

Question 53 of 100Question ID: 610048

Approximately halfway through your project, a team member accidentally deleted computer files representing hundreds of hours of work. You want to ensure this situation does not recur on the project.

Where should you capture the knowledge gained by recording the impact, recommendations, and proposed actions associated with this situation?

a)

ALessons learned register

b)

BLessons learned repository

c)

CLessons learned log

d)

DRisk register

54.

Question 54 of 100Question ID: 651338

The third iteration of the project has started. The team begins every day with a 15-minute stand up meeting.

What is the primary value in such an arrangement?

a)

AForces the team members to be at the office at the beginning of each working day

b)

BAligns the iteration with overall project road map to ensure appropriate velocity

c)

CAssists the team to communicate evolving details, needs, and status with greater frequency

d)

DAids the team in assigning resources and responsibilities to the work scheduled for the day

55.

Question 55 of 100Question ID: 612391

Early in project execution, a hurricane destroys the equipment and materials that had been delivered to the project site. A risk response is implemented by collecting an insurance payout. The project manager determines that by using the insurance payout, contingency reserves, and management reserves, the project can be restarted without increasing the project budget.

What should the project manager do next?

a)

ASubmit a change request to update the cost baseline

b)

BRestart project execution since the project budget is not affected

c)

CSubmit a change request to access the contingency reserves

d)

DHold a bidder conference to purchase new equipment and materials

56.

Question 56 of 100Question ID: 610047

A project manager is leading an agile research and development project. The project team is using a diagram, which breaks down the causes of an identified problem into discrete branches to determine the main cause of the problem.

Which diagram might the project team be using in this situation?

a)

APareto diagram

b)

BMatrix diagram

c)

CTornado diagram

d)

DWhy-why diagram

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Question 57 of 100Question ID: 612177

You are leading a project to build a bridge that will span a deep gorge. You require the use of safety harnesses which are tethered to the structure during construction. However, you are concerned that these efforts may not be enough to ensure the safety of the crew. Therefore, you take action by having a net secured under the bridge as an additional safety measure.

What best describes the action you have taken in this scenario?

a)

AA preventive action to protect the workers

b)

BA corrective action to ensure safety

c)

CA defect repair to fix the safety systems

d)

DA reactive measure to prevent a tragedy

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Question 58 of 100Question ID: 612077

You want to build an atmosphere of trust among the team and stakeholders and motivate them to share their knowledge.

Which of the following tool or technique would help your team the most to achieve your goal?

a)

AFlowcharting

b)

BNetworking

c)

CBrainstorming

d)

DDocument analysis

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Question 59 of 100Question ID: 612127

A project manager suspects that duplicate testing performed by one of the company's departments is why the project is behind schedule. The department manager explains that two testing cycles are departmental policy to ensure the highest quality possible.

What should the project manager do to find the reason for the project to fall behind schedule?

a)

ADo nothing and let the department continue with their practice

b)

BPerform data analysis using an Ishikawa diagram

c)

CFile a formal complaint to the project management office (PMO)

d)

DAdjust the project schedule to reflect the delays

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Question 60 of 100Question ID: 651408

The project manager is in discussions with vendors about their bids that came in higher than expected. Additionally, according to the vendors' responses, none of them will be able to deliver by the deadline requested. The project manager talks to the sponsor and other key project stakeholders to see if additional funds are needed to cover the extra costs and deliver on schedule.

Which process is the project manager performing?

a)

AControl Costs

b)

BControl Schedule

c)

CAcquire Resources

d)

DConduct Procurements

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Question 61 of 100Question ID: 612094

Project execution has just begun. As the project manager, you want to ensure the work is being performed according to the required quality standards.

What is your best course of action?

a)

AImplement the quality management plan using the appropriate tools and techniques

b)

BVerify that the project deliverables conform to the standards established in the quality management plan

c)

CDevelop the quality management plan and define the quality standards for the project and its products

d)

DObtain feedback from relevant stakeholders to evaluate their satisfaction

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Question 62 of 100Question ID: 613334

A project manager is following the resource management plan and needs to gain a better understanding of the team members' preferences and aspirations in order to tailor individual developmental activities.

What is the best course of action?

a)

AConduct a team assessment

b)

BProvide ability tests to the project team members

c)

CPerform a SWOT analysis

d)

DSchedule structured interviews with each team member

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Question 63 of 100Question ID: 612311

As a result of the customer inspection, the project manager realizes that some of the components of the project management plan, such as the cost baseline, schedule baseline, and procurement management plan, should be updated.

What should the project manager do next?

a)

AConduct a procurement audit

b)

BUpdate the components as necessary

c)

CSubmit a change request

d)

DBegin the Close Project or Phase process

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Question 64 of 100Question ID: 612088

You are concerned that the stress to complete the project by the hard deadline may have caused the team to miss some of the quality control activities inadvertently.

What would be your best course of action?

a)

APerform a risk review

b)

BCheck the quality log

c)

CReview the quality management plan

d)

DPerform an audit

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Question 65 of 100Question ID: 613742

A project manager is conducting a meeting with the project team regarding communication methods and content of their project. The meeting is very productive as best practices are shared as well as suggestions to improve project communications. After the meeting, the project manager asks one of the team members to archive the meeting minutes and the presentation materials for future reference.

What will be updated?

a)

AEnterprise environmental factors

b)

BProject charter

c)

CRACI chart

d)

DOrganizational process assets

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Question 66 of 100Question ID: 612590

You are leading a corporate restructuring project. During a meeting intended to build support for the project among key stakeholders, a gap is uncovered with regard to conducting monthly audits for regulatory compliance. Specifically, the project management plan does not address who will be responsible for conducting this activity in the new organizational structure. Apparently, this project requirement was missed during project planning.

What should be done next to resolve this issue?

a)

AReevaluate the Collect Requirements process

b)

BCapture the information in the lessons learned register

c)

CAdd a new risk to the risk register

d)

DSubmit a change request

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Question 67 of 100Question ID: 610079

A project manager is performing quality assurance for a project whose quality standards are very stringent. In order to meet and exceed the quality requirements, the project manager uses a set of technical guidelines, which were applied during the design phase of the project to optimize quality.

What tool or technique is the project manager using in this scenario?

a)

ADesign for X (DfX) where the X in DfX represents the quality aspect of the product

b)

BDesign of experiments (DOE) as a quality improvement methodology

c)

CThe Manage Quality process to ensure compliance with project quality requirements

d)

DProcess analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements

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Question 68 of 100Question ID: 613245

An inspection of a shipbuilding project has identified consistent welding failures in critical components resulting in substantial rework, schedule delays, and budget overruns. A quality management team has been tasked to identify the root cause of the problem. The team has determined that inadequate welder training was the predominant reason.

What should the project manager do next?

a)

ARequest an audit by the enterprise quality team to confirm the root causes of the issue, its impact on the project, and the cost of future rework.

b)

BRequest extra budget money to cover the cost of the welding rework and additional inspection teams.

c)

CDetermine training options and prepare a quality report with a summary of the issue and recommendations for corrective actions.

d)

DMeet with the welders to emphasize that the quality of work is unacceptable and that future failures will result in disciplinary action.

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Question 69 of 100Question ID: 612615

Throughout a project, the project team's overall performance should be evaluated to identify specific training, assistance, or changes needed to improve performance. Using the results from formal or informal evaluations, the project manager can take action to resolve issues, modify communication, address conflict and strengthen team interaction.

Which of the following would be used in this situation?

a)

ATeam performance assessments

b)

BWork performance reports

c)

CEnterprise environmental factors

d)

DProject team assignments

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Question 70 of 100Question ID: 612326

A vendor went out of business before delivering a component for your project. As a result, the previously planned risk response was implemented by contracting with a different vendor. However, the new vendor will not be able to deliver the component in time to meet the deadline even with the use of the contingency reserves.

What should you do next?

a)

ATerminate the project

b)

BSubmit a change request

c)

CFile a claim against the original vendor

d)

DPerform the Conduct Procurements process

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Question 71 of 100Question ID: 613470

You are working in a matrix environment, and your project team has recently been reduced by three team members. As a result, you will need more time from a team member who only spends 50% of their time on your project.

Which of the following will have the most significant impact on your ability to acquire more of this employee's time?

a)

ADecision making

b)

BIssue log

c)

CTraining

d)

DInfluencing

72.

Question 72 of 100Question ID: 651334

As the project progresses, the project manager realizes more regular meetings with the project crew working at the customer's location is required.

To ensure this need is properly documented, which of the following should be updated?

a)

APerformance report

b)

BProject charter

c)

CRisk register

d)

DProject schedule

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Question 73 of 100Question ID: 610066

A project manager does most of her communicating with team members, internal project stakeholders, and external project stakeholders via email. The project manager incorporates specific techniques when composing her emails to reduce any misunderstandings.


Which of the following is not considered one of these techniques?

a)

AConcise expression

b)

BClear purpose directed to the needs of the reader

c)

CControlled flow of words and ideas

d)

DCommunications register

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Question 74 of 100Question ID: 612622

You are in the execution stage of a corporate restructuring project in which the company's sales managers will assume responsibility for certain operational aspects of the business in addition to their role as sales leaders. The sales managers have repeatedly expressed concerns about the impact of the project on their roles, and you need their support for the project to be successful.

What is the best course of action in this situation?

a)

AUtilize conflict management skills to diffuse the conflict between the sales managers

b)

BSend the sales managers a copy of the team charter

c)

CIntroduce the concept of co-creation

d)

DReplace the sales managers as necessary to ensure the success of the project

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Question 75 of 100Question ID: 613295

A company has been awarded a contract to build a new bridge across a river connecting two states. Funding for the bridge comes from both the state and federal governments. The project manager plans to use social media to communicate with the public.

What should the project manager do first?

a)

ACreate a social media policy from scratch

b)

BCheck the resource management plan for social media guidelines

c)

CDo not use social media because the conversation cannot be controlled and too many people can post negative comments about the project

d)

DGet the state and federal communication guidelines and reconcile them with the company's social media policy

76.

Question 76 of 100Question ID: 651415

The project manager and project team have worked together for many years. There is a deep sense of community and collaboration. Everyone knows their stuff and gets better with every project.

Which leadership style of the project manager is most effective in deepening those connections?

a)

ACommunications leadership

b)

BServant leadership

c)

CTransformational leadership

d)

DCharismatic leadership

77.

Question 77 of 100Question ID: 612196

You are managing a construction project with several contractors involved and want to finalize dates for painters to come on site. You do not recall the planned finish date for the drywall installation, which will need to be completed before painting work can begin.

Where do you find the dates when the drywall contractor is planned to start and complete their activities?

a)

ATerms of reference

b)

BResource breakdown structure

c)

CProject schedule

d)

DRequirements traceability matrix

78.

Question 78 of 100Question ID: 613484

You are managing a proof-of-concept project that is developing a new tunnel boring machine. A small-scale prototype has been designed and is undergoing a thorough test regime. During the tests, your team discovers that the original test equipment will have to be updated with new probes appropriate for the small prototype. This will substantially increase the cost of the project.

What is your next step?

a)

AHave the team determine the full extent of the changes needed, and update the change management plan to reflect these changes

b)

BDetermine the full cost of new test gear, then find a way to hide the change by economizing in a variety of other activities

c)

CDetermine the cost of the new components, and submit a change request to update the cost baseline

d)

DReview the requirements traceability matrix to determine why the appropriate cutting tooth alloy was not originally specified

79.

Question 79 of 100Question ID: 651405

Two project team members are having a disagreement over how to approach a minor technical detail. The project manager has little experience working with them, and her technical knowledge is limited.

What is the best action for the project manager to take?

a)

AAbide by the decision of the most senior team member

b)

BAvoid being involved in the discussion and decision making

c)

CStop the discussion and direct the team members to get back to work

d)

DRequest the human resource department's representative to step in

he cost baseline

80.

Question 80 of 100Question ID: 610084

A project manager is performing quality assurance for a complex software development project. The project has experienced a trend of increasing escaped defects. To improve the quality of the product, the project manager and the team have created the diagram below.

How is the team attempting to reduce defects and improve quality in this scenario?

a)

AUtilizing an affinity diagram to show areas that should be focused on the most

b)

BUsing a matrix diagram to show relationships between the rows and columns

c)

CDeveloping a scatter diagram to show the relationship between variables

d)

DCreating a histogram to show the number of defects per deliverable

81.

Question 81 of 100Question ID: 612423

You want to ensure that your project team has the tools and techniques to connect with each other, so they can work together to create new knowledge, share knowledge, and integrate the knowledge of the diverse team members. To support this effort, you have scheduled monthly meetings so the project team can exchange best practices. Additionally, you have started an online forum where the team can ask questions to share information.

What set of tools and techniques are you using?

a)

AManage Project Knowledge

b)

BLessons learned repository

c)

CLessons learned register

d)

DKnowledge management

82.

Question 82 of 100Question ID: 612090

A project has short iterative planning and executing cycles where the requirements are progressively elaborated. The key stakeholders are continuously involved and provide frequent feedback allowing the team to respond to changes more quickly.

What is the best way for the project manager to manage quality in this type of project environment?

a)

ABy conducting periodic quality audits

b)

BBy using the Validate Scope process

c)

CBy scheduling regular retrospectives

d)

DBy using the quality control matrix

83.

Question 83 of 100Question ID: 612191

A project is broken down into four phases: design, build, test, deploy. At the end of the design phase, the project manager would like to determine if the project should be terminated or proceed to the build phase.

What should the project manager do next?

a)

AHold a phase gate

b)

BSchedule a retrospective

c)

CFacilitate a meeting with the project team

d)

DConvene the change control board (CCB)

84.

Question 84 of 100Question ID: 613113

You took over a project in execution to build a new marine radar system. The project has proceeded smoothly until the quality inspection team reports that most of the high voltage test equipment is badly corroded and will need to be replaced. You remember your predecessor mentioning a surprisingly inexpensive solution for a similar problem earlier in the project.

Where should you look for the details of this solution?

a)

AOrganizational process assets

b)

BResource breakdown structure

c)

CRisk management plan

d)

DIssue log

85.

Question 85 of 100Question ID: 613828

A construction site is located in an earthquake-prone area. After spending considerable time discussing and analyzing this risk, the team agreed that the best way to deal with this risk was to build an earthquake-resistant foundation using a high-grade concrete. However, several weeks into construction, the project manager learns that this special type of concrete was never ordered, even though the risk response was documented in the risk register. The project will now have to be suspended.

What most likely went wrong?

a)

AThe project team failed to have a fallback plan.

b)

BThe risk was never documented in the risk register.

c)

CNo action has been taken to implement the risk response.

d)

DThe risk response was not approved by the change control board.

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Question 86 of 100Question ID: 612705

As your project progresses and creates product increments with each consecutive iteration, the project team carries out the Collect Requirements process and Identify Risks process to collect new requirements and identify new risks. You want to ensure that work planned for the upcoming iterations is completed with the consideration of the new risks and requirements.

What is your best course of action?

a)

AReprioritize work in a risk-adjusted backlog

b)

BHold an iteration retrospective meeting

c)

CUpdate the requirements-risk repository

d)

DDistribute a risk report after each iteration

87.

Question 87 of 100Question ID: 612086

In a large-scale corporate restructuring project for a multinational company, the project team consists of operations and human resource managers from each of the 13 countries, where the company has bases of operation.

As it pertains to managing the project team, which tailoring consideration is the least important?

a)

ADiversity

b)

BPhysical location

c)

CManagement of team

d)

DEarned value management

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Question 88 of 100Question ID: 613827

Which of the following would not be an effective strategy and the least likely choice for a project manager to promote the sharing of tacit knowledge on a project?

a)

AHosting workshops, seminars, and information sessions

b)

BProviding work shadowing and reverse shadowing opportunities

c)

CPromote attending knowledge-sharing events such as conferences and other networking events

d)

DCreate a lessons learned register for every project

89.

Question 89 of 100Question ID: 651414

The project manager does not have much power over a few project team members who were brought in to complete some of the scheduled activities. He knows that a solid display of product understanding, as well as flattery, goes far with this group.

What are these forms of power known as?

a)

AReward-oriented and politeness

b)

BCharismatic and relational

c)

CReferent and informational

d)

DExpert and ingratiating

90.

Question 90 of 100Question ID: 612854

You have been newly hired to replace a project manager that is retiring. You would like to understand how to best work with the stakeholders involved in the project.

Which of the following would be best for you to review?

a)

AProject charter

b)

BStakeholder register

c)

CStakeholder engagement plan

d)

DRequirements management plan

91.

Question 91 of 100Question ID: 612233

You are managing a state-of-the-art technology design project. You have just implemented an approved change request that required crashing with new resources.

This requires all of the following to be updated except:

a)

AProject scope

b)

BProject schedule

c)

CProject costs

d)

DRisk register

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Question 92 of 100Question ID: 612291

You are managing a project in which the first deliverables received corrective feedback from the client, resulting in change requests that have just been approved.

In which of the following project management process groups do you implement these approved change requests?

a)

AInitiating

b)

BPlanning

c)

CExecuting

d)

DClosing

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Question 93 of 100Question ID: 612363

The computer system is hit with a denial-of-service attack for the second time during a project, and the development team is unable to continue working. The project manager immediately reviews the recorded risk response plans and provides the risk owner with an update about this recurring issue.

What else should the project manager do in this scenario?

a)

AExamine the risk register

b)

BCheck the lessons learned matrix

c)

CReview the risk management plan

d)

DResearch the lessons learned register

94.

Question 94 of 100Question ID: 626021

A project manager combined and recorded work performance information. The project manager wants to share it with the project stakeholders to raise awareness and generate decisions and actions.

Which of the following is the best course of action for the project manager to take to achieve this goal?

a)

ADocument this information in the lessons learned knowledge base

b)

BPresent this information at the kick-off meeting in front of the key project stakeholders

c)

CDistribute this information in the form of work performance reports

d)

DSend this information to the project sponsor and request their approval

95.

Question 95 of 100Question ID: 612027

Despite the project team's best efforts, the product quality is failing to meet project requirements. The project manager creates the following diagram and asks the project team for assistance in filling in the diagram's components.

What should the project team do first?

a)

ADefine the problem statement or effect

b)

BOrganize potential causes into groups

c)

CRecord the series of steps that lead to the defect

d)

DOrganize the potential causes of defects in rows and columns

96.

Question 96 of 100Question ID: 612901

You have just taken over a project in the middle of the fourth of five phases. The project is running behind schedule which is attributed to poor performance of the project team. You want to improve their performance and avoid repeating past mistakes.

What should you do first?

a)

AReview the project team assignments

b)

BExamine the lessons learned register

c)

CCheck out the team charter

d)

DMeet with the team and ask for their input

97.

Question 97 of 100Question ID: 612600

To address the issues related to a low level of stakeholder support for the project, the project manager submits a change request to modify the stakeholder engagement plan. The change request is approved and implemented.

What should the project manager do next?

a)

ADocument the status of the change request in the change control register

b)

BRecord the improved level of the stakeholder support in the stakeholder register

c)

CUpdate the organizational process assets and enterprise environmental factors

d)

DUpdate the change log and communicate the status to the stakeholders

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Question 98 of 100Question ID: 626037

You are leading a project with some of the deliverables being developed using Scrum while others produced using traditional methods. The project sponsor is replaced midway into project execution. As part of your efforts to bring the new sponsor up to speed, you tell them that the deliverables are produced in a hybrid way. The sponsor requests a confirmation.

What is the best course of action for you to address the sponsor's request?

a)

AShow the project life cycle description to the project sponsor

b)

BTell the sponsor to talk to the project team so that they can explain how the product is developed

c)

CSuggest reviewing the project charter together with the sponsor

d)

DShow to the sponsor the development approach specified in the project management plan

99.

Question 99 of 100Question ID: 612417

On a project where drywall work is about to be performed, the weather forecast suggests that it will be too cold for the drywall mud to dry properly. The risk response plan calls for the use of large portable propane heaters to maintain the required temperature. You want to find out how successful this response was on previous projects.

What should you do?

a)

AExamine the organizational process assets

b)

BCheck in the lessons learned register

c)

CConsult with those who worked on previous projects

d)

DReview the risk response repository

100.

Question 100 of 100Question ID: 612647

Halfway through a project, the project sponsor left the organization, and a new sponsor was appointed. You meet with the project sponsor to bring her up to speed and ensure she has the appropriate level of support for the project. The new sponsor is excited about the project, and she decides to expand the project slightly.

What should you do first?

a)

ASubmit a change request to expand the existing project

b)

BTerminate the existing project and initiate the expanded one

c)

CRequest additional funds for the project

d)

DUpdate the work breakdown structure (WBS)