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PM EOC Review

Total questions: 177

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Renovating a kitchen, planning a vacation, and starting a school club are all examples of:

a)

operations.

b)

projects.

c)

programs.

d)

communications.

2.

Petrina sets up a timeline for the financial project she has been assigned. In her timeline, she includes benchmarks and milestones for her team to help keep the project on track. Petrina is establishing good project:

a)

cost management.

b)

quality control management.

c)

scope management.

d)

time management.

3.

Andrew is the prom committee chairman. He is on-site at the prom to make sure all vendors show up at the event and all vendors' activities are falling within the scope of work contracted. Which process stage is Andrew in?

a)

initiating

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

4.

A project can be defined as a:

a)

Temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result

b)

Permanent endeavor that produces repetitive outputs

c)

Temporary endeavor that produces repetitive outputs

d)

Permanent endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result

5.

Joe holds a team meeting to discuss lessons learned. He is in which process stage?

a)

planning

b)

Executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

6.

Cheryl is watching the weather forecast for an outdoor senior picnic project that she planned to determine whether the picnic will need to be moved indoors. Which project process stage is Cheryl in?

a)

Initiating

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

7.

Andrew is the prom committee chairman. He is at the prom and realizes that the meal delivered to the attendees was steak and not chicken. Andrew makes the catering manager aware immediately that the chicken meal was agreed upon, so the steak meal is outside the project scope. Which project management process stage is Andrew in?

a)

Initiating

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

8.

Sam is coordinating all activities related to prom to make sure everything is ready by the scheduled date.  She is best described as which one of the following?

a)

Procurement Manager

b)

Financial Manager

c)

Human Resources Manager

d)

Project Manager

9.

The organizational structure in which the project manager has the greatest amount of authority is a:

a)

composite organization

b)

functional organization.

c)

matrix organization.

d)

projectized organization.

10.

Jeff is a science teacher and Celeste is a computer programming teacher at a high school. The school they work in allows them to co-teach lessons based on their area of expertise. Their students are creating a program to anticipate the temperature based on measurements taken for an ecosystem prediction project. Jeff and Celeste work in which type of an organizational structure?

a)

composite organization

b)

functional organization

c)

matrix organization

d)

projectized organization

11.

Kayla and Sam would like to create a community garden.  They are discussing the size, location and resources available for the project.  This is an example of which core function in project management:

a)

Cost

b)

Scope

c)

Quality

d)

Time

12.

An organization uses an assembly line to ensure that the execution of each project's activities produces a quality product. The organizational function that supports this work would be:

a)

communications.

b)

operations.

c)

projects.

d)

projects.

13.

Lauren is a fashion director who is leading a magazine styling project. She assigns roles to her team of stylists, makeup/hair artists, and photographers. Lauren is considered the:

a)

operations manager.

b)

project manager.

c)

program manager.

d)

portfolio manager

14.

Kayla and Sam would like to create a community garden in the spring of the following year.  They are creating a timeline to determine when each part of the garden should be completed.  This is an example of which core function in project management:

a)

Time

b)

Cost

c)

Scope

d)

Quality

15.

In the first week of soccer practice, two players got into an argument over how a play should be run. Both players returned the next day and worked out a compromise with their coach. The argument over how the play should be run represents which stage of group development?

a)

forming

b)

norming

c)

storming

d)

Adjourning

16.

The organizational structure where the project manager has the least amount of authority is a:

a)

composite organization.

b)

functional organization.

c)

matrix organization.

d)

projectized organization.

17.

Prom, senior picnic, and graduation are examples of:

a)

operations.

b)

projects.

c)

programs.

d)

PMBOK.

18.

Kacie and Sarah both work at the same high school. Kacie works in the CTE department and Sarah works in the Science department. Both Kacie and Sarah work only within their department, and each has a vice-principal she reports to. Kacie and Sarah work in a:

a)

composite organization.

b)

functional organization.

c)

matrix organization.

d)

projectized organization.

19.

Kayla and Sam would like to create a community garden to feed 50 families.  The need $200 to get the project started and they already have a $50 donation.  This is an example of which core function in project management:

a)

Time

b)

Quality

c)

Scope

d)

Cost

20.

David is planning an outdoor college soccer tournament and is expecting one hundred teams to attend. On the morning of the tournament, he evaluates the weather to determine whether the tournament might need to be moved to the next day. David is evaluating the project:

a)

communication.

b)

human resources.

c)

procurement.

d)

risk.

21.

Tony, a member of a project team, has been noticing that the team's members have  been establishing specific roles for each other, and the team is starting to achieve consensus about the group objective. Which stage of group development is Tony's team experiencing?

a)

forming

b)

norming

c)

performing

d)

adjourning

22.

Kayla and Sam would like to expand their community garden so they can open a roadside shop.  They are trying new varieties of seed to see which produces the best taste.  This is an example of which core function in project management:

a)

Cost

b)

Scope

c)

Quality

d)

Time

23.

Sierra is visiting and calling venues to see who is available to host her parents' anniversary party. What process stage is she in?

a)

initiating

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

24.

A project manager facilitates a two-way process that reaches a mutual understanding by the participants. The facilitating function the project manager is using is:

a)

communications.

b)

operations.

c)

projects.

d)

programs.

25.

Matthew would like to host a back to school party at his house.  Matthew talks to his parents, checks his personal calendar and the school calendar for conflicts (such as athletic events or school socials) to assist him in the planning process.  These are best referred to as

a)

party management skills

b)

project success topics

c)

project success assurances

d)

environmental enterprise factors

26.

Sierra is working with her sisters to determine how much money they have spent on their parents' anniversary party to calculate the funds remaining in their budget. What process stage is she in?

a)

initiating

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

27.

Melana sets up a group chat with everyone working with her on a science project so they can collaborate easily.  This an example of which project facilitating function:

a)

risk

b)

human resource

c)

communication

d)

procurement

28.

Highly skilled and capable employees can be shared between projects in which type of organization structure?

a)

composite organization

b)

functional organization

c)

matrix organization

d)

projectized organization

29.

Jenna is in charge of planning and leading a community blood drive. Jenna is considered the:

a)

operations manager.

b)

project manager.

c)

program manager.

d)

portfolio manager.

30.

Senior graduation commencement ceremonies close the large project of high school course work. The group development stage when the class is broken apart is called:

a)

adjourning.

b)

forming.

c)

performing.

d)

storming.

31.

Paul is contacting a list of potential suppliers to request price quotes for a key project material. He is in which process stage?

a)

initiating

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

32.

Lisa is working with her school’s FBLA club to create a budget for the upcoming dance. She recently took classes in Accounting and Personal Finance. Which facilitating function is Lisa exhibiting?

a)

communication

b)

human resource

c)

procurement

d)

risk

33.

The manufacturing of a smartphone, taking notes in class, and working out daily are all examples of:

a)

communications.

b)

operations.

c)

projects.

d)

programs.

34.

Karen is a mechanical engineer who reports to the mechanical engineering department lead, Mike. Nadine is a project manager in the company who needs a mechanical engineer to assist with certain tasks on her project. Mike transfers Karen to Nadine's team for two months to complete the mechanical engineering tasks and then Nadine transfers Karen back to Mike's team. Which type of organization structure do Karen, Mike, and Nadine work in?

a)

composite organization

b)

functional organization

c)

matrix organization

d)

projectized organization

35.

After the prom, the student planning committee meets to discuss what activities went well and what activities would need to be changed next time. What project management process stage is the committee in?

a)

initiating

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

36.

Linda is a project manager who works in an organization where her functional manager controls her budget and Linda has no authority over her projects. In which organizational structure does Linda work?

a)

composite organization

b)

functional organization

c)

matrix organization

d)

projectized organization

37.

Tara is meeting with her stakeholders to determine the scope of work. What process stage is she in?

a)

initiating

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

38.

Johnny is organizing all the specifics for his parents’ 50th anniversary party. He has made contact with all the vendors, secured the location, and created a weather contingency plan. Johnny is participating in:

a)

planning management

b)

project management.

c)

quality management.

d)

time management.

39.

John and Steve work in a software development company. John is the project manager, and Steve is a staff member who reports to Tracy. John sends all project tasks for Steve through Tracy in a:

a)

composite organization.

b)

functional organization.

c)

matrix organization.

d)

projectized organization.

40.

Amy and Diane work for an organization where the assigned project manager has total authority over the project. Amy and Diane work in a:

a)

composite organization.

b)

functional organization.

c)

matrix organization.

d)

projectized organization.

41.

Alison holds weekly project team meetings to determine whether she needs to crash any project activities to help keep the project on track. What process stage is she in?

a)

initiating

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

42.

After a wedding, Christina meets with the newlyweds to deliver the photographs she took and get the customer's signature and payment for the work done. Which process stage is Christina in?

a)

planning

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

closing

43.

The ability of stakeholders to influence the project is typically highest at which stage?

a)

initiating

b)

planning

c)

executing

d)

closing

44.

What type of organizational structure utilizes full-time project support staff?

a)

composite organization

b)

functional organization

c)

matrix organization

d)

projectized organization

45.

Amy recently opened a business and realizes that she needs assistance with the multiple projects that her business is completing. Amy hires an accountant to manage all financial aspects of her projects. Which project management facilitating function is Amy practicing?

a)

communication

b)

human resource

c)

procurement

d)

risk

46.

Bobby negotiated a discount on the delivery fees when he ordered additional tables and chairs for his event. Which facilitating function has Bobby exhibited?

a)

communication

b)

communication

c)

procurement

d)

risk

47.

Andrew is deciding on the details of a community service event for his career technical service organization. He will lead his organization through all stages of the life cycle by the end of this school year. Andrew is assuming the role of a:

a)

planner.

b)

project manager.

c)

quality controller.

d)

task manager.

48.

Jen is a construction project manager. Her current project has been halted due to a shortage in the demand for housing. The housing shortage impact on the success of the project can be referred to as:

a)

business needs.

b)

enterprise environment factors.

c)

a project management plan.

d)

a project statement of work

49.

A team is developing the project charter and is determining the valuable inputs used for completing the project. The input(s) that the team should least likely consider when developing the project charter would be the:

a)

business case.

b)

enterprise environmental factors.

c)

project management plan.

d)

project statement of work.

50.

An individual who has the responsibility for the planning, execution, and closing of all projects.  The job is complex and requires a variety of traits and skills. Traits are personal characteristics such as dependability, honesty, and trustworthiness.

a)

Editor

b)

Stakeholder

c)

Project manager

d)

Project management

51.

Rodney is trying to prove to his parents that a college degree will be worth the investment. To justify the cost of the college degree, he prepares a document highlighting why the college degree is needed and the benefits to him once he completes the degree. The document Rodney is preparing is a:

a)

business case.

b)

business needs.

c)

customer request.

d)

strategic plan.

52.

Christian is a project manager and would like to gain an understanding of the customer's needs, the budget, and the milestones needed to achieve the project objectives. Which should he review?

a)

business case

b)

project baseline document

c)

project charter

d)

project plan

53.

John is planning his wedding. He has never been married and seeks input from his sister, Lauren. Lauren owns her own wedding planning business. John is using which tool and technique to guide his wedding project?

a)

change control board

b)

customer request

c)

expert judgment

d)

stakeholder support

54.

A general picture of the whole project, preferably set down in writing, and a description of how and why it is to be carried out.  A well-designed project, poorly managed is likely to result in disaster.

a)

Collaboration

b)

Project Design & Planning

c)

Interview Protocol

d)

Stakeholder

55.

An employee has been asked to evaluate a project that is experiencing some performance challenges. She asked the project manager to call a meeting with the project sponsor. The project manager replies that he does not know who the project sponsor is. The employee decides to review the initial project document. Which document should she request?

a)

business case

b)

project baseline document

c)

project charter

d)

project plan

56.

Brian would like to purchase his first home. He is unsure of the inputs needed to help him manage the details of this project. He sets up an appointment with his Uncle Joe, who has owned many real estate properties and is very familiar with the process, to discuss his home buying project. Which tool or technique is Brian using for input into his home purchase project?

a)

analytical techniques

b)

consumer survey

c)

expert judgment

d)

planning guide

57.

"The magazine will feature 10 items and will be completed over six months. The cover will be printed in color. The bound pages will be printed in black and white." This description belongs in the graphic design project:

a)

business case.

b)

expert judgment.

c)

milestones summary.

d)

statement of work.

58.

The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.

a)

Project management

b)

Web-based research

c)

Stakeholder

d)

Jigsaw Method

59.

Which tool or technique would be useful when developing the project charter?

a)

consumer survey

b)

expert judgment

c)

PERT method

d)

planning guide

60.

Delores has just been assigned to be a project manager of a team, and she would like to find out more about a project. She is unsure of who can authorize the project. What document should Delores consult?

a)

contract

b)

organizational process assets

c)

project charter

d)

project objectives

61.

Anyone who has an interest of some kind in the business; includes financers, customers, suppliers, local community members, employees (including project team members), and owners.

a)

Editor

b)

Stakeholder

c)

Project Management

d)

Collaboration

62.

Cheryl is a project manager leading a conference project. She prepares a document that describes the products and services to be delivered by her team to the stakeholders. She will use this document during the initiation phase to highlight the conference project objectives, assumptions, schedule, and price. What document is Cheryl preparing?

a)

business case

b)

enterprise environment factors

c)

project management plan

d)

project statement of work

63.

Rhonda was just assigned to be a project manager over a five-year data management project that started last year. What document will help her become familiar with how the project is being executed, monitored and controlled, and closed?

a)

project charter

b)

project management plan

c)

project statement of work

d)

quality management plan

64.

A couple is planning a wedding. They begin to discuss and write down the details of the wedding project. They determine a price they are willing to pay for the invitations, photographer, and food. They also write down that they would like an outdoor wedding ceremony. What is the couple creating for their wedding project?

a)

change control board

b)

expert judgment

c)

stakeholder registry

d)

statement of work

65.

It is the practice of using Internet information, especially free information on the World Wide Web, in research. It is focused and purposeful.  It provides the advantage of time, amount of information, access, organization, and instant recording or note taking.

a)

Interview Protocol

b)

Project Design & Planning

c)

Web-Based Research

d)

Collaboration

66.

Carol develops a detailed description of the project objectives, assumptions, deliverables, and cost for her construction project charter. The narrative description of the project deliverables that she is developing is a/an:

a)

change control board.

b)

expert judgment.

c)

stakeholder registry.

d)

statement of work.

67.

Alan has just been assigned as the project manager for a software development project his company has been awarded. He has been asked to create the project charter and send it to the project sponsor for approval. The main input he needs to develop the project charter is the project statement of work. What should Alan do to obtain the project statement of work?

a)

He should create the project statement of work as the project manager.

b)

He should look in the organizational assets to find the statement of work.

c)

He should look in the environmental factors for the statement of work.

d)

He should contact the project sponsor or the customer for the statement of work.

68.

A form of measurement that is among the most challenging and rewarding.  This form of research gathering requires a personal sensitivity and adaptability as well as the ability to stay within the bounds of the protocol.

a)

Editor

b)

Project Manager

c)

Interview Protocol

d)

Collaboration

69.

Luke and his team have been working on a new home construction project. The project scope statement originally included a three bedroom and two bathroom ranch-styled home. The customer called and asked to have a small shed built in the backyard with extra materials left from the home construction. This uncontrolled expansion without adjustments to time, cost, and resources is referred to as:

a)

change control.

b)

gifting.

c)

gold plating.

d)

scope creep.

70.

Amy has recently completed her newest graphic novel that has taken more than two years to write. The only deliverable included in the project scope statement was a twelve-chapter illustrated novel. Her publisher was so excited about the story that he has asked for Amy to convert the book into a screenplay. This uncontrolled expansion without adjustments to time, cost, and resources is referred to as:

a)

change control.

b)

scope gifting.

c)

gold plating.

d)

scope creep.

71.

A customer wishes that her website could display a Twitter feed based on the user login, an option excluded from the project scope. Glenn, the project manager for the website team, works extra hours outside his normal schedule to add this feature without charging more money. He is doing this to impress the customer, because she will renew the contract funding next month. The extra functionality that Glenn is adding outside the project scope is:

a)

change control.

b)

gifting.

c)

gold plating.

d)

scope creep.

72.

A cooperative learning strategy that enables each student of a group to specialize in one aspect of a learning unit.

a)

Editor

b)

Project Manager

c)

Jigsaw Method

d)

Collaboration

73.

Petrina is the sponsor of a time-sensitive project that must deliver the expected output on a specific date or her organization will face severe penalties. Her expectation at the initiation of the project is to have a detailed report of the project status every Friday throughout the project. On the third status check, the project manager lacks that information. What output is the project manager missing?

a)

change request

b)

defect repair

c)

deliverable

d)

work performance data

74.

As a construction company's project manager, Elizabeth leads a team that is painting a house. She agreed with the homeowner to apply two coats of paint to each room. After the second day of the project, the homeowner pulls Elizabeth aside and asks her to instead put one coat of paint on the walls and a third coat of paint on the trim work. This is an example of project:

a)

change control.

b)

gifting.

c)

gold plating.

d)

scope creep.

75.

Trey creates a project charter for a birthday party he is hosting. In his catering order, he requests three items:

1) three-layer chocolate cake with raspberry filling and buttercream frosting

2) A dozen sugar cookies

3) A carafe of French roast coffee

The catering manager would refer to the cake, cookies, and coffee as the project:

a)

change requests.

b)

defect repairs.

c)

deliverables.

d)

work performance data.

76.

Anu is a project manager for a construction company building a new home for Mia. After two weeks of the project, Mia comes to Anu and asks for an additional bedroom to be added to the home project. Anu tells Mia that they will need to meet to discuss the project. This is known as:

a)

change control.

b)

gifting.

c)

gold plating.

d)

scope creep.

77.

A person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text, particularly a newspaper or magazine.

a)

Editor

b)

Project Manager

c)

Jigsaw Method

d)

Collaboration

78.

Angela is a project manager who leads a curriculum project. She is creating an outline of what each team member needs to complete by when to ensure the deliverable is on time, under budget, and within the scope of the project. Which project management process is Angela performing?

a)

initiation

b)

planning

c)

execution

d)

closing

79.

Lauren is a project manager who is determining the need for a curriculum project. She is researching the job market to make a business case for the project. Which project management process is Lauren performing?

a)

initiation

b)

planning

c)

execution

d)

closing

80.

Angela is a project manager leading a curriculum project. She is working with her team to create an interior design curriculum project for students in her state. Which project management process is Angela performing?

a)

initiation

b)

planning

c)

execution

d)

Closing

81.

A project manager has discovered that a project is outside the original scope. The project manager has requested a change to bring expected future performance of the project work back in line with the project management plan. What type of change implementation has the project manager requested?

a)

corrective action

b)

defect repair

c)

lessons learned

d)

preventive action

82.

Mary would like to add extra windows to the sunroom project she is having built onto her home. The extra windows were left out of the description she provided when the project began. What should Mary do next?

a)

consult the project sponsor

b)

delay the next scheduled inspection

c)

Implement the corrective changes

d)

submit a change request

83.

A customer calls the project manager and informs her of a minor change to a requirement on the project. What is the first thing that the project manager should do?

a)

analyze the request and its costs on the project

b)

ask the customer to provide a formal change request

c)

instruct her team to implement the minor change

d)

note the change in her weekly notes for review

84.

George has described a project to rebuild an antique car. He has defined how much of his personal money he has saved to spend on this project. Kelly will be leading a team that will be executing the deliverables for the project. Who can approve the project?

a)

project manager

b)

project stakeholders

c)

project sponsor

d)

project team

85.

A process of participation through which people, groups, and organizations work together to achieve desired results

a)

Editor

b)

Project Manager

c)

Jigsaw Method

d)

Collaboration

86.

After discovering that some project work failed to be performed according to plan, a project manager analyzes the situation. She then presents what needs to occur to correct the problems to Austin. Austin requests a change in the project to reduce the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks. What type of change request is Austin making?

a)

corrective action

b)

defect repair

c)

lessons learned

d)

preventive action

87.

A project manager is implementing a variety of approved changes to a project. Which would least likely be a type of approved change?

a)

corrective action

b)

defect repair

c)

lessons learned

d)

preventive action

88.

Jen's company requires her to close out any contracts with outside vendors and performs a lessons learned activity with her team before releasing all resources for other projects. This output is commonly referred to as:

a)

artifacts.

b)

closure.

c)

termination.

d)

sign-off.

89.

Louise is signing off on the sale agreement paperwork so she can receive payment for the real estate project. What process is Louise undergoing?

a)

historical information

b)

lessons learned

c)

project close

d)

project termination

90.

Student organizations that are designed to develop character, citizenship, technical, leadership, and teamwork skills essential for students who are preparing for the workforce and further education.

a)

Interview Protocol

b)

Project Management

c)

Student Led Organization

d)

Stakeholder

91.

Which activity must happen before a project can officially close?

a)

The customer has to formally accept the final product.

b)

The project manager must call a formal meeting of all stakeholders.

c)

The project manager must plan a celebration.

d)

The project team must be assigned to a new project.

92.

Stephanie is documenting the successes and failures of her team's project. This information will be used to inform future projects and is referred to as:

a)

extinction

b)

integration.

c)

lessons learned.

d)

Starvation.

93.

Eugene holds a meeting with his project team to discuss and document what succeeded and failed in their recent project. What process is Eugene facilitating?

a)

historical information

b)

lessons learned

c)

project close

d)

project termination

94.

Delores is leading a marketing project. She meets with the stakeholders to define and document all the needs for the marketing project. The activity that Delores is participating in is referred to as:

a)

collecting requirements.

b)

controlling the scope.

c)

creating the WBS.

d)

verifying the scope.

95.

Jackie is developing a document that will outline the methods to create and manage requirements, as well as the method used to prioritize requirements. Jackie is working on the:

a)

requirements documentation.

b)

requirements management plan.

c)

requirements traceability matrix.

d)

work breakdown structure.

96.

Kristi is in charge of planning a charity event for the hospital. She wants to review the requirements of each of the stakeholders. Kristi should be reviewing which document?

a)

requirements documentation

b)

requirements management plan

c)

requirements traceability matrix

d)

work breakdown structure

97.

Sam is an event planner and is considering locations for an annual conference. He has decided to ask the board of directors to vote on two locations, so that whichever location receives over 50% of the group's support will win. Sam is using which technique to collect requirements?

a)

dictatorship

b)

majority

c)

plurality

d)

Unanimity

98.

Carol is managing a construction project and is considering relocating her team closer to the project construction worksite. She asks the stakeholders to vote on this decision and will make the move only if they all agree to it. Carol is using which tool or technique to collect requirements?

a)

dictatorship

b)

majority

c)

plurality

d)

Unanimity

99.

Peter is working on a respiration project for firefighters. Before finalizing the product requirements, he would like to show a working model to the firefighters at the local station to gather feedback. The technique that Peter should use to test the working model would be a/an:

a)

facilitated workshop.

b)

observation.

c)

prototype.

d)

Survey.

100.

Kacie is working on a new car design for an automotive company. She is currently working on a way to analyze, document, and manage all the stakeholder requirements for the new design. Kacie is working on the:

a)

requirements management plan.

b)

requirements documentation.

c)

requirements traceability matrix.

d)

work breakdown structure.

101.

Heather is working on a project to create a new running shoe. She is working with her stakeholders to decide the color combination for the shoe. Heather decides that they will vote, and everyone has to agree on the color combination. Heather is using which tool or technique to collect requirements?

a)

dictatorship

b)

majority

c)

plurality

d)

Unanimity

102.

Angela is meeting with town officials to determine the needs for a transportation project that she is developing. The activity that Angela is participating in is referred to as:

a)

collecting requirements.

b)

controlling the scope.

c)

creating the WBS.

d)

verifying the scope.

103.

The project manager is using group decision-making techniques in establishing requirements for the food refrigeration project. Which are the techniques she could use?

a)

autocracy, majority, plurality, and unanimity

b)

dictatorship, majority, plurality, and unanimity

c)

dictatorship, majority, and plurality

d)

majority, plurality, and unanimity

104.

Jo Anne is meeting her curriculum team to break down pieces of the project. At the meeting, she leads her team through the process of decomposing to encompass all of the work on the project. This allows Jo Anne's team to track, define, and manage each activity. Jo Anne's team is participating in:

a)

collecting requirements.

b)

creating the WBS.

c)

defining the scope.

d)

verifying the scope.

105.

Steve is in charge of building a house, and he is currently working on the project scope statement. Steve has a budget of $250,000 and six months to finish building the house. These components would be listed under what section in the project scope statement?

a)

project acceptance criteria

b)

project constraints

c)

project deliverables

d)

project exclusions

106.

Tammy is a construction project manager. The stakeholders for this neighborhood project require the neighborhood be built within city limits so the end users will have city water. This requirement would be listed under what section in the project scope statement?

a)

project acceptance criteria

b)

project constraints

c)

project deliverables

d)

project exclusions

107.

Tammy is a construction project manager and is currently working on the project scope statement. The stakeholders for this neighborhood project refuse to have a community clubhouse and pool. This requirement would be listed under what section in the project scope statement?

a)

project acceptance criteria

b)

project constraints

c)

project deliverables

d)

project exclusions

108.

Steve is in charge of building a house, and he is currently working on the project scope statement. Steve has collected all necessary requirements from the stakeholders. He has determined that he needs to provide three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage in a 1,700-square-foot house. These components would be listed under what section in the project scope statement?

a)

project acceptance criteria

b)

project constraints

c)

project deliverables

d)

project exclusions

109.

Mark is a conference event planner and is currently working on the project scope statement. He has collected all necessary requirements from the stakeholders and has determined this project will require 22 conference rooms to be occupied for three days at his conference center. He also has determined that there will need to be 2,013 meals to be served to all 3,000 event attendees. The rooms and meals needed for this project would be listed under what section in the project scope statement?

a)

project acceptance criteria

b)

project constraints

c)

project deliverables

d)

project exclusions

110.

Steve is in charge of building a house, and he is currently working on the project scope statement. Steve has listed the following:

1) We will have good weather on all workdays, so there will be no delay in the building of the house.

2) All contractors will work efficiently with each other and cause no problems or delays on the house.

These would be listed under what section in the project scope statement?

a)

project acceptance criteria

b)

project assumptions

c)

project constraints

d)

project deliverables

111.

Dave's team is breaking down a computer science project into work packages so they can determine milestones. Which process is Dave's team participating in?

a)

collecting requirements

b)

creating the WBS

c)

defining scope

d)

verifying scope

112.

Carmine is a wedding planner. He has created a WBS to subdivide a project into more manageable tasks. To highlight the details of the event for all vendors who are fulfilling deliverables for the wedding, he is preparing a document that describes the cost estimates, quantity requirements, description of the work, and contract information. Carmine is working on the:

a)

project scope statement.

b)

requirements documentation.

c)

work breakdown structure.

d)

work breakdown structure dictionary.

113.

Mary and Bill are planning a wedding. Bill is a project manager, so they worked together to break down the wedding project into more manageable tasks, called work packages, consisting of invitations, location, flowers, catering, and the honeymoon. Next, the couple is going to create tasks for each group that they can assign family members to manage. Which tool or technique(s) is the couple using to break down their wedding project?

a)

decomposition

b)

focus groups

c)

group creativity techniques

d)

product analysis

114.

Jen's team is creating the WBS for their home restoration project. Which best describes the layers that would likely be included?

a)

activity packages, planning packages, and work packages

b)

control accounts, planning packages, and activity packages

c)

control accounts, planning packages, and work packages

d)

work packages, milestone packages, and control accounts

115.

Once Jim has established a project scope baseline, he can use it to inform the development of the:

a)

requirements, scope statement, and WBS.

b)

requirements, scope statement, and WBS dictionary.

c)

scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary

d)

WBS and WBS dictionary

116.

Marty is in charge of managing an event for the Special Olympics. He has completed the project scope statement and requirements documentation. He is currently working on creating a graphic by breaking down all the work that needs to occur for the event. Marty is working on the:

a)

project budget.

b)

stakeholder register.

c)

work breakdown structure.

d)

work breakdown structure dictionary.

117.

Albert's team is planning an annual conference. His team has broken the conference down to registration, food, guest speakers, and venue location. Next, his team is going to create tasks for each member of the group. Albert is currently working on the:

a)

project scope statement.

b)

requirements documentation.

c)

work breakdown structure.

d)

work breakdown structure dictionary.

118.

Kristi is in charge of a fundraiser for the nurses' committee. Kristi has completed the project scope statement and requirements documentation. She is currently working on creating a graphic by breaking down all the work that needs to occur to create the fundraiser. Kristi is working on the:

a)

requirements documentation.

b)

project scope statement.

c)

work breakdown structure.

d)

work breakdown structure dictionary.

119.

Which tool or technique will the project manager use in the process of creating a WBS?

a)

decomposition

b)

estimating

c)

inspection

d)

variance analysis

120.

Peter, a project manager, meets with his client to get the client's signature at the completion of a phase of work. Which phase is the project in?

a)

planning

b)

executing

c)

monitoring and controlling

d)

Closing

121.

Brian is determining the process for handling scope change requests. Which process is Brian conducting?

a)

collect requirements

b)

control scope

c)

define scope

d)

verify scope

122.

Felicia is an event project manager. She is meeting with her conference stakeholders to ensure the scope of products delivered aligns with what was planned for in the scope baseline of the project. Which process is Felicia conducting?

a)

collect requirements

b)

control scope

c)

define scope

d)

verify scope

123.

During what process is work decomposition performed?

a)

collecting requirements

b)

creating WBS

c)

defining scope

d)

verifying scope

124.

Hollie is a financial project manager. Tina asks Hollie's team to produce a financial report at the end of the year that includes her company's income statement and balance sheet. When Hollie's team completes the work and the deliverables are presented to Tina, Hollie asks Tina to sign off to formally accept the project deliverables. Which process is Hollie conducting?

a)

collecting requirements

b)

controlling the scopedefining the scope

c)

defining the scope

d)

verifying the scope

125.

Del is a catering project manager in charge of a charity event. He taste tests the cupcakes made by Angela, a member of his catering team. Del determines that Angela over blended the cupcakes because the tops have risen. He asks Angela to fix the cupcakes according to the project scope before moving the cupcakes to production. Del is using which tool or technique?

a)

decomposition

b)

estimating

c)

inspection

d)

variance analysis

126.

Sarah is in charge of a charity event, and she is currently communicating with the catering company and requesting work performance information regarding their progress to compare to her scope baseline. Sarah is working on which process?

a)

collect requirements

b)

control scope

c)

define scope

d)

verify scope

127.

Mark meets with the conference project stakeholders to determine and document that the number of rooms and meals needed for the conference aligns with the conference project objectives. Which process is Mark conducting?

a)

collect requirements

b)

control scope

c)

define scope

d)

verify scope

128.

Which best describes the critical path slack?

a)

the activities on the critical path

b)

the delay after the drywall is completed in a house to allow it to dry

c)

the earliest a new HVAC system can be ordered from a manufacturer

d)

the earliest a new HVAC system can be ordered from a manufacturer without delaying the project

129.

A standard activity list or a portion of an activity list form a previous project is often usable as a template for a new project.  The related activity attributes information in the templates can also contain other descriptive information useful in defining activities.  Templates can also be used to identify typical schedule milestones.

a)

Milestone

b)

Milestones List

c)

Templates

d)

Activity Attributes

130.

Ashlyn's pottery project for art class must dry before she can put on a final coat of glaze. This is an example of a/an:

a)

abstract dependency.

b)

discretionary dependency.

c)

external dependency.

d)

mandatory dependency.

131.

Alex orders all of the plumbing supplies for his construction projects from the same vendor. Due to a recent fire, the vendor is unable to deliver the supplies when needed. This is an example of a/an:

a)

mandatory dependency.

b)

discretionary dependency.

c)

external dependency.

d)

abstract dependency.

132.

Graphic display of schedule related information.  In the typical bar-chart, schedule activities or WBS components are listed down the left side of the chart, dates are shown across the top, and activity durations are shown as date-place horizontal bars.

a)

Gantt Chart

b)

Milestone

c)

Rolling Wave Planning

d)

Precedence Diagramming Method

133.

Andy prefers to set up furniture before hanging window treatments for his interior design projects. This is an example of a/an:

a)

abstract dependency.

b)

discretionary dependency.

c)

external dependency.

d)

mandatory dependency.

134.

A schedule network diagramming technique in which schedule activities are represented by boxes (or nodes). Schedule activities are graphically linked by one or more logical relationships to show the sequence in which the activities are to be performed.

a)

Gantt Chart

b)

Milestone

c)

Rolling Wave Planning

d)

Precedence Diagramming Method

135.

Craig needs to weld the car chassis together before Jim can install the engine. This represents a/an:

a)

abstract dependency.

b)

discretionary dependency.

c)

external dependency.

d)

mandatory dependency

136.

Alex prefers to complete the plumbing work in his construction projects before completing electrical work. This is an example of a/an:

a)

mandatory dependency.

b)

discretionary dependency.

c)

external dependency.

d)

abstract dependency.

137.

The process of identifying and documenting relations among the project activities.  Activities are sequenced using logical relationships.  Every activity and milestone except the first and last are connected to at least one predecessor and one successor. It may be necessary to use lead or lag time between activities to support a realistic and achievable project schedule.  Sequencing can be performed by using project management software or by using manual or automated techniques.

a)

Precedence Diagramming Method

b)

Sequence Activities

c)

Discretionary Dependencies

d)

Milestone List

138.

Due to a gasoline shortage, Ann is unable to secure the gasoline needed to fill up her tractor prior to planting. This is an example of a/an:

a)

abstract dependency.

b)

discretionary dependency.

c)

external dependency.

d)

mandatory dependency.

139.

The project manager and team have created the schedule for the hospital wireless network upgrade project. The schedule includes a five-day delay for the network approval before the hospital can use the upgraded network. This causes the finish date of the project to slip by five days. This hospital network project is:

a)

accelerating.

b)

forming.

c)

lagging.

d)

Leading.

140.

Adam's Construction has accepted a contract to build a six-story office building. The company is using a timeline from a two-story building project the company completed in the previous month to develop the schedule for this project. Adam's Construction is using:

a)

analogous estimating.

b)

parametric estimating.

c)

three-point estimating.

d)

reserve analysis.

141.

The project manager is creating an estimate to set up an office building's electrical system. He has twenty-two years of experience managing similar projects. The client needs the estimate quickly. Which type of estimate is he most likely to provide?

a)

analogous estimating

b)

parametric estimating

c)

reserve analysis

d)

three-point estimating

142.

Maria determines the project duration by overestimating what she calculates by 15%. Maria is using:

a)

analogous estimating.

b)

parametric estimating.

c)

reserve analysis estimating.

d)

three-point estimating.

143.

The project manager is creating an estimate to set up an office building's electrical system. He has twenty-two years of experience managing similar projects. The client needs the estimate quickly. Which type of estimate is he most likely to provide?

a)

analogous estimating

b)

parametric estimating

c)

reserve analysis

d)

three-point estimating

144.

Eva has been hired to landscape the new community park. She has sixteen weeks to complete the project, which will take a total of twelve weeks. Eva decides to begin the project immediately so that she has extra time for weather delays. Eva is using:

a)

analogous estimating.

b)

parametric estimating.

c)

reserve analysis.

d)

three-point estimating

145.

Gwen is leading a Web design project and has determined that the optimistic time for completion is 2 months, the pessimistic time is 12 months, and the likely time for completion is 5 months. Using three-point analysis (TE = (O + 4L + P) ÷ 6), what is the expected duration for Gwen's project?

a)

2.79 months

b)

3.29 months

c)

5 months

d)

5.67 months

146.

The prom committee is having a contest to design the invitation and poster for this year's prom. To ensure getting the design to the printer by the January 15th deadline, the committee is holding the contest in November. This is an example of:

a)

analogous estimating.

b)

parametric estimating.

c)

three-point estimating.

d)

reserve analysis estimating.

147.

It took Scott's team two hours to mow and edge one acre of land. He estimates that it will take his team eight hours to mow and edge four acres of land for an upcoming project. Scott's duration estimation for this project is an example of:

a)

bottom-up estimating.

b)

parametric estimating.

c)

reserve analysis.

d)

three-point estimating.

148.

What is the critical path in the project case below?

a)

E, F, H, I, L, M

b)

E, F, H, K, L, M

c)

E, G, H, I, L, M

d)

E, G, H, K, L, M

149.

If the duration for Activity I changes to 4 days instead of 2 days, what is the critical path in the project case found below?

a)

19 days

b)

25 days

c)

26 days

d)

27 days

150.

What is the duration of the critical path in the project case below?

a)

19 days

b)

25 days

c)

26 days

d)

27 days

151.

Chandler is setting up a time schedule for beta testing a new software project. Currently, the company has one computer lab compatible with his new program, and there are three other software programs being tested on that lab's systems. Chandler modifies the timeline to account for sharing the computer systems. He is using which schedule analysis tool?

a)

critical path method

b)

critical chain method

c)

reserve analysis

d)

schedule compression

152.

The project manager recognizes his team may fail to meet a deadline, so he assigns the team to do two activities in parallel. This is an example of schedule:

a)

crashing.

b)

fast tracking.

c)

leading.

d)

shortening.

153.

Craig would like to view a graphical representation of his project's work packages in a timeline bar chart format. Craig should create a:

a)

Gantt chart

b)

milestone chart.

c)

project schedule diagram.

d)

schedule compression.

154.

Which process puts more resources on the critical path?

a)

crashing

b)

fast tracking

c)

leading

d)

shortening

155.

In order to complete the finished attic remodel project on time, Brian decides to hang the ceiling fan while Petrina paints the walls. This is an example of schedule:

a)

crashing.

b)

fast tracking.

c)

leading.

d)

shortening.

156.

Lynn needs to finish paving his driveway before the rain arrives on Friday. He chooses to hire someone to finish the job for him because it is less expensive than getting a helper and another truck. This is an example of schedule:

a)

crashing.

b)

fast tracking.

c)

leading.

d)

shortening.

157.

Which process requires the project manager to analyze the network diagram and sequencing to see whether any activities can be done in parallel on the critical path?

a)

crashing

b)

fast tracking

c)

leading

d)

shortening

158.

Jenna's team is creating a new product. A deliverable for the project consists of building a website for the product. Jenna announces that she will be outsourcing this deliverable. Company A estimated a cost of $60,000 with completion in 3 months, Company B estimated a cost of $100,000 with completion in 2 months, and Company C estimated a cost of $50,000 with completion in 4 months. Jenna averages the three proposed costs and determines that she will need to put $70,000 into the project budget for the website deliverable. What cost estimating technique did Jenna use?

a)

cost performance baseline

b)

historical relationships

c)

project funding requirements

d)

vendor bid analysis

159.

Felicia averages three quoted costs and determines that she will need to put an extra $20,000 into the project budget. What cost estimating technique did Felicia use?

a)

cost performance baseline

b)

historical relationships

c)

project funding requirements

d)

vendor bid analysis

160.

Mary sets a target for the project budget during the planning phase. While executing the project, she checks to make sure she is within budget. Mary determines that she needs to refine the scope of the project and change her timeline and costs for the project activities. Mary is using which tool to manage the cost of this project?

a)

cost performance baseline

b)

cost of quality

c)

funding limit reconciliation

d)

vendor bid analysis

161.

Liz looks at the activity costs that must be incurred to complete all project deliverables. Liz is determining the:

a)

cost of quality.

b)

historical relationships

c)

project funding requirements.

d)

vendor bid analysis.

162.

Parametric estimating involves:

a)

Defining cost or duration parameters of the project life cycleDefining cost or duration parameters of the project life cycle

b)

Calculating individual cost and duration estimates for each work package and integrating them to obtain the total cost or duration of the project.

c)

Using a statistical relationship between historical data and other variables to calculate an estimate for activity parameters, such as cost, budget, and duration.

d)

Using the actual cost or duration of a previous similar project to estimate the cost or duration of the current project.

163.

Analogous cost estimating:

a)

Integrates bottom-up estimating techniques with relevant statistical relationship to estimate the cost of the current project.

b)

Relies on the actual cost of previous, similar projects as the basis for estimating the cost of the current project.

c)

Is used most frequently in the later phases of a project.

d)

Summarizes estimates for individual work packages to estimate the cost of the current project.

164.

You would like to compare financially the costs involved in your project with other similar projects done by your organization in the past. A good way to do these comparisons is by using:v

a)

Activity Duration Estimates

b)

Cost Estimates

c)

Cost Management Plan

d)

Bottom up Estimating

165.

All the following tools can be used for cost estimating EXCEPT:

a)

Analogous Estimating

b)

Vendor Bid Analysis

c)

Organizational Process Assets

d)

Cost of quality

166.

The project manager would like to show the rate at which the project is progressing compared to what was planned. What indicator should she reference?

a)

Gantt chart

b)

schedule variance

c)

variance report

d)

schedule performance index

167.

Tucker is the construction project manager for a new school building. With six months left on the project, he is able to determine whether the project is on target by using:

a)

forecasting

b)

performance review(s).

c)

the cost management plan.

d)

the earned value management.

168.

Ed is adding a home theater room to his home. The project should take five days and cost $2,500 to complete. At the end of the second day, the project is 50% complete. What is the project's earned value at the end of the second day?

a)

$500

b)

$750

c)

$1,000

d)

$1,250

169.

The project manager would like to determine the aggregate estimated costs from the individual work packages to create a detailed breakdown of projected costs. In which process is the project manager most likely participating?

a)

control costs

b)

estimate costs

c)

determine budget

d)

earned value management

170.

Which metric should Carol use to determine her project's future cost efficiency?

a)

cost performance index

b)

schedule variance index

c)

schedule performance index

d)

to-complete performance index

171.

A project manager has a number of experts approximating the expense of completing the project's activities. This process is known as:

a)

determining the budget.

b)

controlling costs.

c)

analogous estimating.

d)

estimating costs.

172.

Emily is adding a garden to her yard. She estimates the work to build a raised garden will be $250 per day and will take six days to complete.  What is the project's budget at completion?

a)

$500

b)

$600

c)

$1,000

d)

$1,500

173.

Tucker is the construction project manager for a new school building. He measures the project's performance and progress by looking at the planned value, earned value, and actual cost. Which method is Tucker using to determine the project performance?

a)

Forecasting

b)

performance review(s)

c)

cost management plan

d)

earned value management

174.

Hollie is managing a bathroom renovation project that has a budget of $1,500 and is 40% complete. She planned to spend $500 a month on the three-month project. Hollie is evaluating the status of the project at the end of the first month. What is the project's budget at completion?

a)

$500

b)

$600

c)

$1,000

d)

$1,500

175.

Hollie is managing a bathroom renovation project. The project has a budget of $1,500 and is 40% complete. The project is a three-month project and Hollie planned to spend $500 a month on the project. Hollie is evaluating the status of the project at the end of the first month.  What is the project's earned value?

a)

$500

b)

$600

c)

$1,000

d)

$1,500

176.

Glenn is determining the project cost baseline by calculating the costs approved for each of the project's work packages. Glenn is determining the:

a)

actual cost.

b)

cost variance.

c)

earned value management.

d)

planned value.

177.

Hollie is managing a bathroom renovation project that has a budget of $1,500 and is 40% complete. Hollie planned to spend $500 a month on the three-month project. Hollie is evaluating the status of the project at the end of the first month. What is the project's planned value?

a)

$500

b)

$600

c)

$1,000

d)

$1,500