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Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 31mins

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1.

A project manager has been assigned to a new project. During the planning phase, the project manager needs to get an understanding of the purpose of the project. Which of the following should the project manager do?

a)

Collate the lessons learned.

b)

Perform a gap analysis.

c)

Review existing artifacts.

d)

Conduct a retrospective.

2.

A project manager is leading the implementation of a new service for a well-known, global company for which brand image is most important. The project will rely on contracted services. As part of the request for proposal process, the project team has identified a short list of vendors to submit proposals. Which of the following items should the project team consider as a primary factor to remove a vendor from consideration?

a)

The vendor's proposed schedule does not align with the desired schedule.

b)

The vendor is new and not well established in the market.

c)

The vendor has been linked to ESG concerns within the past month

d)

The vendor's quote was the highest of all the proposals.

3.

A PM is working on the schedule for a project that has technical tasks and requires a SME's knowledge. The PM decides the best way to track this project is to have the project lead provide high-level updates. Which of the following is the best tool to track this data?

a)

Gantt chart

b)

Project organization chart

c)

Program Evaluation Review Technique chart

d)

Milestone chart

4.

A stakeholder works in a remote location and has not been replying to emails. The Internet service in that location is intermittent, and the stakeholder prefers to be contacted by telephone. Which of the following artifacts should the project manager have prepared to avoid this situation?

a)

Responsibility assignment matrix

b)

Acceptable communication channels

c)

Risk registry

d)

Staff directory

5.

Which of the following tools should a project manager use to assess the activities

performed, work effort applied, and the productivity of a project?

a)

Project status report

b)

Project evaluation review

c)

Project management software

d)

Requirements traceability matrix

6.

During a staff meeting, a project manager voices a concern about the client billing rate for a particular engineer. Which of the following documents would the project manager need in order to find this information?

a)

SLA

b)

TOR

c)

SOW

d)

NDA

7.

The project sponsor notified the project manager that the company recently received a penalty as a result of disposing of some computers improperly. Which of the following should have been considered during initial planning to prevent this situation?

a)

ESG

b)

PHI

c)

PII

d)

ROI

8.

A visual that displays team progress was created for stand-up meetings. Which of the following BEST describes what is being represented on the visual?

a)

Decision board

b)

Whiteboard

c)

Task board

d)

Dashboard

9.

Project team members are leaving the company due to a stressful work environment. The project manager needs to capture this concern about potentially losing team members again. Which of the following logs should the project manager use?

a)

Risk

b)

Change

c)

Defect

d)

Issue

10.

Which of the following criteria would favor using the agile methodology to manage an upcoming project?

a)

Strong projectized organization

b)

Medium risk

c)

Lack of resources

d)

Multiple undefined tasks

11.

A project manager buys an extended warranty for a set of servers. Which of the following risk management strategies is the manager using?

a)

Transfer

b)

Avoid

c)

Accept

d)

Mitigate

12.

A project manager is conducting an evaluation of a product to determine whether it is meeting the requirements. The manager needs to compare the current status of the product with its optimal future status and determine what, if anything, needs to be done to improve it. Which of the following types of evaluations would be best for the manager to use?

a)

Gap analysis

b)

External status report

c)

Cost-benefit analysis

d)

Project closeout report

13.

A company needs to have structured cabling installed in one of its buildings. Which of the following would be the best document for the company to use to obtain and compare information on cabling services and costs from various vendors?

a)

RFB

b)

RFQ

c)

RF

d)

RFP

14.

Which of the following is a quantitative key performance indicator?

a)

The project sponsor ranked the graphics of an application as four out of five.

b)

The project implements the application in ten different geographical regions.

c)

The workers complete tasks on average 25% faster using a new application.

d)

The use of a multimedia interface appeals more to users under the age of 21.

15.

Which of the following activities would force a team to remove a new package and leave the previous one during a smoke test?

a)

Rollback plan

b)

Downtime stage

c)

Maintenance window

d)

Validation checks

16.

During the project initiation phase, a project team has been identified. Which of the following is the NEXT step for the project manager?

a)

Determine budget constraints.

b)

Validate the business case.

c)

Update the project charter.

d)

Create a project schedule.

17.

Hackers are attempting to extract large amounts of data to sell on the dark web. Which of the following steps should a project manager take next to mitigate this risk?

a)

Update the issue log.

b)

Apply the contingency plan.

c)

Transfer the risk.

d)

Submit a change request.

18.

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of Scrum?

a)

Large teams

b)

Low-risk scope

c)

Self-organized team

d)

Well-defined scope

19.

Which of the following BEST describes how an organization should coordinate management of multiple related projects?

a)

Apply the SDLC process.

b)

Establish a program.

c)

Consult the CCB.

d)

Use different frameworks

20.

A company that is implementing an updated version of its main product hired a new project manager to lead the project. Prior to the start of the project, the sponsor asked the project manager to prepare a report on the defects found in the previous project to avoid a decrease in production. The report shows that the two main defects are related to cosmetic and physical damage to the product. Which of the following charts would BEST prioritize which defects to address?

a)

Pareto

b)

Run

c)

Control

d)

Histogram

21.

Which of the following software programs would be BEST to use to store information related to business transactions?

a)

Record management system

b)

Customer relationship management

c)

Enterprise resource planning

d)

Content management system

22.

Which of the following offers administrators more direct control over operating systems?

a)

Infrastructure as a service

b)

Software as a service

c)

Functions as a service

d)

Platform as a service

23.

A team member needs to make an emergency update. The team member is unable to return to the office. Which of the following is the most secure way to make the update?

a)

At home, using home internet and the company's computer

b)

At a coffee shop, using free Wi-Fi and the corporate computer

c)

At home, using home internet and the corporate virtual private network

d)

Anywhere the team member would like, using a mobile device and mobile internet

24.

* Location of work * Period of performance * Deliverables schedule * Applicable standards * Acceptance criteria * Special requirements * Payment schedule Which of the following documents did the client provide to the project manager?

a)

RFP

b)

WBS

c)

SLA

d)

SOW

25.

During an executive call, a project sponsor found out about issues with the project but was not able to provide details about the next steps. Which of the following needs to be revised?

a)

Project dashboard

b)

Gap analysis

c)

Risk register

d)

Communication plan

26.

While in the closing phase of a project, the project manager gathers feedback from stakeholders. Which of the following best describes a benefit of this feedback?

a)

It highlights the performance issues of the project manager and team members.

b)

It lets the project manager know which stakeholders are allies for future projects.

c)

It helps the project manager create a more structured lessons-learned session.

d)

It identifies the stakeholders' real opinions about the project.

27.

During the project execution phase, Ann, a project manager, received an email from the project sponsor asking for an additional work package to be added to the project scope due to new legislation.
Which is the best tool for tracking the server migration progress?
A. Gantt Chart
B. Fishbone Diagram
C. SWOT Analysis
D. Pareto Chart

a)

Gantt Chart

b)

Fishbone Diagram

c)

SWOT Analysis

d)

Pareto Chart

28.

As the project manager for the 'Transformation project', what is one key action Ann must take according to the email?

a)

Ignore the new legislation

b)

Ensure server migration is complete before the last three tasks

c)

Reduce the number of engineers for migration

d)

Delay monitoring the migration progress

29.

While a team was in a work session developing the QA plan for a project, the project manager realized that the team lacks the skills required for proper quality assurance. Which of the following steps should the project manager take next?

a)

Reassess the resource pool.

b)

Review the QA plan from a similar project.

c)

Check on available resources for additional team members.

d)

Escalate the issue to the project sponsor.

30.

A data center is under construction, and the project manager wants to address the risks related to physical injuries. Which of the following is the best risk response method for this scenario?

a)

Avoid injuries by using robots to perform tasks.

b)

Transfer risk to an insurance company.

c)

Mitigate risk by training the construction workers.

d)

Accept the risks inherent to construction.

31.

Which of the following would be best to utilize when managing communications for project teams across multiple time zones?

a)

Business collaboration tool

b)

Email

c)

Virtual meetings

d)

Enterprise CMS

32.

Halfway through a project, the sponsor states that the project is taking too long to complete. Which of the following should the project manager consult?

a)

Gantt chart

b)

Maintenance window schedule

c)

Functional requirements

d)

Test results

33.

While working with a contractor, the project manager identified a communication conflict. The contractor did not agree that there was an issue. Which of the following should the project manager and contractor review?

a)

Scope of work

b)

Request for proposal

c)

Vendor rules of engagement

d)

Project schedule

34.

A project manager and team are currently in the planning phase of a project. Which of the following should the team do during this phase?

a)

Identify and assess stakeholders.

b)

Hold daily status meetings.

c)

Remove access and plan the project sign-off.

d)

Review assumptions and constraints for input to the risk register.

35.

A project manager has decided to wait until all requirements are developed to initiate testing. Which of the following relationship dependencies is the project manager using?

a)

A. Start-to-finish

b)

B. Finish-to-finish

c)

C. Finish-to-start

d)

D. Start-to-start

36.

Several stakeholders have declined the invitation for the kickoff of a major digital transformation project. Which of the following actions should the project manager take NEXT?

a)

Escalate directly to the project sponsor

b)

Push the kickoff meeting out by one week

c)

Proceed with the kickoff as planned

d)

Identify replacements for project stakeholders

37.

A project team is developing an application that will allocate a building's parking spaces. The building owner does not agree with using corporate colors in the application and has blocked the release of the beta version for testing. Which of the following best describes what the project manager should have done in the initiation phase to prevent this issue?

a)

A. Review of existing artifacts

b)

B. Development of an issue log

c)

C. Identification and assessment of stakeholders

d)

D. Establishment of accepted communication channels

38.

A car manufacturer is presenting to three vendors the abilities and qualifications required to develop the last module of a data warehouse application. The manufacturer is emphasizing the technical skills necessary to complete the project on time and highlighting its current internal IT project. Which of the following best describes this activity?

a)

Key stakeholder identification

b)

Preliminary procurement

c)

Solution design determination

d)

Critical factor enlistment

39.

Which of the following would most likely take place when a team reviews the backlog and presents the status of each task?

a)

Sprint retrospective

b)

Sprint review

c)

Sprint planning

d)

Daily Scrum

40.

Because the project team lacks hands-on experience, the project manager has decided to involve a third-party vendor to complete the development of a product. Which document should the project manager expedite first?

a)

RFI

b)

RFP

c)

RFQ

d)

RFB

41.

A project is not progressing as planned following the departure of the project manager. Which of the following would be the best tool to use to document this information?

a)

Issue log

b)

Risk register

c)

Change log

d)

Defect log

42.

A piece of equipment has malfunctioned and is stalling the completion of a deliverable for a project. Which of the following should the project manager do next?

a)

Buy a replacement for the faulty equipment.

b)

Get the maintenance team to resolve the issue.

c)

Escalate the issue to the project sponsor.

d)

Rate the severity of the impact the issue has on the project.

43.

A project manager is assigned to a multinational project with team members from different continents. Which of the following is the MOST important aspect for the project manager to consider?

a)

Resource allocation

b)

Communication security

c)

Technological factors

d)

Cultural differences

44.

A PM wants to add a chart to the monthly status report to show major accomplishments for key events.

a)

Bar Chart

b)

Line Chart

c)

Pie Chart

d)

Milestone Chart

45.

Which of the following is the best chart to use to show major accomplishments for key events, because it displays the important deliverables or outcomes of a project along a timeline?

a)

Milestone

b)

Gantt

c)

Burndown

d)

PERT

46.

A new project team started work three months ago. The team members are increasing their work productivity and are comfortable asking for help with tasks. Which of the following describes the current stage of the project team?

a)

Performing

b)

Adjourning

c)

Forming

d)

Norming

47.

A project manager will conduct a release on the third Friday of the month. The project manager has notified users that the application will be unavailable for eight hours. Hence, users need to save any information in advance. Which of the following is the project manager most likely conducting?

a)

Application deployment

b)

Rollback plans

48.

A project manager is making a software application available for use. Which of the following actions is the project manager most likely performing?

a)

Application deployment

b)

Rollback plan

c)

Validation checks

d)

Maintenance window schedules

49.

A project manager and team are reviewing a task that is supposed to take nine days to complete and cost 3,000.Thereisa203,000. There is a 20% chance that an associated risk related to changing requirements could occur, resulting in rework that would add an additional five days and 1,000 in costs. Which of the following represents the total amount that should be budgeted for the task?

a)

9 days and $3,000

b)

10 days and $3,200

c)

12 days and $3,800

d)

14 days and $4,000

50.

Which of the following should be considered first when determining the privacy management for project data?

a)

Evaluating the current privacy protection program

b)

Understanding applicable privacy regulations

c)

Maintaining awareness of industry best practices

d)

Implementing security role-based controls

51.

A team member identifies a critical issue in production. Which of the following should the project manager apply?

a)

Compliance check

b)

Release plan

c)

Rollback plan

d)

Validation check

52.

The high-level technical requirements for a new application state that the application should be suitable to support enterprise-level client-server solutions. Which of the following meets these requirements?

a)

Data warehouse

b)

SQL database

c)

Multitier architecture

d)

Content management system

53.

A project manager is currently meeting with a vendor who completed the project work. All invoices associated with the project have been paid. Which of the following best describes the project manager's objective for the vendor meeting?

a)

Reassigning resources

b)

Removing access

c)

Closing contracts

d)

Evaluating the project

54.

Two developers are discussing the design solution for a particular feature. The meeting is taking longer than expected, and the parties have been unable to reach an agreement. The project manager decides to take a break and continue the meeting on another day. Which of the following techniques is the project manager using?

a)

Avoiding

b)

Smoothing

c)

Forcing

d)

Compromising

55.

Which of the following best describes a manufacturer's obligation to repair or change, without extra costs, any part of a product that is not functioning?

a)

Service-level agreement

b)

Functional testing

c)

Warranty period

d)

Audit

56.

Which of the following describes three-tier architecture?

a)

Conceptual, design, and implementation stages

b)

Presentation, application, and data processing

c)

Network, software, and security

d)

Development, testing, and production environment

57.

Which of the following best explains the importance of artifacts during the discovery/concept preparation phase of a project?

a)

To develop a detailed project plan and timeline

b)

To enable a lessons learned session

c)

To identify and assess potential vendors for the project

d)

To ensure that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the project's objectives

58.

Refer to the graph provided. Which of the following issues should be addressed FIRST?

a)

Replace missing peripherals because this process can be easy and less costly.

b)

An old operating system issue has the most amount of occurrences.

c)

Damage to the monitor has the highest percentage.

d)

Address each issue as discovered to avoid rework.

59.

As a result of an approved change, the project manager updates the project plan with the newest project end date. Which of the following change control processes should the project manager complete NEXT?

a)

Document the request in the change control log.

b)

Communicate the change deployment.

c)

Conduct an impact assessment.

d)

Implement the change.

60.

After a product is released for production, a tester performs a test to ensure its basic functionality is working as expected. Which of the following is the tester performing?

a)

Smoke test

b)

Stress test

c)

Penetration test

d)

Regression test

61.

A project team member recalls a specific chat with another member that contained key information related to a previous project, which no one else on the project team is aware of. Which of the following best describes what was needed to address this concern?

a)

Integrity

b)

Security

c)

Archival

d)

Lessons learned

62.

A new project has been assigned to a project manager. In order to move forward with the project charter, which of the following should the project manager work with to define the success criteria for the initiative?

a)

Lead architect

b)

Project sponsor

c)

Program manager

d)

Scrum master