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Deliverables on the critical path are lagging behind schedule, so the critical path for an IT project is behind schedule. With a CPI of 1.3, the PM gets the project back on schedule by adding new resources. What happens to the project?

Deliverables on the critical path are lagging behind schedule, so the critical path for an IT project is behind schedule. With a CPI of 1.3, the PM gets the project back on schedule by adding new resources. What happens to the project? A.…

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You are in the executing phase of a hybrid project. For several weeks during the project, one of the team members just informed you he needs to be out on emergency for the next 2 weeks. What should the manager do first in this case?

You are in the executing phase of a hybrid project. For several weeks during the project, one of the team members just informed you he needs to be out on emergency for the next 2 weeks. What should the manager do first in this case? A.…

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Your company plans to introduce a new product to their development process. The PM has determined that the component work packages have been defined and constraints for each component have been selected. Which estimating technique should the PM use to acquire a precise cost estime of the project? A. Analagous B. Three p

Your company plans to introduce a new product to their development process. The PM has determined that the component work packages have been defined and constraints for each component have been selected. Which estimating technique should…

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A PM has noticed that during meeting team members are having major difficulty communication. This has led to shouting matches and bad language being used. Wha should the PM do right away to resolve this?

A PM has noticed that during meeting team members are having major difficulty communication. This has led to shouting matches and bad language being used. What should the PM do right away to resolve this? A. Communication management plan…

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Order the communications methods from best to worst: Face to face, Phone, Email, Face to face with whiteboard

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After reviewing the work performance data you have requested a change from the change control board. What could have led to this change?

After reviewing the work performance data you have requested a change from the change control board. What could have led to this change? (Choose 2) A. SPI = 1.2 B. CPI = .8 C. SPI = 1 D. CPI = 1.5 E. SPI = .5

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During an agile project, the product owner and team member are having an argument with each other. You realized this because the team member is not happy with the order of work. What should the PM do?

During an agile project, the product owner and team member are having an argument with each other. You realized this because the team member is not happy with the order of work. What should the PM do? A. Schedule a face to face meeting…

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ON an agile project, the team is having issues creating a feature. It has bee over a week and no progress has been made on the sprint. What should the project manager do in this situation?

ON an agile project, the team is having issues creating a feature. It has bee over a week and no progress has been made on the sprint. What should the project manager do in this situation? A. Schedule a meeting with an outside consultant…

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A project has the following characteristics: A new project stakeholder has been IDed. The new stakeholder is not actively participating and needs to be further engaged. What should PM do?

A project has the following characteristics: A new project stakeholder has been IDed. The new stakeholder is not actively participating and needs to be further engaged. What should PM do? A. Review and update the stakeholder engagement…

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You've been assigned to a new project but it is quickly terminated during the initiation phase due to a lack of funds. Now you have to close the project. What is the first action you should take?

You’ve been assigned to a new project but it is quickly terminated during the initiation phase due to a lack of funds. Now you have to close the project. What is the first action you should take? A. Inform all stakeholders that they must…

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On an agile project, a few of the customers informe the team of a feature that was missing a critical function. This has led to the component being redone. What should the team do to prevent this from occurring again?

On an agile project, a few of the customers informe the team of a feature that was missing a critical function. This has led to the component being redone. What should the team do to prevent this from occurring again? A. Have them…

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During a hybrid project a client requests that a new product feature be added. This feature will add to the scope and cost. What should the PM do first in this situation to determine who can approve his request?

During a hybrid project a client requests that a new product feature be added. This feature will add to the scope and cost. What should the PM do first in this situation to determine who can approve his request? A. Review change log B.…

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While working on an agile project, a team member has informed the PM of potential personal issues that could lead to him being out ofr the next six weeks. This might cause a delay in the work. What should the PM do first in this situation?

While working on an agile project, a team member has informed the PM of potential personal issues that could lead to him being out ofr the next six weeks. This might cause a delay in the work. What should the PM do first in this…

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Match the MBTI Terms to their meaning: Sensing, Extraversion, Thinking 1. Tend to Work out ideas with others 2. Pay Attention to concrete facts and details 3. Enjoy finding the flaws in an argument

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While working on a software development proect, a PM has to deal with two customers who constantely submit requests for more features. The PM has already completed the scope definition for the next version and provided it to stakeholders. What should the PM do?

While working on a software development proect, a PM has to deal with two customers who constantely submit requests for more features. The PM has already completed the scope definition for the next version and provided it to stakeholders.…

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Your project is behind schedule, with only 55% complete of an expected 70%. The total project budge is $210,000, and the actual cost is $162,000. What is the scheduled performance index and the cost performance index?

Your project is behind schedule, with only 55% complete of an expected 70%. The total project budge is $210,000, and the actual cost is $162,000. What is the scheduled performance index and the cost performance index?

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After a change request was approved, you notice that the change contradicts the original requirements of the projects. Data specialists conducted an analysis before the change request was approved. What should the PM do?

After a change request was approved, you notice that the change contradicts the original requirements of the projects. Data specialists conducted an analysis before the change request was approved. What should the PM do? A. Enact the…

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"A PM is putting together a team that includes resources from multiple time zones. Applying for visas has taken longer than expected. What should the PM do?

“A PM is putting together a team that includes resources from multiple time zones. Applying for visas has taken longer than expected. What should the PM do? A. Motivate the team to work longer hours B. Make a change request regarding the…

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Which action should a PM take to mitigate a schedule delay on a project with a 21% buffer for cost overruns caused by the current software vendor?

Which action should a PM take to mitigate a schedule delay on a project with a 21% buffer for cost overruns caused by the current software vendor? A. Access other software vendors that may contribute to project deliverables B. Replace the…

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A PM overhears a conversation in the company's cafeteria. The speaker says that a possible union action will occur in the next two weeks. The PM knows that any union action will affect the project team, and at this stage of the project, any project delays will cause substantial harm to both budget and schedule. Earlier, the possibility of a union action was considered minimal. What should the PM do?

A PM overhears a conversation in the company’s cafeteria. The speaker says that a possible union action will occur in the next two weeks. The PM knows that any union action will affect the project team, and at this stage of the project,…

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While reviewing the issues log, the PM notices that the tasks assigned to two team members are quite a bit behind schedule on an agile project. What should the PM do?

While reviewing the issues log, the PM notices that the tasks assigned to two team members are quite a bit behind schedule on an agile project. What should the PM do? A. Notify the responsible team members of the need to complete the…

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A PM has put together a project team on an agile project. During initial meetings, the PM observes that the team members are getting to know each other, feeling excited and positive about the project, and have not been told the specific details of the project. In what phase of development is the team?

A PM has put together a project team on an agile project. During initial meetings, the PM observes that the team members are getting to know each other, feeling excited and positive about the project, and have not been told the specific…

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Your project is behind schedule, with only 80% complete of an expected 95%. The total project budget is $140,000 and the actual cost of (AC) is $95,000. What is the schedule performance index (SPI) and the cost performance index (CPI) of the project?

Your project is behind schedule, with only 80% complete of an expected 95%. The total project budget is $140,000 and the actual cost of (AC) is $95,000. What is the schedule performance index (SPI) and the cost performance index (CPI) of…

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You have just been informed that there are potential health risks for customers from an element of a new product line. The sponsor wants to change the materials because of this. How should the PM handle the situation?

You have just been informed that there are potential health risks for customers from an element of a new product line. The sponsor wants to change the materials because of this. How should the PM handle the situation? A. Consult the…

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Match the risk response with its description: 1. Team decides to install Anti-virus on all computers 2. Team decided that due to its low impact, they will take no action 3. Team decided to hire an outisde consultant to install the software

Match the risk response with its description: 1. Team decides to install Anti-virus on all computers 2. Team decided that due to its low impact, they will take no action 3. Team decided to hire an outisde consultant to install the software

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Imagine a project with the following characteristics: deadlines are tight, global teams works virtually, fixed budget. What should the PM do during the planning phase to avoid scope creep and keep the team focusing on meeting requirements?

Imagine a project with the following characteristics: deadlines are tight, global teams works virtually, fixed budget. What should the PM do during the planning phase to avoid scope creep and keep the team focusing on meeting…

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During a technical agile project, a well-liked project member is reassigned to a different project. The team has expressed disapproval regarding the reassignment. What action can help mitigate the team's disapproval?

During a technical agile project, a well-liked project member is reassigned to a different project. The team has expressed disapproval regarding the reassignment. What action can help mitigate the team’s disapproval? A. Notify the project…

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Consider the following information for a new project: assumptions, preliminary scope, restrictions. After receiving this information, what should the project manager do first?

Consider the following information for a new project: assumptions, preliminary scope, restrictions. After receiving this information, what should the project manager do first? A. Determine the project goals and business case B. Choose the…

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Consider the following budget: Total budget = $3 million Planned Cost = $630,000 Actual Cost (AC) = $650,000 Earned Value (EV) = $540,000 Is the project ahead or behind schedule? Over or under budget?

Consider the following budget: Total budget = $3 million Planned Cost = $630,000 Actual Cost (AC) = $650,000 Earned Value (EV) = $540,000 Is the project ahead or behind schedule? Over or under budget?

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"After determining that a change is needed, a project manager takes the following steps: 1. Issues formal change request 2. Communicates the change to all stakeholders. The PM discovers the communications approach did not satisfy stakeholders' expectations. What should the PM do next?

“After determining that a change is needed, a project manager takes the following steps: 1. Issues formal change request 2. Communicates the change to all stakeholders. The PM discovers the communications approach did not satisfy…

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A product owner repeatedly complains, saying that a function developed by the development team does not seem to align with the original design. What will help to solve the issue?

A product owner repeatedly complains, saying that a function developed by the development team does not seem to align with the original design. What will help to solve the issue? A. Ask the product owner to sit in on the next sprint…

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You have just taken over as the Director of the PMO. In your first few days, you meet with one of your project managers to discuss one of his projects and failed compliance standards. This is the third time his project has been non-compliant and you need to deal with this issue so that it does not happen again. During the conversation, the project manager tells you that a few resources who knew the compliance needs were replaced by their functional manager with new resources. He says that if you have an issue with the failures, you should talk with the functional manager for giving him bad resources. How do you respond to this accusation?

You have just taken over as the Director of the PMO. In your first few days, you meet with one of your project managers to discuss one of his projects and failed compliance standards. This is the third time his project has been…

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You are working as a project manager in a government run scientific laboratory facility. There are several complex and classified projects being performed in this facility. As you begin your next project, you are told that compliance is the primary goal of the project due to public perception of the project. You decide the best way to manage this compliance need is to establish a clear governance structure because project changes will be driven by changes to the external business environment and public opinion. This means that if a change requested is beyond the tolerance level for a project manager, they will escalate to a higher governing body. In this type of environment, what governance body would you establish for escalation? (Choose 2.)

You are working as a project manager in a government run scientific laboratory facility. There are several complex and classified projects being performed in this facility. As you begin your next project, you are told that compliance is…

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A project owner repeatedly complains, saying that a function developed by the development team does not seem to align with the original design. What will help to solve this issue?

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For self-organizing teams, product owners, and customers to reach an agreement on an ordered list of user-centric requirements for a product the team is developing, the project manager could suggest the use of which tool?

For self-organizing teams, product owners, and customers to reach an agreement on an ordered list of user-centric requirements for a product the team is developing, the project manager could suggest the use of which tool?

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A customer is not satisfied with the delivered product, saying that it was not what they expected. The project manager is surprised, because the agile development team delivered the product several iterations early. What is one way that the project manager could have avoided this result?

A customer is not satisfied with the delivered product, saying that it was not what they expected. The project manager is surprised, because the agile development team delivered the product several iterations early. What is one way that…

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You have been working with your virtual team for several iterations now. The project you are working on requires cross-communication to be successful, but there are still some issues with team members getting the information they need to be efficient and effective. In one case, team members were not given updates about a resolved issue and the project experienced an unnecessary delay. Aside from the morning standup meeting, when should the team discuss ways to improve communication and collaboration between virtual team members?

You have been working with your virtual team for several iterations now. The project you are working on requires cross-communication to be successful, but there are still some issues with team members getting the information they need to…

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You are starting a new project using an agile methodology. During the project, you know there will be a large amount of collaboration, especially during the period where your team members will be working in pairs on project tasks. You are concerned that lessons learned during this collaboration will not be captured appropriately to benefit other areas of the project and organization. To alleviate this, you decide to outline an expectation for the working environment for how your team will capture and report lessons learned. Where should you document this expectation?

You are starting a new project using an agile methodology. During the project, you know there will be a large amount of collaboration, especially during the period where your team members will be working in pairs on project tasks. You are…

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Two users complain during the project's user acceptance stage, saying that their expectations were not met. What could the project manager use to avoid this issue in the future?

Two users complain during the project’s user acceptance stage, saying that their expectations were not met. What could the project manager use to avoid this issue in the future?

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You are the newly appointed project manager of a high-profile, critical project for your organization. The project team is structured outside your normal organizational structure, and you have full authority for this project. What type of organization does this describe?

You are the newly appointed project manager of a high-profile, critical project for your organization. The project team is structured outside your normal organizational structure, and you have full authority for this project. What type of…

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Congratulations! You have just closed your first project in this new organization! A key responsibility of the project manager when closing the project is to provide relevant and correct documentation for lessons learned and organizational knowledge bases/archives. You work for a supportive PMO, so the documentation needed during closing is not prescribed. As a project manager obtaining formal closure, which of the following documents would you need to complete before obtaining formal acceptance of closure from the Sponsor?

Congratulations! You have just closed your first project in this new organization! A key responsibility of the project manager when closing the project is to provide relevant and correct documentation for lessons learned and…

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You are managing a project with multiple releases and a large group of clients in multiple time zones who require product training after each release. Your team is concerned about erroneous discrepancies being reported by users if the product training is not effective. What is the best option the project manager could choose to address this situation?

You are managing a project with multiple releases and a large group of clients in multiple time zones who require product training after each release. Your team is concerned about erroneous discrepancies being reported by users if the…

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During a kick-off, the project manager provided training for the entire team regarding the specifics of the company operations that the project supports. A year later, project productivity is suffering because members who were added later in the project do not have the same level of understanding. How should the project manager respond to this challenge?

During a kick-off, the project manager provided training for the entire team regarding the specifics of the company operations that the project supports. A year later, project productivity is suffering because members who were added later…

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A project manager with limited experience managing globally-distributed team members receives a project that has team members from five countries, spanning three continents. To successfully manage this project, the project manager needs to develop cultural sensitivity. What should the project manager do?

A project manager with limited experience managing globally-distributed team members receives a project that has team members from five countries, spanning three continents. To successfully manage this project, the project manager needs…

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At times, obstacles and blockages to work may not have a "near term" solution for your agile team. What is the best way to handle impediments that do not have an immediate, clear solution? (Choose Two).

At times, obstacles and blockages to work may not have a “near term” solution for your agile team. What is the best way to handle impediments that do not have an immediate, clear solution? (Choose Two).

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Match each project example to the appropriate methodology:

Match each project example to the appropriate methodology: 1. Software projects or projects based on intellectual property and research 2. Construction projects or projects that have many physical assets or have similar projects that been…

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As an experienced agile leader, you are guiding the organization through Agile adoption. What characteristics should you consider when evaluating organizational readiness of Agile approaches?

As an experienced agile leader, you are guiding the organization through Agile adoption. What characteristics should you consider when evaluating organizational readiness of Agile approaches? (Select three.)

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Several successor activities are behind schedule because a project team member has not been at work for the past week. This impacts the critical path. How should the project manager respond to this problem?

Several successor activities are behind schedule because a project team member has not been at work for the past week. This impacts the critical path. How should the project manager respond to this problem?