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A PM has just taken over the project from another PM during project executing. The previous PM created a budget, determind communications requirements, and went on to complete the work packages task. What should the new PM do next?

A PM has just taken over the project from another PM during project executing. The previous PM created a budget, determind communications requirements, and went on to complete the work packages task. What should the new PM do next? A.…

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You've recently been assigned to manage a marketing project to brand a sustainable development program. Even though you are just starting your effots, the sponsors are concerened about the likelihood of reaching planned milestones during the project. They are wondering how you will go about estimating.

You’ve recently been assigned to manage a marketing project to brand a sustainable development program. Even though you are just starting your effots, the sponsors are concerened about the likelihood of reaching planned milestones during…

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If earned value (EV) = 350, actual cost (AC) = 400, and planned value (PV) = 325, what is the cost variance?

If earned value (EV) = 350, actual cost (AC) = 400, and planned value (PV) = 325, what is the cost variance? A. 350 B. -75 C. 400 D. -50

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In managing your first agile project, you are trying to decide how to best keep the sponsor and other key stakeholders updated about the team's progress. You want to use one or more of the agile tools that your team is already maintaining for their own use, rather than asking the team to create any additional status reports or projet documentation. Which agile tool(s) should you use for this purpose?

In managing your first agile project, you are trying to decide how to best keep the sponsor and other key stakeholders updated about the team’s progress. You want to use one or more of the agile tools that your team is already maintaining…

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The WBS, estimates for each work package, and the network diagram are completed. The next thing for the PM to do is:

The WBS, estimates for each work package, and the network diagram are completed. The next thing for the PM to do is: A. Sequence the activities B. Validate that they have the correct scope C. Create a prelimiary schedule and get the…

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On the two-year agile project you are managing, the team's velocity for the first eight sprints is 43, 24, 47, 35, 24, 34, 30, and 32. Should you be worried about the results.

On the two-year agile project you are managing, the team’s velocity for the first eight sprints is 43, 24, 47, 35, 24, 34, 30, and 32. Should you be worried about the results. A. No; this looks fairly typical B. No; velocity is used to…

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A PM has received activity duration estimates from his team. Which of the following does he need in order to complete the Develop Schedule process.

A PM has received activity duration estimates from his team. Which of the following does he need in order to complete the Develop Schedule process. A. Earned Value analysis B. Schedule change control system C. Trend analysis D. Reserves

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You are a PM on a $5 million dev project. While working with your project team to develop a network diagram, you notice a series of activites that can be worked in parallel but must finish in a specific sequence. What type of activity sequencing method is required for these activites?

You are a PM on a $5 million dev project. While working with your project team to develop a network diagram, you notice a series of activites that can be worked in parallel but must finish in a specific sequence. What type of activity…

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Your new agile project is faced with a challenging deadline and an anxious customer. He hears the team has spent "two whole days" doing t-shirt sizing of the product features, and yet they still haven't produced a viable schedule model! He calls you into his office to explain how this is justified, given the limited time available. What do you say? A. Agile devs don't plan when the work will be finished B. Agile teams need to develop quick, coarse-grained estimates to do jut enough planning to get the work started C. The agile approach means doing as little planning as possible so the team can focus on delivering value D. The is still too much uncertainty about the product features to develop a schedule model yet

Your new agile project is faced with a challenging deadline and an anxious customer. He hears the team has spent “two whole days” doing t-shirt sizing of the product features, and yet they still haven’t produced a viable schedule model!…

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between standard deviation and risk?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between standard deviation and risk? A. There is no relationship B. Reporting to team members C. Reporting to management D. Risk Analysis

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Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following is correct? A. the critical path helps prove how long the project will take B. there can only be one critical path C. the network diagram will change every time the end date changes D. a project can never have a…

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A PM new to the compnay has 10 years of PM experience. She is given a medium sized project and is asked to plan so it is finished as quickly as possible because the copany has a large list of projects to complete in the coming year. She will be given another project to manage as soon as she has this one baselined. She needs to report on the longest time the project will take. Which of the following is the best project management tool to determine this?

A PM new to the compnay has 10 years of PM experience. She is given a medium sized project and is asked to plan so it is finished as quickly as possible because the copany has a large list of projects to complete in the coming year. She…

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A heuristic is best described as a:

A heuristic is best described as a: A. control board B. scheduling method C. Planning tool D. generally accepted rule

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CPI is 1.13 and benfit/cost ratio is 1.2 The project scope was created by the team and stakeholder. Requirements have been changing throughout the project. No matter what the PM has tried to accomplish in managing the project, which of the following is she most likely to face in the future?

CPI is 1.13 and benfit/cost ratio is 1.2 The project scope was created by the team and stakeholder. Requirements have been changing throughout the project. No matter what the PM has tried to accomplish in managing the project, which of…

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Being prepared to do a complete job of developing and finalizing the scope baseline requires that you have done a thorough and timely job of Iding and analyzing stakeholder, and of collecting requirements. The development of the scope baseline can best be described as involving

Being prepared to do a complete job of developing and finalizing the scope baseline requires that you have done a thorough and timely job of Iding and analyzing stakeholder, and of collecting requirements. The development of the scope…

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A highway renewal project you are manageing appears to have some missing scope. Your understanding of the scope was that the higheway was to be resurfaced. Now, one of the construction foremen has coe to ask why he finds no mention of repainting the lines on the repaved road. He also wants to know if there are any guard rail replacement work packages in the pojrect. you have seen some of the resurfaced road that is completed, with the new lines painted on them. Which of the following is most likely to have caused the misinterpretation of the project scope statement?

A highway renewal project you are manageing appears to have some missing scope. Your understanding of the scope was that the higheway was to be resurfaced. Now, one of the construction foremen has coe to ask why he finds no mention of…

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Which of the following is an output of the collect requirements process?

Which of the following is an output of the collect requirements process? A. requirements tracibility matrix B. project scope statement C. WBS D. change requests

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To manage a project effectively, work should be broken down into small pieces. Which of the following does NOT describe how far to decompose the work?

To manage a project effectively, work should be broken down into small pieces. Which of the following does NOT describe how far to decompose the work? A. until it has a meaningful conclusion B. until it cannot be logically subdivided…

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The program was planned years ago, before there was a massive introduction of new tech. While planning the next project in this program, the PM has expanded the scope management plan because as a proect becomes more complex, the level of uncertainty in the scope

The program was planned years ago, before there was a massive introduction of new tech. While planning the next project in this program, the PM has expanded the scope management plan because as a proect becomes more complex, the level of…

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The WBS can be best though of an effective aid for _______ communications.

The WBS can be best though of an effective aid for _______ communications. A. team B. project manager C. customer D. stakeholder

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When should the lessons learned register be updated?

When should the lessons learned register be updated? A. At the end of each project phase B. Throughout the project C. Weekly D. At the end of the project

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You are managing an agile project with a high level of requirements uncertainty. What is the best way to manage changes throughout the project to ensure the project goals are met?

You are managing an agile project with a high level of requirements uncertainty. What is the best way to manage changes throughout the project to ensure the project goals are met? A. Ask the dev team to create a change management plan…

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The client demands changes to the product specification that will add only two weeks to the critical path. Which of the following is the best thing for the PM to do?

The client demands changes to the product specification that will add only two weeks to the critical path. Which of the following is the best thing for the PM to do? A. Compress the schedule to recover the two weeks B. Cut scope to…

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For an agile project, changes are an important part of the process, allowing the product owner to maximing value delivery. As the manager of an agile project, how should you approach managing changes

For an agile project, changes are an important part of the process, allowing the product owner to maximing value delivery. As the manager of an agile project, how should you approach managing changes. A. Changes should be addressed as low…

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Which of the following represents striaght-line depreciation?

Which of the following represents striaght-line depreciation? A. 100, 100, 100 B. 100, 120, 140 C. 100, 120, 160 D. 160, 140, 120

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The PM is owrking to clearly describe the level of involvement expected from everyone on the project in order to prevent rework, conflict, and coordination problems. Which of the following best describes the PMs efforts?

The PM is owrking to clearly describe the level of involvement expected from everyone on the project in order to prevent rework, conflict, and coordination problems. Which of the following best describes the PMs efforts? A. Develop…

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To manage risk for an agile project, which of the following would you be least likely to need?

To manage risk for an agile project, which of the following would you be least likely to need? A. Risk burndown chart B. Risk-adjusted backlog C. Risk management plan D. Risk-based spike

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You have taken over a project during project planning and have discovered that six individuals have signed the project charter. Which of the folowing should most concern you?

You have taken over a project during project planning and have discovered that six individuals have signed the project charter. Which of the folowing should most concern you? A. who will be a member of the CCB B. Spending more time on…

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Which of the following best describes a project management plan?

Which of the following best describes a project management plan? A. a printout from project management software B. A bar chart C. Scope, risk, resource, and other management plans D. the project scope

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The customer on a project tells the PM they have run out of money to pay for the project. What should the PM do first?

The customer on a project tells the PM they have run out of money to pay for the project. What should the PM do first. A. Shift more of the work to later in the schedule to allow time for the customer to get the funds B. Close project or…

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Your well-planned project is likely to encounter a number of change requests and approved changes during life cycle. In the change management plan, you have outlined the processes that you and others will use to understand the impacts of changes. Getting stakeholder accpetance of the decisions related to change on this project is critical, as a failed project could impact shareholder value and the earning projections for the organization. Your attention is best focused on which of the following regarding changes on your project?

Your well-planned project is likely to encounter a number of change requests and approved changes during life cycle. In the change management plan, you have outlined the processes that you and others will use to understand the impacts of…

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You are planning comms on a new service development project. Your stakeholder list is large but not complicated. Not all stakeholders will understand the need for developing an actual comms plan, and you already have good relationships with most stakeholders on the project. What is one of the major driving forces for comms on a project?

You are planning comms on a new service development project. Your stakeholder list is large but not complicated. Not all stakeholders will understand the need for developing an actual comms plan, and you already have good relationships…

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During which process group does the team measure and analzye the work being done on the project?

During which process group does the team measure and analzye the work being done on the project? A. Initiating B. Executing. C. Monitoring and Controlling D. Closing

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Which statement about process groups is accurate?

Which statement about process groups is accurate? A. Both process groups and domains recommend the best practices that should be followed on all projects. B. Since the process groups lack a definitive framewokr, they allow for more…

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Why does the agile approach plan the work continuously throughout the plan?

Why does the agile approach plan the work continuously throughout the plan? A. Agile methods break down the work into small chucks so the team can comlete one iteration at a time. B. An agile product owner can’t know what they really need…

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The WBS and WBS dictionary have been completed, and the project team has begun working on identifying risks. The sponsor contacts the PM requesting that the responsibility assignment matrix be issued. The project has a $100,000 budget and is taking plact in 3 countries with 14 human resources. There is little risk expected, and the PM has managed many project simiar to this one. What is the next thing to d?

The WBS and WBS dictionary have been completed, and the project team has begun working on identifying risks. The sponsor contacts the PM requesting that the responsibility assignment matrix be issued. The project has a $100,000 budget and…

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The high level project schedule constraints have just been determined. What PM process group are you in?

The high-level project schedule constraints have just been determined. What PM process group are you in? A. initiating B. planning C. executing D. monitoring and controlling?

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Who completes and captures lessons learned?

Who completes and captures lessons learned? A. The PM B. the team C. the sponsor D. the stakeholders?

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A PM Is managing his second project. It started one month after the first one did, and both projects are still in progress. Though his first project is small, the new project seems to be quickly growing in size. As each day passes, the PM is feeling more and more in need of help. The PM has recenly heard there was another project last year that was similar to his second project. What should he do?

A PM Is managing his second project. It started one month after the first one did, and both projects are still in progress. Though his first project is small, the new project seems to be quickly growing in size. As each day passes, the PM…

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A project manager's primary resonsibility is to deliver the product of the project within project constraints. Actions taken and changes made to the benefit of one constraint could negatively affect another. Which of the following describes the major constraints on a project?

A project manager’s primary resonsibility is to deliver the product of the project within project constraints. Actions taken and changes made to the benefit of one constraint could negatively affect another. Which of the following…

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A framework for keeping an organization focused on its overall strategy is

A framework for keeping an organization focused on its overall strategy is: A. Organization project management B. the PMBOK guide C. Project governance D. Portfolio management

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Two PMs have just realized that they are in a weak matrix organization and that the power as PMs is quite limited. One figures out that he is really a project expediter, and the other realizes she is really a project coordinator. How is a project expeditor different from a project coordinator?

Two PMs have just realized that they are in a weak matrix organization and that the power as PMs is quite limited. One figures out that he is really a project expediter, and the other realizes she is really a project coordinator. How is a…

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Match the risk response with its description: 1. Method that's used to eliminate the risk entirely. 2. Given to a third party or vendors 3. Increase the effect of probability and/or impact on the project. Share, Enhance, Avoid

Match the risk response with its description: 1. Method that’s used to eliminate the risk entirely. 2. Given to a third party or vendors 3. Increase the effect of probability and/or impact on the project. Share, Enhance, Avoid

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A few of the key stakeholders on a project are unhappy with the current delivery schedule. They claim the agile method being used is not efficient enough. What should PM do first?

A few of the key stakeholders on a project are unhappy with the current delivery schedule. They claim the agile method being used is not efficient enough. What should PM do first? A. Change the agile method to predictive method B. Meet…

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During the execution phase, the PM must assign resources to build the team and handle request for a quick turnaround time. What should the PM do next in this case?

During the execution phase, the PM must assign resources to build the team and handle request for a quick turnaround time. What should the PM do next in this case? A. Create library services B. Run workshops C. Provide training for the…

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The customer informs the PM on a new projec that the requirements may change. These changes were not expected, and may seriously change potential sales numbers and project scope. What should the PM do?

The customer informs the PM on a new projec that the requirements may change. These changes were not expected, and may seriously change potential sales numbers and project scope. What should the PM do? A. Assess these risk response and…

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After 7 months, a project has a CPI of .80 and it's trending down. What should the PM do next in this case?

After 7 months, a project has a CPI of .80 and it’s trending down. What should the PM do next in this case? A. Issue a change request for cost re-baseling. B. Issue a change request for additional resources. C. Crash the project schedule.…