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Q2. A dependency requiring that design be completed before manufacturing can start is an example of:

1. Discretionary dependency
2. External dependency
3. Mandatory dependency
4. Scope dependency

Q3. If the project's current total earned value (EV) is $100,000 and the actual amount spent (AC) is $95,000, what is the cost variance of the project?

1. The cost variance is $1.05
2. The cost variance is $5,000
3. The cost variance is $0.95
4. The cost variance is $-5,000

Q4. The project manager has a project that is three months behind but, surprisingly, markedly under budget. She has decided to try to make up some time, but needs to minimize the project risk. What is the BEST thing to do?

1. Crash
2. Fast track
3. Redefine the scope
4. Resource level

Q5. Which of the following is true of the Estimate Activity Durations process?

1. Estimates should always indicate the range of possible results
2. Estimates should be made by resource managers in order to increase the accuracy of the estimates.
3. Historical information is too old to use in estimating
4. Critical paths should be taken into account when an activity is first estimated.

Q6. You have been developing a next generation electric engine for high-speed electric trains. The project is 25% completed, you have spent 21% of your budget and you are slightly behind the schedule. The client is worried and asks you to provide him with the progress and forecasting report as soon as possible. So, you start collecting information such as the start and finish dates of scheduled activities, number of change requests, number of defects, actual costs, actual durations, etc. These are examples of:

1. Work performance measurements
2. Work performance data
3. Work performance information
4. Parameters

Q7. You are a certified PMP, and the PMI has contacted you as part of an investigation it is conducting into allegations of improper conduct by your manager, who is also a PMP. A complaint has been filed stating your manager has received bribes related to a large procurement contract on another project. PMI has asked whether you could provide information regarding this situation. What should you do?

1. Confront your manager
2. Send PMI project documentation and emails related to the allegations to assist with their investigation
3. Notify the appropriate management immediately
4. Do nothing, citing a conflict of interest

Q8. 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 project manager to do?

1. Compress the schedule to recover the two weeks
2. Cut scope to recover the two weeks
3. Consult with the sponsor about options
4. Advise the client of the impact of the change

Q9. Project stakeholders are individuals and organizations who are actively involved in the project or who have an interest in it. Which of the following is not an internal stakeholder?

1. Program Manager
2. Project Sponsor
3. Competitor
4. Project Manager

Q10. Julia is currently recruiting her project team. She has carried out various interviews and has shortlisted potential candidates. Now, according to the project communication management plan, she has to submit the shortlisted profiles to the project client (customer) for approval. Only then, can she formally hire the approved candidates for the project. The submission of the profiles to the client will go through which of the following processes?

1. Manage Stakeholder Engagement
2. Acquire Resources
3. Manage Communications
4. Plan Resource Management