Project Management Question Bank
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Q2. All of the following are used in estimating EXCEPT:

1. Work breakdown structure
2. Team
3. Network diagram
4. Scope verification

Q3. A control chart is used to determine whether a process is stable or has predictable performance. When a process is within acceptable limits, the process does not need adjustment. How are these upper and lower control limits determined?

1. Statistical calculations
2. Variance analysis
3. Pareto chart
4. ROM estimate

Q4. You just completed a cost estimate on the project, and you’re assuming there is a 15 percent chance you will exceed this estimate. You are:

1. Below the mean
2. Above the mean
3. Above the median
4. Below the median.

Q5. A heuristic is BEST described as a:

1. Control tool.
2. Scheduling method
3. Planning tool
4. Rule of thumb

Q6. A stakeholder register contains all the information about the stakeholders. Which of the following is not included in the stakeholder register?

1. List of stakeholders
2. Stakeholders’ classification
3. Responsibility of assignments
4. None of the above

Q7. The project manager wishes to use the Delphi technique to obtain expert opinion on some difficult technical issues she’s facing. What should she be careful to do?

1. Make sure the experts consulted are recognized for their input.
2. Compare information and work toward a single opinion.
3. Consult the stakeholders.
4. Meet together with the experts to obtain consensus.

Q8. Sandra is managing a software development project. The project has many stakeholders having a negative attitude toward the project. Sandra knows she can’t keep everybody happy but still can try her best to manage them. Which of the following can help Sandra manage these negative stakeholders better?

1. Ignore them
2. Send them project updates
3. Engage them in project decisions
4. Send inaccurate project reports

Q9. Which of the following conflict resolution techniques will generate the MOST lasting solution?

1. Forcing
2. Smoothing
3. Compromise
4. Problem solving.

Q10. You are responsible for IT maintenance in your organization. The head of the IT department comes to you with an internet security expert and tells you to disable auto login and force authentic login based on a new password. The password will be 15 characters long and consist of letters, numerals, and one special character, and this password must expire after every 30 days. This is an example of:

1. Operation
2. Project
3. Maintenance
4. None of the above