Project Management Question Bank
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Q2. After a great deal of effort, the project team has finally determined the specifications for a major scope change to the project. In light of this, what should the project manager do FIRST?

1. Look for other changes
2. Notify the stakeholders about the new scope
3. Gain sign-off on this change
4. Calculate the risks associated with this change

Q3. If the optimistic estimate for an activity is 12 days, and the pessimistic estimate is 18 days, what is the standard deviation of this activity?

1. 1
2. 1.3
3. 6
4. 3

Q4. A project manager must publish a project schedule. Activities, start/end times, and resource are identified. What should the project manager do NEXT?

1. Distribute the project schedule according to the communications management plan.
2. Confirm the availability of the resources.
3. Refine the project management plan to reflect more accurate costing information.
4. Publish a bar chart illustrating the timeline.

Q5. How can changes be made to a project management plan once the project manager baselines it?

1. By generating a change request and having it approved through the Perform Integrated Change Control process.
2. This is typically done by using a version control system. The project manager creates a new version with the changes and baselines it as the new baseline.
3. This is done by maintaining a revision history or log. The project manager documents the changes in detail and then baselines it.
4. A project management plan cannot be changed once it is baselined. An addendum has to be created to incorporate the changes.

Q6. Laurence is the PMO manager at ANZ Company. The CEO of the company asked Laurence to review the business requirements and develop the current year’s capital management plan. The capital management plan will outline the key business deliverables (capital projects) and will go to the board for final approval. Which of the following organizational artifacts should Laurence review to analyze the business requirements for the current fiscal year?

1. Lessons Learned
2. Capital budget for the current year
3. Organizational Process Assets
4. Organizational Strategy

Q7. The project management team has determined that there are some changes to the scope of the project. According to the PMBOK, who is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and approving documented changes to the project?

1. Change Control Board (CCB)
2. Change Configuration Board (CCB)
3. Scope Control Board (SCB)
4. Configuration Control Board (CCB)

Q8. The stakeholder engagement plan is developed early during project planning phase. However, as the project moves into its execution phase, project stakeholders’ needs, interests and/or influence might change. If a significant change happens, what should the project manager do?

1. Refer the issue to the project sponsor
2. Hold all project communications until the issue has a resolution
3. Seek expert judgment from the project sponsor
4. Revisit the Plan Stakeholder Engagement process

Q9. You have made John responsible for painting a certain portion of the building you are constructing. John completes the painting and submits his bills to you. You review his invoices, pay him and close the contract. What process is this?

1. Close project
2. Conduct procurement
3. Close procurement
4. Control procurement

Q10. An estimate at completion (EAC) is an output of which of the following?

1. Control Costs
2. Project performance review
3. Variance management
4. Performance measurement analysis