CAPM : Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-100) : Part 44
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Why is tailoring required in a project?
- Because a one-size-fits-all approach avoids complications and saves time
- Because every project is unique and not every tool, technique, input, or output identified in the PMBOK Guide is required
- Because tailoring allows us to identify the techniques, procedures, and system practices used by those in the project
- Project managers should apply every process in the PMBOK Guide to the project, so tailoring is not required
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What should a project manager do to prepare a risk management plan in a project with a lot of technical uncertainty?
- Get expert judgment
- Count on personal experience
- Ask project sponsors
- Delay the project until technical uncertainty is clarified
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The project manager is creating the communications management plan. Which group of inputs is required to begin?
- Work performance reports, change requests, and risk register
- Work performance data, project documents, and stakeholder engagement plan
- Project charter, project management plan, and project documents
- Work performance data, stakeholder register, and team management plan
Explanation:
Reference: https://www.projectengineer.net/project-communications-management-according-to-the-pmbok/
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A project manager is working on an estimate. The project team is estimating each work package and then finding the total of all the work packages.
Which technique is using the project manager?
- Three-point estimating
- Parametric estimating
- Bottom-up estimating
- Data analysis
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What are the project management processes associated with project quality management?
- Plan Quality Management, Manage Quality, and Control Quality
- Plan Quality Management, Manage Quality, and Cost of Quality
- Manage Quality, Customer Satisfaction, and Control Quality
- Customer Satisfaction, Control Quality, and Continuous Improvement
Explanation:Reference: https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/project-quality-management-quick-guide -
Which of the following are inputs for the Plan Quality Management processes?
- Quality metrics, project documents, and financial performance
- Quality management plan, project documents, and quality metrics
- Project management plan, project documents, and organizational process assets
- Project management plan, quality metrics, and project documents
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A project manager is working on the communications management plan. Which of these documents are inputs to consider?
- Stakeholder engagement plan and organizational process assets
- Project schedule and stakeholder register
- Quality management plan and risk register
- Basis of estimates and scope baseline
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When developing the project schedule, a project manager uses decomposition and rolling wave planning techniques in this process:
- Develop Schedule
- Define Activities
- Define Scope
- Collect Requirements
Explanation:In agile projects, DECOMPOSITION is Tool and technique of define activities, create WBS. You have subdivided the work package into smaller manageable components of schedule activities which is decomposition. Decomposition was used to create WBS process, if u further decompose WBS package you get schedule of activities.
Rolling Wave Planning is one of the techniques in the ‘Define Activities’ process under Project Time Management.
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Which set of activities should a project manager use as part of the Develop Team process?
- Training and establishing ground rules
- Networking activities and estimating team resources
- Conflict management activities and tracking team performance
- Recruit new team members and training
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A project manager needs to demonstrate that the project meets quality standards and success criteria. For that reason, the project manager is defining the quality objectives of the project, the quality tools that will be used, and quality metrics for the project deliverables.
Which process is the project manager executing?
- Manage Quality
- Plan Quality Management
- Control Quality
- Plan Scope Management
Explanation:Reference: https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/project-quality-management-quick-guide -
The project manager is dividing the project scope into smaller pieces, and repeating this process until no more subdivisions are required. At this point the project manager is able to estimate costs and activities for each element.
What are these elements called?
- Project activities
- Work packages
- Planning packages
- Project deliverables
Explanation:Reference: http://www.free-management-ebooks.com/faqpm/scope-06.htm -
Which two processes should be used to influence costs in the early stages of a project?
- Estimate Costs and Determine Budget
- Plan Cost Management and Estimate Activity Durations
- Control Quality and Control Costs
- Plan Stakeholder Engagement and Plan Communications Management
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Which statement is related to the project manager’s sphere of influence at the organizational level?
- A project manager interacts with other project managers to detect common interests and impacts their projects.
- A project manager facilitates communication between the suppliers and contractors on the project.
- A project manager considers the current industry trends and evaluates how they can impact or be applied to the project.
- A project manager may inform other professionals about the value of project management.
Explanation:Reference: https://www.greycampus.com/opencampus/project-management-professional/project-manager-role-and-sphere-of-influence -
A project manager is working in an environment where requirements are not very clear and may change during the project. In addition, the project has several stakeholders and is technically complex.
Which strategies should the project manager take into account for risk management in this environment?
- Occasionally identify, evaluate, and classify risks
- Review requirements and cross-functional project teams
- Include contingency reserves and update the project management plan frequently
- Frequently review incremental work products and update the requirements for proper prioritization
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When managing costs in an agile environment, what should a project manager consider?
- Lightweight estimation methods can be used as changes arise
- Agile environments make cost aggregation more difficult
- Agile environments make projects costlier and uncertain
- Detailed cost calculations benefit from frequent changes
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A project stakeholder is requesting changes to the project plan. Which process group addresses this?
- Initiating Process Group
- Planning Process Group
- Executing Process Group
- Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
Explanation:Reference: https://4squareviews.com/2018/10/19/6th-edition-pmbok-guide-process-13-3-manage-stakeholder-engagement-outputs/ -
The project manager is working with some functional managers and stakeholders on the resource management plan. Which elements may be included in this plan?
- Team values, team agreements, and conflict resolution process
- Conflict resolution process, communication guidelines, and meeting schedules
- Team roles and responsibilities, team management, and training plan
- Resource requirements, resource assignments, and team performance assessments
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The project team is inspecting the completed project scope to determine if the requirements have been satisfied. What is the result of this inspection?
- Accepted deliverables
- Planning packages
- Verified deliverables
- Work packages
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Which is the main benefit of managing and tailoring strategies in the Stakeholder Engagement process?
- Increased support and minimized resistance from stakeholders
- Increased performance of the project team
- Maintenance of stakeholder satisfaction because costs and scope are under control
- Updated project documents, as requested by stakeholders
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A project manager can choose from several techniques to resolve conflicts between team members. Which technique can result in a win-win situation?
- Collaborate/Problem Solve
- Compromise/Reconcile
- Smooth/Accommodate
- Withdraw/Avoid
Explanation:Reference: https://4squareviews.com/2013/06/26/5th-edition-pmbok-guide-chapter-9-conflict-resolution/
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