Full Length Mock Test 02.

Resources: Based on PMBOK 5th Edition

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Questions
Question - 1
Your project has been successfully executed and client is happy with the deliverables.You are
now in your last week of delivery.What is an important step while closing the project?
A. Releasing resources
B. Measuring actual performance against baselines
C. Handing over deliverables to the client
D. Ensuring all contractual obligations have been met

D is the correct answer.Anything that is contractual in nature gets precedence over other things so in this case it is very important to ensure that all contractual obligations have been met /
satisfied.

Question - 2
You have accidentally given a gift to one of the customer - which is beyond the limit set by your
company policy. What should you do next?
A. Take a gift of equal value from the customer
B. Inform senior management and compliance team in your company about it.
C. Request the customer to return the gift.

D. Ignore - deal with the situation if anything comes up.

B is the correct answer.This can easily be looked at as an instance of bribing or gifting for
gaining an advantage.It is best to inform your senior management and compliance team of the
mistake.

Question - 3
Which of the following statements is NOT true about a Procurement Audit ?
A. Documents lessons learned for future procurement processes
B. Validate quality of deliverables procured
C. Monitors complete procurement process from planning to the administration of procurement
D. Identifies success and failure in Procurement process

B is the correct answer.Procurement audit is not responsible for validating quality of deliverables
procured -and hence not true about Procurement audit

Question - 4
Which ensures that project objectives are met by monitoring and measuring progress and taking
corrective action when necessary.
A. Project controls
B. Controlling process
C. Control logs
D. Project chart

B is the correct answer. Controlling process ensures that project objectives are met by

monitoring and measuring progress and taking corrective action when necessary.

Question - 5
For a software project - you decide to create a detailed estimate to be more realistic.You come up
with an estimate based on 'lines of code'.What type of estimate is this called ?
A. Analogous estimating
B. Top down estimating
C. Bottom up estimating
D. Parametric estimating

C is the correct answer.This is an example of Bottom up estimation which is accurate but also
time intensive

Question - 6
Which of the following is NOT an input to Define Activities process:
A. Organizational Process Assets
B. Product description
C. Scope Baseline
D. Enterprise environmental factors

B is the correct answer. Define Activities - Inputs : Scope Baseline , Organizational Process
Assets and Enterprise environmental factors .

Question - 7

Control Costs is concerned with:

A. Managing changes when they occur
B. Resource rates
C. Chart of accounts
D. Organizational policies

A is the correct answer. Control Costs is concerned with Managing changes when they occur

Question - 8
The client reports that the deliverables have not been upto the mark and do not meet the
acceptance criteria.You decide to discuss this with the client to understand the issue.You also
prepare for the meeting by looking up the agreed Acceptance Criteria - In which document
would you find this information ?
A. Project Charter
B. Project Scope Statement
C. Quality Control
D. Verified Deliverables

B is the correct answer.The correct answer is option B - the Acceptance criteria are defined in the
Project Scope Statement.

Question - 9
Your friend is distraught.He has signed a Fixed Price contract for providing a piece of
software.However he has reached 'The point of Total Assumption' - what does that mean ?
A. Requirements are not frozen

B. Work is being completed based on Assumptions

C. Profit is being Assumed
D. Your friend has run out of money from the contract and has to pay the costs

D is the correct answer.The correct answer is option D.This is a bad position to be where the
seller is incurring losses rather than making any profits.

Question - 10
You are in charge of a large software development project.As a part of the project schedule - it
was planned to complete two core components by the end of October.You are now in August and
you realize that the project is falling behind schedule.You do a quick review and decide that the
schedule can be met by adding additional staff to the activities on the critical path. This is an
example of :
A. Fast Tracking
B. Resource Levelling
C. Crashing
D. Scope Creep

C is the correct answer.The correct answer is option C - As the project is falling behind schedule
and deliveries cannot be impacted - the manager has chosen to add additional resources to
activities on the critical path.This is an example of Crashing - NOTE Crashing may result in
increased risk and rework.

Question - 11
You are the project manager of a project and the project is a month into the executing phase.
There are some cliques forming among the team members. Which leadership style you follow for
best outcome?

A. Supporting
B. Delegating
C. Coaching
D. Directing

C is the correct answer. Situational leadership style is coaching. Coaching is best fit for this
situation.

Question - 12
Based on the PMBOK, who is ultimately responsible for the project quality?
A. Project team
B. Project manager
C. QA manager
D. Validation engineer

B is the correct answer. Project manager is ultimately responsible for the project quality.

Question - 13
Activity Resource Requirements is an input to ____________ :
A. Estimate Activity Durations
B. Control Schedule
C. Sequence Activities

D. Estimate Activity Resources

A is the correct answer. Activity Resource Requirements is an input to Estimate Activity

Durations.

Question - 14
The scope management provides:
A. A basis for future decisions about the project.
B. A baseline to accomplish verification measures.
C. A baseline to evaluate potential scope changes.
D. All of the above.

D is the correct answer. Project Scope Management is a group of processes required to ensure
that the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the
project.

Question - 15
A critical component was shipped by your vendor.However government officials have not
released it and are demanding entry tax.You know a few of the officials who are ready to turn a
blind eye if you were to grease their palms.This will save both money and time - what should
you do ?
A. Refuse to pay tax
B. Pay the tax
C. Grease the officials palms
D. Negotiate with the officials so that the tax is avoided

B is the correct answer.You should not avoid paying tax and bribing is simply not
acceptable.The simple answer is to pay tax

Question - 16
___________ is a group of processes required to purchase or acquire the products, services, or
results needed from outside the project team to perform the work.
A. Procurement Management
B. Planning Management
C. Scope Management
D. Control Management

A is the correct answer. Procurement Management is groups of processes required to purchase or

acquire the products, services, or results needed from outside the project team to perform the
work.

Question - 17
The process of Manage Stakeholder Engagement is part of which process?
A. Planning
B. Monitoring and Control
C. Executing
D. QA

C is the correct answer. Manage Stakeholder Engagement is part of Executing included in

Stakeholder Management.

Question - 18
Purchasing insurance is an example of __________.
A. Transfer
B. Acceptances
C. Mitigation
D. Contingency

A is the correct answer. Purchasing insurance means transfer the risk to third party.

Question - 19
The ability of stakeholders to influence the project typically highest during the _________.
A. initial stages.
B. final stages.
C. closing phases.
D. None of the above

A is the correct answer. The ability of stakeholders to influence the project typically highest
during the initial stages.

Question - 20
In which type of organization, a project manager is in complete control of the project?
A. Projectized organization

B. Balanced Matrix organization

C. Strong Matrix
D. Weak Matrix organization

A is the correct answer. Projectized organization : The project manager has total control of
projects. Personnel are assigned and report to a project manager.

Question - 21
What is the BEST use of a Work Authorization System ?
A. It manages the timing and sequence of when activities need to be performed
B. It manages who performs the activity
C. It identifies the resources needed to complete activities
D. It is used for comparing actual work against the baselines

A is the correct answer.It defines how work will be authorized and how work will be done at the
right time and in the right sequence.Option B is not correct since who performs the work comes
from the responsibility assignment matrix and neither is option C the right answer.Option D is
related to monitoring and controlling work performace data which is not covered by Work
Authorization System - so - option A is the correct answer

Question - 22
If you are project manager for a Project and will need as many inputs to the initiation phase as
possible. Of the following, which is the best source of information for your project?
A. Historical information
B. WBS

C. Business plans
D. RBS

A is the correct answer. Historical information is the best input of the choices available. B is
incorrect since the WBS has not been created at this point of the project. C is incorrect since
business plans are not a likely input to the initiation process.

Question - 23
John meets you at the water cooler.In his project he has a very large audience who need to be
communicated while for your project you have a small select audience.You prefer a
communication model where information is made available to the recipients.John prefers that the
information is made available at discretion of recipients.What kind of communication model are
You and John looking to implement ?
A. Interactive and Push Communication
B. Push and Pull Communication
C. Pull and Push Communication
D. Pull and Interactive Communication

B is the correct answer.Your communication preference is push where information is made

available to the recipients like it or not .John has a large audience and he is using the 'Pull' style
of communication where interested users could extract information as per their needs or interests
- example - running a canned report to identify schedule slippage

Question - 24
Which time estimating tools estimate the basis for activity durations can be quantitatively
determined by multiplying the quantity of work to be performed by the productivity rate?
A. Parametric estimating

B. Funding limit reconciliation

C. Reserves analysis
D. None of the above

A is the correct answer. Parametric Estimating: Estimating the basis for activity durations can be
quantitatively determined by multiplying the quantity of work to be performed by the
productivity rate.

Question - 25
In which phase project manager is assigned to a project?
A. During the initiation stage
B. During the planning stage
C. After approval of budget
D. After the project is proven feasible

A is the correct answer. output of Initiation process : Project charter PM assigned Constraints
Assumptions Project manager is assigned to a project During the initiation stage.

Question - 26
Which type of network diagram is also referred to Activity-on-Node (AON) diagrams?
A. Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)
B. Gantt Chart Diagram (GCD)
C. Dependency Diagramming Method (DDM)
D. Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM)

A is the correct answer. The arrow diagramming method (ADM) is also referred to as activityon-arrow (AOA) diagramming method. Precedence diagramming method (PDM) is also referred
to as activity-on-node (AON) diagramming method

Question - 27
You are managing a project that your company won after making a bid.The clients have
negotiated long and hard and have driven a hard bargain.The project is scheduled to span over
eight months and you are in your fifth month of execution.You are extremely worried since you
have about four more months of work remaining and the project is at the 'Point of total
assumption' - what does this mean ?
A. As a seller you are running behind schedule
B. As a seller you are ahead of schedule
C. The project is going to have a cost overrun which will need to be negotiated with the client
D. As a seller all subsequent costs will have to be borne by the seller

D is the correct answer.The point of total assumption is the point at which the seller has
consumed all the fees and will now bear the costs.This means that the project is a firm fixed
price contract and seller has consumed all the contract fees and is forced to shell out money
which is a loss.Since point of total assumption is applicable to firm fixed price contract - option
C is not an option where seller can negotiate with the buyer for additional cash flow.The correct
answer is option D

Question - 28
The various engagement levels of stakeholders are .....
A. Unaware,Resistant,Supportive,Interested,Leading
B. Unaware,Resistant,Neutral,Supportive,Leading

C. Ignorant,Resistant,Supportive
D. Ignorant,Resistant,Supportive,Leading

B is the correct answer.The correct answer is option B

Question - 29
Which is not a technique for Sequence Activities ?
A. Rolling Wave Planning
B. Mandatory Dependencies
C. Arrow Diagramming Method [ADM
D. Precedence Diagramming Method [PDM]

A is the correct answer. Rolling wave planning is a technique for Define Activities. Other
options are technique for Sequence Activities.

Question - 30
A project risk is characterized by three factors. What are they ?
A. Severity of impact, duration of impact and cost of impact
B. Identification, type of risk category and probability of impact
C. Risk event, risk probability and the amount at stake
D. Occurrence, frequency and cost

C is the correct answer. Risk event, risk probability and the amount at stake are the factors.

Question - 31
Which of the following models of conflict resolution allows look at the facts, analyze them and
find a solution?
A. Problem solving
B. Withdrawal or Avoidance
C. Forcing
D. Smoothing

A is the correct answer. Problem Solving or Confrontation: look at the facts, analyze them and
find a solution. This is an example of win-win situation

Question - 32
When do Procurement Negotiations happen ?
A. Conduct Procurements
B. Plan Procurement Management
C. Close Procurements
D. Control Procurements

A is the correct answer.Negotiations happen during Conduct Procurements.This is when the

buyer and seller discuss and negotiate.

Question - 33
You and and your team have just created a schedule network diagram.You have come up with
the estimates and have defined the durations and subsequently have identified the Critical

Path.You now decide to do a 'Backward Pass' through the Schedule Network Diagram - what
would you be calculating ?
A. The Early Start and Early Finish for each activity
B. The Late Start and Late Finish for each activity
C. The duration of the other paths
D. The duration of the critical path

B is the correct answer.The correct answer is - B.Option C and D are incorrect as the Backward
Pass is not used to calculate the duration.Infact based on duration the critical path is
calculated.Option A talks about Early Start and Early Finish - which are calculated using
'Forward Pass'.Using 'Backward Pass' - we calculate the Late Start and Late Finish of all the
activities in the network diagram.

Question - 34
As a part of the Executive Management team - you have a number of project managers reporting
into you. One of the project managers has reported data for her project that has got you worried
regarding health of the project. EV = 300000 USD , PV = 550000 USD , AC = 200000 USD
You are worried since as per your calculations the project is behind schedule. However the
Project Manager disagrees and she feels the project is ahead of schedule - what is the correct
interpretation of the data ?
A. Both are incorrect - the health of the project cannot be determined from this information
B. Both are correct as interpretation is very subjective
C. You are correct - the project is behind schedule
D. Your Project Manager is correct - the project is ahead of schedule

C is the correct answer. The correct answer is C - this is because SPI = EV / PV =

300000/550000 = < 1 . A SPI < 1 indicates the project is behind schedule.

Question - 35
You are the project manager of a project. Your project just went into integration mode. This
means that your project __________.
A. Has been accepted by the sponsor and the client
B. Will be closed due to lack of resources
C. Resources are being assigned to other areas of the business
D. None of the above

C is the correct answer. A project that ends in integration mode is the type of project where its
resources are being assigned to other areas.

Question - 36
John keeps coming late and deliverables are getting delayed - what should you do ?
A. Discuss with John
B. Escalate to senior management
C. Monitor John
D. Ignore the issue

A is the correct answer.The best way to deal with this is to discuss .Avoiding the situation or
escalating without getting into the details is incorrect.The correct answer is option A

Question - 37
A Trend Analysis is best described as:

A. Examining project performance over time

B. Calculating Earned Value
C. Calculating Cost Variance
D. Analyzing performance of similar projects over time

A is the correct answer. Trend Analysis is Examining project performance time by time

Question - 38
You and your team are in your second month of project execution.You are taking stock of the
situation and find that you are behind schedule.To complete the project on time - additional extra
effort would need to be expended in future - what are you actually doing ?
A. Risk management
B. Project Management
C. Forecasting
D. Work performance Data

C is the correct answer.This is an example of Forecasting.It deals with predicting future based on
current trends or performance data.Work performance data is the data related to actual
performance.Risk and Project Management are broad brushes here - the most specific option is
Forecasting.

Question - 39
The client has reported an issue with the layout of the cables across the shop floor which will
result in rework.The design team members and the onsite engineers are at logger heads and
blame each other for the issue.You set up a meeting between the two leads to discuss the
same.As the issue has just been reported - both sides are very sensitive and refuse to budge.You
have had loads of experience in similar such projects and understand that such layout issues are

bound to occur.You adjourn the meeting and inform both the parties that the issue does not
sound as serious as they see it to be.You ask them to analyze the root causes in details over the
weekend and then set up a meeting.What conflict resolution technique are you adopting ?
A. Smoothing
B. Forcing
C. Withdrawal
D. Confronting

A is the correct answer.Since you see that neither party is ready to budge you downplay the
situation.Given time both parties would look at it objectively rather than being subjective and
hence you decide to defer the discussion - so this is an example of Smoothing

Question - 40
War room creation during project deployment phase is an example of:
A. Team Building activity
B. General Management Skills
C. Working together on Co-Location
D. Establishing Ground Rules

C is the correct answer. War room : Working together on Co-Location

Question - 41
The end of the project comes after which of the following?
A. Project charter

B. Final deliverable
C. Schedule
D. QA activities are done

B is the correct answer. Project will close after final deliverable.

Question - 42
A Risk Register is a part of the ________.
A. Project Scope Statement
B. Project Management plan
C. Project Scheduling plan
D. Project Charter

B is the correct answer. The Risk Register is detailed part of the project management plan.

Question - 43
Bob who is a project manager seems to be doing something right.His team members tend to
obediently follow his instructions and seem to be extremely loyal to him.You meet a colleague of
yours over lunch and mention the same.Your colleague agrees and states the reason being Bob
and the Managing Director of the company are lunch buddies and the Managing Director seems
to put a lot of faith in Bob. What kind of power does Bob enjoy ?
A. Referent
B. Expert
C. Legitimate

D. Reward

A is the correct answer.The correct answer is option A - Referent power.Here it is indicated that
people respond to Bob because of him having close ties with the Managing Director of the
company.

Question - 44
Change requests can occur due to _______________.
A. An external event such as a change in government regulation
B. An error or omission in defining the scope of the product
C. An error or omission in defining the scope of the project
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer. Change requests can occur for all the reason mentioned.

Question - 45
A process that is not part of a Project Risk Management is:
A. Identification
B. Solicitation
C. Quantification
D. Response Development

B is the correct answer. All are part of Project Risk Management except Solicitation.

Question - 46
Which of the following is a difference in the role of a Project Manager and a PMO ?
A. PM focuses on the specific project objectives while PMO manages major program changes
B. PM manages the resources on the project while the PMO manages shared resources across
projects
C. PM manages constraints of the project while the PMO manages methodologies , standards ,
opportunities among projects
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer.All of the differences explained are correct - so option D is the correct
answer

Question - 47
A Project Scope Management includes :
A. Initiation
B. Project Plan Execution
C. Overall Change Control
D. Report Performance

A is the correct answer. Project scope management includes: Initiation, Collect Requirements,
Define Scope, Validate Scope and Control Scope

Question - 48
Comparing proposals received from seller is done during ?

A. Close Procurements
B. Conduct Procurements
C. Plan Procurement Management
D. Control Procurements

B is the correct answer.The correct answer is option B

Question - 49
You are a senior executive with a lot of decison powers.Your company is looking to set up a
chemical plant.One of the states has very lax pollution norms and as a result you could save
thousands of dollars in not treating the effluents should you set up the factory in this state.All
other states have very strict environmental norms which would mean a heavy cost - what is the
RIGHT thing to do ?
A. Do not set up a plant at all
B. Setup the plant in the state with lax environmental norms with no effluent treatment
C. Set up the effluent treatment irrrespective of which state the plant is installed
D. None of the above

C is the correct answer.As per PMI code of conduct the correct answer is option C - yeah you
heard that right.How many of us would choose option B ? :)

Question - 50
You are managing a turn key project for layout of Optical fibre cables across the city.This would
involve a lot of excavation work of service roads for the layout.Your company has received a
couple of bids from vendors from your qualified sellers list.After due diligence and weighing in
various options - you decide to award the contract to one of the vendors.The vendor is very
happy as this would mean a significant boost to her business.As a sign of gratitude she calls you

up and informs you that she has organized a weekend family outing for you and your family at a
mountain ski resort.What would be the BEST course of action ?
A. Thank the vendor and take your family out for a well deserved weekend outing
B. Politely decline the offer
C. Revoke the vendor's contract
D. Decline the offer and inform your senior management of the same

D is the correct answer.As a Project Management Professional it is obligatory to always do the

right thing.Accepting gifts need to be verified with the organizations policies prior to accepting
them.So accepting the gift is not an option .Revoking the vendors contract is also not a good
option since the vendor selection was done and this vendor was chosen based on selection
criteria.Rejecting the vendor only on this basis would not be correct.Option B is correct but the
better option is decline the offer and also inform your senior management - option D

Question - 51
You are in charge of constructing a High Rise residential building.After creating a Network
diagram - you have identified the Critical Path. Work has started - but suddenly due to inclement
weather plinth work has got delayed. This plinth work activity was on the critical path . As a
manager driving this project would you be worried and why ?
A. No - It will not matter if the Plinth work is delayed.
B. No - Activities on the critical path do not impact the schedule
C. Yes - Any delay of activities on the critical path would lead to a delay of the entire project
D. Yes - you will now have to relay this bad news to the client

C is the correct answer.The correct answer is - C - since activities on critical path if delayed can
lead to a delay in the entire Project.Options A and B are incorrect while option D is a very
subjective answer and nowhere does the problem state how the stakeholders would take the news
- so the best answer in this case is option C

Question - 52
You are negotiating with a contractor for additional staff augmentation - a number of software
developers and a few testers .As a buyer you dont quite have the exact statement of work
ready.What kind of contract is MOST appropriate for this kind of work ?
A. Time and Materials - T & M
B. Cost plus fixed fee - CPFF
C. Firm Fixed Price Contract - FFP
D. Fixed Price Incentive Fee Contracts - FPIF

A is the correct answer.As the nature of work is not quite clear and this deals with contracting
additional staff - the best choice of contract is T & M.Fixed price contracts are applicable where
scope of work is quite clear which is not the case here.Here choosing a Cost-reimbursable
contract makes no sense - since the unit rate of staff can be determined and agreed between you
and the seller - so the best choice is option A - T & M

Question - 53
Which of the following is controlling changes to the budget.
A. Control Costs
B. Estimate Costs
C. Determine Budget
D. None

A is the correct answer. Control Costs is controlling changes to the budget.

Question - 54
When tough projects go - you are the go to guy for your senior management.You take up the
challenge and are provided with the 'AAA' level team that you wanted.You know that with high
performing team members comes their own set of nuances.Jack and Mary have been bickering
and arguing almost every aspect of the design for some time now.However you are pleasantly
surprised when you see the two of them gradually get to terms and actually accomodate each
other's point of view.At what stage of team development does this demonstrate ?
A. Performing
B. Forming
C. Storming
D. Norming

D is the correct answer.This is a good example of Norming.Initially you got the team together
which was Forming .Jack and Mary were still finding their feet and have firm and fixed opinions
and are also testing waters with others which is Storming .The next phase is where team
members start learning more about each other and also make adjustments to accomodate and
help.The Trust factor also increases - hence this is an example of Norming - option D.Performing
is the next stage to Norming where team works as one towards a common goal

Question - 55
John is managing three projects.They are completely independent and unrelated.What is John
doing ?
A. Program Management
B. Project Management
C. Portfolio Management
D. None of the above

C is the correct answer.If you know the difference between Program and Portfolio management you would easily know the answer!A portfolio can contain related and even unrelated projects
while a Program ONLY contains related projects.As the question states the projects are not
related - the correct answer is Portfolio Management

Question - 56
At which stage, stakeholders have the maximum influence on a project?
A. Initial stage
B. Closing stage
C. Execution stage
D. None of the above

A is the correct answer. It is easy to make changes to project goals and approach at the initial
stage. Stake holders have maximum influence at Initial stage.

Question - 57
Given the following estimates: Optimistic 3 days, Pessimistic 9 days, and most likely 6 days.
What is the standard deviation for the estimates?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 1.5
D. 0.5

A is the correct answer. Standard Deviation = (High - Low) / 6 = (9-3)/6 = 1

Question - 58
Which organization is same as a Functional organization?
A. Projectized organization
B. Balanced Matrix organization
C. Strong Matrix
D. Weak Matrix organization

D is the correct answer. Weak Matrix : Power reset with Functional Manager and Functional
organization : Project Manager has least power and all management is taken care by functional
manager like marketing engineer, sales engineer etc.

Question - 59
An activity has an Early Finish(EF) of 2 days and Late Finish(LF) of 12 days.What is the
activity's float ?
A. 12 days
B. 14 days
C. 2 days
D. 10 days

D is the correct answer. Activity float = Late Finish - Early Finish = 12-2 = 10 days

Question - 60
The Delphi Method is best suited for which of the following?
A. Decision making

B. Control costs
C. Overhead rate estimating
D. Team discussions

A is the correct answer. Delphi Method: A questionnaire is used to gather input; the results are
summarized, and then distributed.

Question - 61
The planning processes are:
A. Define Scope, Resource planning, Estimate Costs, Schedule development, Define Activities
B. Inputs, Control, Status reports, Risk management
C. Planning, Resource planning, Quality assurance, Risk control
D. Define Scope, Team development, Control Schedule, Budget control, Contract administration

A is the correct answer. Core planning process are Define Scope, Resource planning, Estimate
Costs, Schedule development, Define Activities.

Question - 62
Communication can be of the following forms except:
A. Formal and Informal
B. Written and Verbal
C. Precise and Vague
D. Vertical and Horizontal

C is the correct answer.Precise and Vague is not a form of communication while all others are.

Question - 63
The key benefit of developing a Project Management Plan is ....
A. It gives the project manager the authority to assign project resources to the project
B. It provides a strong business case
C. It formally authorizes the project
D. It provides the basis of all the project work and provides a central document

D is the correct answer.It is the project charter which gives the project manager the authority and
again it is the charter that authorizes the project along with a strong business case .So all the
other options are true with respect to the Project Charter.The project management plan is a
subsidary plan of other plans such as scope , schedule and cost - which is why it is looked at as a
central document.It defines how the project is executed , monitored , controlled and closed.So
the correct answer is option D

Question - 64
A technique which adjusts the activities of the schedule such that requirement of resources does
not exceed a predefined resource limit is known as ....
A. Resource Histogram
B. Resource Leveling
C. Resource Smoothing
D. Resource Calendar

C is the correct answer.Resource Smoothing is the correct answer

Question - 65
While setting up a BPO - you need to schedule shifts such that no shift should end before the
next shift is at work - what is the dependency between the shifts ?
A. Start to Finish
B. Start to Start
C. Finish to Finish
D. Finish to Start

A is the correct answer.The correct answer is option A

Question - 66
You are managing a software development project in the banking domain.Things have been
proceeding as per plan - but with the economic meltdown the client has had to abruptly shutdown
the project due to lack of funds to source the project any longer.As a Project manager what is the
next thing to do ?
A. Free up project resources so they can be utilized on other tasks
B. As there are very few tasks remaining - get those completed
C. Ensure all project closure procedures are followed and lessons learned are updated
D. Publish work performance reports for the project

C is the correct answer.Project closure procedures must be followed.They must be followed

irrespective of whether project was successfully completed or if it was terminated - we always
follow closure procedures - so in this case the Project Manager should choose option C

Question - 67
You are in charge of a project that is running behind schedule.Your lead architect approaches
you and indicates that should he introduce a change - the project could possibly catch up on lost
time.What should be the FIRST thing you should do?
A. Its a great suggestion which can bring the project back on schedule - so go ahead and
implement it.
B. Ascertain the impact of the change to your cost and scope and then write a change request and
get a formal approval
C. Write a change request and get a formal approval before making any changes
D. Flatly refuse to make any changes

B is the correct answer.Both options of refusing to make the change outright or making the
change immediately without analyzing are incorrect - so clearly options A and D are not the right
choices.The question asks about what you should do first - so though writing a change request
and getting an approval is logical - even better is to first ascertain the impact of the change.You
already know that the change can reduce the schedule but you should also try and find the impact
of this change to your other constraints - which are scope and cost - so once you have analyzed
the impact of this change - you can now submit a change request and seek approval - hence
option B is the BEST course of action.

Question - 68
You and and your team have just created a schedule network diagram.You have come up with
the estimates and have defined the durations and subsequently have identified the Critical
Path.You now decide to do a 'Forward Pass' through the Schedule Network Diagram - what
would you be calculating ?
A. The Early Start and Early Finish for each activity
B. The latest start and latest finish for each activity
C. The duration of the other paths

D. The duration of the critical path

A is the correct answer.The correct answer is - A.Option C and D are incorrect as the Forward
Pass is not used to calculate the duration.Infact based on duration the critical path is
calculated.Option B talks about Late Start and Late Finish - which are calculated using
Backward Pass.Using 'Forward Pass' - we calculate the Early Start and Early Finish of all the
activities in the network diagram.

Question - 69
John a Project Manager has been assigned to a project with an approved project charter.However
a change is required in the project charter.What should John do ?
A. Changes cannot be made to the Project Charter
B. Cancel the project
C. Ask Project sponsor to approve or reject the change
D. He should make the change in the charter

C is the correct answer.The correct answer is option C since changes to project charter can only
be made by the sponsor.

Question - 70
You are preparing a Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate. From your experience you
believe the project could cost 600,000 $.What should the Rough Order of Magnitude Cost
Estimate be ?
A. 300,000 - 600,000$
B. 150,000 - 600,000$
C. 475,000$ - 1,075,000$

D. 600,000 - 900,000$

C is the correct answer.Rough Order of Magnitude ( ROM ) is between -25% to 75%.So ROM
for an estimate of 600,000 is option C

Question - 71
John joins an organization as a PMO.His role ensures that he provides support to the project
managers .He provides templates , trainings to staff and shares best practices and lessons learned
from other projects.John also ensures that different teams adopt PMO specified methodologies
and templates.He is also responsible to provide required team members to the project.Project
Managers from the PMO office are assigned to run projects and report back to PMO office.All
the projects also need to ensure compliance through PMO reviews.Which type of PMO structure
is John working in ?
A. Controlling
B. Directive
C. Supportive
D. None of the above

B is the correct answer.The correct answer is 'Directive' - in this type of PMO structure - the
PMO has the maximum amount of control which is more than 'Controlling' and as the question
states - John and the PMO team control and direct the project.

Question - 72
Which performance measurement tells us how much more of the budget is required to finish the
project?
A. ETC
B. EV

C. EAC
D. AC

A is the correct answer. Estimate to completion calculates how much more of the budget is
needed to complete the project if everything continues at the current level of performance.

Question - 73
Delivery dates and availability of resources can be found in the details of the __________.
A. Work Breakdown Structure
B. SOW
C. Project Charter
D. Project Scope Statement

A is the correct answer. Delivery dates and availability of resources can be found in the details of
the WBS.

Question - 74
Who is responsible for issuing the project charter?
A. The project manager
B. The project sponsor
C. The Team lead
D. The management

B is the correct answer. The project sponsor creates and issues the project charter.

Question - 75
A Reserve Analysis technique is NOT used during __________.
A. Control Costs
B. Estimating Activity Duration
C. Determine Budget
D. Estimate Costs

A is the correct answer. Reserve analysis is used during Estimate Costs to calculate contingency
buffers that apply to individual or group of activities. Reserve analysis is used during Determine
Budget to calculate management contingency buffers that apply to the entire project. Reserve
analysis is done during Activity Duration estimation in order to calculate duration buffers for
individual or group of activities.

Question - 76
To facilitate,measure and control Quality - you have been asked to use the seven basic quality
tools - also known as 7QC tools - which ones would they be ?
A. Cause and effect diagrams , Flowcharts , Checksheets , Pareto diagrams , Histograms ,
Control Charts, Sequence Diagrams
B. Cause and effect diagrams , Flowcharts , Checksheets , Pareto diagrams , Histograms ,
Control Charts, Scatter Diagrams
C. Activity diagrams , Flowcharts , Checksheets , Pareto diagrams , Histograms , Control Charts,
Sequence Diagrams
D. Cause and effect diagrams , Monte Carlo analysis , Checksheets , Pareto diagrams ,
Histograms , Control Charts, Scatter Diagrams

B is the correct answer. Option B is the correct answer.

Question - 77
Which is not the tools and techniques used in Contract Administration:
A. Contract change control system
B. Contract negotiation
C. Payment system
D. Performance rating

B is the correct answer. Contract negotiation is not the tools and techniques used in Contract
Administration.

Question - 78
Which of the following Project Scope Management processes involves subdividing the major
project deliverables into smaller, more manageable components?
A. Collect Requirements
B. Initiation
C. Control Scope
D. Create WBS

D is the correct answer. Work Breakdown structure divide all major task to minor to help
execute better.

Question - 79

In which type of an organization does a Project Manager have minimal authority ?

A. Projectized
B. Weak matrix
C. Strong matrix
D. Functional

D is the correct answer.A Functional organization is one in which a project manager has minimal
authority.

Question - 80
Your company has won a project to construct a road connecting some remote locations in
Siberia.The team is excited as they would get to visit remote and distant places.However as an
experienced Project Manager you know that the severe weather would impose a risk where work
would be slowed down due to winters.You decide to mitigate the risk by having the employees
work overtime but it turns out that overtime work is difficult due to continuous exposure to harsh
climate.This is an example of ....
A. Risk Mitigation
B. Risk Identification
C. Secondary Risk
D. Residual Risk

D is the correct answer.In the above question you have identified the risk of slowness of work
due to severe winters.You also implemented risk mitigation by providing overtime.However
even working overtime is not bearing fruit due to the harshness of the weather - this is an
example of Residual Risk

Question - 81
While reviewing the cost estimates - you notice that a few items in the WBS are 40% higher than
the estimate for similar items in a previous project.What should you do next?
A. Decrease the estimate by 40% for those items.
B. Do nothing.
C. Consult with the person who created the estimate and understand the reason for the increase in
estimate.
D. Decrease the estimate by 40% for the project.

C is the correct answer.Option C is the best answer

Question - 82
Which of the following activity is not performed as part of the Direct and Manage Project Work
process?
A. Monitor implementation of approved changes
B. Validate deliverables
C. Staff, train, and manage the project team
D. Manage risks and implement risk responses

A is the correct answer. In the Direct and Manage Project Work process, approved changes are
implemented but monitoring of those changes is part of monitoring OR controlling project work.

Question - 83
You are project manager of a project, which of the following is not your responsibility?

A. Quality in the organization

B. Acquiring HR resources for the project team
C. Overall responsibility for risk on the project
D. All of the above

A is the correct answer. Senior management is responsible for quality in the organization

Question - 84
You have calculated the EAC and ETC.Where is this information best utilized ?
A. Performing a Root Cause Analysis
B. Updating Lessons Learned
C. Making Forecasts
D. Work Performance Information

C is the correct answer.EAC and ETC are really the estimates of the Cost of the project and also
about how much more money it would take from now to completion.These are nothing but
Forecasts - so naturally they are best utilized in making forecasts.

Question - 85
Allocating the value of the overall cost estimate to individual work items, in order to establish a
cost baseline for measuring project performance is called ______.
A. Resource planning
B. Estimate Costs
C. Determine Budget

D. Control Costs

C is the correct answer. Determine Budget: Allocating the value of the overall cost estimate to
individual work items, in order to establish a cost baseline for measuring project performance.

Question - 86
Who of the following are Stakeholders in a project ?
A. CTO.
B. End user who will use the product developed in the project.
C. Marketing Head
D. Sales Manager

B is the correct answer. An end user is definitely a stakeholder - while the others may or may not
be stakeholders - so correct answer is option B.

Question - 87
Your development lead and QA lead are into an altercation regarding the quality of code
deliverables.Both feel the fault lies at the other end which is causing Bad quality.You decide to
understand the details and get into a meeting with both of them.On subsequent discussion it
becomes apparent that both the development and qa teams do not have a sound understanding of
what is required.It turns out that the Requirements itself were not clearly defined!This is an
example of ?
A. Confronting
B. Smoothing
C. Forcing

D. Compromise

A is the correct answer.This is an example of Confronting - since you set up a discussion and
solve the problem.By solving the problem there is no difference of opinion and hence it is the
best possible way of conflict resolution.The correct answer is option A

Question - 88
if a risk probability is 75% and if the cost increase if risk occurs is 400$ - what is the EMV of the
risk ?
A. 400$
B. 300$
C. -300$
D. -400$

C is the correct answer.The correct answer is option C

Question - 89
Who is responsible for the definition of the Project Charter ?
A. Project Manager
B. The Project team
C. Business Stakeholders
D. PMO

C is the correct answer.This is a tricky one - the question is asking who is responsible for the
Project charter definition.The charter's definition is always done by the Business stakeholders

who envision expenditure and understand the business value.The Project Manager will help in
getting the Charter created - but is not responsible for its definition.The Project team comes in
much later and at this stage will not even be formed.This is also not the role of PMO.So the
correct answer is option C

Question - 90
Change requests are made against the ____________?
A. Project baseline
B. SOW
C. Charter
D. Executive summary

A is the correct answer. All change requests are made against a project plan that has the project
baseline.

Question - 91
As a manager on a project you have identified and created the WBS and WBS Dictionary.You
also plan to ensure that each deliverable gets the blessings of your stakeholders and
sponsors.Which process are you planning to perform?
A. Scope Verification
B. Perform Quality Control
C. Control Scope
D. Define Scope

A is the correct answer.The correct answer is Scope Verification which deals with verifying that
what was delivered was what was required.

Question - 92
What is the lowest level in a work breakdown structure?
A. Project task
B. Work package
C. SOW
D. None

B is the correct answer. A work package is the lowest level of a work breakdown structure.

Question - 93
PMI discusses procurement focusing on the ______ relationship.
A. Buyer or seller
B. Vendor or seller
C. Purchasing
D. Selling

A is the correct answer. PMI discusses procurement focusing on the buyer or seller relationship

Question - 94
Your company had won a large project for setting up a chemical factory for your client.It has
been a tough and gruelling year and the final delivery has been shipped.It consists of the Core
Reactor along with the agitator that was designed and manufactured in your premises and is now
shipped to the clients site.The contract includes stiff penalties for a delay even by a single

day.You now received a call indicating that the local authorities have held up the reactor outside
the city limits.Certain additional documentation is required which would delay the delivery of
the reactor thereby incurring heavy penalties.Your companies on site representative indicates that
should the authorities be paid some money the reactor would be released and would then reach
on time. What should you do ?
A. Do nothing
B. Plead with the authorities to release the consignment
C. Pay the incentive to the authorities to release the consignment
D. Provide the additional documentation which though would cause a delay in deliveries and
penalties - but do not pay an incentive

D is the correct answer.As a Project Manager you are responsible for the project - doing nothing
is not an option.If the law states the mandate of specific documentation then though you may not
bribe - requesting an exclusion is not ethical .Paying an incentive to the authorities is nothing but
paying a bribe - which should never be done - so in this case honouring the law and providing
the necessary documents to clear the consignment is the right answer.Note that choosing this
option entails paying up a stiff penalty for delay in deliveries - but a Project manager must
always uphold the tenets of Professional and Social Responsibility - Option D is the right
answer.

Question - 95
Who is responsible for the creation of the final project plan?
A. Project Manager
B. Team Leader
C. Sponsor
D. Project Team

A is the correct answer. Project Manager is responsible for the creation of the final project plan.

Question - 96
Which statement is true about Channels of communication?
A. Upward communication (vertically or diagonally): For higher management
B. Downward communication (vertically or diagonally): For higher management
C. Lateral communication (horizontally): For peers
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer. Channels of communication: Upward communication (vertically or

diagonally): For higher management Downward communication (vertically or diagonally): For
higher management Lateral communication (horizontally): For peers

Question - 97
What is the best technique to handle a conflict?
A. Collaborative
B. Compromise
C. Strategic
D. All of the above

A is the correct answer. A is the correct answer. It is important that you do not compromise when
working on a conflict.Compromise often leads to polarization and servitude.So it is best to be
collaborative and find a win win situation.

Question - 98

Project Stakeholders are defined as:

A. Individuals and organizations who use the project's product
B. Individuals and organizations whose interest may be positively or negatively affected as a
result of project execution or successful project completion
C. Individuals and organizations who provide the financial resources
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer. All of the above

Question - 99
As a manager on a project your key outlook is to ensure that the project delivers within the
scheduled timelines with minimal rework and maximum customer delight.For some time now
the project work is proceeding smoothly with a CPI and SPI a perfect 1.One of your team
members approaches you and indicates that she might possibly need a long vacation on account
of personal grounds.She indicates this could possibly occur in two months from now.You look
up the schedule and as luck would have it - this team member happens to be scheduled to execute
activities which are on the critical path - and her absence in two months time would cause a
delay in schedule.You decide to take some action and ask the team member to start regular
knowledge transfers to a couple of trainees.Your thought is though the trainees would be
relatively inexperienced they would more than make up for it with two people rather than one
person to perform these tasks should this team member need to go on leave.What did you just do
?
A. Mitigate the risk
B. Avoid the risk
C. Transfer the risk
D. Exploit the risk

A is the correct answer.You have 'Mitigated' the risk - by having the trainees trained you have

created a Risk response strategy.Should this team member go on leave the trainees would
execute the task.So you have not avoided the risk.Again there is no question of exploiting the
risk as this is not a positive risk.This is not a case of Risk avoidance either - so the correct
answer is Risk Mitigation - option A.

Question - 100
You are managing a project to set up a brand new play area for the community.You and your
team have been working as per plan and things are moving smoothly.Suddenly one of the
stakeholders indicates that the play area must also include a sand pit.This was not originally
planned for so you analyze the impact to the cost , schedule and scope.You then submit the
change request to the Change control board for their approval.You immediately receive an
approval - what should your next step be ?
A. Get the work done immediately and start executing
B. Update the impacted baselines - scope , cost and schedule
C. Update the work performance reports and share with stakeholders
D. Setup a meeting with the change control board

B is the correct answer.Once you have created the change request and submitted for approval you dont need to set up a separate meeting with the change control board - unless asked for.Work
performance reports will be shared as per agreed frequency - however it is irrelevant to the
question.You might be tempted to jump in and start work immediately - but the first thing that
should be done is to update the impacted baselines.In this case all the three baselines - this is
necessary to ensure that performance information is tracked against the new baselines and not the
old ones - the correct answer is option B

Question - 101
How many communication channels will be required in a project in which 10 individual are
participating?
A. 45

B. 46
C. 9
D. 10

A is the correct answer. No of communication channels: n*(n-1)/2 where n = individual. In this

case 10*(10-1)/2 = 45

Question - 102
Which of the following is not a form a leadership power?
A. Compromise
B. Smoothing
C. Formal
D. Coercive

B is the correct answer. smoothing is a conflict resolution technique, the rest are forms of
leadership power.

Question - 103
You have awarded a contract to a vendor who has a good track record in executing such work.He
sends you a fancy Apple iPhone 5C as a sign of gratitude - what should you do ?
A. Decline and inform senior management
B. Nullify the contract
C. Thank the vendor but return the iPhone
D. Take it - where would you get an iPhone 5C for free !

A is the correct answer.Always do the right thing - it would be incorrect to accept such
gifts.Option C is correct but the best thing to do would be to also inform your senior
management - option A

Question - 104
You are managing a gaming software targetted towards High school students.One of the most
important and critical piece of this project would be the animation and visual effects
involved.You know you would require an 'A' team of designers for this task.John is a top notch
designer in your company but he is working on another project.You discuss this need with his
manager.His manager informs you that John wold be available only after two more months which falls in very nicely with your needs.You get a commitment from his manager that John
would work on your project two months from now - This is an example of ?
A. Resource Calendars
B. RACI Matrix
C. Resource Histogram
D. Pre-assignment

D is the correct answer.Resource calendars specify when resources are free and available which
Johns manager has already looked at and then given a commitment.RACI Matrix is used to
define the roles and responsibilities - which is already known by you - You need a good designer
who would be responsible for the art work.The need of reources and their timing is available in
the Resource Histogram - which is again already known by you.Pre-assignment - when resources
are already available or assigned for the project which is what is happening in this case.So option
C is the correct answer

Question - 105
In which of the following any numbering system is used to uniquely identify each element of the
WBS?

A. The work package codes

B. The project identifiers
C. The code of accounts
D. The element accounts

C is the correct answer. code of accounts : Any numbering system used to uniquely identify each
element of the WBS.

Question - 106
Which of the following must be measured regularly to identify variance from the plan?
A. Stakeholder requirements
B. Project performance
C. Schedule progress
D. Cost and schedule

B is the correct answer. Project Performance Reviews: Performance reviews compare cost
performance over time, schedule activities or work packages overrunning and under running
budget (planned value), milestones due, and milestones met.

Question - 107
Which of the following processes has risk register as a primary output?
A. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
B. Control Risks
C. Plan Risk Management

D. Identify Risks

D is the correct answer. Process of Identify Risks has Risk register as the major output.

Question - 108
You are the project manager of a project that just went into extinction mode. This means that
your project __________.
A. Has ended before its stated objective
B. Is still running but missing resources
C. Will be closed due to lack of resources
D. None of the above

A is the correct answer. A project that ends in extinction mode is a project that has ended before
meeting its stated objectives.

Question - 109
What do you understand by 'Tight Matrix' ?
A. Term for a Functional Organization
B. Term for a Projectized Organization
C. Term for Colocation
D. Term for a Weak Matrix Organization

C is the correct answer.This has nothing to do with a Matrix organization - it simply means
having your team located in the same room.This improves communication and

bonding.Colocation is sometimes also referred to as a 'War room'.

Question - 110
A program is defined in the PMBOK as:
A. A program consists of a related group of projects and Program management is the process of
managing multiple on going projects
B. A number of subprojects divided into manageable components enabling a project team to
ensure the completion of a desired outcome
C. A project plan developed by key management personnel to obtain a desired outcome
D. The means to subdivide the project into manageable segments

A is the correct answer. A program consists of a related group of projects and Program
management is the process of managing multiple on going projects

Question - 111
In which phase you define the final deliverable?
A. Closing
B. Execution
C. Planning
D. Initiation

A is the correct answer. Project will close after final deliverable. Final deliverables are defined in
the closing phase.

Question - 112

The supplier to whom you had contracted for procurement has supplied the deliverables.Contract
performance reporting and product verification is done in ...
A. Conduct Procurement
B. Close Procurement
C. Plan Procurement Management
D. Control Procurement

B is the correct answer. This is done during Close Procurement.

Question - 113
If you would like to identify who is getting impacted by your project where should you look ?
A. Stakeholder Register
B. Enterprise Environmental factors
C. Organizational Process Assets
D. Stakeholder Management Plan

A is the correct answer.The correct answer is option A - where you identify all the people
impacted by the project

Question - 114
The client has sent you a detailed requirement over email.Client has provided detailed use cases
and scenarios with wireframes to make it easier to understand.After understanding the
requirements - you send an email to the client acknowledging receipt of the email - this is an
example of ......

A. Encoding
B. Decoding
C. Feedback
D. Noise

C is the correct answer.This is simply an example of Feedback - which is simply letting the
sender know that you are in receipt of the message.

Question - 115
Where would you expect to see the Process Improvement Plan ?
A. Quality Management Plan
B. Project Management Plan
C. Risk Management Plan
D. Procurement Management Plan

B is the correct answer.Did you choose option A ? The correct answer is option B.Process
Improvement Plan is used to analyse and provide guidance regarding project management
processes.

Question - 116
Which of the following statements is not true regarding Prevention Over Inspection ?
A. It is more expensive to fix defects if they are found late in the project - so prevent rather than
inspect
B. Inspection is done before Prevention

C. Quality should be planned,designed, and built into - not inspected in the deliverables
D. The cost of preventing mistakes is generally less than the cost of correcting mistakes found
during inspection

B is the correct answer.All of the following statements are true except option B - Inspection
should be always planned and designed into the deliverables - it cannot be done after
inspection!.The correct answer is option B ( which is not a true statement regarding Prevention
Over Inspection )

Question - 117
Contract close out contains:
A. Contract documentation
B. Procurement audits
C. Formal acceptance and closure
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer. Contract close out contains Contract documentation,Procurement audits
and Formal acceptance and closure.

Question - 118
Identification of Mandatory Dependencies is done during which of the following process:
A. Sequence Activities
B. Develop Schedule
C. Define Activities
D. Estimate Activity Durations

A is the correct answer. Sequence Activities : Identifying and documenting interactivity logical
relationships

Question - 119
System integration consists of _____________.
A. Assuring that the pieces of a project come together at the right time
B. The pieces of the project function as NOT integration unit
C. Assuring that the pieces of a project NOT come together at any time
D. Assuring that the pieces of a project NOT come together at the right time

A is the correct answer. A and System integration consists of : Assuring that the pieces of a
project come together at the right time. The pieces of the project function as an integration unit .

Question - 120
As a project manager you understand the importance of identifying all relevant stakeholders ,
their interest and influence and their needs and expectations.You have been assigned to handle a
large construction project.You decide to do a thorough stakeholder analysis and you identify Bob
and Kelly as stakeholders.Based on your interactions and analysis - you know that Bob wields a
lot of authority and also has a huge interest in the project.Kelly too wields a lot of power but is
largely uninterested . You decide to plot them in a Power / Interest grid to help determine how
you would manage these stakeholders. Which of the following is the best approach to handle
these two stakeholders ?
A. Both Bob and Kelly should be Managed closely.
B. Both Bob and Kelly should be Kept satisfied.
C. Kelly should be monitored while Bob should be Kept satisfied.

D. Kelly should be kept satisfied while Bob should be Managed closely.

D is the correct answer.Both Bob and Kelly have power and authority .However the
differentiator seems to be their level of interest.While Kelly is disinterested Bob has a high level
of interest in the project.Stakeholders who have a high level of interest and who wield a lot of
authority or power should be Managed closely - in this case Bob. Stakeholders who have a low
level of interest but who wield a lot of authority or power should be Kept satisfied - in this case
Kelly.The correct answer being - Option D

Question - 121
What are two closing procedures?
A. Contract close out and Validate Scope
B. Contract close out and Close Project
C. Project closure and product verification
D. Project closure and lessons learned

B is the correct answer. closing procedures are: Contract close out and Close Project.

Question - 122
As a manager on a project your key outlook is to ensure that the project delivers within the
scheduled timelines with minimal rework and great customer delight.For some time now the
project work is proceeding smoothly with a CPI and SPI a perfect 1.One of your team members
approaches you and indicates that she might possibly need a long vacation on personal
grounds.She indicates she would possibly need this vacation in two months from now.You look
up the schedule and as luck would have it - this team member happens to be scheduled to execute
activities which are on the critical path - and her absence in two months time would cause a
delay in schedule.You decide to take some action and reschedule task allocation to ensure that
this team member is not planned to work on any of the critical path activities.What did you just
do ?

A. Mitigate the risk

B. Avoid the risk
C. Transfer the risk
D. Exploit the risk

B is the correct answer.You have avoided the risk - by interchanging the tasks you have ensured
that the resource who would go on a long vacation does not work on critical path activities.There
is no question of 'Exploiting' the risk as this is not a positive risk.This is not a case of Risk
'Mitigation' since neither have you created a backup plan nor have you come up with an alternate
strategy- so the correct answer is Risk 'Avoidance' - option B

Question - 123
You are in charge of managing a software development project which is related to simulations
for driving racing cars.In one of your team meetings - it has been reported that a lot of issues
have been reported in the air tunnel modelling module.On deeper analysis - it is found that many
of the issues could have been prevented had a simple code review checklist been used.You
decide to mandate usage of the code review checklist for all subsequent deliveries to ensure other
deliveries are less issue prone. This is a good example of :
A. Corrective Action
B. Preventive Action
C. Defect Repair
D. Quality Control

B is the correct answer.This question is meant to test your understanding of the difference
between what corrective and preventive action is.Defect repair might sound tempting - but it is
only applicable for the issues found for the current delivery.Here the question also states some
additional steps being mandated ( code review for all subsequent deliveries ).This is also not
about Quality Control - so that leaves us with only two options - Corrective or Preventive
actions.Corrective actions are always preceded by nonconformity while preventive action is

never preceded by nonconformity.In this case nonconformity in the form of a lot of issues during
Quality Assurance were reported.The root cause was identified to be the need of a standard
checklist which was then used.This would have been a case of Corrective action had no other
actions been taken other than usage of the code review checklist for the current delivery.In
addition a decision was taken to use the checklist for all subsequent deliveries - to ensure the
same issues did not occur - Preventive action is always taken proactively - here mandating usage
of code review checklist for other deliveries is a demonstration of proactive steps taken - hence
this is an example of Preventive action.The correct answer is option B - Preventive action.

Question - 124
Inputs of Develop Project Team include all EXCEPT:
A. Project staff
B. Reward and recognition systems
C. Resource calendars
D. Project plan

B is the correct answer. Inputs to Team Development include all except Reward and recognition
systems.

Question - 125
Which is generally the least accurate.
A. Using stakeholders to predict cost
B. Parametric modelling
C. Analogous estimating
D. Computerized estimating

C is the correct answer. Analogous estimating : Analogous estimating is also called top-down
estimating and uses the actual cost of a previous, similar project as the basis for estimating the
cost of the current project.

Question - 126
To construct a residential complex - you need to estimate the amount of high grade cement in
tonnes that would be required.In which Process Group are you likely to do this activity ?
A. Estimate Costs
B. Estimate Activity Resources
C. Estimate Activity Duration
D. Determine Budget

B is the correct answer.The estimate of resources - be it human , or material is done during

Estimate Activity Resources

Question - 127
Any major project changes that will impact the 'Triple constraint' should be communciated ...
A. Formal and written
B. Formal and oral
C. Verbal and unofficial
D. Informal and written

A is the correct answer.Any such communciation should be formal and written so that whatever
is decided and discussed can act as reference at times of conflict

Question - 128
Your company has just bagged a project for electric cable layout and routing for a large shopping
complex - and you have been tasked with providing the cost estimates.You choose to rely on
your past experience of similar such projects.You breakdown the costs of the cables per foot and
unit cost of cable trays.What type of cost estimating technique are you relying on?
A. Analogous cost estimate
B. Top down cost estimate
C. Bottom up cost estimate
D. Parametric estimates

D is the correct answer. Parametric estimates is the correct choice - this is so because we have
derived the cost per unit - cost of cables per feet etc.Based on the unit cost parametric estimates
are used to determine an estimate of the total cost.

Question - 129
Which is a technique for Define Activities?
A. Rolling Wave Planning
B. Mandatory Dependencies
C. Arrow Diagramming Method [ADM
D. Precedence Diagramming Method [PDM]

A is the correct answer. Rolling wave planning is a technique for Define Activities. Other
options are technique for Sequence Activities.

Question - 130

The project management plan:

A. Identifies all the steps and processes that will be used after a project is initiated
B. Steps needed to complete a project task
C. Prepared at the beginning and fixed throughout the execution of the project
D. Includes project charter

A is the correct answer. Project Management Plan: The project management plan provides the
overall plan for executing, monitoring, and controlling, closing the project.

Question - 131
John is a project manager learning the ropes.While scheduling - his senior manager asks him to
ensure milestones are defined in the schedule.John is having some difficulty in understanding
differences between an activity and a milestone - can you help John understand the difference ?
A. Milestones have durations while an activity indicates a significant event or point in the project
B. Actually there is no difference between an activity and a Milestone!
C. Activity has a duration while Milestones indicate a significant event or point in the project
D. Both activity and milestones have zero duration

C is the correct answer.The correct answer is option C.Milestones can be mandatory as dictated
by contract or optional based upon historical information.Milestones have no durations while
activities do

Question - 132
A technique in which start and end dates are adjusted based on resource constraints with the goal
of balancing resource demand with available supply is known as ..... ?

A. Resource Histogram
B. Resource Leveling
C. Resource Breakdown Structure
D. Resource Calendar

B is the correct answer.The correct answer is Resource Leveling

Question - 133
Which of the following are outputs of contract closure?
A. Close contracts
B. Lessons learned documentation
C. Deliverable acceptance
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer. All are output of contract closure: Close contracts, Contract file, Lessons
learned documentation and Deliverable acceptance.

Question - 134
Which process is not included in the Project Time Management process?
A. Define Activities
B. Sequence Activities
C. Develop Schedule and Control Schedule
D. Work breakdown structure (WBS)

D is the correct answer. Work breakdown structure (WBS) is not included in Project Time
Management but all other options provided in Project Time Management.3/7/2009

Question - 135
Which one of the following is not an output of contract closure?
A. Close contracts
B. Lessons learned documentation
C. Deliverable acceptance
D. Scope statement

D is the correct answer. All are output of contract closure: Close contracts,Contract file,Lessons
learned documentation and Deliverable acceptance.

Question - 136
Which of the following are input of close project process?
A. Project management plan
B. Contract documentation
C. Deliverables
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer. All are inputs of close project process.

Question - 137

Assumptions are factors that, for planning purposes, are considered to be ______.
A. True, real, or certain
B. True, real, or uncertain
C. Real
D. Verbal

A is the correct answer. PMBOK describes assumptions as "factors that, for planning purposes,
are considered to be true, real, or certain."

Question - 138
A Schedule Management Plan is developed in which of the following knowledge areas:
A. Develop Project Management Plan
B. Project Cost Management
C. Project Scope Management
D. Project Time Management

A is the correct answer. A Schedule Management Plan is developed as part of "Develop Project
Management Plan".

Question - 139
You are estimating cost of a project .Realistic or most likely estimate is 72,000 $.The best case
estimate is 64,000$ and a worst case estimate is 96,000$ What is closest Cost estimate using
Three Point Estimation + Beta Distribution?
A. 64000 $

B. 84000 $
C. 74670 $
D. 96000 $

C is the correct answer. Three point estimate + Beta distribution = (4a + b + c) / 6 Here a = Most
Likely estimate , b = Best case scenario and c = Worst case scenario. (4 *72000) + 64000 +
96000 / 6 = 448000/6 = 74670 $

Question - 140
A new team member has joined your team.You decide to introduce her to the team in one of your
team meetings.After the meeting at the water cooler you overhear a few team members making
jokes regarding the new team members style of speech.She happens to come from a region whch
speaks a different dialect of English.You overhear the team members cracking jokes and mimic
her style of communication - as a project manager what should you do ?
A. Escalate to senior management regarding the team members immature behavior
B. Ask the new team member to attend training to change her communication style
C. Ignore the team mates behavior - this is bound to happen
D. Educate the team members individually to ensure they do not repeat such behavior again.

D is the correct answer.It is necessary that everyone is aware about cultural sensitivity.Teasing or
belittling someone based on language , race , ethnicity is completely unacceptable.Ignoring such
behavior is avoidance and not a good strategy and neither is escalation to senior management .As
a project manager it is your responsibility to face up to situations.Asking the new team member
to undergo training to change her style of speech is being disrespectful of her culture - so it is not
the currect option.Reprimanding the team members and educating them regarding cultural
sensitivity is the right option - option D

Question - 141

When the version control numbers should change?

A. Any change occurs
B. Major changes are made
C. Any change related to scope only
D. Only if minor changes are made

A is the correct answer. If any change occur, the version control numbers should change.

Question - 142
If a project with a SPI of 1.8, what you tell?
A. The project is running ahead of the schedule
B. The project is running behind of the schedule
C. Resources assigned to the project cost 1.8 units
D. None

A is the correct answer. The SPI equals the earned value divided by the planned value. SPI =
EV/PV A schedule performance index of 1 or greater suggests that the project is ahead of
schedule.

Question - 143
Outputs of the initiation process are:
A. Project manager identified
B. Constraints

C. Assumptions
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer. Outputs initiation process: Project charter, PM assigned, Constraints and
Assumptions

Question - 144
Project success can be achieved only if:
A. There is a clear link between the project deliverables and the business strategy.
B. The project sponsor leads the initiatives.
C. The project manager is an expert in managing resources.
D. Team members like project manager.

A is the correct answer. There is no project for the sake of spending money. There is a clear link
between the project deliverables and the business strategy.

Question - 145
Which is not part of Project Plan?
A. Project Scope Management Plan
B. Schedule Management Plan
C. Cost Management Plan
D. Project Charter

D is the correct answer. All are part of Project Plan except project charter.

Question - 146
Your company has bagged a project for an online shopping portal.While collecting requirements
- you come across three differing expectations for the online product line search screen.From the
three stakeholder groups you decide to go with the majority group's requirement for developing
this screen.This is an example of which type of Group decision-making Technique ?
A. Multi criteria decision analysis
B. Nominal group Technique
C. Plurality
D. Unanimity

C is the correct answer.C - example of Plurality.

Question - 147
A Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) uses which of the following dependencies
A. Finish-to-start
B. Start-to-start
C. Finish-to-finish
D. Start-to-finish

A is the correct answer. Finish-to-start An activity must finish before the next activity begins.
Finish-to-finish An activity must finish before the next activity can finish. Start-to-start An
activity must start before the next activity can start. Start-to-finish An activity must start before
the next activity can finish.

Question - 148
As a senior member in the executive management team - you have tasked project managers
within your team to provide cost estimates for a huge project. You forsee the cost estimate of the
project to easily run into millions of dollars.Along with the cost estimate - you are also expecting
the Basis of estimates. What would you expect to be included in the documentation for Basis of
estimates ?
A. Basis of estimate,assumptions,known constraints,range of estimate,confidence level
B. Cost at unit level and confidence level
C. WBS
D. None of the above

A is the correct answer. The correct answer here is A which states all the necessary details to be
provided as the Basis of estimates.

Question - 149
The ability of Stakeholders to influence the project is ......
A. Highest during the initial stages and gradually decreases
B. Highest during the initial stages and during the closing stages
C. Highest during the closing stages only
D. Lowest during the initial stages and highest during the closing stages

A is the correct answer.Stakeholder influence on project is typically highest at the start when
things are still in flux.As things settle down stakeholder influence decreases

Question - 150

Rashi is working on a complex screen to capture lead data.Based on the requirements she comes
up with a mockup screen and sends it across to Jim who is the Business Analyst - this is an
example of :
A. Progressive elaboration
B. Crashing
C. Benchmarking
D. Context Diagrams

A is the correct answer. This is an example of Progressive Elaboration using Prototyping where
details are elaborated and worked out in an iterative manner over a period of time.The correct
answer is option A

Question - 151
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Project charter ?
A. It gives the project manager the authority to utilize company resources for the project
B. The project charter formally authorizes the project
C. The project charter is created by the Project Manager
D. The project charter provides the summary milestone schedule

C is the correct answer.The project charter is typically created external to the project
organization by the sponsor .The project manager can help assist in the creation to get a better
understanding of the project requirements - but typically it is never the project manager who
creates the charter.The charter formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager the
authority to use company resources.Here the correct answer is Option C

Question - 152

A Project Cost Management plan is created as a part of:

A. Develop Project Management Plan process
B. Control Costs process
C. Determine Budget process
D. Estimate Costs process

A is the correct answer. There is no separate process in the Project Cost Estimation knowledge
area to develop a cost management plan. It is devloped in Develop Project Management Plan
process.

Question - 153
You observe that though the team is located in the same office - they are distributed across
various floors.This introduces a challenge in effective communication where people are using
emails rather than directly talking .In order to fix this - you ask your admin to co-locate all your
project team members into a large training room for the duration of the project.This training
room with all team members in it is known as :
A. Classroom
B. War room
C. Training room
D. Virtual team

B is the correct answer.The correct answer is option B - when team members are all co-located
within the same room such a place is also called a 'War room'.

Question - 154

With triangular distribution, the low, likely and high values are 20, 30 and 40, respectively. The
mean is _____.
A. 30.0
B. 22.5
C. 25.0
D. 27.5

A is the correct answer. mean = (20+30+40)/3= 30

Question - 155
Which of the following statements correctly describes 'Success' of 'Programs' ?
A. Measured as quality , timeliness and budget compliance and degree of customer satisfaction
B. Measured by the degree to which the needs and benefits are met for which it was understaken
C. Measured as the aggregate of investment performance and benefit realization
D. Measured as how well the deliverables were received by the client

B is the correct answer.The correct answer is option B.Option A is the measure of success of a
Project , while option C is the measure of success of a Portfolio.Option B correctly describes the
measure of success of a Program.Option D is rather vague.

Question - 156
The intent of the risk management process group is to ________.
A. Increase the probability of positive outcomes in the project
B. Announce project risks

C. Not consider risks affecting the company

D. Announce project deliverables

A is the correct answer. The risk management process group serves as the road map used to
reduce its impact on the project.

Question - 157
Which of the following is not true for a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM):
A. Defines all people associated with each activity
B. Defines responsibilities for each WBS component
C. Text description of roles, responsibilities, authorities
D. Defines what project member is responsible for each activity

C is the correct answer. The Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) details the different tasks
for the people listed in the matrix chart.

Question - 158
The client has sent you a detailed requirement over email.Client has provided detailed use cases
and scenarios with wireframes to make it easier to understand.This is an example of .....
A. Encoding
B. Decoding
C. Feedback
D. Noise

A is the correct answer.This is simply an example of Encoding - which is simply making

information available and ready for others to understand.

Question - 159
Decomposition is best described as:
A. Creating control accounts.
B. Creating work packages.
C. Breaking down deliverables into smaller work packages so they can be better planned
D. Planning and scheduling of work packages

C is the correct answer.Decomposition deals with breaking down deliverables into small discrete
work packages that can be planned better.It also helps prevent work from slipping through the
cracks and gives the project team a better picture of the work involved.

Question - 160
Collect Requirements process starts in Project Planning Phase and uses the outputs of the
__________.
A. Initiation Process
B. Project closer Process
C. Estimation Process
D. Closing process

A is the correct answer. Collect Requirements process starts in "Project Planning Phase" and
uses the outputs of the Initiation Process.

Question - 161
You are project manager of a project and you are offering an estimate that you know will be
changed after the contract is signed is ___________.
A. Bad practice
B. Unprofessional practice
C. Bad for both the buyer and seller
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer. It is both bad and unprofessional to knowingly offer an estimate that is
incorrect

Question - 162
Knowledge of best practices in a particular area is most likely to give rise to which of the
following dependencies:
A. Finish-to-Start dependency
B. External dependency
C. Mandatory dependency
D. Soft Logic

D is the correct answer. This kind of dependency is also known as Soft Logic, Preferential Logic,
or Preferred Logic

Question - 163
You are developing a software for Wall Street.One of the requirements is related to displaying

fancy charts.You are analysing the cost and investment needed to build this software Vs a ready
made solution available in the market at a dollar value.Based on your calculations you decide to
procure the software - this is an example of ?
A. Statistical sampling
B. Make or Buy analysis
C. Decision tree analysis
D. Procurement negotiations

B is the correct answer.This is an example of Make or Buy analysis

Question - 164
While reviewing a Control Chart - a process is considered to be out of control when ....
A. A data point exceeds a control limit
B. Seven consequetive plot points are ABOVE the mean
C. Seven consequetive plot points are BELOW the mean
D. All of the above

D is the correct answer.All the statements are true regarding when a process is considered to be
out of control- option D

Question - 165
Which of the following is not an example of a type of schedule report?
A. Gantt Chart
B. Milestone Chart

C. Fishbone Diagram
D. Bar Charts

C is the correct answer. the Fishbone Diagram, which is used to graph the sources of quality
problems

Question - 166
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Context Diagrams ?
A. It is an example of Scope Model
B. It is used to visually depict the product scope
C. It is used to show the inputs , outputs and the actors providing and consuming these inputs and
outputs
D. It is used to provide a context against which actual deliverables are measured

D is the correct answer.All the statements except option D correcty describe Context Diagrams.It
is a tool used to collect requirements and not to measure deliverables

Question - 167
The outcome that must be produced to complete a part of a project or the entire project is called a
_______ ?
A. Deliverable
B. Work Statement
C. Project Plan
D. WBS

A is the correct answer. The outcome that must be produced to complete a part of a project or the
project itself is called a Deliverable.

Question - 168
As a Project Manager - you are hesitant to start work on the project.You have not received an
approved project charter as the sponsor and executive management are still debating the
charter.However your immediate superiors and certain key stakeholders are very keen to get the
project started.What is the best course of action ?
A. Identify the critical path activities and begin work on those
B. Start work on creating other management plans for the project
C. Convince the sponsor to get the charter approved.
D. Present an impact analysis - if the project were to be started without an approved charter

D is the correct answer.No project should be started without an approved charter.A project
manager should always be doing the 'right thing'.Without having an approved charter and
starting the project would not be th doing the 'roght thing' - so options A and B are
incorrect.Convincing the sponsor to seek an approval of the charter is not the duty of the Project
Manager - infact it is in the sponsors interest to seek an approval of the charter - so option C is
also not correct.So though certain key stakeholders and immediate superiors might be keen on
starting the project - presenting an impact of starting a project without

Question - 169
Which of the following are the inputs of Define Scope?
A. Requirements document created in collect requirements process
B. Project files from previous projects
C. Project Charter

D. All of the above

D is the correct answer. Define Scope - Inputs Requirements document created in collect
requirements process, Project Charter and Organizational Process Assets (Project files from
previous projects, lesson learned)

Question - 170
Which of the following statements regarding a 'Project' is NOT true ?
A. A project must be of short duration
B. A project has a definite start and end date
C. A project is temporary in nature
D. A project creates a unique product service or result

A is the correct answer.All the statements regarding a project are true EXCEPT option A.This is
because it is nowhere stated that a project must be of a short duration.Projects can run into
months and sometimes even into years.What is important is that projects are temporary - so they
are not an ongoing activity with no end date.They ( Projects ) are short lived and they create a
unique product , service or a result.

Question - 171
Given the following estimates: Optimistic 3 days, Pessimistic 9 days, and most likely 6 days.
What is the Triangular Distribution (tE) ?
A. 6
B. 4
C. 6.3

D. 6.1

A is the correct answer. Optimistic = tO, most likely = tM, Pessimistic = tP. Triangular
Distribution = (tO + tM + tP)/3 = (3+6+9)/3 = 18/3 = 6

Question - 172
The test engineer reports an issue very late into the project.This will impact the schedule and also
lead to a CPI < 1. The client does not know about the issue - What is the best course of action as
a project manager ?
A. Discuss with client
B. Release the deliverable and fix the issue in a subsequent release
C. Fix the issue immediately informing the customer of the delay
D. Ignore the issue

A is the correct answer.Option A is the best answer.

Question - 173
What is the purpose of Control Charts ?
A. They are used to control costs
B. They are used to validate defects
C. They are used to visualize how a process is doing over a period of time
D. They are used to perform Quality Control

C is the correct answer.The answer in brief is option C.Now the long-winded answer ! First it is
necessary to understand what Control Charts are. This chart is a part of the 'Seven basic tools of

Quality' also known as '7QC'.Control charts consist of 'Lower Control Limit' and 'Upper control
Limit'.These limits can be treated as similar to 'tolerance'.When a data point falls outside of the
control limits - that data point is 'out of control'.Ok enough - if you are really interested in
understanding the details lookout for our PMP IN-DEPTH coming soon!

Question - 174
Who has the responsibility for informing the final deliverable to all stakeholders?
A. Project Manager
B. Sponsor
C. Team Lead
D. Management

A is the correct answer. Project Manager has the responsibility for informing the final
deliverable to all stakeholders.

Question - 175
Which of the following is NOT input of Identify Risks?
A. Project Charter
B. Stakeholder Register
C. Risk Management Plan
D. Activity Cost Estimates

A is the correct answer. Project Charter is NOT input of Identify Risks.

Question - 176

Which of the following is not a tool or technique for a Source Selection?

A. Contract negotiation
B. Weighting system
C. Payment system
D. Screening system

C is the correct answer. Payment system is not a tool or technique for Source Selection. Other
options are .

Question - 177
Parametric Estimating is done as a part of which of the following process:
A. Develop Schedule
B. Estimate Activity Durations
C. Sequence Activities
D. Estimate Activity Resources

B is the correct answer. Tools and Techniques for Estimate Activity Durations are : Analogous
estimates , Parametric Estimating, Three-Point Estimates and Reserve Analysis.

Question - 178
John is a manager with a team that is always ready to obey his orders.You know this is because
of the fact that John has some relatives who are in the Senior Management as a result of which
he holds some clout.What kind of power does John have ?
A. Reward

B. Referent
C. Legitimate
D. Expert

B is the correct answer.This is an example of Referent Power where John enjoys the privileges
because he happens to know or is related to someone powerful in the Senior Management.

Question - 179
Which of the following project document is best suited for tracking costs of resources?
A. Work breakdown structure
B. Risk breakdown structure
C. Organizational breakdown structure
D. Resource breakdown structure

A is the correct answer. The resource breakdown structure organizes all resources in a
hierarchical structure, allowing for cost tracking also.

Question - 180
John has provided false information during the PMI Certification Program.This can result in .....
A. Losing PMP certification
B. Revocation of PMP certification
C. Revocation of PMI membership
D. Revocation of PMP certification and membership

D is the correct answer. Such a misdemeanor will lead to revocation of both the PMI
membership and certification if found guilty.

Question - 181
In which process "meeting" is not used as Tools & Techniques.
A. Identify Stakeholders
B. Plan Stakeholder Management
C. Manage Stakeholder Engagement
D. Control Stakeholder Engagement

C is the correct answer. "meeting" is not used as Tools & Techniques in Manage Stakeholder
Engagement process.

Question - 182
When you are developing the estimates for project, you choose in a mathematical model to
predict estimate. What type of estimation method are you using?
A. Parametric estimating
B. Bottom-up estimating
C. Top-down estimating
D. Analogous estimating

A is the correct answer. Bottom-up estimating: Estimating the cost of individual work items and
then rolling up the costs to arrive at a project total: It is more accurate. Analogous estimating:
Analogous estimating is also called top-down estimating and uses the actual cost of a previous,

similar project as the basis for estimating the cost of the current project. Parametric estimating:
Using project characteristics (or parameters) in a mathematical model to predict costs (e.g., price
per square meter).

Question - 183
A requirement document is an input of __________ process?
A. Collect Requirements
B. Define Scope
C. Integrated Change Control
D. Monitor and Control Project Work

B is the correct answer. A requirement document request is an input to Define Scope.

Question - 184
During which stage of a risk planning process are risks prioritized based on probability and
impact?
A. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
B. Control Risks
C. Plan Risk Management
D. Identify Risks

A is the correct answer. Risk probability and impact are defined during Perform Qualitative Risk
Analysis.

Question - 185

Which of the following includes the process required to ensure that the project includes all the
work required, and only the work required, to complete a project successfully.
A. Project plan update
B. Project scope management
C. Control Scope
D. Product description

B is the correct answer. following processes which are part of Project Scope Management. Plan
Scope Management, Collect Requirements, Define Scope, Create WBS, Validate Scope and
Control Scope

Question - 186
A Project with a total funding of $70,000 was finished with a BAC value of $60,000. What term
can best describe the difference of $10,000?
A. Cost Variance
B. Management Overhead
C. Management Contingency Reserve
D. Schedule Variance

C is the correct answer. The difference between the Cost Baseline and Funding requirement at
Project completion is Management Contingency Reserve. BAC represents the revised Cost
baseline for the project. So C is true.

Question - 187
A project is defined as ______________.

A. A process of considerable scope that implements a plan

B. An endeavour, which is planned, executed, and controlled; performed by people and
constrained by limited resources
C. A temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service
D. An endeavour, which is NOT planned

C is the correct answer. Project: A temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or
service.

Question - 188
Stakeholder analysis is done in ______.
A. Identify Stakeholders
B. Plan communications
C. Manage Stakeholder Engagement
D. reports performance

A is the correct answer. Stakeholder analysis is done in Identify Stakeholders.

Question - 189
Which of the following statements is true regarding difference between Quality and Grade ?
A. Grade means - the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfill requirements
.Quality is a category assigned to deliverables having the same functional use but different
technical characteristics
B. Quality means - the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfill requirements

.Grade is a category assigned to deliverables having the same functional use but different
technical characteristics
C. There is no difference between the two - both are the same
D. None of the above reflect the difference between Quality and Grade

B is the correct answer.The correct answer is option B.Quality is a measure of how closely your
product meets its requirements while Grade is more about how much it is valued.It may not be a
problem to have a low grade product but high quality ( limited features in the product) while it
may be a problem to have a low quality but high grade product ( a lot of features - but most are
faulty or do not work )

Question - 190
John joins an organization as a PMO.His role ensures that he provides support to the project
managers .He provides templates , trainings to staff and shares best practices and lessons learned
from other projects.John also ensures that different teams adopt PMO specified methodologies
and templates.Projects also need to ensure compliance through PMO reviews.Which type of
PMO structure is John working in ?
A. Controlling
B. Directive
C. Supportive
D. None of the above

A is the correct answer.The correct answer is 'Controlling' - in this type of PMO structure - the
PMO has some amount of control which is more than 'Supportive' and as the question states John not only helps provide inputs but projects are also responsible to achieve PMO compliance.

Question - 191
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Control Charts ?

A. Used in Quality Assurance

B. Used in Quality Control
C. Used in Root Cause analysis
D. None of the above

A is the correct answer.The correct answer is option A

Question - 192
Duration compression includes which of the following technique?
A. Crashing
B. Simulation
C. Project
D. Expert Judgment

A is the correct answer. Duration compression includes techniques : Crashing :Project crashing is
a method for shortening the project duration by reducing the time of one or more of the critical
project activities to less than its normal activity time. Fast Tracking: Doing activities in parallel
that would normally be done in sequence.

Question - 193
A Three-Point Estimates include_________.
A. Most likely
B. Optimistic

C. Pessimistic
D. All

D is the correct answer. Three-Point Estimates includes Most likely, Optimistic and Pessimistic.

Question - 194
In what document would you have a business case , summary milestone schedule and the
identified project manager ?
A. Project Management Plan
B. Project Charter
C. Quality Management Plan
D. Balance Sheet

B is the correct answer.A project should not start without the charter.Project charter is mandatory
for a project.Project charter contains requirements at a high level , business justification and why
the project is being executed

Question - 195
Who is responsible in preparation of the Project Charter ?
A. Project Manager
B. The Project team
C. Business Stakeholders
D. PMO

A is the correct answer.Again read the question carefully - here the question is asking for
preparation and not definition.In most cases the project manager does the ground work in getting
the charter prepared.PMO is not responsible and project team comes much later into the
picture.Business stakeholders are responsible for the charter's definition and may also assist in
the preparation.Option A is the correct answer

Question - 196
Which of the following is not used to document team member roles and responsibilities ?
A. Text-oriented Format
B. Functional Chart
C. Hierarchical-type Organizational Chart
D. Matrix-based Responsibility Chart

B is the correct answer. Functional Chart is not listed in PMBOK as a type of Organizational
Chart

Question - 197
In which type of organization the team building is likely to be most difficult?
A. Functional
B. Projectized
C. Matrix
D. Project expediter

C is the correct answer. A matrix organization is a blended organizational structure. Although a

functional hierarchy is still in place, the project manager is recognized as a valuable position and
is given more authority to manage the project and assign resources. In a projectized organization,

there is no defined hierarchy. Resources are brought together specifically for the purpose of a
project.

Question - 198
You are the project manager of the MKTG Project. The project has a budget of $200,000 and is
expected to last 2 years. The project is now 20 percent complete and is on schedule. What is the
BAC?
A. $200,000
B. $200,00
C. $50,000
D. None of the above

A is the correct answer. The BAC is the budget at completion (Total budgeted cost), which is
$200,000.

Question - 199
The work breakdown structure is ________.
A. Used to break down the project into manageable pieces
B. Set and does not change throughout the project
C. Needed as part of the project charter
D. [Needed as part of the project scope statement

A is the correct answer. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): A deliverable-oriented grouping of

project elements which organizes and defines the total scope of the project. It sub divide the
major tasks to minor details.

Question - 200
What does lesson learned includes?
A. Project variations and their causes
B. Status reports
C. Reports from customer
D. Reports for sponsor

A is the correct answer. Lesson learned includes project variations and their causes.