CAPM: Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-100)

Question #: 61
Topic #: 1
A project manager is working in an environment where requirements are not very clear and may change during the project. In addition, the project has several stakeholders and is technically complex.
Which strategies should the project manager take into account for risk management in this environment?

A. Occasionally identify, evaluate, and classify risks
B. Review requirements and cross-functional project teams
C. Include contingency reserves and update the project management plan frequently
D. Frequently review incremental work products and update the requirements for proper prioritization

Selected Answer: D

Question #: 62
Topic #: 1
Which group of inputs will a project manager use during the Monitor Stakeholder Engagement process?

A. Project charter, business documents, and project management plan
B. Agreements, scope baseline, and project management plan
C. Project charter, business case, and project management plan
D. Work performance data, enterprise environmental factors, and project management plan

Selected Answer: D

Question #: 63
Topic #: 1
How should a project manager plan communications for a project which has uncertain requirements?

A. Include stakeholders in project meetings and reviews, use frequent checkpoints, and co-locate team members only.
B. Invite customers to sprint planning and retrospective meetings, update the team quickly and on a daily basis, and use official communication channels.
C. Adopt social networking to engage stakeholders, issue frequent and short messages, and use informal communication channels.
D. Adopt a strong change control board process, establish focal points for main subjects, and promote formal and transparent communication.

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 64
Topic #: 1
Which of the following are outputs from the process of creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)?

A. Project scope statement and accepted deliverables
B. Scope baseline and project documents update
C. Accepted deliverables and enterprise environmental factors
D. Scope baseline and work performance information

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 65
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Which statement about identification and engagement of stakeholders during a project is correct?

A. Project stakeholders should be identified and engaged in every phase of the project to influence the success of the project directly.
B. Project stakeholders should be identified and engaged once the prototype is completed to provide their feedback but refrain from making inputs during the project.
C. Project stakeholders should be identified when the project charter is being completed and engaged during requirements gathering.
D. Project stakeholders should be identified and engaged during requirements elicitation but not during the Define Scope process

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 66
Topic #: 1
Which of the following conditions should the project manager consider when working on the scheduling for an adaptive environment?

A. Defining, sequencing, estimating activity durations, and developing a schedule model are so tightly linked that they are viewed as a single process.
B. The detailed project schedule should remain flexible throughout the project to accommodate newly gained knowledge.
C. An iterative scheduling and on-demand, pull-based scheduling will be required.
D. To address the full delivery schedule, a range of techniques may be needed and then need to be adapted.

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 67
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Which task will a project manager undertake while conducting Project Resource Management?

A. Identify the different aspects of the team to manage and control physical resources efficiently
B. Procure equipment, materials, facilities, and infrastructure for the project
C. Train the team members in project skill sets
D. Define the roles and responsibilities of each team member

Selected Answer: D

Question #: 68
Topic #: 1
Which is an example of an internal enterprise environmental factor?

A. Market share brand recognition
B. Factory location
C. Local government regulation
D. Industry research

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 69
Topic #: 1
DRAG DROP –
Match each process with its corresponding description.
Select and Place:

Suggestion Answer:

Question #: 70
Topic #: 1
A company must implement sales software because it is opening a new branch in a foreign market. Although this software is used in every domestic branch, multiple changes are expected during the implementation because it is a foreign location.
Which type of life cycle would the project manager use in this case?

A. Predictive life cycle
B. Waterfall life cycle
C. Hybrid life cycle
D. Product life cycle

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 71
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What are the two most common contract types used in a project?

A. Cost plus award fee (CPAF) contract and fixed price contract
B. Fixed price contract and cost-reimbursable contract
C. Cost-reimbursable contract and time and material (T&M) contract
D. Time and material (T&M) contract and cost plus award fee (CPAF) contract

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 72
Topic #: 1
If you established a contingency reserve including time, money, and resources, how are you handling risk?

A. Accepting
B. Transferring
C. Avoiding
D. Mitigating

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 73
Topic #: 1
Which are required to create the schedule management plan?

A. Scope baseline, work breakdown structure (WBS), estimated costs, and milestone list
B. Resource management plan, organizational process assets, activity list, and business case
C. Enterprise environmental factors, organizational process assets, project charter, and project management plan
D. Activity list, project statement of work, project charter, and communications management plan

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 74
Topic #: 1
In an agile or adaptive environment, when should risk be monitored and prioritized?

A. Only during the Initiation and Closing phases
B. During the Initiation and Planning phases
C. During each iteration as the project progresses
D. Throughout the Planning process group and retrospective meeting

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 75
Topic #: 1
Which factors should be considered for cross-cultural communication?

A. Background, personality, and communications management plan
B. Personality, background, and escalation process
C. Sponsor relationship, personality, and background
D. Current emotional state, personality, and background

Selected Answer: D

Question #: 76
Topic #: 1
The procurement requirements for a project include working with several vendors. What should the project manager take into consideration during the Project
Procurement Management processes?

A. Work performance information
B. Bidder conferences
C. Complexity of procurement
D. Procurement management plan

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 77
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A project receives budget approval, but the risk of extra costs is expected. Which of these inputs should the project manager check in order to make a qualitative risk analysis?

A. The risk management plan and the assumption log
B. Costs estimates and cost forecasts
C. The risk management plan and the basis of estimates
D. The assumption log and the project charter

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 78
Topic #: 1
What is one of the main purposes of the project charter?

A. Formal authorization of the existence of the project
B. Formal acceptance of the project management plan
C. Formal approval of the detailed project budget
D. Formal definition of stakeholder roles and responsibilities

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 79
Topic #: 1
Tailoring considerations for project scope management may include:

A. requirements management, stability of requirements, development approach, and validation and control.
B. WBS guidelines, requirements templates, deliverable acceptance forms, and verified deliverables.
C. business needs, product descriptions, project restrictions, and project management plan.
D. issues defining and controlling what is included in the project, verified deliverables, and quality reports.

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 80
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Which of the following is a category of organizational process assets?

A. Government standards
B. Organizational culture
C. Employee capabilities
D. Organizational knowledge bases

Selected Answer: D

Question #: 81
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To which knowledge area does the Collect Requirements process belong?

A. Quality Management
B. Scope Management
C. Cost Management
D. Integration Management

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 82
Topic #: 1
Which of the following can a project manager use to represent defined team member roles in a group of tasks?

A. Work breakdown structure (WBS)
B. Responsibility assignment matrix (RAM)
C. Organizational breakdown structure (OBS)
D. Resource breakdown structure (RBS)

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 83
Topic #: 1
Under which circumstances should multiple projects be grouped in a program?

A. When they are needed to accomplish a set of goals and objectives for an organization
B. When they have the same project manager and the same organizational unit
C. When they have the same scope, budget, and schedule
D. When they are from the same unit of the organization

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 84
Topic #: 1
How can a project manager maintain the engagement of stakeholders in a project with a high degree of change?

A. Monitor project stakeholder relationships using engaging strategies and plans
B. Send all project documents to stakeholders each time they are modified
C. Schedule monthly meetings with the stakeholders, including team members
D. Engage only with the project sponsors

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 85
Topic #: 1
Which are the competing constraints that a project manager should address when tailoring a project?

A. Cost, scope, schedule
B. Sponsorship, risk, quality
C. Schedule, sponsorship, scope
D. Resources, quality, communication

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 86
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Which knowledge area includes the processes to identify, define, and unify the various project management processes?

A. Project Integration Management
B. Project Communications Management
C. Project Quality Management
D. Project Risk Management

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 87
Topic #: 1
For what protect management process is work performance information an output?

A. Implement Risk Responses
B. Plan Stakeholder Engagement
C. Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
D. Plan Quality Management

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 88
Topic #: 1
A project stakeholder is requesting changes to the project plan. Which process group addresses this?

A. Initiating Process Group
B. Planning Process Group
C. Executing Process Group
D. Monitoring and Controlling Process Group

Selected Answer: D

Question #: 89
Topic #: 1
Due to today’s competitive global market, organizations require more than technical project management skills. Which of the following skills can support long- range strategic objectives that contribute to the bottom line?

A. Planning and risk management skills
B. Communication and time management skills
C. Business intelligence and leadership skills
D. Strategic and business management skills

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 90
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For which kind of quantitative risk analysis chart can a tornado diagram represent values?

A. Sensitivity analysis
B. Monte Carlo analysis
C. Expected monetary value analysis
D. Decision tree analysis

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 91
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The project manager is working with some functional managers and stakeholders on the resource management plan. Which elements may be included in this plan?

A. Team values, team agreements, and conflict resolution process
B. Conflict resolution process, communication guidelines, and meeting schedules
C. Team roles and responsibilities, team management, and training plan
D. Resource requirements, resource assignments, and team performance assessments

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 92
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A new project manager wishes to recommend creating a project management office to senior management. Which statement would the project manager use to describe the importance of creating the project management office?

A. It will give the project manager independence to make decisions without other departmental input.
B. It integrates organizational data and information to ensure that strategic objectives are fulfilled.
C. The project management office can execute administrative tasks.
D. The project management office can coordinate projects.

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 93
Topic #: 1
In order to detect quality issues earlier in the project life cycle, the project manager is using an agile/adaptive environment. What is the main difference between waterfall and agile/adaptive development approaches for Project Quality Management?

A. The frequency of the quality and review steps
B. The number of deliverables
C. The duration of each of the quality and review steps
D. The tools used in the quality and review steps

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 94
Topic #: 1
An important project stakeholder has low risk tolerance. Which type of communication should a project manager use to provide this stakeholder with a difficult update?

A. Informal conversation
B. Face-to-face meeting
C. Short email update
D. Written report

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 95
Topic #: 1
Which tools and techniques should a project manager use to monitor risks?

A. Expert judgment, data analysis, and interpersonal and team skills
B. Data analysis, audits, and meetings
C. Expert judgment, audits, and decision making
D. Meetings, data gathering, and expert judgment

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 96
Topic #: 1
What internal enterprise environmental factor (EEF) can impact a project?

A. Cultural influences
B. Physical environmental elements
C. Commercial databases
D. Infrastructure

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 97
Topic #: 1
A protect manager needs to request outside support for a statement of work (SOW) that is not precise. Which kind of contract does the project manager need to create?

A. Time and material (T&M)
B. Cost plus fixed fee (CPFF)
C. Fixed price
D. Cost plus award fee (CPAF)

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 98
Topic #: 1
Which is a list of organizational systems that may have an impact on a project?

A. Internal policies, company procedures, and organizational resources
B. Company culture, purchasing system, and project management information system
C. Organizational structure, governance framework, and management elements
D. Organizational process assets, enterprise environmental factors, and corporate knowledge

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 99
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Which set of activities should a project manager use as part of the Develop Team process?

A. Training and establishing ground rules
B. Networking activities and estimating team resources
C. Conflict management activities and tracking team performance
D. Recruit new team members and training

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 100
Topic #: 1
Which set of competencies should a project manager have?

A. Leadership, strategic and business management, and technical project management
B. Expertise in the industry, leadership and business management, and bilingual skills
C. Technical project management, expertise in every rote, and PMP certification
D. Expertise in every detail on project activities, PMP certification, and leadership

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 101
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Select two key benefits of the Control Procurements process. (Choose two.)

A. Enables the development of make-or-buy decisions
B. Ensures that contract performance meets the terms of the legal agreement
C. Guarantees that legal agreements influence vendor selection
D. Assures that legal agreements guide contract closings
E. Helps determine whether a certain type of contract should be used

Selected Answer: BD

Question #: 102
Topic #: 1
A project it just beginning, and management creates a long list of potential stakeholders. Which statement about identifying and engaging stakeholders is correct?

A. The project manager should identify and deal with stakeholders only during the execution phase.
B. Stakeholder satisfaction should be identified immediately and managed as a project objective.
C. The project manager should focus on project objectives and deal with stakeholders as a secondary priority.
D. Stakeholder satisfaction is the most important goal, and project objectives should be considered a secondary priority.

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 103
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Which of the following set of elements is part of an effective communications management plan?

A. Escalation processes, person responsible for communicating the information, glossary of common terminology, methods or technologies used to convey the information
B. Phone book directory, stakeholder communication requirements, project charter, glossary of common terminology
C. Organizational chart, escalation processes, person responsible for communicating the information, project management plan, glossary of common terminology
D. Glossary of common terminology, constraints derived from specific legislation and regulation, person responsible for communicating information, project management plan, resource management plan

Selected Answer: D

Question #: 104
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DRAG DROP –
Match each process in Project Stakeholder Management with its associated Process Group.
Select and Place:

Suggestion Answer:

Question #: 105
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Which is the order of steps in the Procurement Management process?

A. Identifying and planning procurement requirements, obtaining quotes or proposals, negotiating with vendors, contracting with selected vendors, and controlling procurements.
B. Identifying and planning procurement requirements, negotiating with vendors, contracting with selected vendors, obtaining quotes or proposals, and controlling procurements.
C. Controlling procurements, identifying and planning procurement requirements, obtaining quotes or proposals, negotiating with vendors, and contracting with selected vendors.
D. Obtaining quotes or proposals, identifying and planning procurement requirements, negotiating with vendors, contracting with selected vendors, and controlling procurements.

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 106
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Which is the appropriate tool to identify the possible correlation between two elements in a process?

A. Scatter diagram
B. Cause-and-effect diagram
C. Histogram
D. Control charts

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 107
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What process is included in Project Integration Management?

A. Monitor and Control Project Work
B. Control Scope
C. Control Schedule
D. Develop Team

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 108
Topic #: 1
What are the inputs of the Estimate Costs process?

A. Project management plan, work performance data, enterprise environmental factors, and organizational process assets
B. Project management plan, project documents, enterprise environmental factors, and organizational process assets
C. Cost baseline, enterprise environmental factors, benefits management plan, and organizational process assets
D. Project management plan, enterprise environmental factors, basis of estimates, and organizational process assets

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 109
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In what type of organizational structure does a project manager develop their role and work with a team assigned by job function?

A. Matrix – strong
B. Matrix – balanced
C. Virtual
D. Functional

Selected Answer: D

Question #: 110
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The project manager implemented the stakeholder engagement plan and realized that some updates should be made. Which components of the project management plan should be modified?

A. Project charter and stakeholder engagement plan
B. Risk management plan and stakeholder engagement plan
C. Communications management plan and stakeholder engagement plan
D. Project charter and communications management plan

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 111
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In which Project Cost Management process is work performance data included?

A. Plan Cost Management
B. Estimate Costs
C. Determine Budget
D. Control Costs

Selected Answer: D

Question #: 112
Topic #: 1
In a project using agile methodology, who may perform the quality control activities?

A. A group of quality experts at specific times during the project
B. The project manager only
C. All team members throughout the project life cycle
D. Selected stakeholders at specific times during the project

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 113
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What does earned value (EV) measure?

A. Budgeted work that has been completed
B. Total costs incurred while accomplishing work
C. Budget associated with planned work
D. Cost efficiency of budgeted resources

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 114
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How can a project manager represent a contingency reserve in the schedule?

A. Additional weeks of work to account for unknown-unknowns risks
B. Task duration estimates of the best case scenarios
C. Additional duration estimates in response to identified risks that have been accepted
D. Milestones representing the completion of deliverables

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 115
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Which action should the project manager take after the team finishes executing the scope?

A. Verify the deliverables to ensure that they are correct and meet the customer’s satisfaction.
B. Accept all the deliverables and deliver them to the customer for final acceptance.
C. Conduct a joint session with the customer, change the deliverables, and then request approval.
D. Check that all change requests were implemented and release deliverables to the customer.

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 116
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Which are the main objectives of Project Risk Management?

A. Increase the probability of positive risks and decrease the probability of negative risks.
B. Avoid all kind of risks.
C. Increase the probability of positive risks and eliminate all negative risks.
D. Identify positive and negative risks.

Selected Answer: A

Question #: 117
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What is the difference between verified and accepted deliverables?

A. Accepted deliverables have been completed and checked for correctness; verified deliverables have been formally approved by the customer or authorized stakeholder.
B. Accepted deliverables have been inspected by the quality team; verified deliverables are outputs from the Validate Scope process.
C. Accepted deliverables have been formally signed off and approved by the authorized stakeholder; verified deliverables have been completed and checked for correctness.
D. Accepted deliverables have been formally accepted by the project manager; verified deliverables are the outputs from the Control Quality process

Selected Answer: C

Question #: 118
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What statement describes the function or responsibility of a project manager?

A. Works with the sponsor to address internal political and strategic issues that may impact the team
B. Seeks ways to develop relationships that assist the team in achieving organizational goals and objectives
C. Ensures that the project’s business operations are efficient
D. Provides management oversight tor a project’s functional or business units

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 119
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A project manager is analyzing a few network diagrams in order to determine the minimum duration of a project. Which diagram should the project manager reference?

A. A diagram in which resource optimization has been applied.
B. A diagram in which the critical path method has been applied.
C. A diagram in which a predefined series of activities has been organized.
D. A diagram which shows a combination of resource and time optimization.

Selected Answer: B

Question #: 120
Topic #: 1
The features and functions that characterize a result product, or service can refer to:

A. project scope
B. product scope
C. service scope
D. product breakdown structure

Selected Answer: B