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Mastering The NEW PMI Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM)® Exam (2023 Version) 1st Edition Klaus Nielsen, Giampaolo Marucci, Jean-Luc Favrot - Solutions
You are creating a visual representation of the relationships between different requirements and project artifacts. What technique are you using?A. Stakeholder Analysis B. Business Case C. Requirement Traceability Matrix D. Context Diagram
You are conducting a session with stakeholders to identify and analyze potential risks by considering the likelihood of occurrence and the impact on project objectives. What technique are you using?A. Cause-and-effect diagram B. Risk Assessment C. Export Judgment D. Minimum Viable Product
You are analyzing the flow of activities, information, and value delivery in a process to identify areas of waste and improvement. What technique are you using?A. Persona B. Value Stream Mapping C. Creative thinking D. Product roadmap
You are conducting interviews with stakeholders to understand their preferences and expectations for a new website design. What technique are you using?A. Compliance standard B. Validation C. Interviews D. Export Judgment
You are analyzing the potential risks and opportunities associated with a project by considering both internal and external factors. What technique are you using?A. Context Diagram B. SWOT analysis C. Document Analysis D. Benchmarking
You are creating a visual representation of the interactions between users and a system to achieve specific goals. What technique are you using?A. Wireframes B. RACI model C. Use case D. Business value
You are facilitating a session with stakeholders to identify the underlying causes of a problem by repeatedly asking "Why?" What technique are you using?A. Problem solving B. Affinity Diagram C. Five Whys technique D. Traceability
You are conducting a session to gather feedback and insights from stakeholders about a proposed solution. What technique are you using?A. Proof of Concept B. Compliance standard C. Validation D. Epic
You are documenting the key features and functionalities that a product should have to meet the needs of the target users. What technique are you using?A. Value Stream Mapping B. Persona C. Use case D. Requirement
You are analyzing the potential causes of a problem by visually mapping out the relationships between different factors. What technique are you using?A. Cause-and-effect diagram B. Benchmarking C. Stakeholder Analysis D. User Story
You are conducting interviews with subject-matter experts to gather detailed information about a specific process. What technique are you using?A. Problem solving B. Export Judgment C. Document Analysis D. Wireframes
You are facilitating a session with stakeholders to prioritize project requirements based on their importance and urgency. What technique are you using?A. Five Whys technique B. Minimum Viable Product C. Multivoting process D. Product roadmap
You are documenting the functional and non-functional needs and specifications of a system. What are these called?A. Stakeholder requirements B. User stories C. Business value D. Requirements
You are conducting a session with stakeholders to brainstorm and generate a large number of ideas for a new product feature. What technique are you using?A. Affinity Diagram B. Requirement Traceability Matrix C. Creative thinking D. Proof of Concept
You are analyzing the roles, responsibilities, and involvement of stakeholders in a project. What technique are you using?A. Stakeholder Analysis B. Verification C. Value Stream Mapping D. Business Case
You are creating a visual representation of the flow of activities, inputs, and outputs in a business process. What technique are you using?A. Context Diagram B. Cost-Benefit Analysis C. Persona D. Traceability
You are conducting a workshop to identify and analyze the potential risks and their impacts on a project. What technique are you using?A. Force Field Analysis B. Document Analysis C. Risk Identification D. Use case
You are facilitating a session to identify and evaluate potential solutions to a business problem. What technique are you using?A. Use case B. Creative thinking C. Benchmarking D. Multivoting process
You are conducting interviews with stakeholders to gather their expectations and requirements for a new software application. What is the primary purpose of these interviews?A. To validate and test a product concept with minimal features B. To analyze the cost and benefits of the proposed solution
You are analyzing the impact of a proposed change on the project’s timeline and resources. What technique are you using?A. Compliance standard B. Export Judgment C. Cost-Benefit Analysis D. Impact analysis
You are conducting a workshop to identify and prioritize business requirements. What technique are you using?A. Minimum Viable Product B. Brainstorming C. Verification D. Wireframes
You are analyzing the sequence of activities and the dependencies between them in a project. What technique are you using?A. Gantt chart B. Cause-and-effect diagram C. Value Stream Mapping D. Persona
You are creating a fictional representation of a user to better understand their needs and behaviors. What is this representation called?A. Minimum Viable Product B. Multivoting process C. Persona D. Problem solving
What metrics put in relation a Prioritization Matrix?A. Risks and Time B. Resource assigned and Effort C. Effort and Value D. None of the above
Which prioritization scheme in Agile projects involves assigning a numerical value to each user story or backlog item to determine its priority?A. MoSCoW prioritization B. T-Shirt sizing C. Cost of Delay (CoD)D. Kano model
What is the main difference between the Definition of Ready and the Definition of Done?A. The Definition of Ready is determined by the Product Owner, while the Definition of Done is determined by the Development Team B. The Definition of Ready focuses on functional requirements, while the
Which of the following Agile techniques can be used to estimate the effort or size of user stories or backlog items?A. Planning Poker B. Value Stream Mapping C. Control Charts D. Fishbone Diagrams
Which financial metric is used to measure the profitability of an investment by calculating the present value of future cash flows?A. Return on Investment (ROI)B. Net Present Value (NPV)C. Internal Rate of Return (IRR)D. Payback Period
What is the primary principle behind Test-Driven Development (TDD)?A. Write tests after writing the code to validate its correctness B. Write tests before writing the code to guide its implementation C. Write tests during code refactoring to ensure maintainability D. Write tests during the code
Which of the following better describe a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?A. MVP is a process B. MVP is a very large Epic C. MVP does not necessarily deliver value D. MVP is the minimum set of features that give value to the customers
Which of the following are the eXtreme Programming (XP) practices?A. Pair programming, Test-driven development (TDD), Continuous integration, Refactoring, Simple design B. Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective C. User Stories, Tasks, Burndown Chart D. Product Backlog,
Which of the following are Kanban principles or properties?A. Visualize workflow, Limit work in progress, Manage flow, Make process policies explicit B. Iterative development, Continuous integration, Test-driven development, Pair programming, On-site customer C. Transparency, Inspection, and
What are the Scrum events?A. Sprint, Sprint planning, Daily scrum, Sprint review, Sprint retrospective B. Communication, Collaboration, and Commitment C. Individuals and Interactions, Working Software, Customer Collaboration, and Responding to Change D. Planning, Execution, and Delivery
What is the main difference between Cycle Time and Lead Time?A. Cycle time includes both active and idle time, while lead time only includes active time B. Cycle time represents the total time taken to complete a work item, while lead time represents the time from request to completion C. Cycle
A software development team has a total of 100 story points planned for a release. After the first week, they have completed 20 story points. If the release is scheduled for eight weeks, what is the ideal burndown rate per week to complete the release on time?A. 15 story points per week B. 10 story
In a software development team, the average throughput is eight completed user stories per week. The average cycle time for a user story is four weeks. Based on Little’s Law, what is the average work in process (WIP) in the system?A. 2 user stories B. 16 user stories C. 32 user stories D. 64 user
What is the purpose of a Kanban Board?A. To visualize and track the progress of work items B. To estimate the effort required for user stories C. To facilitate sprint planning meetings D. To assign tasks to team members
Velocity is a metric used in Agile to measure:A. The amount of work completed in a sprint B. The amount of work remaining in a sprint C. The number of bugs in the software D. The overall team performance
What is true about Epics?A. Epics do not fit in one iteration B. Epics fit in one iteration C. Epics must not be decomposed D. User stories are bigger than Epics
Which of the following better describe what a User Story is?A. A test specification B. A brief description of an outcome for a specific user which is a promise for conversation C. A detailed requirement specification D. An issue
What is the purpose of the Iteration Planning meeting?A. To review and validate the completeness of the product backlog B. To synchronize and coordinate the work of the development team C. To plan and prioritize the work for the upcoming iteration D. To retrospectively analyze the team’s
What is the purpose of a Retrospective?A. To assess the performance and progress of the team B. To retrospectively analyze the team’s performance and identify areas of improvement C. To plan and prioritize the work for the next iteration D. To review and validate the completeness of the product
What is the purpose of an Iteration Review?A. To assess the performance and progress of the team B. To demonstrate the completed work to stakeholders and gather feedback C. To retrospectively analyze the team’s performance and identify areas for improvement D. To plan and prioritize the work for
What is a Release plan?A. A visual model that outlines the features and functionality of a product B. The schedule of the features and/or outcomes to release in the several Iterations composing the Release C. A list of prioritized user stories that define the scope of a project D. A visual
Which of the following project life cycles is iterative and incremental in nature?A. Waterfall B. Predictive C. Agile D. Sequential
Which of the following is one of the Agile Manifesto values?A. Predictive planning over adaptability B. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation C. Comprehensive documentation over working software D. Following a detailed process over collaboration
Which of the following factors facilitates the use of Adaptive approaches?A. Hierarchical organizational structure B. Strict regulatory compliance requirements C. Empowered and autonomous teams D. Siloed and departmentalized communication
Which framework or model helps in understanding the complexity of a given situation and suggests appropriate management approaches?A. Cynefin B. Stacey Matrix C. Both A and B D. None of the above
Which of the following is an Agile framework commonly used for software development?A. Waterfall B. Six Sigma C. Scrum D. Lean Six Sigma
Which of the following is a characteristic of an Agile project life cycle?A. Sequential and phase-based approach B. Emphasis on detailed upfront planning C. Flexibility to accommodate changes throughout the project D. Emphasis on extensive documentation
Given the following information:◾Planned Value (PV): $10,000◾Earned Value (EV): $8,000◾Actual Cost (AC): $9,500 Using the appropriate formula of the Earned Value Method (EVM), what is the value of the Cost Variance (CV)?A. $2,000 B. −$1,500 C. −$2,000 D. −$500
What is the primary purpose of trend analysis in project management?A. To compare actual project performance against the project plan B. To identify the root causes of project issues or problems C. To assess stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project D. To analyze project performance over time
Which of the following statements regarding status reports is correct?A. Status reports are only shared with the project team and not with external stakeholders B. Status reports are typically prepared at the beginning of a project to outline the project plan C. Status reports provide a summary of
Which of the following statements regarding variance analysis is correct?A. Variance analysis is only concerned with cost deviations in the project B. Variance analysis compares actual values with earned values C. Variance analysis is used to identify trends and patterns in project performance D.
Which of the following statements best describes Root Cause Analysis?A. Root Cause Analysis is a reactive approach used after the project is completed to analyze project performance B. Root Cause Analysis is a proactive approach used at the beginning of a project to identify potential risks C. Root
Which of the following statements regarding control charts is correct?A. Control charts are used to monitor cost performance only B. Control charts are used to monitor schedule performance only C. Control charts are used to monitor both cost and schedule performance D. Control charts are used to
Which of the following formulas correctly represents the calculation of Estimate At Completion (EAC) in Earned Value Method (EVM)?A. EAC = Budget at Completion (BAC) − Cost Performance Index (CPI)B. EAC = Actual Cost (AC) + Estimate to Complete (ETC)C. EAC = Earned Value (EV) / Cost Performance
What does the term “percentage of completion” refer to in project management?A. The proportion of the project budget spent B. The estimated time remaining to complete the project C. The progress made on a project in terms of completed activities D. The ratio of planned duration to actual
What is the purpose of a Quality Management Plan in project management?A. To define the processes, procedures, and resources required to ensure project quality B. To identify and assess project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies C. To monitor and control project schedule and progress D.
Consider a project with the following Activity durations:◾Activity F: 3 days◾Activity G: 5 days◾Activity H: 2 days◾Activity I: 4 days◾Activity L: 6 days and consider the following Finish-To-Start dependencies:◾F -> G◾F -> H◾G -> I◾H -> I◾I -> L Calculate the total duration of
A project has a planned duration of 10 weeks and a planned cost of 50,000 Euro. At the end of Week 6, the actual cost incurred is 30,000 Euro, and the work completed is 60% of the planned work. Calculate the Schedule Variance (SV) for the project.A. −15,000 Euro B. −20,000 Euro C. 20,000 Euro
What is the purpose of creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project management?A. To define project deliverables and organize project work B. To allocate resources and manage project costs C. To identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies D. To monitor and control project
In earned value analysis, what does a negative Schedule Variance (SV) indicate?A. The project is ahead of schedule B. The project is behind schedule C. The project is on schedule D. The project is at risk of cancellation
What is the primary purpose of a Gantt chart in project management?A. To track project costs and expenses B. To visualize the project schedule and task dependencies C. To assess project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies D. To monitor and control project quality and performance
Which schedule compression technique involves allocating additional resources to activities to shorten the project schedule?A. Crashing B. Fast tracking C. Resource leveling D. Monte Carlo simulation
What are the types of estimation techniques commonly used for determining project duration and costs?A. Analogous Estimating, Parametric Estimating, Three-Point Estimating B. Critical Path Method, Earned Value Management, Monte Carlo Simulation C. Resource Leveling, Resource Smoothing, Critical
What is the purpose of a project budget determination technique?A. To allocate resources to project activities B. To track and control project costs C. To estimate the duration of project activities D. To define the sequence and dependencies of project activities
What is the purpose of a project schedule network diagram?A. To identify the critical path and determine project duration B. To track the progress of project activities C. To allocate resources to project tasks D. To define the sequence and dependencies of project activities
What are the enabling factors for using a predictive plan-based approach in projects?A. High degree of uncertainty and rapidly changing requirements B. Flexible and adaptable project team C. Well-defined scope and stable project environment D. Emphasis on collaboration and customer feedback
Which organizational structure is characterized by functional departments that operate independently, with little integration or coordination across departments?A. Projectized organization B. Matrix organization C. Functional organization D. Composite organization
What are Phase Gates in project management?A. Checkpoints that determine whether a project can proceed to the next phase B. Documents from previous similar projects C. Factors that affect the organization's structure and culture D. External conditions that can influence the project
Which of the following is NOT a Process Group in project management?A. Initiating B. Planning C. Monitoring and Controlling D. Reviewing and Evaluating
Which of the following is an enabling factor for using a predictive plan-based approach in projects?A. Emphasis on adaptability and flexibility B. Rapidly changing market conditions C. Well-documented historical project data D. Continuous customer collaboration
In a project, when stakeholders with different backgrounds and perspectives come together to provide feedback about project requirements, products, or issues, which tool or technique is being used?A. Brainstorming B. Stand-up meetings C. Focus group D. Pareto analysis
Which of the following agile practices involves the team working on a specific set of user stories or product backlog items within a fixed time frame, typically ranging from one to four weeks?A. Kanban B. Sprint or Iteration C. Continuous Integration D. User Story Mapping
Which of the following tools visually depicts relationships among variables to determine if a correlation exists?A. Flow chart B. Pareto chart C. Fishbone diagram D. Scatter plot
In the context of agile methodologies, which event provides an opportunity for the team to inspect their work and adapt the product backlog, based on feedback and learning from the last sprint?A. Daily Standup B. Sprint Review C. Sprint Planning D. Retrospective
Which of the following techniques assists in visualizing the cause-and-effect relationships that might lead to a particular problem or outcome?A. Pareto chart B. Flow chart C. Fishbone diagram D. Affinity diagram
At the end of an iteration, which meeting is primarily used to discuss what went well, what could be improved, and how to incorporate the improvements in future iterations?A. Stand-up meeting B. Brainstorming session C. Focus group D. Retrospective meeting
Which of the following is a qualitative method of gathering information on opinions, perceptions, and beliefs from a diverse group of people?A. Brainstorming B. Stand-up meeting C. Pareto analysis D. Focus group
Which problem-solving technique involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of a group?A. Focus group B. Pareto analysis C. Stand-up meeting D. Brainstorming
Which of the following is primarily used in agile frameworks to discuss what was done the previous day, what is planned for the current day, and any impediments?A. Focus group B. Brainstorming session C. Stand-up meeting D. Retrospective meeting
Give an example of how it is appropriate to respond to a planned communication strategy in a project A. The project manager shares all project-related information with stakeholders without considering their communication preferences B. The project team conducts regular status meetings and provides
Explain project initiation and benefit planning in project management.A. Project initiation involves creating a detailed project schedule, while benefit planning focuses on identifying project stakeholders B. Project initiation is about securing project funding, and benefit planning is about
Which of the following is a key responsibility of the project manager during project execution?A. Developing the project charter B. Creating the work breakdown structure C. Managing changes to the project scope D. Planning the project schedule
During project execution, you realize that a planned communication strategy isn’t effectively reaching all stakeholders. What is the most appropriate action to take?A. Continue with the strategy and document it as a lesson learned B. Re-evaluate and adjust the communication management plan C.
When following a planned risk management strategy, if a team decides to purchase insurance for a potential risk or enter into a partnership to share the risk, which risk response strategy are they employing?A. Acceptance B. Avoidance C. Transfer D. Mitigation
Which document formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities?A. Project Charter B. Work Breakdown Structure C. Project Management Plan D. Risk Register
What is the main purpose of a project charter?A. To create a detailed project schedule and allocate resources B. To identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies C. To define the project objectives, scope, and authorization D. To establish communication channels with
What is the main objective of benefit realization in a project?A. To create a detailed project schedule and allocate resources B. To identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies C. To define the project objectives and deliverables D. To ensure that the project delivers the
In an Agile project, the team encounters unexpected technical challenges that could delay the project. What is an appropriate response to this situation?A. Conduct a retrospective to identify the root causes and collaboratively find solutions B. Revert to traditional project management methods to
Explain communication management in project management.A. Communication management involves developing a risk register to track project risks B. Communication management focuses on creating a detailed project schedule and allocating resources C. Communication management is the process of planning,
In the context of a project, who is typically responsible for securing necessary resources, championing the project’s cause within the organization, and making high-level decisions?A. Project Sponsor B. Project Coordinator C. Project Team Member D. Stakeholder
Which statement best summarizes the role of a project manager as both a leader and a manager?A. As a leader, the project manager sets the project schedule, and as a manager, they inspire the team B. As a leader, the project manager is responsible for resource allocation, while as a manager, they
Which of the following roles is NOT typically associated with a project manager in the context of project management?A. Initiator B. Negotiator C. Facilitator D. Financial Auditor
Which of the following best contrasts the roles of the project team and the project sponsor?A. The project team focuses on high-level strategic decisions, while the project sponsor focuses on day-to-day operational tasks B. The project team is responsible for providing the budget and resources,
Which of the following statements best distinguishes the concepts of leadership and management in the context of project management?A. Leadership is about executing tasks on time, while management is about inspiring and motivating the team B. Leadership focuses on maintaining processes and systems,
Which of the following best describes the primary responsibility of a project team in relation to a project?A. The project team is mainly responsible for securing project funding and aligning the project with strategic objectives B. The project team is responsible for executing tasks, producing
Why is emotional intelligence (EQ) considered vital for a project manager’s success?A. Because EQ allows project managers to predict project risks more accurately B. Because EQ directly helps in the technical aspects of project management tools and software C. Because EQ enhances a project
Which of the following statements best distinguishes the roles of a project manager and a project sponsor?A. A project sponsor manages day-to-day operations of the project, while the project manager provides financial support B. The project manager is responsible for the execution of the project,
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