Question 1

A project manager is working on a data center migration project and is developing the schedule management plan.

Per the project sponsor's request, the schedule must plan for all tasks as soon as possible. Additionally, the project manager is presented with possible network paths that will not violate schedule constraints.

The project manager needs to select the appropriate leads and lags relationship for this situation.

Which type should the project manager choose? Select one.

Question 1 options:

Early start equals the late start in some activities.

Early start equals the late start in all activities.

Early start is smaller than the late start in some activities.

Early start is smaller than the late start in all activities.

Question 2

A project involves six different companies, and the project sponsor is a global organization. At the midpoint of the project, the project manager is informed that one stakeholder is experiencing difficulties and cannot provide their former level of involvement.

Which action should the project manager perform? Select one.

Question 2 options:

Update the stakeholder register.

Revise the project management plan.

Revise the project charter.

Update the stakeholder engagement plan.

Question 3

A project's deliverable on the critical path is lagging behind schedule. The cost performance index (CPI) is 1.3. The project manager is able to put the project back on schedule.

What happens to the project? Select one.

Question 3 options:

There will be an increase in costs and risks.

There will be a revised scope.

There will be activities performed in parallel.

There will be rework.

Question 4

Listen

While reviewing the issues log, the project manager notices that tasks assigned to two team members are quite a bit behind schedule.

What should be done? Select one.

Question 4 options:

Tell the team members who are behind schedule that they should explain why tasks were delayed and how they will get back on schedule.

Work with the relevant team members to review the delayed tasks and decide on strategies for resolution.

Notify the responsible team members of the need to complete the overdue tasks quickly in order to avoid introducing extra project risks.

Document the issue, escalate to the project sponsor, and ask for how they would like it resolved.

Question 5

There are three deliverables in the project manager's IT transformation project: Deliverable 2 has strictly scheduled milestones, with no expected variation in the timeline. The project manager expects that Deliverable 3 will see quickly changing requirements during development.

Which lifecycle model should be used to meet the project's requirements? Select one.

Question 5 options:

Select a hybrid project model, where Deliverable 2 is positioned as a single agile sprint embedded in an overall waterfall project.

Select a waterfall project model for deliverables, with firm milestones and change control procedures.

Select a fully agile project model, with a common user story and three-week sprints.

Select a hybrid project model, where Deliverable 2 is positioned as a single waterfall phase embedded in an overall agile project.

Question 6

A marketing team is developing a new website and has agreed upon a target audience. Now the marketing team needs to identify the target audience's style preferences.

What is an appropriate tool or technique to use for this situation? Select one.

Question 6 options:

Benchmarking

Focus groups

Product analysis

Brainstorming

Question 7

A global organization sponsors a project that involves six different companies. When the project is partially complete, the project manager learns that one stakeholder is ill and needs to decrease their level of involvement.

What should the project manager do? Select one.

Question 7 options:

Revise the project charter.

Update the stakeholder engagement plan.

Update the stakeholder register.

Revise the project management plan.

Question 8

A project has a quality management plan in place. This plan states that project deliverables must be reviewed for quality at least 5 business days before the deadline. Four deliverables have missed this quality requirement.

What should the project manager do? Select one.

Question 8 options:

Re-write relevant portions of the quality management plan.

Inquire regarding the feasibility of an internal audit of the project.

Contact the project sponsor, and request advice.

Generate a cause-and-effect diagram for analysis.

Question 9

A software vendor is behind on a key project deliverable. There is a 21% buffer in the budget for cost overruns. The project manager needs to mitigate the issue.

Which action should the project manager take next? Select one.

Question 9 options:

Remove the current vendor and have the new vendor send a contract.

Evaluate alternative software vendors that can help project deliverables despite resource constraints.

Ask the vendor to meet to discuss legal issues regarding the slippage.

Accept the cost overrun and update the project schedule.

Question 10

A project manager has the following situation:

A very long project management plan is drafted.

Stakeholders on the project are spread across three continents.

The project manager needs the stakeholders to approve the plan in as short a time as possible.

What is an appropriate course of action for the project manager to take? Select one.

Question 10 options:

Option B

Send the plan to each stakeholder individually.

Ask them to add their comments and return it for updating.

Option A

Arrange a meeting with all stakeholders.

Have the stakeholders review the plan before the meeting.

Option D

Schedule individual meetings.

Invite only the key stakeholders and walk them through the plan.

Option C

Divide the plan into sections.

Based on their areas of expertise, ask select stakeholders to review particular portions.