CAPM practice questions 251–260

1. Question 251 · 497 in bank

   An adaptive team is in the process of merging a legacy system from an acquired company. In order to check the project status and manage the flow of work, they are using a scrum board for this project. What data should be included in this information radiator?

   • AKey performance indicators (KPIs) and baseline
   • BProduct and sprint backlog
   • CBurndown and burnup charts
   • DIncrements and bottlenecks

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   The Scrum board is a visual tool in Agile that tracks work progress. It shows tasks from the product backlog (all project tasks) and the sprint backlog (tasks for the current sprint), helping the team see what’s in progress and what’s done.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Fav24

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2. Question 252 · 497 in bank

   Given the following information, what is the schedule variance (SV) for this project? Early start date (ES): 16 weeks - Actual time: 12 weeks - Schedule performance index (SPI): 1.3

   • A5
   • B2
   • C3
   • D4

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   ES = 16 AT=EV=12 SPI = EV/PV SV = EV-PV 1.3 = 12/PV PV = 9.23 (To confirm : SPI=EV/PV = 12/9.23 = 1.3 = same with the information given.) Thus SV = 12 - 9.23 SV = 2.769 SV ~ 3

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — flee

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3. Question 253 · 497 in bank

   Which of the following activities are included as part of a project manager's responsibilities?

   • ADirect, control, and focus on structure.
   • BInspire, engage, and build relationships with people.
   • CControl, maintain project status, and develop.
   • DProblem solve, achieve the bottom line, and focus on success.

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   Answer: B

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4. Question 254 · 497 in bank

   An agile team will begin to work on a project for a local conference. The team will deliver an information system with complete audience information, which includes many requirements. In order to begin working on the project, the team produces a checklist for a user-centric requirement that is needed to deliver the system. Which checklist will the team produce?

   • ADefinition of done (DoD)
   • BDefinition of ready (DoR)
   • CProduct backlog
   • DSprint backlog

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   Answer: B

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5. Question 255 · 497 in bank

   When managing costs in an agile environment, what should a project manager consider?

   • ALightweight estimation methods can be used as changes arise
   • BAgile environments make cost aggregation more difficult
   • CAgile environments make projects more costly and uncertain
   • DDetailed cost calculations benefit from frequent changes

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   Answer: A

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6. Question 256 · 497 in bank

   Select 3

   An organization is establishing a project management office (PMO). A senior manager from operations is interested if their team can use a project management approach to manage their work. Which three are the characteristics of a project? (Choose three.)

   • AIt is a temporary endeavor.
   • BIt improves efficiency and collaboration.
   • CIt can have positive and negative outcome.
   • DIt delivers a defined goal under a contract.
   • EIt creates a new product or service.

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   Answer: ACE

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7. Question 257 · 497 in bank

   A project manager is reviewing some techniques that can be used to evaluate solution results. The intent is to evaluate the solution in the larger context to ensure it does not behave in unacceptable ways when deployed to production. Which evaluation technique should be used here?

   • AExploratory testing
   • BDay-in-the-life testing
   • CIntegration testing
   • DPerformance testing

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   Answer: C

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8. Question 258 · 497 in bank

   A project manager is in the process of onboarding resources to start work on a project. Which of the following components of a project management plan will the project manager update after completing this activity?

   • AResource management plan and cost baseline
   • BResource management plan and lessons learned register
   • CResource management plan and procurement management plan
   • DResource management plan and preassignment

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Resource management plan: This document outlines how resources (both human and physical) will be identified, acquired, utilized, and managed throughout the project. After onboarding resources, updates to this plan may include new roles filled, changes in resource availability or capacity, and any adjustments to resource allocation strategies. Cost baseline: The cost baseline is a part of the overall project baseline and represents the authorized budget for the project work. Onboarding resources can impact project costs, such as salaries, contractor fees, or other resource-related expenses. Therefore, updates to the cost baseline may be necessary to reflect these changes. Preassignment refers to assigning specific resources to project roles BEFORE the project officially begins. Onboarding resources happens after the decision is made to bring them onto the project. This could be considered if it’s “Reassignment”.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — flee

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9. Question 259 · 497 in bank

   Which statement describes the Monitor Communications process?

   • AEvaluates the differences between the communications management plan and the reality of communications in a project
   • BEnsures that the information needs of the project and the stakeholders are met
   • CEnsures that project information is created, collected, and distributed in a timely and appropriate manner
   • DDevelops an appropriate and plan for communication of project activities

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   if you push ChatGPT further on this: The correct answer in the context of the PMBOK Guide for the Monitor Communications process is: B. Ensures that the information needs of the project and the stakeholders are met. The Monitor Communications process is primarily concerned with overseeing and ensuring that the information needs of the project and its stakeholders are being addressed. This involves monitoring communication performance, understanding stakeholder communications requirements, and making adjustments to the communication plan as needed to meet those requirements.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — CraigB83

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10. Question 260 · 497 in bank

    Select 2

    A business case is being assembled. Which two elements are necessary to complete this process? (Choose two.)

    • ARequirements traceability matrix
    • BRisk register
    • CProject management plan
    • DProduct roadmap
    • EBusiness goals and objectives

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    Answer: BE

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