CAPM practice questions 31–40

1. Question 31 · 497 in bank

   A project using the agile/adaptive approach has reached the Project Integration Management phase. What is the project manager's key responsibility during this phase?

   • ADefining the scope of the project
   • BBuilding a collaborative environment
   • CCreating a detailed project management plan
   • DDirecting the delivery of the project

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   PMBOK pg. 74 Considerations for Agile Adaptive Environments: PjM's focus is on building a collaborative decision-making environment and ensuring team has ability to respond to changes.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — kayone

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2. Question 32 · 497 in bank

   Which statement describes the relationship between Manage Quality process and Control Quality process?

   • AManage Quality is all about following planned processes and procedures for quality, while Control Quality is about making sure that the product which is produced conforms to customer specifications.
   • BControl Quality is all about following planned process and procedures for quality, while Manage Quality is about making sure that the product which is produced conforms to customer specifications.
   • CManage Quality and Control Quality are the same.
   • DManage Quality is part of Quality Management and Control Quality is a subset of the Stakeholder Management Process group.

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   Answer: A

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3. Question 33 · 497 in bank

   At what stages of a project should the Identify Stakeholders process be performed?

   • AWhen beginning each phase of the project
   • BAt the beginning of the project only
   • COnly when the project manager is concerned about stakeholder satisfaction
   • DWhen the project charter is produced, at the beginning of each phase, and when significant changes occur

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Correct answer is D-at the time of the creation of the Project Charter, repeated at the start of each phase, and if a significant change in the project or organization occurs. p.508

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — MoonManBlue

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4. Question 34 · 497 in bank

   A stakeholder is reading project documents given by the project manager. The stakeholder is curious about the difference between a verified deliverable and an accepted deliverable. Which of the following definitions can the project manager use to explain the difference?

   • AAn accepted deliverable is approved by the project team; a verified deliverable is approved and formally signed off by the customer or sponsor.
   • BAn accepted deliverable has been checked and confirmed for accuracy through the Control Quality process; a verified deliverable meets acceptance criteria that is formally signed off and approved by the customer or sponsor.
   • CAn accepted deliverable meets acceptance criteria and is formally signed off and approved by the customer or sponsor a verified deliverable is a completed project deliverable that has been checked and confirmed for accuracy through the Control Quality process.
   • DAn accepted deliverable meets acceptance criteria and is signed off by the project manager; a verified deliverable meets acceptance criteria and is signed off by the customer or sponsor.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C. An accepted deliverable meets acceptance criteria and is formally signed off and approved by the customer or sponsor a verified deliverable is a completed project deliverable that has been checked and confirmed for accuracy through the Control Quality process.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — ale1231

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5. Question 35 · 497 in bank

   When developing the project schedule, a project manager uses decomposition and rolling wave planning techniques in this process:

   • ADevelop Schedule
   • BDefine Activities
   • CDefine Scope
   • DCollect Requirements

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   B. Define Activities When developing the project schedule, the process that involves decomposition and rolling wave planning techniques is "Define Activities." In this process, the project manager breaks down the project work into smaller, more manageable components or activities. Decomposition is the technique of subdividing project deliverables and project work into smaller, more manageable parts.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — shubu2276

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6. Question 36 · 497 in bank

   Considering a highly dynamic project environment, which approach should the project manager adopt to manage the project team?

   • AA self-organizing approach to increase team focus and maximize collaboration
   • BA virtual team to minimize feeling of isolation and gaps on sharing knowledge
   • CA distributed team to improve tracking progress, productivity, and performance
   • DA norming approach that requires team members to adjust their behavior and work together

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   Answer: A

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7. Question 37 · 497 in bank

   How is the Project Scope Management process different in agile and adaptive projects than in traditional projects?

   • ALess time spent on defining scope early on
   • BMore time spent on defining scope early on
   • CLess time spent on scope management process
   • DProject scope management is the same in all projects

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   Answer: A

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8. Question 38 · 497 in bank

   What is the purpose of the project management process groups?

   • ATo define a new project
   • BTo track and monitor processes easily
   • CTo logically group processes to achieve specific project objectives
   • DTo link specific process inputs and outputs

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   Answer: C

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9. Question 39 · 497 in bank

   After an internal deliverable review session with the team, the project manager identifies some issues that need to be fixed before submitting the deliverable for formal approval. The project manager will need to manage the additional costs and time for the required rework. How would the project manager define these extra costs?

   • AAppraisal costs
   • BManagement reserves
   • CCost of nonconformance
   • DCost of conformance

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   Answer: C

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10. Question 40 · 497 in bank

    During which process of Project Cost Management does a project manager produce the cost baseline?

    • AEstimate Costs
    • BControl Schedule
    • CDetermine Budget
    • DDevelop Project Charter

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    Answer: C

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