Question 1

A department manager asks a project manager about the status of a project that has only a few employees from the department assigned to it. Which of the following were MOST likely missed during project planning?
A) Issue log and process diagram
B) Resource analysis and Gantt chart
C) Stakeholder analysis and communication plan
D) Scatter chart and scope analysis

Accepted Answer

Resource analysis and Gantt chart are essential for project planning, especially when it comes to assigning resources and scheduling tasks. Without these, it would be difficult to determine the status of the project and identify any potential issues.

Question 2

A project manager does not have enough time to complete several tasks on a critical path. The budget is a low concern. Which of the following should be used to complete the tasks on time?
A) Fast-track the tasks.
B) Utilize positive float.
C) Crash the schedule.
D) Remove the critical path

Accepted Answer

Fast-tracking involves overlapping tasks that are normally done sequentially, allowing for a reduction in the overall project duration.

Question 3

A company hires a number of interns and assigns them key roles on a project. Which of the following should the project manager MOST likely anticipate?
A) Reduced quality
B) Reduced scope
C) Reduced risk
D) Reduced timeline

Accepted Answer

Interns, due to their inexperience, may initially produce work of reduced quality compared to seasoned professionals.

Question 4

A company has hired a new project manager. The PMO has briefed the new project manager on the following expected responsibilities for projects: Coordinate project schedule Manage to the triple constraint Provide performance feedback to team members' managers Which of the following types of organizational structures did the new project manager MOST likely join?
A) Balanced matrix
B) Strong matrix
C) Functional
D) Projectized

Accepted Answer

The new project manager is expected to coordinate project schedules, manage to the triple constraint, and provide performance feedback to team members' managers. These responsibilities are typically found in a projectized organizational structure, where the project manager has the most authority and responsibility for the project.

Question 5

A project team has determined it will need to source data from a system that was not part of the project scope. The role of the project manager is to analyze which of the following impacts?
A) Technical design, schedule, and budget
B) Business process impacts and resourcing
C) New software and hardware requirements
D) Schedule, budget, and quality

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project team has determined it will...

Question 6

A project manager has identified a minor skills gap in the operational team that will end up supporting the project solution. Which of the following is the BEST risk mitigation strategy that the project manager should use?
A) Organize adequate training and have one of the operational staff as part of the project team.
B) Raise a risk in the risk register, identify the likelihood and the consequence of the risk occurring.
C) Have the project adequately document the solution and ensure a transition is in place.
D) Escalate this as an issue to the project control board and ensure that there is adequate discussion.

Accepted Answer

Organizing adequate training and involving an operational staff member in the project team helps bridge the skills gap effectively, ensuring the team is prepared to support the project solution.

Question 7

A project manager is trying to explain to a stakeholder why projects are progressively elaborated upon. Which of the following is the BEST explanation?
A) In the beginning, projects entail a degree of uncertainty that needs to be specified.
B) In the beginning, projects have start and finish dates that require elaboration.
C) In the beginning, projects are part of a program that requires coordination.
D) In the beginning, projects start with detailed inputs that need to be explained.

Accepted Answer

Projects are progressively elaborated upon because they initially involve a degree of uncertainty that needs to be clarified and refined as more information becomes available and as the project progresses.

Question 8

When forming a project team, there are a number of phases. When a project team is productive and effective this phase is known as which of the following?
A) Forming
B) Norming
C) Performing
D) Storming

Accepted Answer

The "Performing" phase is when the project team becomes productive and effective, working collaboratively towards the project goals.

Question 9

A project manager is creating the monthly report for top management. The project manager has collected the information below: AC = 100 PV = 80 EV = 120 Based on this information, the CPI reflects which of the following about the project?
A) It is under budget.
B) It is over budget.
C) It is ahead of schedule.
D) It is behind schedule.

Accepted Answer

The Cost Performance Index (CPI) is calculated as EV/AC. Here, CPI = 120/100 = 1.2, which indicates the project is under budget.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a project?
A) Purchasing pedometers from local retail stores for employees
B) Implementing a health awareness program at an organization
C) Conducting semi-annual blood drives at an organization
D) Presenting a scripted workshop at an organization's three locations

Accepted Answer

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Implementing a health awareness program is a project because it is a temporary effort with a specific goal and outcome.

Question 11

The project team is distributed throughout a single country. The scrum master has decided to hold remote "stand-ups" on a daily basis. Which of the following would be the MOST effective means to do this?
A) Instant messaging
B) Video conference
C) Phone call
D) Collaboration website

Accepted Answer

Video conferencing is the most effective means for remote stand-ups as it allows for face-to-face interaction, which can enhance communication and team cohesion.

Question 12

A project manager has received a change order that will reduce a project's timeline and budget. However, the change order also indicates the goals and deliverables of the project must remain unchanged. Which of the following is the MOST logical impact to the project?
A) The reduced timeline will impact the quality of the deliverables because the amount of time to test will be reduced.
B) The reduced budget will result in reduced resources, which will lead to a strong matrix organizational structure being used.
C) The reduced timeline will decrease risk, resulting in an increased contingency reserve.
D) The reduced budget will cause the project manager to reject the change order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project manager has received a change...

Question 13

Two team members approach a project manager with different ideas for completing a task. After listening to the team members' ideas, the project manager does not choose either one and requires both members to finish the task as originally planned. Which of the following conflict resolution techniques is the project manager applying?
A) Avoiding
B) Smoothing
C) Forcing
D) Compromising

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two team members approach a project manager...

Question 14

A team member was assigned a new task during a meeting. The team member did not complete the task by the end of the phase, and the PM is looking for evidence to escalate the issue. Which of the following documents could help in this situation?
A) Issue log
B) Action items
C) Dashboard information
D) Communication plan

Accepted Answer

The answer of A team member was assigned a new...

Question 15

Which of the following is a team-building stage that involves the team learning to trust one another's abilities and begin working together as a productive group?
A) Norming
B) Forming
C) Storming
D) Performing

Accepted Answer

Norming is where things begin to calm down. Team members know each other fairly well by now. They're comfortable with their positions in the team, and they begin to deal with project problems instead of people problems. "Decisions are made jointly at this stage, and team members "exhibit mutual respect and familiarity with one another.

Question 16

An outsourced project team member approaches the project manager and complains that the contract does not permit overtime. The project manager had fast-tracked tasks that require additional hours. Which of the following documents did the project manager fail to reference?
A) MOU
B) MOA
C) SOW
D) SLA

Accepted Answer

The answer of An outsourced project team member approaches the...

Question 17

A new high-priority project is assigned to the project manager with a fully formed budget, deadline, and scope. The project manager is creating the project schedule.  Which of the following calculations accurately shows the critical path?
A) 20 days
B) 39 days
C) 49 days
D) 52 days

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new high-priority project is assigned to...

Question 18

A governance committee has just approved a new project. The project scheduler is now developing the project schedule. Which of the following activities should be done FIRST?
A) Add durations.
B) Add the start and finish dates
C) Add tasks.
D) Add resources.

Accepted Answer

The first step in developing a project schedule is to define and add the tasks or activities that need to be completed.

Question 19

A project has a ??? of $850,000. The project manager has identified and documented that certain key applications were not included in the scope management plan. As reported, the CPI is 0.8, and the PMO allows only a 5% additional increment to the planned budget. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?
A) Add the required work to complete the project behind $892,500.
B) Evaluate the impact and justify adding new work to the project.
C) Obtain approval from the CCB.
D) Request a budget increase of $170,000.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project has a ??? of $850,000....

Question 20

A project manager is informed that a team member would like to enhance the code with an additional function. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?
A) Submit a change request.
B) Evaluate the impact of the change.
C) Get approval from the CCB.
D) Communicate the change to stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

The project manager should first evaluate the impact of the change to understand its implications on the project scope, timeline, and resources before proceeding with any further steps like submitting a change request or seeking approvals.

Exam 11: CompTIA Project+

A department manager asks a project manager about the status of a project that has only a few employees from the department assigned to it. Which of the following were MOST likely missed during project planning?

A project manager does not have enough time to complete several tasks on a critical path. The budget is a low concern. Which of the following should be used to complete the tasks on time?

A company hires a number of interns and assigns them key roles on a project. Which of the following should the project manager MOST likely anticipate?

A project team has determined it will need to source data from a system that was not part of the project scope. The role of the project manager is to analyze which of the following impacts?

A project manager has identified a minor skills gap in the operational team that will end up supporting the project solution. Which of the following is the BEST risk mitigation strategy that the project manager should use?

A project manager is trying to explain to a stakeholder why projects are progressively elaborated upon. Which of the following is the BEST explanation?

When forming a project team, there are a number of phases. When a project team is productive and effective this phase is known as which of the following?

A project manager is creating the monthly report for top management. The project manager has collected the information below: AC = 100 PV = 80 EV = 120 Based on this information, the CPI reflects which of the following about the project?

Which of the following is an example of a project?

The project team is distributed throughout a single country. The scrum master has decided to hold remote "stand-ups" on a daily basis. Which of the following would be the MOST effective means to do this?

A project manager has received a change order that will reduce a project's timeline and budget. However, the change order also indicates the goals and deliverables of the project must remain unchanged. Which of the following is the MOST logical impact to the project?

A team member was assigned a new task during a meeting. The team member did not complete the task by the end of the phase, and the PM is looking for evidence to escalate the issue. Which of the following documents could help in this situation?

Which of the following is a team-building stage that involves the team learning to trust one another's abilities and begin working together as a productive group?

An outsourced project team member approaches the project manager and complains that the contract does not permit overtime. The project manager had fast-tracked tasks that require additional hours. Which of the following documents did the project manager fail to reference?

A new high-priority project is assigned to the project manager with a fully formed budget, deadline, and scope. The project manager is creating the project schedule. Which of the following calculations accurately shows the critical path?

A governance committee has just approved a new project. The project scheduler is now developing the project schedule. Which of the following activities should be done FIRST?

A project manager is informed that a team member would like to enhance the code with an additional function. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?