Question 1

Which of the following tasks are responsibilities of the project manager role?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following tasks are responsibilities...

Question 2

Which of the following are the roles involved in a Scrum project?

Accepted Answer

In Scrum, the roles involved are Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team.

Question 3

Ann, a project manager, is working for a new company. On her first project, the assigned project resources do not follow her direction. She is not allowed to authorize contractors because they say she does not have the authority. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for what is happening?

Accepted Answer

In a functional organization, project managers have limited authority, and resources report to their functional managers, not the project manager. This explains why Ann's directions are not being followed.

Question 4

A project manager is assigned a project that is part of the company's strategic objectives. Of which of the following is the project a part?

Accepted Answer

A project that aligns with a company's strategic objectives is typically part of a portfolio, which is a collection of projects and programs that are managed together to achieve strategic goals.

Question 5

The PM has requested that a project repository be developed. Sensitive information will be available on the site that could affect the project's success. Only personnel who need to know the information will have access. Which of the following site types is the PM requesting?

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The answer of The PM has requested that a project...

Question 6

Risk ID 2 has occurred.  Which of the following ways should the project manager update the risk register?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Risk ID 2 has occurred.  Which...

Question 7

Which of the following provides tools and standard documentation for the project team?

Accepted Answer

The Project Management Office (PMO) provides tools, standard documentation, and support for project management activities.

Question 8

A fire alarm goes off in the building where the project team works. Employees are instructed to leave the premises immediately using the stairs; they are not to use elevators, and they must gather in one place outside the building for further instructions. This is known as a:

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The answer of A fire alarm goes off in the...

Question 9

Which of the following should a project manager consider as part of a make or buy analysis?

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The answer of Which of the following should a project...

Question 10

A project sponsor has requested documentation to determine the scheduled activities for a project that is running behind schedule. Which of the following documents should the project manager send to the sponsor to quickly identify the project activities?

Accepted Answer

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a document that outlines the project's activities and deliverables, making it useful for identifying scheduled activities.

Question 11

A project manager is reviewing project performance. Which of the following would be the BEST indicator of the total project cost?

Accepted Answer

EAC is the best indicator of the total project cost because it is the estimated total cost of the project, including both actual costs and estimated costs to complete.

Question 12

The managing director of a law firm has asked the project manager to create a scope statement for a new contract. Which of the following should be included in the scope statement? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

The scope statement should include the deliverables and business requirements as they define what the project will achieve and the criteria for success.

Question 13

A company purchased a parachute supplier and is now sending parachutes to the research and development department. Which of the following has occurred?

Accepted Answer

The company has acquired a parachute supplier, which is an example of a business acquisition.

Question 14

A company was originally organized using a functional structure; however, the company has decided to go forward with a matrix structure to get the most utilization of resources. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The shift from a functional structure to a matrix structure is an internal reorganization as it involves changing the way the company is structured internally to improve resource utilization.

Question 15

The project team is moving from high-level risks to detailed risks. Which of the following project phases is the project team moving between?

Accepted Answer

The project team is moving from high-level risks to detailed risks, which is a transition from the planning phase to the execution phase.

Question 16

According to the communication management plan, the project scheduler is required to post weekly status reports on the project's intranet site. From the stakeholders' point of view, accessing the weekly report is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The pull method involves stakeholders accessing information at their discretion, such as retrieving reports from an intranet site.

Question 17

Upon assignment to a project, the project manager is given a set budget, a due date, and a clearly defined description of desired deliverables. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

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The answer of Upon assignment to a project, the project...

Question 18

A project team is working on a project with high public visibility and excitement. The project sponsor is concerned the public may lose interest due to the long delivery timeline. Which of the following is the BEST way to keep the external stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project?

Accepted Answer

Social media is the best way to keep external stakeholders informed and engaged, especially for projects with high public visibility and excitement, as it allows for regular updates and interaction with a broad audience.

Question 19

Which of the following documents are considered mutually binding? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following documents are considered...

Question 20

In the review of a project status report, the slack is negative. Which of the following should the project manager tell the stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

Negative slack indicates that the project is behind schedule, as it means there is not enough time to complete the tasks as planned.

Exam 11: CompTIA Project+