Question 1

A project team is creating a new product, and stakeholders are having a hard time understanding the product. Which of the following should be sent to the stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

Providing printed sketches and potential uses can help stakeholders visualize the product and understand its functionality and benefits, making it easier for them to grasp the concept.

Question 2

Which of the following describes the difference between an acquisition and outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

In an acquisition, one company takes over another and they become a single entity, whereas in outsourcing, a company hires another to perform certain tasks while remaining separate entities.

Question 3

A project manager was reprimanded for failing to complete timely status reports and providing mixed messaging about a project's performance. Which of the following would be responsible for discussing and resolving this issue?

Accepted Answer

The Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for maintaining project management standards and can address issues related to project reporting and communication.

Question 4

A functional manager within a project is requesting to edit the display features of an application that is being developed. Which of the following has the authority to approve the edit?

Accepted Answer

The PM has the authority to approve the edit because they are responsible for the overall project and have the final say on all changes.

Question 5

A project team member has completed an assigned task on time. After updating the project schedule, which of the following steps should the project manager take NEXT?

Accepted Answer

Once a task is completed and the schedule is updated, the project manager should notify team members to begin successor tasks to ensure the project continues to progress smoothly.

Question 6

A project manager, who previously worked at a construction firm, has just joined an IT organization and has been assigned to handle a security project. Which of the following roles can provide technical direction during the course of the project?

Accepted Answer

A Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) can provide the necessary technical direction and expertise needed for a security project in an IT organization.

Question 7

While starting a new project, management is aligning the project to the organization's strategy, assigning limited resources based upon priorities, and optimizing resource deployment between projects. Which of the following BEST describes these actions?

Accepted Answer

These actions are best described as portfolio management, which involves aligning projects with organizational strategy, prioritizing resources, and optimizing resource deployment across multiple projects.

Question 8

Project B cannot start before Project A is complete, but Project B has been given authorization to begin to meet legislative requirements. Which of the following is the BEST way to expedite the projects?

Accepted Answer

Crashing Project A using Project B's resources can expedite Project A's completion, allowing Project B to start sooner while still adhering to the dependency.

Question 9

Project cost control deals with:

Accepted Answer

Project cost control focuses on ensuring that the project is completed within the approved budget while meeting time and quality standards.

Question 10

Project A is delivering the foundation for Project B. Construction regulations have changed during Project A, requiring work to be redone in the allocated buffer. Which of the following is the MOST likely impact to Project B?

Accepted Answer

The schedule of Project B is most likely to be impacted because the buffer time allocated for Project A is being used to redo work, potentially delaying the start of Project B.

Question 11

Which of the following project management roles is responsible for estimating the duration of tasks?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A company has been trying to implement a product with multiple challenges for more than two years. Both the company and the vendor mutually agree to cancel the project. Which of the following should be issued?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

A solid line is connecting a project team member to two people above the member on the organizational chart. Which of the following types of organization does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

In a matrix organization, team members report to multiple managers, which is indicated by a solid line connecting a team member to more than one person above them on the organizational chart.

Question 14

Which of the following documents is a snapshot in time of a project during the execution phase?

Accepted Answer

A status report provides a snapshot of the project's current state during the execution phase, detailing progress, issues, and next steps.

Question 15

A firm, fixed-price project is on pace to exceed the maximum defect rate identified in the project charter. The customer has stated the project must be delivered on time. Which of the following is the BEST option for the project to complete on time and within parameters?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A project manager is working on a project, which needs to be delivered within six months. The project sponsor has made it known that the six months is non-negotiable and additional funding can be provided, if required. The project is in the fifth month, and testing is ongoing. The project team has identified a major defect that will take up to one month to rectify. Which of the following is the BEST action for the project manager to take to ensure the project finishes as planned?

Accepted Answer

The project manager should obtain additional resources to crash the timelines, as the sponsor has indicated that additional funding is available. This approach helps to meet the non-negotiable deadline by accelerating the project schedule.

Question 17

Which of the following is a risk strategy?

Accepted Answer

Risk avoidance is a risk strategy because it involves taking steps to eliminate or reduce the likelihood of a risk occurring.

Question 18

A contract manager is reconciling project invoices and needs to charge work performed by an outside contractor to a general ledger. Which of the following would be the BEST project document to reference for this information?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

An external customer has requested a modification of the project scope through an official change request. Which of the following is the appropriate NEXT step?

Accepted Answer

Analyze impacts to the project.

Question 20

A project stakeholder approaches the project manager and wishes to know how long the vendor will provide support for the application being developed for the project. This information should be provided during the:

Accepted Answer

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Exam 11: CompTIA Project+