Question 1

A vendor advises the project manager that a key component of the project is no longer available and recommends a higher-cost replacement. To have this change approved, the project manager submits a change request that contains which of the following?
A) Description, cost difference of the replacement, and WBS
B) Description, justification, and cost
C) Cost difference of the replacement, justification, and communications plan
D) Description, quality impact, and cost

Accepted Answer

A change request should include a description of the change, justification for why the change is necessary, and the cost implications of the change.

Question 2

A project team is identifying, rating the probability of, and determining the impact on potential problems throughout the project. The team is also including the corresponding actions to take. Which of the following activities does this describe?
A) Risk identification
B) Risk quantification
C) Risk planning
D) Risk qualification

Accepted Answer

This activity describes Risk Planning, which involves identifying risks, assessing their impact and probability, and determining actions to mitigate or manage them.

Question 3

Which of the following documents should the project manager complete if requirements have been defined, but neither a vendor nor a platform has been identified?
A) RFP
B) RFQ
C) RFI
D) SOW

Accepted Answer

An RFP (Request for Proposal) is used when requirements are defined but a vendor or platform has not been identified, allowing vendors to propose solutions.

Question 4

Which of the following will identify the MOST potential project risks?
A) Cost-benefit analysis
B) Past project documentation
C) Project budget
D) Benchmarking

Accepted Answer

Past project documentation can provide insights into risks encountered in similar projects, helping to identify potential risks for the current project.

Question 5

Gas prices were included in the cost baseline for a transportation and hauling project. Although the estimates used to create the baseline were based on historical data, which of the following should the project manager consider as a root cause for potential issues with cost overruns?
A) Requirements
B) Lessons learned
C) Budget
D) Environment

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gas prices were included in the cost...

Question 6

A project manager is assigned to a project that was previously managed by a peer project manager. The project manager identifies several modifications that were deployed prior to CCB approval. Which of the following change control processes is being mismanaged?
A) Change validation with quality checks
B) Regression planning
C) Identify approval authority
D) Change implementation

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project manager is assigned to a...

Question 7

A minor change to the baseline schedule is required. This change will be the second minor modification to the schedule. Which of the following is the appropriate version number?
A) 0.3
B) 1.2
C) 2.0
D) 3.0

Accepted Answer

The version number 1.2 indicates the first major version with two minor changes. The first digit represents the major version, and the second digit represents the minor changes.

Question 8

A project manager is procuring new equipment from a vendor. The vendor requires a physical signature on all purchase orders. Which of the following should the project manager do to order the equipment quickly? (Choose two.)
A) Mail the purchase order and follow up with a phone call.
B) Fax the purchase order and follow up with a phone call.
C) Drive to the vendor if local and provide a signed purchase order.
D) Scan and send the purchase order and follow up with a phone call.
E) Request a courier from the vendor to pick up the purchase order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project manager is procuring new equipment...

Question 9

A key stakeholder asks the project manager for additional features. Which of the following documents should the project manager refer to before responding to this request?
A) Process diagram
B) Change control plan
C) Balanced scorecard
D) SWOT matrix

Accepted Answer

The project manager should refer to the Change Control Plan, which outlines the process for handling changes to the project, including evaluating and approving additional features.

Question 10

During the planning phase, the project manager meets with the project team to determine the tasks and their relationship. Which of the following should the project manager receive from the team members? (Choose two.)
A) Durations
B) Start/finish dates
C) Dependencies
D) Resources
E) Baseline

Accepted Answer

The project manager should receive durations and dependencies from the team members to effectively plan and schedule the tasks and understand how they relate to each other.

Question 11

A project coordinator notices there is a scheduling conflict with the weekly team meeting. The project coordinator submits a request to hold the meeting at a different time will not negatively impact the scheduling. Which of the following resources has the authority to authorize this change?
A) Stakeholders
B) Scrum master
C) Project sponsor
D) Project team

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project coordinator notices there is a...

Question 12

Three IT companies have agreed to summarize their efforts as a common organization to generate new businesses in the IT cloud computing industry. Which of the following is the type of organizational change described?
A) Expansion
B) Rightsizing
C) Merger
D) Onboarding

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a merger, where multiple companies combine to form a single entity to enhance their capabilities and market reach in the IT cloud computing industry.

Question 13

Based on the table below:  Which of the following is the total float for the critical path?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on the table below:  Which...

Question 14

Which of the following features describe a projectized organization? (Choose two.)
A) The project manager has less authority over the project team than in a strong matrix.
B) Team members are solely dedicated to project activities.
C) The functional manager has full authority over the project team members.
D) The project manager has full authority over the project team members.
E) Team members from various departments are assigned to the project.

Accepted Answer

In a projectized organization, team members are dedicated to project activities, and the project manager has full authority over the project team members.

Question 15

An employee is assigned to a project and is developing a project charter. Which of the following are some of the constraints the employee would typically face at this stage of the project?
A) Environment, resources, requirements, and quality
B) Budget, quality, resources, and schedule
C) Deliverables, scope, and budget environment
D) Budget, scope, quality, and schedule

Accepted Answer

Budget, scope, quality, and schedule are the typical constraints faced by an employee developing a project charter.

Question 16

A project manager is not required to participate in performance appraisal meetings with team members. The project manager is working within which of the following organizational structures?
A) Projectized
B) Balanced matrix
C) Functional
D) Strong matrix

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project manager is not required to...

Question 17

Which of the following make up a company's portfolio? (Choose two.)
A) People
B) Procedures
C) Projects
D) Processes
E) Profit
F) Programs

Accepted Answer

A company's portfolio typically consists of projects and programs, which are collections of related projects managed in a coordinated way to achieve strategic objectives.

Question 18

Severe weather has impacted a construction project, delaying scheduled work for five days. Which of the following project changes is the project manager most likely to consider FIRST?
A) Requirements change
B) Funding change
C) Timeline change
D) Risk event

Accepted Answer

The project manager is most likely to consider a timeline change first, as the severe weather has directly caused a delay in the schedule. Adjusting the timeline is the immediate response to accommodate the lost days.

Question 19

The following tasks are required to complete an IT project that is behind schedule:  Which of the following is the critical path?
A) 3, 2, 4
B) 4, 2, 3
C) 3, 2, 1, 4
D) 4, 1, 2, 3

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following tasks are required to complete...

Question 20

A project manager wants to ensure that a detailed overview of a new kitchen fits the client's standards. Which of the following will the project manager MOST likely work to accomplish?
A) Detailed project schedule to deliver on time
B) Gate reviews to capture the progress and feedback
C) Reasonable number of changes to maintain quality
D) Wide range of time between the start and end of the installation

Accepted Answer

Gate reviews are checkpoints in a project where progress is assessed and feedback is gathered, ensuring that the project aligns with the client's standards and expectations.

Exam 11: CompTIA Project+

A vendor advises the project manager that a key component of the project is no longer available and recommends a higher-cost replacement. To have this change approved, the project manager submits a change request that contains which of the following?

A project team is identifying, rating the probability of, and determining the impact on potential problems throughout the project. The team is also including the corresponding actions to take. Which of the following activities does this describe?

Which of the following documents should the project manager complete if requirements have been defined, but neither a vendor nor a platform has been identified?

Which of the following will identify the MOST potential project risks?

Gas prices were included in the cost baseline for a transportation and hauling project. Although the estimates used to create the baseline were based on historical data, which of the following should the project manager consider as a root cause for potential issues with cost overruns?

A project manager is assigned to a project that was previously managed by a peer project manager. The project manager identifies several modifications that were deployed prior to CCB approval. Which of the following change control processes is being mismanaged?

A minor change to the baseline schedule is required. This change will be the second minor modification to the schedule. Which of the following is the appropriate version number?

A project manager is procuring new equipment from a vendor. The vendor requires a physical signature on all purchase orders. Which of the following should the project manager do to order the equipment quickly? (Choose two.)

A key stakeholder asks the project manager for additional features. Which of the following documents should the project manager refer to before responding to this request?

During the planning phase, the project manager meets with the project team to determine the tasks and their relationship. Which of the following should the project manager receive from the team members? (Choose two.)

A project coordinator notices there is a scheduling conflict with the weekly team meeting. The project coordinator submits a request to hold the meeting at a different time will not negatively impact the scheduling. Which of the following resources has the authority to authorize this change?

Three IT companies have agreed to summarize their efforts as a common organization to generate new businesses in the IT cloud computing industry. Which of the following is the type of organizational change described?

Based on the table below: Which of the following is the total float for the critical path?

Which of the following features describe a projectized organization? (Choose two.)

An employee is assigned to a project and is developing a project charter. Which of the following are some of the constraints the employee would typically face at this stage of the project?

A project manager is not required to participate in performance appraisal meetings with team members. The project manager is working within which of the following organizational structures?

Which of the following make up a company's portfolio? (Choose two.)

Severe weather has impacted a construction project, delaying scheduled work for five days. Which of the following project changes is the project manager most likely to consider FIRST?

The following tasks are required to complete an IT project that is behind schedule: Which of the following is the critical path?

A project manager wants to ensure that a detailed overview of a new kitchen fits the client's standards. Which of the following will the project manager MOST likely work to accomplish?