Question 1

A team member was replaced on a project by a new team member of equal capability. Which of the following should the project manager do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

The project manager should first allocate resources to ensure the new team member is properly integrated into the project and understands their responsibilities.

Question 2

The PM is preparing for the planning phase kickoff meeting. It is imperative for the team to focus during the meeting on the expected outcomes. Which of the following best describes what the PM should work on FIRST?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The PM is preparing for the planning...

Question 3

Using Scrum, which of the following are discussed in a daily standup meeting?

Accepted Answer

In a daily standup meeting, team members discuss what they did yesterday, what they plan to do today, and any roadblocks they are facing. This helps the team stay aligned and address any issues promptly.

Question 4

A project team on a four-year project has a shortage of workspace within an office. Which of the following is the MOST viable solution for the project team while ensuring work hours are not wasted?

Accepted Answer

Permitting remote work and utilizing shared workspaces can effectively address workspace shortages without reducing staff. Implementing BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) can also enhance flexibility and productivity.

Question 5

A project is taking more effort than anticipated. Which of the following constraints will MOST likely be affected?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project is taking more effort than...

Question 6

A risk with minor impact has been realized. There is no change to the triple constraint. The PM should notify the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A risk with minor impact has been...

Question 7

Which of the following charts is a graphical representation of the causes of a specific event?

Accepted Answer

A fishbone chart, also known as an Ishikawa diagram, is a graphical representation of the causes of a specific event. It is used to identify and analyze the root causes of a problem or issue.

Question 8

A team member has completed an assigned task. Which of the following roles should be notified FIRST?

Accepted Answer

The project manager should be notified first as they are responsible for overseeing the project and ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.

Question 9

? new stakeholder has been added to a project with a BAG of $850,000. The stakeholder has raised five change requests to the CCB; two of them have been approved, and three are awaiting initial review. Considering the project has a CPI of 0.89 and an SPI of 1.14, and the approved ones will be implemented, which of the following should the project manager do LAST?

Accepted Answer

The project manager should update the documents and plans last, after implementing the approved changes.

Question 10

The project schedule performance index is 1.1, and the cost performance index is 0.9. Which of the following describes the project status?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The project schedule performance index is 1.1,...

Question 11

A project team has finished creating a WBS and started developing a schedule. The team should FIRST determine the:

Accepted Answer

Before developing a schedule, the team should first determine the tasks, which are the activities that need to be scheduled.

Question 12

Which of the following would indicate a project manager is working in a matrix-based organization?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following would indicate a...

Question 13

A project manager is releasing resources and archiving documents. Which of the following phases is the project MOST likely in?

Accepted Answer

The project manager is likely in the Closing phase, as this is when resources are released and project documents are archived.

Question 14

A team has been assembled and assigned a project to reduce recent, unanticipated production cost overruns. Which of the following tools should the project team select to determine the possible origins of the increased costs?

Accepted Answer

A Fishbone diagram, also known as a cause-and-effect diagram, is used to identify potential causes of a problem, making it suitable for determining the origins of increased costs.

Question 15

A project manager has been asked to prepare and present a review of the execution phase. Which of the following is the BEST audience for this review?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project manager has been asked to...

Question 16

A non-stakeholder approaches the project manager and asks if certain items can be added to a project that was started two months earlier. Which of the following constraints does this impact MOST?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A non-stakeholder approaches the project manager and...

Question 17

A project team added a new member who has proprietary information about a competitor's product. The team member was suddenly removed from the project. Which of the following MOST likely occurred?

Accepted Answer

The company likely received a cease and desist (C&D) order due to the new member's possession of proprietary information about a competitor's product, which could lead to legal issues.

Question 18

A change must be made to a project to comply with municipal code. The project manager updates the relevant shared project documents. The key stakeholders subsequently update the documents with new information. When the project deliverables are reinspected, they fail the inspection. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for the failed inspection?

Accepted Answer

Version control processes were not applied, leading to confusion and outdated information being used, which likely caused the inspection failure.

Question 19

At a weekly project team meeting, it is apparent the project is over budget. The project manager needs to determine the reason for this issue. Which of the following documents should MOST likely be analyzed to obtain the answer?

Accepted Answer

The answer of At a weekly project team meeting, it...

Question 20

An industry leader may be joining the project team and can potentially provide additional expertise. Which of the following strategies should the project manager employ?

Accepted Answer

The answer of An industry leader may be joining the...

Exam 11: CompTIA Project+