Question 1

During the execution phase of a project, a project task has run longer than anticipated.  Which of the following is the new critical path of the project if Task 2 requires an additional two days to complete?
A) 12 days
B) 14 days
C) 16 days
D) 19 days

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Which of the following is a definition of an RFP?
A) A document sent to potential vendors to solicit a bid for a project.
B) A document sent to potential vendors to request information for skills and experience for a project.
C) A document sent to potential vendors to request a commitment for a project.
D) A document sent to potential vendors to solicit information that excludes pricing information for a project.

Accepted Answer

An RFP (Request for Proposal) is a document sent to potential vendors to solicit a bid for a project, outlining the project's requirements and asking vendors to propose solutions and pricing.

Question 3

During a project assessment, a project manager determines the initial project cost estimates were incorrect, and there is not enough budget left, including reserves, to complete the project. Which of the following actions should the project manager take?
A) Alert the project sponsor of the situation.
B) Contact the customer and request more funding.
C) Announce the project will end early due to lack of funds.
D) Attempt to save money in downstream activities.

Accepted Answer

The project manager should alert the project sponsor of the situation as they have the authority to make decisions regarding additional funding or project scope adjustments.

Question 4

A customer will have ongoing changes to project requirements. Which of the following is the BEST project management methodology for this requirement?
A) Waterfall
B) Agile
C) PRINCE2
D) Bottom-up

Accepted Answer

Agile is the best project management methodology for this requirement because it allows for ongoing changes to project requirements.

Question 5

Two team members have concluded that documentation is not required due to the size of the current project. The project manager has encouraged them to align strictly within the process. Which of the following conflict resolution techniques has the project manager utilized?
A) Smoothing
B) Forcing
C) Compromising
D) Avoiding

Accepted Answer

The project manager is using the forcing technique by insisting that the team members adhere strictly to the process, overriding their conclusion.

Question 6

A project team is overseeing the installation of a new reptile habitat at the local zoo. During execution, zoo personnel decides to house a different type of reptile that will require a different temperature range than the capacity of the installed system. The modification has been approved. Which of the following constraints are MOST likely to be affected? (Choose two.)
A) Quality because the existing system is now outside the threshold.
B) Requirements because this is a change to initial scope.
C) Cost because replacing the system incurs additional expense.
D) Schedule because this was an unscheduled task and will impact the timeline.
E) Stakeholders because they will need to understand the modification and provide buy-in.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following project documents should be used to record the occurrence of an unplanned event?
A) Action log
B) Risk log
C) Change log
D) Issue log

Accepted Answer

An issue log is used to document and track the occurrence of unplanned events or issues that arise during a project.

Question 8

Several team members report that meeting objectives are not being met. Which of the following documents would a project manager create to make team meetings more effective? (Choose two.)
A) Create an SOW prior to each meeting and adhere to it.
B) Create a meeting agenda prior to each meeting and adhere to it.
C) Create a lessons learned list prior to each meeting and adhere to it.
D) Create a project charter prior to each meeting and adhere to it.
E) Create an action item list during the meeting and adhere to it.
F) Create a corrective action plan prior to each meeting and adhere to it.
G) Create a WBS prior to each meeting and adhere to it.

Accepted Answer

Creating a meeting agenda ensures that the meeting has a clear structure and objectives, while an action item list helps track tasks and responsibilities discussed during the meeting, both of which can improve meeting effectiveness.

Question 9

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to be a key stakeholder for the product launch phase of a project?
A) Sales clerk
B) Marketing representative
C) Team lead
D) Product item

Accepted Answer

A marketing representative is most likely to be a key stakeholder in the product launch phase as they are responsible for promoting and ensuring the product reaches the target audience effectively.

Question 10

Assuming an iterative approach, which of the following will be conducted at the end of each iteration?
A) SCRUM retrospective
B) Kickoff meeting
C) Budget baseline
D) Risk review

Accepted Answer

A SCRUM retrospective is conducted at the end of each iteration to reflect on the process and improve future iterations.

Question 11

A project in the execution phase is over budget, and tasks on the critical path are on schedule. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?
A) Update the project management plan.
B) Issue a change request.
C) Revise the project charter.
D) Evaluate the impact to the baseline.

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the impact to the baseline is the next step because it will help the project manager understand the extent of the overage and the potential impact on the project schedule.

Question 12

The project sponsor has cut the resources required for project completion. The project manager cannot complete the project without additional resources. Which of the following should the project manager do to obtain the resources?
A) The project manager should identify and document the reasons for the additional resources in a change request.
B) The project manager should hire additional resources temporarily to complete the project.
C) The project manager should terminate the project until additional resources are added to the project.
D) The project manager should ask the project team members to take on more tasks to complete the project on time.

Accepted Answer

The project manager should formally document the need for additional resources and submit a change request, which is the appropriate process to address changes in project scope, schedule, or resources.

Question 13

A project manager is assigned to a new project that must start immediately. No formal or approved documents have been authored for the project. The project manager must identify project roles, justify the business need, and determine project scope boundaries. Which of the following documents should the project manager create?
A) Business case
B) Project charter
C) Scope statement
D) Project management plan

Accepted Answer

The project charter is the document that formally authorizes a project, identifies project roles, justifies the business need, and outlines the project scope boundaries.

Question 14

A milestone task on the critical path has been completed. Which of the following should the project manager notify?
A) Owner of predecessor task
B) Project team
C) Project sponsor
D) Project steering committee

Accepted Answer

The project sponsor should be notified as they are typically responsible for overseeing the project's progress and ensuring it aligns with business objectives.

Question 15

A customer has requested additional features for an active project. Which of the following steps should take place NEXT?
A) Implement the requested changes.
B) Evaluate the impact of the changes.
C) Update all project documents.
D) Submit the requested changes to the CCB.

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the impact of the changes is crucial to understand how they will affect the project scope, timeline, and resources before any further steps are taken.

Question 16

When a risk event occurs, which of the following documents is BEST suited for recording and tracking new items corresponding to the risk?
A) Issue log
B) Risk management plan
C) Communications plan
D) Risk register
E) Status report

Accepted Answer

The risk register is specifically designed to record and track risks, including new risk events, their status, and any actions taken.

Question 17

Which of the following documents should be used to provide high-level reporting to key stakeholders?
A) Dashboard
B) Communication plan
C) Statement of work
D) Project charter

Accepted Answer

Dashboards are used to provide high-level reporting and visual summaries of key performance indicators to stakeholders.

Question 18

The project manager has noticed a vendor is not performing in accordance with the SLA. Which of the following items should the project manager use to highlight the vendor's areas of poor performance?
A) Balanced score card
B) WBS
C) Post-project evaluation
D) PERT

Accepted Answer

A balanced scorecard is a tool that can be used to measure and provide feedback on an organization's performance, including vendors, against strategic goals and objectives, highlighting areas of poor performance.

Question 19

Which of the following documents does a vendor rely on MOST before committing funding and resources to a project?
A) SOW
B) PO
C) SLA
D) MOU

Accepted Answer

A Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the project's scope, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities, providing the vendor with the necessary details to commit resources and funding.

Question 20

An organization has multiple projects that are taking place simultaneously. Which of the following should be tasked with ensuring resources are appropriately allocated to projects?
A) PMO
B) Project sponsor
C) Project coordinator
D) HR

Accepted Answer

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Exam 11: CompTIA Project+

During the execution phase of a project, a project task has run longer than anticipated. Which of the following is the new critical path of the project if Task 2 requires an additional two days to complete?

Which of the following is a definition of an RFP?

During a project assessment, a project manager determines the initial project cost estimates were incorrect, and there is not enough budget left, including reserves, to complete the project. Which of the following actions should the project manager take?

A customer will have ongoing changes to project requirements. Which of the following is the BEST project management methodology for this requirement?

Two team members have concluded that documentation is not required due to the size of the current project. The project manager has encouraged them to align strictly within the process. Which of the following conflict resolution techniques has the project manager utilized?

Which of the following project documents should be used to record the occurrence of an unplanned event?

Several team members report that meeting objectives are not being met. Which of the following documents would a project manager create to make team meetings more effective? (Choose two.)

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to be a key stakeholder for the product launch phase of a project?

Assuming an iterative approach, which of the following will be conducted at the end of each iteration?

A project in the execution phase is over budget, and tasks on the critical path are on schedule. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

The project sponsor has cut the resources required for project completion. The project manager cannot complete the project without additional resources. Which of the following should the project manager do to obtain the resources?

A milestone task on the critical path has been completed. Which of the following should the project manager notify?

A customer has requested additional features for an active project. Which of the following steps should take place NEXT?

When a risk event occurs, which of the following documents is BEST suited for recording and tracking new items corresponding to the risk?

Which of the following documents should be used to provide high-level reporting to key stakeholders?

The project manager has noticed a vendor is not performing in accordance with the SLA. Which of the following items should the project manager use to highlight the vendor's areas of poor performance?

Which of the following documents does a vendor rely on MOST before committing funding and resources to a project?

An organization has multiple projects that are taking place simultaneously. Which of the following should be tasked with ensuring resources are appropriately allocated to projects?