Question 1

A project task has been completed ahead of schedule. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step?
A) Provide the next task to the newly freed resource.
B) Communicate the success to the team.
C) Notify the project sponsor of the new completion date.
D) Update the schedule and add lag to the next task.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project task has been completed ahead...

Question 2

A project manager learns that a key team member is required to work on a different assignment within the next two weeks. In which of the following organizational structures does the project manager work?
A) Projectized
B) Functional
C) Flat
D) Strong matrix

Accepted Answer

In a functional organizational structure, team members often report to a functional manager and can be reassigned to different tasks or projects based on the organization's needs.

Question 3

A company just announced all third-party vendors must provide ten cybersecurity resources within six weeks. Which of the following documents should the project manager create LAST?
A) RFI
B) NDA
C) MOU
D) RFQ

Accepted Answer

The answer of A company just announced all third-party vendors...

Question 4

A project manager noted there were many possible features that could be incorporated into a project, and the customers wavered about whether to include particular features. Which of the following is the BEST approach to ensure appropriate delivery of the project?
A) In one section of the project charter, specify which features are included in the project, in another section, specify which features are not included in the project.
B) The scope statement should enumerate which features are included in the project and which features are not included in the project.
C) At the beginning and end of every meeting, the project manager should consistently remind the project team which features are included in the project and which features are not included in the project.
D) The project requirements document lists all the features that are included in the project, and the project manager diligently ensures that features not included in the project are not included in the MOU with the customer.

Accepted Answer

The scope statement is the best place to clearly define what is included and excluded in the project, ensuring all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the project's boundaries.

Question 5

An American publisher is participating in a workshop in Hong Kong with the purpose of updating a new book that will be launched in Japan next year. During the workshop, a deep and intense discussion occurs with other local publishers regarding the references the book may contain. Which of the following BEST describes the situation?
A) Language barrier
B) Personal preference
C) Technological factor
D) Cultural difference

Accepted Answer

The discussion about references likely involves cultural differences, as references can vary significantly between cultures, affecting how information is perceived and valued.

Question 6

A project sponsor is reviewing the project dashboard and does not understand what a CPI of 0.87 and an SPI of 1.02 indicate. Which of the following describes the project status?
A) The project is over budget and behind schedule.
B) The project is under budget and ahead of schedule.
C) The project is over budget and ahead of schedule.
D) The project is under budget and behind schedule.

Accepted Answer

A CPI (Cost Performance Index) of 0.87 indicates the project is over budget, as it is less than 1. An SPI (Schedule Performance Index) of 1.02 indicates the project is ahead of schedule, as it is greater than 1.

Question 7

Analogous estimating was used earlier in a hauling project; however, through progressive elaboration, it is determined that the cost for fuel is much lower than anticipated. Which of the following types of project change should be submitted?
A) Resources
B) Requirements
C) Scope
D) Funding

Accepted Answer

The change in fuel cost affects the project's budget, so a change in funding should be submitted to reflect the updated cost estimates.

Question 8

A project manager detects low performance from a team member who previously demonstrated to be a highly skilled asset. The team member explains that being part of two teams is too time consuming. This is a disadvantage of having:
A) dedicated resources.
B) interproject dependencies.
C) resource overallocation.
D) shared resources.

Accepted Answer

Shared resources can lead to conflicts and reduced performance as individuals may be stretched too thin across multiple projects, leading to time management issues.

Question 9

A project manager has set aside a contingency reserve for unforeseen communications. Which of the following types of communication is MOST likely to utilize this contingency reserve?
A) Impromptu meeting
B) Closure conference
C) Distributed printed media
D) Kickoff meeting

Accepted Answer

Impromptu meetings are unplanned and can arise unexpectedly, making them the most likely type of communication to require the use of a contingency reserve.

Question 10

A project manager wishes to track a project's performance against the original approved schedule. Which of the following steps is necessary to capture the needed information?
A) Determine the critical path.
B) Determine the milestones.
C) Set phase gates
D) Set a baseline.

Accepted Answer

Setting a baseline is necessary to track a project's performance against the original approved schedule, as it provides a reference point for comparison.

Question 11

The supervisor asks an engineer to be a project manager within the department. Of which of the following types of organizational structures is this an example?
A) Projectized
B) Functional
C) Matrix
D) Intermediary

Accepted Answer

The answer of The supervisor asks an engineer to be...

Question 12

A small company has a successful proof of concept for an innovative new service but lacks the necessary expertise to deploy it. Which of the following is the BEST course of action to address this deficiency?
A) Internal reorganization
B) Business merger/acquisition
C) Business process change
D) Outsourcing

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing is the best course of action as it allows the company to leverage external expertise to deploy the service without the need for internal restructuring or merging with another company.

Question 13

A stakeholder informs a project manager that a weekly status report has not been delivered via email, but the monthly status reports were received. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?
A) Immediately send the current weekly status report
B) Add email to the distribution list for the weekly status report
C) Remove email from the distribution list for the monthly status report
D) Consult the communications plan and act accordingly

Accepted Answer

The answer of A stakeholder informs a project manager that...

Question 14

Tasks A and B have a duration of two days. Task A starts on Day 1, and Task B starts on Day 3. Tasks C and D have a duration of three days, and Task E has a duration of four days. Task C starts after Task A. Task D and E start after Task C. If Task A starts on December 15, which of the following is the anticipated start date for Task D?
A) December 18
B) December 19
C) December 20
D) December 21
E) December 22

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tasks A and B have a duration...

Question 15

An approved change was implemented. Which of the following should be accomplished NEXT?
A) Update the documentation.
B) Validate the change.
C) Update the project sponsor.
D) Validate the impact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An approved change was implemented. Which of...

Question 16

A company recently went through a project requiring new equipment, new software, and retraining of personnel. This is MOST likely a result of:
A) an internal reorganization.
B) outsourcing.
C) a business process change.
D) resource allocation.

Accepted Answer

A business process change often requires new equipment, software, and retraining to improve efficiency or adapt to new methods.

Question 17

An active project is focused on quality assurance of the deliverable product. In which of the following project phases would this occur?
A) Execution
B) Monitor and control
C) Planning
D) Closing

Accepted Answer

In the Monitor and control phase, the project team tracks progress, identifies risks, and takes corrective action to ensure that the project meets its quality goals.

Question 18

During planning, a project coordinator publishes the project management plan. After reviewing the plan, the project sponsor is concerned it is too long and detailed. Which of the following does the project sponsor desire?
A) Status report
B) Task durations
C) Project schedule
D) Schedule management plan

Accepted Answer

The project sponsor is likely looking for a status report, which provides a concise summary of the project's progress, rather than a detailed project management plan.

Question 19

Company A and Company B have come together to form a new Company C. Staff members from both companies have been moved to Company C, and there are rumors that some staff might be asked to leave. These are examples of: (Choose two.)
A) business reorganization
B) business relocation
C) business outsourcing
D) business merger
E) business process change

Accepted Answer

A business merger is when two or more companies come together to form a new company. A business reorganization is when a company changes its structure or operations.

Question 20

Tasks A, B, and C have a duration of two days. Task D has a duration of three days, and Task E has duration of four days. Task A starts on Day 1, and Task B starts on Day 2. Task C starts after Task A. Tasks D and E start after Task C. Which of the following is the critical path if Task B starts on Day 3?
A) A, C, D
B) A, C, E
C) A, D, E
D) B, C, E

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tasks A, B, and C have a...

Exam 11: CompTIA Project+

A project task has been completed ahead of schedule. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step?

A project manager learns that a key team member is required to work on a different assignment within the next two weeks. In which of the following organizational structures does the project manager work?

A company just announced all third-party vendors must provide ten cybersecurity resources within six weeks. Which of the following documents should the project manager create LAST?

A project manager noted there were many possible features that could be incorporated into a project, and the customers wavered about whether to include particular features. Which of the following is the BEST approach to ensure appropriate delivery of the project?

A project sponsor is reviewing the project dashboard and does not understand what a CPI of 0.87 and an SPI of 1.02 indicate. Which of the following describes the project status?

Analogous estimating was used earlier in a hauling project; however, through progressive elaboration, it is determined that the cost for fuel is much lower than anticipated. Which of the following types of project change should be submitted?

A project manager detects low performance from a team member who previously demonstrated to be a highly skilled asset. The team member explains that being part of two teams is too time consuming. This is a disadvantage of having:

A project manager has set aside a contingency reserve for unforeseen communications. Which of the following types of communication is MOST likely to utilize this contingency reserve?

A project manager wishes to track a project's performance against the original approved schedule. Which of the following steps is necessary to capture the needed information?

The supervisor asks an engineer to be a project manager within the department. Of which of the following types of organizational structures is this an example?

A small company has a successful proof of concept for an innovative new service but lacks the necessary expertise to deploy it. Which of the following is the BEST course of action to address this deficiency?

A stakeholder informs a project manager that a weekly status report has not been delivered via email, but the monthly status reports were received. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

An approved change was implemented. Which of the following should be accomplished NEXT?

A company recently went through a project requiring new equipment, new software, and retraining of personnel. This is MOST likely a result of:

An active project is focused on quality assurance of the deliverable product. In which of the following project phases would this occur?

During planning, a project coordinator publishes the project management plan. After reviewing the plan, the project sponsor is concerned it is too long and detailed. Which of the following does the project sponsor desire?

Company A and Company B have come together to form a new Company C. Staff members from both companies have been moved to Company C, and there are rumors that some staff might be asked to leave. These are examples of: (Choose two.)