Question 1

A project manager is determining a project's critical path to report the projected completion date to stakeholders. Which of the following information will be required? (Select two.)
A) Costs
B) Dependencies
C) Schedules
D) Durations
E) Holidays
F) Milestones

Accepted Answer

To determine a project's critical path, the project manager needs to know the dependencies between tasks and the durations of each task. This information helps identify the sequence of tasks that determines the project's minimum completion time.

Question 2

A company recently discovered that it could save money by moving its call center to another country. The company entered into an agreement for call center services. Which of the following types of organizational change is this?
A) Relocation
B) Outsourcing
C) Business process change
D) Business demerger/split

Accepted Answer

The answer of A company recently discovered that it could...

Question 3

A project team is spread between two countries on different continents. Which of the following factors are MOST likely to influence communication methods selected for the communication plan? (Select TWO).
A) Interorganizational constraints
B) Personal preferences
C) Language barriers
D) Cultural differences
E) Confidentiality constraints

Accepted Answer

Language barriers and cultural differences are most likely to influence communication methods as they directly affect how information is understood and interpreted across different regions.

Question 4

A project team is not delivering their tasks in a timely manner. Additionally, tasks are being reworked because requirements continue to be identified as work packages are being delivered. Which of the following are NOST likely missing from the project? (Select two.)
A) Project charter
B) Organizational chart
C) Scope document
D) Status report
E) Business case
F) Project plan

Accepted Answer

The issues described suggest a lack of clear scope and planning. A scope document would define the project requirements and deliverables, reducing rework. A project plan would provide a timeline and task management, ensuring timely delivery.

Question 5

While working on risk ranking, the project team is unsure about the qualitative scales to be used for probability and impact. The project manager directs the team to look in the:
A) quality plan.
B) project management plan.
C) risk register.
D) process diagram.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While working on risk ranking, the project...

Question 6

During the planning phase of a construction project, the project team discovers the site is the nesting area birds, and construction could disrupt the bird's patterns. Lobbyists would like the team to move the project down the road. Which of the following constraint and influencer types are involved in this scenario?
A) Environmental; resources
B) Environmental; stakeholders
C) Deliverables; resources
D) Deliverables; stakeholders

Accepted Answer

The constraint is environmental because it involves the nesting area of birds, and the influencer type is stakeholders, as lobbyists are trying to influence the project decision.

Question 7

Project status meetings have poor attendance. A SME from the hardware team dominates the meetings when questions are asked, not allowing input from other members. Which of the following steps should the PM take to make the meetings more productive? (Select two.)
A) Facilitate the meetings by adhering to the agenda.
B) Encourage interaction among team members during the meetings.
C) Ensure meetings minutes are accurately recorded.
D) Adjust the number of meetings.
E) Change the number of action items.
F) Schedule impromptu meetings when the SME is absent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Project status meetings have poor attendance. A...

Question 8

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

Question 9

A diagram or chart is required to illustrate data differences given the following: 1. The diagram or chart must track at least two variables to determine the relationship between independent variables and include a regression or trend line. 2. The diagram or chart should include cause effect analysis and investigate historical information. Which of the following should be used given these requirements?
A) Pareto Chart
B) Ishikawa Diagram
C) Histogram
D) Probability diagram
E) Run chart
F) Scatter chart

Accepted Answer

A scatter chart is used to track at least two variables to determine relationships and can include a regression or trend line, fulfilling the requirement for illustrating data differences and cause-effect analysis.

Question 10

A project manager wants to introduce the practice of a WBS to the PMO, but the other managers believe this will create extra work. Which of the following would BEST communicate the need for a WBS to the other managers? (Select TWO).
A) Using the WBS will help prevent work from slipping or being forgotten.
B) TheWBS will be required on very large projects.
C) TheWBS will be required if the project manager has the time available to complete it.
D) TheWBS will aid in determining which resources are required for the project.
E) The WBS is the best way to determine risks of the project.

Accepted Answer

A WBS helps prevent work from slipping or being forgotten and aids in determining which resources are required for the project.

Question 11

Despite receiving regular updates, a sponsor learns a project recently slipped. Which of the following documents can the sponsor review to determine the project's performance? (Select two.)
A) Status report
B) Communication plan
C) Issue log
D) Project schedule
E) Action items list
F) Risk register

Accepted Answer

The answer of Despite receiving regular updates, a sponsor learns...

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of a project?
A) It solves a business problem.
B) It created a unique service.
C) It has a definite beginning and end.
D) It adheres to a formal framework.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a characteristic...

Question 13

A meeting has taken place with quality assurance tram members and the project manager. Which of the following events would MOST likely have triggered the meeting?
A) Audit
B) Risk register update
C) Task completion
D) Resource change

Accepted Answer

An audit is a formal examination of a project's processes and outputs, often involving quality assurance team members and the project manager to ensure compliance with standards and identify areas for improvement.

Question 14

A project manager is analyzing the cost variances produced when comparing two different projects completions.  Which of the following factors could be causing the increased variance for the four-month projects? (Choose two.)
A) Increased resource productivity
B) Increased resource allocation
C) Increased schedule variance
D) Increased labor cost
E) Increased labor overhead

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project manager is analyzing the cost...

Question 15

Which of the following are the BEST risk analysis tools to determine a project's risk level? (Select two.)
A) Fishbone diagram
B) RACI matrix
C) Monte Carlo
D) Process flowchart
E) Expert judgment
F) Project dashboard

Accepted Answer

Monte Carlo simulations provide quantitative risk analysis by simulating different scenarios, while expert judgment leverages the experience and insights of knowledgeable individuals to assess risks effectively.

Question 16

A project is coming to the end of a phase. The PMO required that the quality team review the work and budget before moving on to the next phase of the project. The project manager must schedule the review of the phase and have the stakeholders present. This review is referred to as:
A) change management.
B) a milestone.
C) a tollgate.
D) an incident response.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project is coming to the end...

Question 17

Which of the following are mutually binding project documents? (Select two.)
A) Quotation
B) Letter of intent
C) Proposal
D) Evaluation
E) Warranty
F) Charter

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are mutually binding...

Question 18

A project team is composed of numerous team members who are located throughout a country. All personnel have identified core business hours. A team engineer based in a machine shop has a question during business hours for the project manager, who is located at a different facility. Which of the following is the MOST expedient communication method, assuming the question can be resolved quickly?
A) Email
B) Social media
C) Text messaging
D) Face-to-face

Accepted Answer

Text messaging is the most expedient communication method for quick resolution during business hours, as it allows for immediate and direct communication without the delays associated with email or the impracticality of face-to-face meetings in different locations.

Question 19

A vendor was removed from a company due to non-performance but continues to submit invoices for work that was not completed. Which of the following should the project manager do to stop the vendor from sending invoices?
A) Draft a C&D letter and send it to vendor.
B) Review the MOU with the vendor.
C) Ask the legal departments to draft a non-complete agreement for the vendor to sign.
D) Meet with the finance department to prevent the vendor from sending invoices.

Accepted Answer

A Cease and Desist (C&D) letter is a formal request to stop an activity, in this case, submitting invoices for uncompleted work.

Question 20

A key team member found a new job and will be leaving in two weeks. Which of the following should the project manager do FIRST to minimize negative impacts to the project?
A) Request a replacement from the project sponsor.
B) Contact human resources to initiate the termination process.
C) Involve the legal department for contract review.
D) Inform executive management about attrition.

Accepted Answer

The project manager should first request a replacement from the project sponsor to ensure continuity and minimize disruption to the project.

Exam 11: CompTIA Project+

A project manager is determining a project's critical path to report the projected completion date to stakeholders. Which of the following information will be required? (Select two.)

A company recently discovered that it could save money by moving its call center to another country. The company entered into an agreement for call center services. Which of the following types of organizational change is this?

A project team is spread between two countries on different continents. Which of the following factors are MOST likely to influence communication methods selected for the communication plan? (Select TWO) .

A project team is not delivering their tasks in a timely manner. Additionally, tasks are being reworked because requirements continue to be identified as work packages are being delivered. Which of the following are NOST likely missing from the project? (Select two.)

While working on risk ranking, the project team is unsure about the qualitative scales to be used for probability and impact. The project manager directs the team to look in the:

Project status meetings have poor attendance. A SME from the hardware team dominates the meetings when questions are asked, not allowing input from other members. Which of the following steps should the PM take to make the meetings more productive? (Select two.)

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

A project manager wants to introduce the practice of a WBS to the PMO, but the other managers believe this will create extra work. Which of the following would BEST communicate the need for a WBS to the other managers? (Select TWO) .

Despite receiving regular updates, a sponsor learns a project recently slipped. Which of the following documents can the sponsor review to determine the project's performance? (Select two.)

Which of the following is a characteristic of a project?

A meeting has taken place with quality assurance tram members and the project manager. Which of the following events would MOST likely have triggered the meeting?

A project manager is analyzing the cost variances produced when comparing two different projects completions. Which of the following factors could be causing the increased variance for the four-month projects? (Choose two.)

Which of the following are the BEST risk analysis tools to determine a project's risk level? (Select two.)

A project is coming to the end of a phase. The PMO required that the quality team review the work and budget before moving on to the next phase of the project. The project manager must schedule the review of the phase and have the stakeholders present. This review is referred to as:

Which of the following are mutually binding project documents? (Select two.)

A vendor was removed from a company due to non-performance but continues to submit invoices for work that was not completed. Which of the following should the project manager do to stop the vendor from sending invoices?

A key team member found a new job and will be leaving in two weeks. Which of the following should the project manager do FIRST to minimize negative impacts to the project?