External organizations that have a special relationship with the enterprise and provide specialized expertise are called:
Options are :
- Customers
- Business partners.
- Functional managers.
- Sellers
Answer : Business partners.
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Practice Exam Set 1
Lessons learned are created and project resources are released in which Process Group?
Options are :
- Executing
- Planning
- Closing
- Initiating
Answer : Closing
When alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is necessary, which tool or technique should be utilized?
Options are :
- Conflict management
- Claims administration
- Interactive communication
- Performance reporting
Answer : Claims administration
When a backward pass is calculated from a schedule constraint that is later than the early finish date that has been calculated during a forward pass calculation, this causes which type of total float?
Options are :
Answer : Positive
PMP? Certification v6: 2 PMP Exams& Detailed PMP Math_14pdus Set 3
During which process does a project manager review all prior information to ensure that all project work is completed and that the project has met its objectives?
Options are :
- Perform Quality Assurance
- Close Project or Phase
- Monitor and Control Project Work
- Control Scope
Answer : Close Project or Phase
Conditions that are not under the control of the project team that influence, direct, or constrain a project are called:
Options are :
- Organizational process assets
- Work performance reports
- Enterprise environmental factors
- Context diagrams
Answer : Enterprise environmental factors
Which tool or technique allows a large number of ideas to be classified into groups for review and analysis?
Options are :
- Idea/mind mapping
- Brainstorming
- Nominal group technique
- Affinity diagram
Answer : Affinity diagram
PMI-100 Certified Associate Project Management Practice Exam Set 4
A reward can only be effective if it is:
Options are :
- Formally given during project performance appraisals.
- Satisfying a need valued by the individual.
- Something that is tangible.
- Given immediately after the project is completed.
Answer : Satisfying a need valued by the individual.
Sensitivity analysis is typically displayed as a/an:
Options are :
- Decision tree diagram.
- Ishikawa diagram.
- Tornado diagram
- Pareto diagram.
Answer : Tornado diagram
A project manager builds consensus and overcomes obstacles by employing which communication technique?
Options are :
- Presentation
- Meeting management
- Listening
- Facilitation
Answer : Facilitation
PMI-002 Certification Project Management Practices Exam Set 6
The process of identifying and documenting relationships among the project activities is known as:
Options are :
- Define Activities.
- Control Schedule.
- Develop Schedule.
- Sequence Activities
Answer : Sequence Activities
Which type of dependency is legally or contractually required or inherent in the nature of work and often involves physical limitations?
Options are :
- Discretionary
- External
- Mandatory
- Internal
Answer : Mandatory
Updates to organizational process assets such as procurement files, deliverable acceptances, and lessons learned documentation are typical outputs of which process?
Options are :
- Close Project or Phase
- Close Procurements
- Conduct Procurements
- Control Procurements
Answer : Close Procurements
PMI-100 Certified Associate Management Practical Exam Set 2
An input to Close Project or Phase is:
Options are :
- Work performance information.
- Final products or services,
- Document updates,
- Accepted deliverables,
Answer : Accepted deliverables,
An output of the Direct and Manage Project Work process is:
Options are :
- A work breakdown structure.
- A scope statement.
- Activity lists.
- Deliverables
Answer : Deliverables
Retreating from an actual or potential conflict or postponing the issue to be better prepared or to be resolved by others describes which of the five general techniques for managing conflict?
Options are :
- Smooth/accommodate
- Force/direct
- Compromise/reconcile
- Withdraw/avoid
Answer : Withdraw/avoid
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Practice Exam Set 4
At the completion of a project, a report is prepared that details the outcome of the research conducted on a global trend during the project. Which item did this project create?
Options are :
- Improvement
- Result
- Service
- Product
Answer : Result
Which tool or technique used in the Control Procurements process can be conducted during the execution of the project to verify compliance with deliverables?
Options are :
- Risk register
- Inspection and audits
- Procurement documents
- Estimate budget
Answer : Inspection and audits
The individual or group that provides resources and support for a project and is accountable for success is the:
Options are :
- business partners
- customer
- functional managers
- sponsor
Answer : sponsor
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Certification Practical Exam Set 8
Which technique should a project manager use in a situation in which a collaborative approach to conflict management is not possible?
Options are :
- Consensus
- Avoidance
- Coaching
- Influencing
Answer : Avoidance
Completion of the product scope is measured against the product:
Options are :
- requirements
- benchmarks
- analyses
- prototypes
Answer : requirements
Sharing good practices introduced or implemented in similar projects in the organization and/or industry is an example of:
Options are :
- process analysis
- statistical sampling
- quality audits
- benchmarking
Answer : quality audits
PMP? Certification v6: 2 PMP Exams& Detailed PMP Math_14pdus Set 10
When closing a project or phase, part of the process may require the use of which type of analysis?
Options are :
- Product analysis
- Regression analysis
- Reserve analysis
- Document analysis
Answer : Regression analysis
Project or phase closure guidelines or requirements, historical information, and the lessons learned knowledge base are examples of which input to the Close Project or Phase process?
Options are :
- A work breakdown structure
- Enterprise environmental factors
- Organizational process assets
- The project management plan
Answer : Organizational process assets
Those who enter into a contractual agreement to provide services necessary for a project are:
Options are :
- sellers
- buyers
- business partners
- product users
Answer : sellers
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Certification Practical Exam Set 6
Which conflict resolution technique searches for solutions that bring some degree of satisfaction to all parties in order to temporarily or partially resolve the conflict?
Options are :
- Withdraw/avoid
- Force/direct
- Compromise/reconcile
- Collaborate/problem solve
Answer : Compromise/reconcile
An example of a group decision-making technique is:
Options are :
- multi-criteria decision analysis
- nominal group technique
- affinity diagram
- majority
Answer : majority
Which organizational process assets update is performed during the Close Procurements process?
Options are :
- Performance reporting
- Payment requests
- Procurement audit
- Lessons learned
Answer : Lessons learned
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Certification Practice Test Set 9
Which Knowledge Areas include processes from the Closing Process Group?
Options are :
- Project Stakeholder Management and Project Cost Management
- Project Quality Management and Project Time Management
- Project Integration Management and Project Procurement Management
- Project Scope Management and Project Risk Management
Answer : Project Integration Management and Project Procurement Management
Which tools or techniques are used during the Close Project or Phase process?
Options are :
- Reserve analysis and expert judgment
- Facilitation techniques and meetings
- Expert judgment and analytical techniques
- Performance reviews and meetings
Answer : Expert judgment and analytical techniques
When are deliverables accepted or not accepted?
Options are :
- In the contract closure process
- When the project is initiated
- As an output of the scope verification process
- When the project is closing
Answer : As an output of the scope verification process
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Certification Practical Exam Set 8
Which of the following is a statistical concept that calculates the average outcome when the future includes scenarios that may or may not happen?
Options are :
- Expected monetary value analysis
- Three-point estimate
- Sensitivity analysis
- Modeling and simulation
Answer : Expected monetary value analysis
Which of the following is an estimating technique that uses the values of parameters from previous similar projects for estimating the same parameter or measure for a current project?
Options are :
- Analogous estimating
- Three-point estimating
- Parametric estimating
- Reserve analysis
Answer : Analogous estimating
What is a technique used in the performance reporting process?
Options are :
- Status review meetings
- Project management methodology
- Expert judgment
- Stakeholder analysis
Answer : Status review meetings
PMI Certification Mock Questions
The cost benefit analysis tool is used for creating:
Options are :
- Ishikawa diagrams.
- quality metrics.
- Pareto charts.
- change requests,
Answer : quality metrics.
Which of the following is an output of Close Procurements?
Options are :
- Managing stakeholder expectations
- Performance reports
- Organizational process assets updates
- Accepted deliverables
Answer : Organizational process assets updates
What do composite organizations involve?
Options are :
- Technical managers and project managers
- Project managers only
- Functional and project managers
- Functional managers only
Answer : Functional and project managers
PMI-002 Certified Associate Project Management Practice Exam Set 4
During which process would stakeholders provide formal acceptance of the completed project scope?
Options are :
- Perform Quality Control
- Develop Schedule
- Control Scope
- Verify Scope
Answer : Verify Scope
At the end of the project, what will be the value of SV?
Options are :
- Negative
- Positive
- Greater than one
- Zero
Answer : Zero
Which of the following is a complete set of indexed contract documentation, including the closed contract?
Options are :
- Procurement management plan
- Procurement package
- Procurement file
- Negotiated settlements
Answer : Procurement file
PMP Certification Question and Answers
Verification of project deliverables occurs during which process?
Options are :
- Close Project or Phase
- Create WBS
- Develop project charter
- Develop preliminary project scope statement
Answer : Close Project or Phase
The completion of the project scope is measured against the:
Options are :
- project scope statement.
- work performance measurements.
- requirements documentation.
- project management plan.
Answer : project management plan.
Which activity may occur at project or phase closure?
Options are :
- Acceptance of deliverables
- Project management plan updates
- Benchmarking
- Change requests
Answer : Acceptance of deliverables
PMP? Certification v6: 2 PMP Exams& Detailed PMP Math_14pdus Set 8
The process for performing variance analysis may vary, depending on:
Options are :
- work to be completed next.
- working relationships among various stakeholders and team members.
- application area, the standard used, and the industry,
- scenario building, technology forecasting, and forecast by analogy.
Answer : application area, the standard used, and the industry,
Exhibit A is an example of which of the following types of Sequence Activities?
Options are :
- Mathematical analysis diagramming
- Activity-on-arrow diagramming
- Project schedule network diagramming
- Precedence diagramming
Answer : Precedence diagramming
The person assigned by the performing organization to be responsible for achieving the project objectives is the:
Options are :
- functional manager
- program manager
- project manager
- portfolio manager
Answer : project manager
PMP Certification Question and Answers
The end point of a project phase can be referred to as:
Options are :
- project failure
- lifecycle
- closing process
- stage gate
Answer : stage gate
Which of the following tools and techniques are utilized in the Close Project or Phase process?
Options are :
- Expert judgment
- Project management information system
- Inspection
- Product analysis
Answer : Expert judgment
Procurement audits, negotiated settlements, and a records management system are tools and techniques used in which Procurement Management process?
Options are :
- Conduct Procurements
- Plan Procurements
- Close Procurements
- Administer Procurements
Answer : Close Procurements
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Certification Practice Test Set 6
Which of the following choices is a contract closure tool or technique?
Options are :
- Procurement plan
- Contract plan
- Procurement audits
- Closure process
Answer : Procurement audits
An output of the Close Project (or Close Phase) process is:
Options are :
- organizational process asset updates
- work performance information
- accepted deliverables
- project management plan updates
Answer : organizational process asset updates
During which process would you obtain stakeholders' formal acceptance of the completed project scope?
Options are :
- Quality control
- Close project
- Scope control
- Scope verification
Answer : Scope verification
PMP? Certification v6: 2 PMP Exams& Detailed PMP Math_14pdus Set 8
Which of the following is a measure of the value of work completed compared to the actual cost or progress made on the project?
Options are :
- Planned value (PV)
- Cost performance index (CPI)
- Schedule performance index (SPI)
- Cost variance (CV)
Answer : Cost performance index (CPI)
The Closing Process Group includes which of the following Knowledge Areas?
Options are :
- Project Risk Management and Project Integration Management
- Project Integration Management and Project Quality Management
- Project Integration Management and Project Procurement Management
- Project Risk Management and Project Procurement Management
Answer : Project Integration Management and Project Procurement Management
Which tools or techniques are used during the Close Project or Phase process?
Options are :
- Facilitation techniques and meetings
- Reserve analysis and expert judgment
- Performance reviews and meetings
- Expert judgment and analytical techniques
Answer : Expert judgment and analytical techniques
PMI-RMP PMI Risk Management Professional Practice Test Set 1
Retreating from an actual or potential conflict or postponing the issue to be better prepared or to be resolved by others describes which of the five general techniques for managing conflict?
Options are :
- Compromise/reconcile
- Withdraw/avoid
- Force/direct
- Smooth/accommodate
Answer : Withdraw/avoid
Updates to organizational process assets such as procurement files, deliverable acceptances, and lessons learned documentation are typical outputs of which process?
Options are :
- Close Project or Phase
- Control Procurements
- Close Procurements
- Conduct Procurements
Answer : Close Procurements
An input to Close Project or Phase is:
Options are :
- Final products or services,
- Document updates,
- Accepted deliverables,
- Work performance information.
Answer : Accepted deliverables,
PMI-RMP PMI Risk Management Professional Practice Test Set 4
Which Knowledge Areas include processes from the Closing Process Group?
Options are :
- Project Integration Management and Project Procurement Management
- Project Stakeholder Management and Project Cost Management
- Project Quality Management and Project Time Management
- Project Scope Management and Project Risk Management
Answer : Project Integration Management and Project Procurement Management
At the completion of a project, a report is prepared that details the outcome of the research conducted on a global trend during the project. Which item did this project create?
Options are :
- Service
- Result
- Product
- Improvement
Answer : Result
External organizations that have a special relationship with the enterprise and provide specialized expertise are called:
Options are :
- Functional managers.
- Customers
- Business partners.
- Sellers
Answer : Business partners.
PMP Certification Question and Answers
Conditions that are not under the control of the project team that influence, direct, or constrain a project are called:
Options are :
- Organizational process assets
- Context diagrams
- Enterprise environmental factors
- Work performance reports
Answer : Enterprise environmental factors
A project manager builds consensus and overcomes obstacles by employing which communication technique?
Options are :
- Presentation
- Listening
- Facilitation
- Meeting management
Answer : Facilitation
Lessons learned are created and project resources are released in which Process Group?
Options are :
- Planning
- Closing
- Executing
- Initiating
Answer : Closing
PMI-RMP PMI Risk Management Professional Practice Test Set 6
During which process does a project manager review all prior information to ensure that all project work is completed and that the project has met its objectives?
Options are :
- Close Project or Phase
- Perform Quality Assurance
- Control Scope
- Monitor and Control Project Work
Answer : Close Project or Phase
Sensitivity analysis is typically displayed as a/an:
Options are :
- Tornado diagram
- Ishikawa diagram.
- Decision tree diagram.
- Pareto diagram.
Answer : Tornado diagram
When a backward pass is calculated from a schedule constraint that is later than the early finish date that has been calculated during a forward pass calculation, this causes which type of total float?
Options are :
Answer : Positive
PMI-RMP PMI Risk Management Professional Practice Test Set 9
Which type of dependency is legally or contractually required or inherent in the nature of work and often involves physical limitations?
Options are :
- External
- Mandatory
- Internal
- Discretionary
Answer : Mandatory
Which conflict resolution technique searches for solutions that bring some degree of satisfaction to all parties in order to temporarily or partially resolve the conflict?
Options are :
- Collaborate/problem solve
- Force/direct
- Withdraw/avoid
- Compromise/reconcile
Answer : Compromise/reconcile
Which tool or technique allows a large number of ideas to be classified into groups for review and analysis?
Options are :
- Brainstorming
- Idea/mind mapping
- Nominal group technique
- Affinity diagram
Answer : Affinity diagram
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Certification Practical Exam Set 8
When alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is necessary, which tool or technique should be utilized?
Options are :
- Claims administration
- Performance reporting
- Interactive communication
- Conflict management
Answer : Claims administration
The process of identifying and documenting relationships among the project activities is known as:
Options are :
- Sequence Activities
- Control Schedule.
- Develop Schedule.
- Define Activities.
Answer : Sequence Activities
An output of the Direct and Manage Project Work process is:
Options are :
- A work breakdown structure.
- Deliverables
- A scope statement.
- Activity lists.
Answer : Deliverables
PMI Question Answers
A reward can only be effective if it is:
Options are :
- Satisfying a need valued by the individual.
- Something that is tangible.
- Formally given during project performance appraisals.
- Given immediately after the project is completed.
Answer : Satisfying a need valued by the individual.
What type of reward can hurt team cohesiveness?
Options are :
- Lose-win
- Win-lose
- Partial-sum
- Sole-sum
Answer : Win-lose
PMI-100 Certified Associate Management Practical Exam Set 10
An example of a group decision-making technique is:
Options are :
- majority
- nominal group technique
- multi-criteria decision analysis
- affinity diagram
Answer : majority
What is the number of stakeholders, if the project has 28 potential communication channels?
Options are :
Answer : 8
Those who enter into a contractual agreement to provide services necessary for a project are:
Options are :
- sellers
- business partners
- buyers
- product users
Answer : sellers
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Practice Exam Set 1
Information collected on the status of project activities being performed to accomplish the project work is known as what?
Options are :
- Work performance information
- Variance analysis
- Work breakdown structure
- Project management information system
Answer : Work performance information
What type of planning is used where the work to be accomplished in the near term is planned in detail, while work in the future is planned at a higher level?
Options are :
- Dependency determination
- Finish-to-start planning
- Rolling wave planning
- Short term planning
Answer : Rolling wave planning
Which technique should a project manager use in a situation in which a collaborative approach to conflict management is not possible?
Options are :
- Avoidance
- Consensus
- Influencing
- Coaching
Answer : Avoidance
PMP? Certification v6: 2 PMP Exams& Detailed PMP Math_14pdus Set 3
When is a project finished?
Options are :
- After resources have been released
- After lessons learned have been documented in contract closure
- When the project objectives have been met
- After verbal acceptance of the customer or sponsor
Answer : When the project objectives have been met
When closing a project or phase, part of the process may require the use of which type of analysis?
Options are :
- Regression analysis
- Reserve analysis
- Document analysis
- Product analysis
Answer : Regression analysis
If the most likely duration of an activity is five weeks, the best-case duration is two weeks, and the worst-case duration is 14 weeks, how many weeks is the expected duration of the activity?
Options are :
Answer : Six