PMP Question

Question No :1
___________ is a groups of processes required to to purchase or acquire the products,

services,
or results needed from outside the project team to perform the work.
(Choose correct one from multiple below)
1. Procurement Management
2. Planning Management
3. Scope Management
4. Control Management
correct is :1
Explanations :
Procurement Management is a groups of processes required to to purchase or acquire the
products, services, or results needed from outside the project team to perform the work.
Question No :2
The buyer and seller are bound by the ________.
1. contract
2. responsibilities
3. WBS
4. identification
correct is :1
Explanations :
The buyer and seller are bound by the contract.
Question No :3
PMI discusses procurement focusing on the ______ relationship .
1. buyer or seller
2. Vendor or seller
3. Purchasing
4. All of the above
correct is :1
Explanations :
PMI discusses procurement focusing on the buyer or seller relationship
Question No :4
In PMBOK, the seller is ________ to the project team.
1. Internal
2. External
3. Outside
4. Assigned
correct is :2
Explanations :
In PMBOK, the seller is External to the project team.
Question No :5 Delivery dates and availability of resources can be found in the details of
the __________.
1. Work Breakdown Structure
2. SOW
3. Project Charter
4. Project Scope Statement
correct is :1
Explanations :
Delivery dates and availability of resources can be found in the details of the WBS.
Posted by satya at 11:59 PM 0 comments Links to this post
Labels: PMP Exam Sample Questions
Project Risk Management PMP Sample Questions

Question No :1
Which is least risk phase of a project ?
1. Planning
2. Closing
3. Execution
4. Control
correct is :1
Explanations :
The Planning phase is the phase with the least risk attached.
Because you have not committed the major part of your project.
Question No :2
You are the project manager of a Project. Which of the following techniques will you use
to create the risk management plan?
1. Planning meetings
2. Status meetings
3. Variance meetings
4. Risk tolerance
correct is :1
Explanations :
Planning meetings are used to create the risk management plan.
Planning Meetings and Analysis: Attendees are the PM, leadership team,
key stakeholders and those in the organization responsible to manage project risks.
Question No :3
A person's willingness to tolerate risk is known as __________?.
1. The utility function
2. Risk acceptanc
3. The risk reward ratio
4. Scope Statement.
correct is :1
Explanations :
The utility function describes a person's willingness to tolerate risk.
Question No :4
A risk trigger is also called __________?
1. A warning sign
2. A delay
3. A cost increase
4. None of the above
correct is :1
Explanations :
Risk triggers can also be known as warning signs.
Triggers - Risk symptoms or warning signs that indicate a risk even has occurred or is
about to occur.
Question No :5
The risks of financial gain or loss are called _____________.
1. Business risks
2. Financial risks
3. Organizational risks
4. Functional risks
correct is :1
Explanations :
Business gains are directly tied to the risk of financial gains or loss
Question No :14
A risk is ____________ occurrence that has a positive or a negative effect on a project .
1. Known
2. Uncertain
3. Known
4. Potential
correct is :2
Explanations :
Risks are not planned, they are left to chance.
Question No :6
Which describe SWOT?
1. SWOT : Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
2. SWOT : Scope, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
3. SWOT : Strengths, Weaknesses, Options and Threats.
correct is :1
Explanations :
SWOT : Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
Question No :7
A table of risks, probability of risks, impact, and a number representing the overall risk
score is
called a ________.
1. Risk table
2. Risk matrix
3. Qualitative matrix
4. Quantitative matrix
correct is :2
Explanations :
score is
called a Risk matrix.
Question No :8
The Risk Register is initiated during __________phase?
1. Risk Identification
2. Risk Management Planning
3. Qualitative Risk Analysis
correct is :1
Explanations :
The Risk Register is initiated during Risk Identification phase and periodically updated
Qualitative
Risk Analysis phase.
Question No :9
Most subjective Quantitative Risk Analysis Tools and Techniques are :
1. Interviewing and Expert judgment
2. Probability distributions
3. Decision Tree Analysis
4. Simulation
correct is :4
Explanations :
Decision Tree Analysis, Probability Distributions, Modeling and Simulation,

Expected Monetary Value, and Sensitivity Analysis are numerically based tools.
http://certchamp.com/pmp_risk_management.jsp
Project Human Resources Management PMP Sample Questions

Project Human Resources Management PMP Sample Questions
Question No :1
Project Human Resource Management processes include :
1. Human Resource Planning
2. Develop Project Team
3. Manage Project Team
4. All of the above
correct is :4
Explanations :
Project Human Resource Management processes include :
Human Resource Planning .
Acquire Project Team .
Develop Project Team .
Manage Project Team.
Question No :2
Leading, communicating, negotiating and problem solving are examples of _________
management skills.
1. Project
2. Senior
3. General
4. HR
correct is :3
Explanations :
General skills that any type of manager will need to use in order to perform successfully
for the organization.
Question No :3
A reporting to a manager is an example of ______ relationship.
1. formal
2. Informal
3. Simple
correct is :1
Explanations :
A reporting relationship is a formal relationship that is designed by the organization.
Question No :4
The list of people needed for the project team is part of __________.
1. WBS
2. Organizational charts
3. Human resource planning
4. All of the above
correct is :3
Explanations :
Human resource planning is the area where required people are identified.
Question No :5
The OBS(Organization Breakdown Structure), WBS, and RBS(Resource Breakdown
Structure)
are all examples of ________.
1. Control charts
2. Hierarchical charts
3. Project standard
4. None
correct is :2
Explanations :
The OBS(Organization Breakdown Structure), WBS, and RBS(Resource Breakdown
Structure)
are all examples of Hierarchical charts.
Question No :6
_________ shows departments or units of the organization and is not organized the
deliverables.
1. OBS
2. WBS
3. RBS
4. None
correct is :1
Explanations :
OBS(Organization Breakdown Structure) shows departments or units of the organization
and is not organized the deliverables.
OBS(Organization Breakdown Structure) shows the organization's units and departments
as a top-down graph.
Question No :7
Which hierarchical chart that shows resources ?.

1. RBS
2. OBS
3. WBS
4. XYZ
correct is :1
Explanations :
The Resource Breakdown Structure details the various resources, both human and
mechanical needed for project.
Question No :8
The tools and techniques used in acquiring the project team include:
1. pre-assignment
2. negotiation
3. acquisition
4. All of the above
correct is :4
Explanations :
The tools and techniques used in acquiring the project team include pre-assignment,
negotiation, acquisition, and virtual teams.
Pre-Assignment: Staff have been assigned because they were promised in the proposal or
were defined in the project charter (e.g. internal projects).
Negotiations : With Functional Managers or other project management teams; to ensure
receiving needed resources when required.
Acquisition : When the performing organization lacks the in house staff needed to
complete the project, the required services can be acquired from outside sources.
Virtual Teams: Virtual teams can be defined as groups of people with a shared goal, who
fulfill their roles with little or no time spent meeting face to face.
Question No :9
Includes all activities designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the
project team is called ______.
1. Training
2. Ground Rules
3. Reward and recognition systems
4. None
correct is :1
Explanations :
Training : Includes all activities designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and
capabilities of the project team.
Ground Rules: Ground rules establish clear expectations regarding acceptable behavior
by project team members.
Question No :10
The first way to solve a conflict between team members is __________.
1. Team members work it out.
2. Sponsor work it out.
3. Project manager work it out.
4. Top management work it out.
correct is :1
Explanations :
let the people involved in the conflict work it out first.
Question No :11
The issues log should be _______.
1. Written down
2. Informal
3. Short
4. Simple
correct is :1
Explanations :
The issues log should be Written down.
Posted by satya at 11:03 PM 2 comments
Links to this post
Project Integration Management PMP Sample Questions

Project Integration Management PMP Sample Questions
Question No :1
_________ is group of processes required to ensure that the various elements of the
project are properly coordinated.
1. Project Integration Management.
2. Scope Management.
3. WBS
correct is :1
Explanations :
Project Integration Management group of processes required to ensure that the various
elements of the project are properly coordinated.
Question No :2
Project Integration Management includes ______ ?
1. Develop Project Charter
2. Develop Project Management Plan
3. Integrated Change Control
4. All of the above

correct is :4
Explanations :
Project Integration Management includes :
Develop Project Charter ,
Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement ,
Develop Project Management Plan ,
Direct and Manage Project Execution ,
Monitor and Control Project Work ,
Integrated Change Control and
Close Project
Question No :3
Project Charter includes ________ ?
1. Project purpose or justification.
2. Summary milestone schedule.
3. Budget summary.
4. All of the above
correct is :4
Explanations :
Project Charter includes :
Project purpose or justification,
Assigned Project Manager and authority level,
Summary milestone schedule,
Stakeholder influences,
Business case justifying the project, including return on investment and
Summary budget
Question No :4
_______ is the road map for the execution of the project.
1. Project plan
2. SOW
3. WBS
4. Strategic planning
correct is :1
Explanations :
Project plan is the road map for the execution of the project.
Question No :5
In Project Integration Management, the methodology that is used to measure variance in
projects
is called __________.
1. Earned Value Management (EVM)
2. Earned Value (EV).

3. Accounting.
4. Scheduling.
correct is :1
Explanations :
In Project Integration Management, the methodology that is used to measure variance in
projects
is called Earned Value Management (EVM).
EVM is a project integrating methodology, whereas EV is the technique.
Question No :6
Project management software is an example of a ____ tool for project management.
1. Hard
2. Soft
3. Special
4. None
correct is :1
Explanations :
All mechanical tools are described as hard tools.
Question No :7
Anything done that reduces the probability of potential consequences of project risk
events is
called ________ ?
1. Corrective action
2. Preventive action
3. Risk Plan
4. None
correct is :2
Explanations :
Corrective action - Anything done to bring future performance in line with the project
plan.
Preventive action - Anything done that reduces the probability of potential consequences
of project risk events.
Question No :8
Additional planning occurs when ___________ ?
1. Any change request is approved
2. A change is made in the project
3. The sponsor said
4. All of the above
correct is :1
Explanations :
Additional planning occurs when any change request is approved.

Question No :9
The planning determines which projects will be choose in order to achieve the
organizational goals
is called _________ ?
1. Strategic planning
2. Project Planning
3. Tactical planning
4. All of the above
correct is :1
Explanations :
Strategic planning determines which projects will be choose or sponsor in order to
achieve the organizational goals.
http://certchamp.com/pmp_integation_management.jsp

Question No :1
Which is least risk phase of a project ?
1. Planning
2. Closing
3. Execution
4. Control
correct is :1
Explanations :
The Planning phase is the phase with the least risk attached.
Because you have not committed the major part of your project.
Question No :2
You are the project manager of a Project. Which of the following techniques will you use
to create
the risk management plan?
1. Planning meetings
2. Status meetings
3. Variance meetings
4. Risk tolerance
correct is :1
Explanations :
Planning meetings are used to create the risk management plan.
Planning Meetings and Analysis: Attendees are the PM, leadership team,
key stakeholders and those in the organization responsible to manage project risks.
Question No :3
A person's willingness to tolerate risk is known as __________?.
1. The utility function
2. Risk acceptanc
3. The risk reward ratio
4. Scope Statement.
correct is :1
Explanations :
The utility function describes a person's willingness to tolerate risk.
Question No :4
A risk trigger is also called __________?
1. A warning sign
2. A delay
3. A cost increase
correct is :1
Explanations :
Risk triggers can also be known as warning signs.
Triggers - Risk symptoms or warning signs that indicate a risk even has occurred or is
about to occur.
Question No :5
The risks of financial gain or loss are called _____________.
1. Business risks
2. Financial risks
3. Organizational risks
4. Functional risks
correct is :1
Explanations :
Business gains are directly tied to the risk of financial gains or loss
Question No :14
A risk is ____________ occurrence that has a positive or a negative effect on a project .
1. Known
2. Uncertain
3. Known
4. Potential
correct is :2
Explanations :
Risks are not planned, they are left to chance.
Question No :6
Which describe SWOT?
1. SWOT : Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
2. SWOT : Scope, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
3. SWOT : Strengths, Weaknesses, Options and Threats.
correct is :1
Explanations :
SWOT : Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
Question No :7
score is
called a ________.
1. Risk table
2. Risk matrix
3. Qualitative matrix
4. Quantitative matrix
correct is :2
Explanations :
score is
called a Risk matrix.
Question No :8
The Risk Register is initiated during __________phase?
1. Risk Identification
2. Risk Management Planning
3. Qualitative Risk Analysis
correct is :1
Explanations :
The Risk Register is initiated during Risk Identification phase and periodically updated
Qualitative
Risk Analysis phase.
Question No :9
Most subjective Quantitative Risk Analysis Tools and Techniques are :
1. Interviewing and Expert judgment
2. Probability distributions
3. Decision Tree Analysis
4. Simulation
correct is :4
Explanations :
Decision Tree Analysis, Probability Distributions, Modeling and Simulation,
Expected Monetary Value, and Sensitivity Analysis are numerically based tools.
http://certchamp.com/pmp_risk_management.jsp
Project Cost Management PMP Questions

Question No :1
Which one is best describes analogous estimating?
1. Less accurate
2. Regression analysis
3. Bottom up estimating
4. Regression analysis
correct is :1
Explanations :
Analogous estimating is less accurate than other estimating methods.
B is incorrect, as regression analysis is a type of parametric modeling.
C is incorrect,as bottom-up estimating starts with zero and adds up the project costs.
D is incorrect, as analogous estimating is not more accurate.
Question No :2
Your project has a budget of $12,000 and is expect to last 1 year, with the work and
budget spread evenly across all months. The project is now in month four, But till now
total spending for this project is $5,000.
What is Variance at Completion?
1. -$3,000
2. -$5,000
3. $12,000
4. $13,000
correct is :1
Explanations :
Earn Value = (Total Cost/total project months) * total months completed =
($12,000/12)*4=$4,000
Variance at Completion = BAC - EAC
CPI = EV (Earned Value) / AC (Actual Cost) = $4000/$5000 = .8
Estimate at Completion (EAC) = BAC/CPI = $12,000 / .8 = $15,00
Variance at Completion = $12,000 - $15,000 = -$3,000
Question No :3
Your project has a budget of $240,000 and is expect to last 1 year, with the work and
budget spread evenly across all months. The project is now in month four, the work is on
schedule, but you have spent $120,000 of the project budget. What is your COST
variance percentage?
1. -50%
2. 50%
3. 40%
correct is :1
Explanations :
Cost Variance = Earn Value - Actual Cost
Earn Value = (Total Cost/total project months) * total months completed =
($240,000/12)*4=$80,000
CV = $80,000 - $120,000 = -$40,000
CV % = CV / EV = -$40,000/$80,000 = -50%
Question No :4
You are the project manager of the AC Installation Project for a new building. Your BAC
is
$500,000. You have spent $270,000 of your budget. You are now 50 percent done with
the
project, though your plan called for you to be
55 percent done with the work at this time. What is CPI?
1. .92
2. .82
3. .72
4. .22
correct is :1
Explanations :
CPI = EV / AC = Earned Value/ Actual Cost
The EV of $250,000 is divided by the AC of $270,000 for a value of .92.
Question No :5
If you want to print mote than 25000 workbooks, printing of workbooks may be go upto
50000
workbooks .For every 5000 workbooks created the cost is reduced a percentage of the
original
printing cost. The workbook expense is an example of which one of the following?
1. Fixed costs
2. Parametric costs
3. Variable costs
correct is :3
Explanations :
This is an example of variable costs.
Question No :6
If you are the project manager for a project. The customer has requested that you factor
afterproject costs, such as maintenance and service.
This is an example of which one of the following?
1. Life cycle costs
2. Scope creep
3. Project spin off
4. Operations
correct is :1
Explanations :
The after-project costs are known as the life cycle costs.
Question No :7
Which estimating technique is most accurate?
1. Bottom-up estimating.
2. Analogous estimating.
3. Parametric modeling.
correct is :1
Explanations :
Bottom-up estimating : Estimating the cost of individual work items and then rolling up
the costs to
arrive at a project total . It is more accurate.
Question No :8
If You are the project manager for a Project. You are about to create the cost estimates for
the project. Which input to this process will help you most?
1. Work breakdown structure
2. Historical information
3. Scope statement
4. All of the above
correct is :1
Explanations :
Inputs helps you to estimate
a)Enterprise Environmental Factors
b)Organizational Process Assets
c)Project Scope Statement
d)Work breakdown structure
e)Historical information
f)Project Management Plan
http://certchamp.com/pmp_cost_management.jsp
Project Scope Management PMP Sample Questions

Question No :1
Which is not part of project scope management?
1. Scope verification
2. Scope planning
3. Create WBS
correct is :4
Explanations :
There are following processes which are part of Project Scope Management.
Scope Planning
Scope Definition
Create WBS
Scope Verification
Scope Control
Question No :2
If you are project manager for a Project and will need as many inputs to the initiation
phase as possible. Of the following, which is the best source of information for your
project?
1. Historical information
2. WBS
3. Business plans
4. None
correct is :1
Explanations : Historical information is the best input of the choices available.
B is incorrect since the WBS has not been created at this point of the project.
C is incorrect since business plans are not a likely input to the initiation process.
Question No :3
You are the project manager for the software Project.
This project must be completed within one year. This is an example of which of the
following?
1. Schedule
2. Assumption
3. Constraint
4. Planning process
correct is :3
Explanations :
A project that must be completed by a deadline is dealing with time constraints.
A is incorrect since the condition does not offer a schedule.
B is incorrect because the condition is not an assumption.
D is also incorrect because this is not a planning process.
Question No :4
During the planning phase of your project, your project team members has discovered
another
way to complete a portion of the project scope. This method is safer for the project team,
but may
cost more for the customer. This is an example of _____ ?
1. Alternative identification.
2. Risk assessment.
3. Alternative selection.
4. Product analysis.
correct is :1
Explanations :
Alternative identification is a planning process to find alternatives to completing the
project scope.
Question No :4
You are the project manager for a new Project. Your project is to create a new product for
marketing industry. You have recently knew that your competitor is also working on a
similar
project but they are offering added web-based tools also, which your project does not
offer.
You have implemented a change request to update your project. This is ___ .
1. A change due to an external event
2. A change due to an error and omission in the initiation phase
3. A change due to an error or omission in the planning phase
4. A change due to a legal issue
correct is :1
Explanations :
The change is requested to remain competitive with the competition an external event.
Question No :5
Which statement is not true about WBS ?
1. WBS serves as an input to activity sequencing.
2. WBS serves as an input to resource planning.
3. WBS serves as an input to activity definition.
4. WBS serves as an input to cost budgeting.
correct is :1
Explanations :
The WBS does not directly serve as an input to activity sequencing.
WBS serves as an input to resource planning, activity definition and activity definition.
Question No :6
If you are the project manager of a project and you changed the scope of a project to
make the
final output less than the original baseline, you have _________ the project.
1. Rewritten
2. Truncated
3. Descoped
4. None
correct is :3
Explanations :
When you change the project plan by removing parts of the final deliverable, you have
descoped the project.
Question No :7
Scope verification deals with the _______ from the customer?
1. Acceptance
2. Correctness
3. Quality
4. All of the above.
correct is :1
Explanations :
Scope verification deals with the Acceptance from the customer.
Question No :8
_________ is the word used in the PMBOK to define the breaking down of the WBS.
1. Decomposition
2. Scope definition
3. Scope verification
4. None
correct is :1
Explanations :
Decomposition is the word used in the PMBOK to define the breaking down of the WBS.
Question No :9
The project justification is a part of the ___________?
1. Scope Statement
2. Management plan
3. Project Plan
4. None
correct is :1
Explanations :
The project justification is a part of the Scope Statement.
Question No :10
Technical associations and consultants of project are two examples of __________ ?
1. Expensive additions
2. Scope managers
3. Expert judgment
4. External Resources
correct is :3
Explanations :
Expert judgment is most effective way of dealing with questions concerning choices of
projects.
Expert Judgment: Expert judgment related to how equivalent projects have managed
scope is
used in developing the project scope management plan.
Project Cost Management is a group of processes required to ensure the project is
completed within the approved budget.
Processes
There are following processes which are part of Project Cost Management.
Estimate Costs
Determine Budget
Control Costs
Few Important points
You can expect five to ten questions related to Earned Value Management.
Planned Value (PV) refers to what the project should be worth at this point in the
schedule. It is also referred as BCWS (Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled).
Earned Value (EV) is the physical work completed to date and the authorized budget for
that. It is also referred as BCWP (Budgeted Cost of Work Performed).
Actual Cost (AC) is the actual amount of money spent so far. It is also referred as ACWP
(Actual Cost of Work Performed).
Estimate At Completion (EAC) refers to the estimated total cost of the project at
completion.
CPI refers to Cost Performance Index. It is defined as
CPI = EV/AC
If CPI is less than 1, this means that the project is over budget.
BAC refers to Budget at Completion. It is related to EAC.
EAC = BAC/CPI
ETC refers to Estimate to Completion. It is defined as
ETC = EAC - AC
CV refers to Cost Variance. It is defined as
CV = EV - AC
SV refers to Schedule Variance. It is defined as
SV = EV - PV
Negative cost or schedule variance means that project is behind in cost or schedule.
SPI refers to Schedule Performance Index. It is defined as
SPI = EV/PV
VAC refers to Variance At Completion. It is defined as
VAC = BAC - EAC
1. Estimate Costs
2. Determine Budget
3. Control Costs
These questions are randomly taken from certchamp PMP exam kit
Question - 9
Your company has been hired to configure software in 500 computers. All
computers need equal time to configure. The contract for the project is set at a fixed
cost, and the incentive based on how fast the project work is going to be completed.
Management has requested that you study the work method to determine a faster,
less costly, and a better method to complete the project. This scenario is an example
of _________.
1.Time Constraint
2.Schedule Constraint
3.Value Analysis
4.Learning Curve
Correct Answers are : 3
Explanation :
Value Analysis is a systematic approach to find less costly ways to complete the same
work. A and B are incorrect, as this situation does not describe a specific time or cost
constraint. D is incorrect: the learning curve happens as the project team completes the
work.
Question - 12
You have just started a project. The project team member reported that 20 percent
of the project is done. You agree with their completion status, but do not change any
of the progress in your report to the customer. This is an example of which one of
the following?
1.0/100 Rule
2.50/50 Rule
3.Percent Complete Rule
4.20/20 rule
Explanation :
The 0/100 Rule allows for zero percent credit on an activity until it is 100 percent
complete. B is wrong (50/50 rule): 50 percent completion when the work begins and 50
percent when the work is completed.
Question - 19
You have two possible projects to manage, but you can only choose one. Project
MKTG is worth $23,000, while Project SALESPTR is worth $25,000. Management
elects to choose Project SALESPTR. Which one of the following is the opportunity
cost of this choice?
1.$23,000
2.$27,000
3.$50,000
4.$4000
Explanation :
The opportunity cost is the amount of the project that was not chosen.
Question - 39
Your project has a budget of $240,000 and is expect to last for 1 year, with the work
and budget spread evenly across all months. The project is now in the fourth month,
the work is on schedule, but you have already spent $120,000 of the project budget.
What is your COST Variance in this case?
1.-$40,000
2.$40,000
3.$240,000
4.$56,000
Explanation :
A is the correct answer. The project is now in the fourth month, the work is on schedule
means , percentage of work completed = (4/12)*100
Cost Variance = Earn Value - Actual Cost Earn Value = total cost * percentage of work
actually completed = $240,000 * (4/12)=$80,000 CV = $80,000 - $120,000 = -$40,000
Communication Management is a groups of processes required to ensure timely and
appropriate development, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimately, disposition
of project information.
Processes
There are following four processes which are part of Project Communication
Management.
Identify Stakeholders
Plan Communications
Distribute Information
Manage Stakeholder Expectation
Report Performance
Few Important points
Active Listening: The receiver confirms that she is listening, confirms agreement and
asks for clarification if required,
Administrative Closure: Generating, gathering, and disseminating information to
formalize phase or project completion.
Channels of communication:
Upward communication (vertically or diagonally): For higher management
Downward communication (vertically or diagonally): For higher management
Lateral communication (horizontally): For peers
Information Distribution: Making needed information available to project stakeholders in
a timely manner.
Communication Blockers:
Noise
Distance
Improper encoding of messages
Hostility
Language
Culture
Communication Methods:
Formal Verbal: Presentation, speeches.
Informal Verbal: Meetings, Conversations

Non-Verbal: Encoding a message without using words. Usually done through body
language. Total Message Impact = Words (7%) + Vocal tones (38%) + Facial expressions
(55%)
Formal Written: Project Plan, Project charter, Specifications
Informal Written: Memos, Email, Notes.
Effective Listening: Watching the speaker to pick up physical gestures and facial
expressions, thinking about what you want to say before responding, asking questions,
repeating and providing feedback.
Filtering : A phenomenon that occurs when a large portion of the message is lost in
vertical/horizontal communication.
Noise: Anything that interferes with the transmission and understanding of the message
(e.g., distance).
Paralingual: means the pitch and tone of your voice. This also helps to convey a
message.
Memos, emails are examples of non-formal communication.
Reports, Metrics are example of formal communication.
Approximately 70-90% of project manager's time is spend communicating.
PM's spend ~50% of their time in meetings.
Three basic elements of interpersonal communication:
The sender (or encoder) of the message.
The signal or the message.
The receiver (or decoder) of the message.
Number of communication channel will be calculated using formula n*(n-1)/2 where n
is the number of people involved in the communication. So if there are ten stakeholders
in a project, there are 10*9/2 = 45 channels of communication
1. Identify Stakeholders
2. Plan Communications
3. Distribute Information
4. Manage Stakeholder Expectation
5. Report Performance
These questions are randomly taken from certchamp PMP exam kit
Question - 8
Emails and voice mails are example of ______.
1.Interactive Communications
2.Pull Communication
3.Push Communication
4.Noise
Explanation :
Video Conferencing, phone calls, etc. are examples of Interactive Communication. Letter,
memos, faxes , email etc are example of Push Communication. Internet site, e-learning
etc are example of Pull communication. PMBOK page no 287.
Question - 59
What is the difference in the number of channels between five people and three
people?
1.7
2.2
3.5
4.8
Explanation :
A is the correct answer.
Number of communication channel will be calculated using formula n*(n-1)/2 where n is

the number of people involved in the communication. Then Number of communication
channel for 5 people is = 5(5-1)/2=5*4/2=10 , Number of communication channel for 3
people is = 3(3-1)/2=3*2/2=3, So Difference is 10-3 = 7
Question - 29
You are a project manager of a project and want to report the actual project result
and the planned status. You should use?
1.Forecasting report
2.Trend reports
3.Status report
4.Variance report
Explanation :
variance report: An actual project result and planned status of a project.
Question - 1
computers need equal time to configure. You calculate the time to configure each
computer as 5 hours. The cost for labor is calculated at $500 each computer. Your
Project Sponsor disagrees with your labor estimate. Why is so?
1.You haven't completed one computer yet, so you don't know how long the work
will actually take.
2.You have not factored in all of the effort applied to the work.
3.You have not considered the law of diminishing returns.
4.You have not considered the learning curve.
Explanation : D is the best choice. As the project team completes more and more
units, the time to configure a computer should take less and less time.
Question - 2
Which of the following statement is true about Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
1.It identifies the project elements that require resources.
2.It is used to organize the cost estimates and to ensure that the cost of all identified
work has been estimated.

3.It provides the relationship among all the components of the project and the
project deliverables.
4.All of the above
Explanation : Work breakdown structure (WBS): It identifies the project elements
that require resources, used to organize the cost estimates and to ensure that the cost
of all identified work has been estimated, and provides the relationship among all
the components of the project and the project deliverables.
Question - 3
Templates and forms which are available in the organization and are part of
organization's ________ project plan development.
1.Assumptions
2.Constraints
3.Software
4.Methodology
Explanation : Templates and forms which are available in the organization are
reusable components. Any resource that can be reused as a useful tool is part of the
total methodology of project planning.
Question - 4
You are a project manager of a project. Customer has requested a change which will
increase the project risk. What is your NEXT step?
1.Analyze the impact of the change.
2.Report to Senior Management.
3.Report to Sponsor.
4.Change the Risk Management Plan.
Explanation : Your first task is to analyze the impact of the change.
Question - 5
Which of the following is part of the Perform Quality Assurance process?
1.Benchmarking
2.Cost of Quality
3.Design of experiments
4.Quality audits
Explanation : Quality audits are part of the Perform Quality Assurance process.
Question - 6
You are a project manager and you are currently finalizing requirements with two
stakeholders BUT both stakeholder have different views on requirements for the
same project. How can you resolve the issue ?
1.look at why there is different view on requirements and discuss with both of them
2.look at why there is different view on requirements and finalize which looks good
to you
3.ask your manager to deal with this
4.finalize requirement which looks good to you
Explanation : Best is "look at why there is different view on requirements and
discuss with both of them and try to resolve the issue". Option is C is an example of
avoidance. Option B and D is example of forcing.
Question - 7
You are managing a project. This project must satisfy industry standards in order to
be accepted by the customer. You and your team have studied the requirements and
have created a plan to implement the deliverables with the level of quality. This
process is called ________.
1.Quality Control
2.Quality assurance
3.Plan Quality
4.All of the above
Explanation : Plan Quality: Identifying the quality standards that are relevant to
the project and determining how to meet them.
Question - 8
____________ is the process of predicting future project performance based on the

actual performance to date.
1.Variance Analysis
2.Issue Analysis
3.Pareto Analysis
4.Forecasting
Explanation : Forecasting is the process of predicting future project performance
based on the actual performance to date, PMBOK page no 300.
Question - 9
The first way to solve a conflict between team members is:
1.Let them resolve it
2.Sponsor resolves it
3.Project Manager resolves it
4.Top Management resolves it
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Let the people involved in the conflict work it
out first.
Question - 10
The RFP (Request for proposal) is done in the_______.
1.Plan Procurements
2.Conduct Procurements
3.Administer Procurements
4.Close Procurements
Explanation : RFP(Request for proposal) is done in Plan Procurements process,
Question - 11
the work is on schedule, but you have already spent $120,000 of the project budget.
What is your COST Variance in this case?

1.-$40,000
2.$40,000
3.$240,000
4.$2300
Explanation : Cost Variance = Earn Value - Actual Cost Earn Value = (Total
Cost/total project months) * total months completed = ($240,000 / 12)*4=$80,000 CV
= $80,000 - $120,000 = -$40,000
Question - 12
Procurements audits is done in _______ .
1.Plan Procurements
Explanation : Procurements audits are done in Close Procurements. PMBOK page
no 345.
Question - 13
An activity which is in critical path is delayed. What should you do ?
1.Compress the schedule
2.Scope cut
3.Inform customer about delay
4.Deliver uncompleted activity
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Compress the schedule is the best option.
Question - 14
Given the following estimates: Optimistic 3 days, Pessimistic 9 days, and most likely
6 days. What is the PERT weighted average?
1.6
2.4
3.6.3
4.6.1
Explanation : Optimistic = Co, most likely = Cm, Pessimistic = Cp. PERT weighted
average = (Co + 4Cm + Cp)/6 = (3+4*6+9)/6 = 36/6 = 6
Question - 15
Which plan describes when and how human resources will be brought onto, and
taken off of, the project team?
1.Scope management plan
2.Risk management plan
3.Staffing Management Plan
4.All of the above
Explanation : C is the correct answer. Staffing Management Plan - Describes when
and how human resources will be brought onto, and taken off of, the project team.
Question - 16
You are project manager of a software project. Your team member want to technical
change to a activity which will add more time to that activity. What should you do ?
1.Check the activity is in critical path
2.Allow team member to change the activity
3.Report to senior management
4.Ignore change in activities.
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Check the activity is in critical path is the best
option.
Question - 17
As a project manager of a project , you have just completed Schedule network
diagram. What should you do NEXT time management activity?
1.Estimate Activity Resources
2.Sequence Activities
3.Estimate Activity Durations
4.Develop Schedule
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Schedule network diagram is an output of
Sequence Activities, NEXT process is Estimate Activity Resources.
Question - 18
Your project activity float is negative 10. What is your course of action ?
1.add more resources
2.ask more time to complete the project
3.use less experienced team members
4.Ignore It.
Explanation : A is the correct answer. negative activity float means your project is
behind. Add more resource is best option.
Question - 19
Identifying the quality standards that are relevant to the project and determining
how to meet them is called _________.
1.Quality Control
2.Quality Assurance
3.Plan Quality
4.All of the above
Explanation : Plan Quality: Identifying the quality standards that are relevant to
the project and determining how to meet them.
Question - 20
A data point in a control chart that requires investigation is called:
1.a special cause
2.a quality fault
3.a rule of seven
4.a rule of five
Explanation : A data point in a control chart that requires investigation is called a

special cause.
Question - 21
Which one of the following best describes the analogous estimating?
1.Less accurate
2.Reserve analysis
3.Bottom up estimating
4.Three-points estimates
Explanation : Analogous estimating is less accurate than other estimating methods.
Question - 22
__________includes all activities designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and
capabilities of the project team.
1.Training
2.Ground Rule
3.Reward and Recognition System
4.Recognition System
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Training: Includes all activities designed to
enhance the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the project team. Ground Rules:
Ground rules establish clear expectations regarding acceptable behavior by project
team members.
Question - 23
Some risks that are output of ________ will be the candidates for further study.
1.Perform qualitative risk analysis
2.Perform quantitative risk analysis
3.Plan Risk Management
4.Identify Risks
Explanation : Some risks that are output of Qualitative Risk Analysis will be the
candidates for further study during the Quantitative Risk Analysis.
Question - 24
Which of the following is NOT the input of Direct and Manage Project Execution
process?
1.Project Management Plan
2.Approved Change Requests
3.Enterprise Environmental Factors
4.Project Charter
Explanation : Project Charter is not an input of Direct and Manage Project
Execution process. Inputs of Direct and Manage Project Execution process are:
Project Management Plan, Enterprise Environmental Factors, Approved Change
Requests, and Organizational Process Assets (PMBOK Page no, 104)
Question - 25
You are project manager of a project and you have decided to CRASH the project.
Which of the following is the most likely outcome of this ?
1.increased cost
2.added risk
3.increased project time
4.doing activities in parallel
Explanation : A is the correct answer. CRASHING is reducing project time by
expending additional resources. Therefore option A is true.
Question - 26
Changing the project plan to eliminate the risk and protect the project objectives is
called ____________.
1.Avoidance
2.Transference
3.Mitigation
4.Share
Explanation : Changing the project plan to eliminate the risk and protect the
project objectives is called Avoidance.
Question - 27
Make-or-Buy Analysis is done in the_______.
1.Plan Procurements
Explanation : Make-or-Buy Analysis is done in the Plan Procurements process.
Question - 28
Which of the following helps to determine the probability of completing the project?
1.Monte Carlo Analysis
2.Impact Analysis
3.Qualitative Risk Analysis
4.Quantitative Risk Analysis
Explanation : Monte Carlo Analysis: A schedule risk assessment technique that
performs a project simulation many times in order to calculate a distribution of
likely results.
Question - 29
You have an urgent requirement on your project and you hire a vendor to start the
work immediately. What contract is needed now?
1.Letter contract
2.Fixed fee
3.Incentive contract
4.Fixed Budget
Explanation : For an immediate work, a letter contract may be sufficient.
Question - 30
Work Performance Information is output of________.

1.Define Scope
2.Perform Integrated Change Control
3.Direct and Manage Project Execution
4.Monitor and Control Project Work
Explanation : Work Performance Information is output of Direct and Manage
Project Execution. (PMBOK page no, 115)
Question - 31
_________are similar to control chart without displayed limits.
1.Run charts
2.Pareto charts
3.Ishikawa diagrams
4.Histograms
Explanation : Run chart is similar to control chart without displayed limits.
PMBOK Page no 242.
Question - 32
SWOT analysis is done in _________.
1.Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
2.Identify Risks
3.Plan Risk Responses
Explanation : SWOT analysis is done in Identify Risks process. (PMBOK page no
305.)
Question - 33
Which of the following is NOT Tools and Techniques in Quantitative Risk Analysis?
1.Expected Monetary Value Analysis
2.Decision Tree Analysis
3.Sensitivity Analysis
4.Influence Diagram
Explanation : Influence Diagram is a technique to identify risks.
Question - 34
Which estimating technique is most accurate?
1.Bottom-up estimating
2.Analogous estimating
3.Parametric modeling
4.None of the above
Explanation : Bottom-up estimating: Estimating the cost of individual work items
and then rolling up the costs to arrive at a project total is more accurate.
Question - 35
Performance appraisal, recruitment, retention, regulatory issues, and labor
relations are generally used in the________ area.
1.General management
2.Administrative
3.Project Management
4.Accounting
Explanation : Skills such as performance appraisal, recruitment, retention,
regulatory issues and labor relations are generally considered more administrative
than management oriented.
Question - 36
Probabilistic Analysis of a project, probability of achieving cost and time objectives
and trends in Quantitative Risk Analysis results are done during _______.
2.Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
4.Identify Risks

Explanation : Probabilistic analysis of a project, probability of achieving cost and
time objectives and trends in Quantitative Risk Analysis results are done during
Quantitative Risk Analysis.
Question - 37
You are the project manager for the large Project. You are currently busy with
approximating number of work periods required to complete individual activities
with estimated resources. Which of the following inputs you need for this ?
1.Activity List
2.Activity resource requirements
3.Resource Calendars
4.All of the above
Explanation : C is the correct answer. Approximating number of work periods
required to complete individual activities with estimated resources is done in
Estimate Activity Duration process. Activity List,Activity resource requirements and
Resource Calendars are inputs of Estimate Activity Duration process. PMBOK Page
no 177.
Question - 38
You are newly appointed as a project manager of an ongoing project. You want to
see the role, authority, responsibility and competencies of all the resources working
in the project. Which of the following document lists all the above information?
1.Scope statement
2.Project Charter
3.Human Resource Plan
4.WBS
Explanation : C is the correct answer. Human Resource Plan lists role, authority,
responsibility and competencies of all the resources working in the project. PMBOK
Page no 253.
Question - 39
One activity will be delay three weeks and that will affect the project completion
date. Who will approve the change ?

1.Change control board
2.project manager
3.Senior management
4.Team member
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Change control board approve the change.
Question - 40
Cost benefit analysis is done in the ___________process:
1.Plan Quality
2.Perform Quality Assurance
3.Perform Quality Control
4.All of the above
Explanation : Cost benefit analysis is done in the Plan Quality process.
Question - 41
Which of the following are output of the Collect Requirements Process?
1.Requirements Documentation
2.Requirements Management Plan
3.Requirements Tractability Matrix
4.All of the above
Explanation : The output of Collect Requirements Process are: requirements
documentation (stakeholders needs), the requirements management plan (how the
requirements will be analyzed and documents), and the requirements traceability
matrix (tracking of requirements throughout the project).
Question - 42
In which of the quality management process, cause and effect diagram is used to
illustrate how various factors might be linked to potential problems or effects?
1.Plan Quality

4.Quality
Explanation : The cause and effect diagram is a tool and technique to perform
Quality Control . PMBOK Page no 222.
Question - 43
You are a project manager of a large project and you are identifying some
alternative techniques to generate different approaches to execute and perform the
work of a project. You are doing it as a part of:
1.Collect Requirements
2.Control Scope
3.Verify Scope
4.Define Scope
Explanation : This is call an Alternative Identification in the Define Scope process.
Question - 44
At what part of the Procurement Management process does procurement
negotiations happen?
1.Plan Procurements
Explanation : The negotiations happen at the Conduct Procurements of the
Procurement process.
Question - 45
Which type of contract has the highest risk for the seller?
1.Reimbursed time
2.Time and materials
3.Fixed price
4.Reimbursed cost

Explanation : In Fixed price contract, the seller assumes the greatest risk because
the price is fixed and not going to change. Fixed price- A fixed total price for a welldefined product may include incentives for meeting or exceeding selected project
objectives.
Question - 46
Which of the following is NOT part of the Perform Quality Control process?
1.fishbone diagram
2.Quality audits
3.Pareto Diagram
4.Histogram
Explanation : Quality audits are part of the Perform Quality Assurance process.
Question - 47
Who should be consulted when establishing communication requirements in
addition to stakeholders?
1.The customer
2.The project manager
3.The sponsor
4.Management
Explanation : The project manager should be consulted when establishing
communication requirements in addition to stakeholders because project manager
has very important role in establishing communication requirements.
Question - 48
You are a project manager of a company and you are assigned to a project that has
already decided to be outsourced. As a project manager, you need to organize a
formal bid process and select the vendor for this project. You own stock in one of the
vendor companies who also participated in the bidding process. What is the BEST
course of action for you?
1.Get the vendor company selected for the project.
2.Keep the information to yourself.

3.Tell your manager and remove yourself from the vendor selection committee.
4.Ask other members of the selection committee to select your vendor company.
Explanation : The best option is to tell your manager and remove yourself from the
vendor selection committee.
Question - 49
Which of the following communication method is widely used to explain complex
problems?
1.Written
2.Verbal
3.Formal
4.Non formal
Explanation : Written is the best option.
Question - 50
You are the project manager and you have to choose the best project from available
choices. Which of the following is the BEST choice?
1.Benefit cost ratio (BCR) of project A is 2.5
2.Benefit cost ratio (BCR) of project B is 2.1
3.Benefit cost ratio (BCR) of project C is 0.6
4.Benefit cost ratio (BCR) of project D is 1.5
Explanation : Benefit cost ratio (BCR) : A ratio describing the relationship between
the cost and benefits of a proposed project. A BCR less than 1 is unfavorable; the
higher the BCR, the better.
Question - 51
You are project manager and need as many as inputs is possible in the initiation
phase. Which of the following is the best source of information for your project?
1.Historical Information
2.WBS
3.Business Plans
4.Project Closure Document
Explanation : Historical information is the best input for the initiation phase. WBS
is incorrect as the WBS would not be ready. Business is incorrect as business plans
are not a likely input to the initiation process.
Question - 52
In which of the following contract types the seller's profit is limited?
1.Cost-plus-percentage-cost contract
2.Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract
3.Firm Fixed price contract
4.Fixed-price-incentive fee contract
Explanation : Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract and Cost-plus-incentive-fee contract
where seller's profit is limited
Question - 53
You have elected to use parametric modeling in your Estimate Costs for the project.
Which one of the following is an example of parametric modeling?
1.$120 per kg
2.Historical information from a similar project
3.Estimates built from bottom-up based on the WBS
4.Estimates based on top-down budgeting
Explanation : A is correct; $120 per ton is an example of parametric modeling.
Parametric modeling: Using project characteristics (or parameters) in a
mathematical model to predict costs (e.g., price per square foot). B is incorrect, as
historical information is analogous, not parametric. C is incorrect; bottom-up
estimating is not a parametric modeling. D is incorrect, top-down budgeting is
related to analogous estimating .
Question - 54
When the performing organization lacks in-house staff to complete a project, the
required services can be acquired from outside. This is called ________.

1.Virtual Teams
2.Acquisition
3.Pre-Assignment
4.All of the above
Explanation : B is the correct answer. Acquisition: When the performing
organization lacks the in house staff needed to complete the project, the required
services can be acquired from outside sources.
Question - 55
A project manager determines the number and types of tests and their impact on
cost of quality. This task belongs to ___ process.
1.Plan Quality
4.Identify risk
Explanation : Determining the number and types of tests and their impact on cost of
quality is called Design of experiments which is done in Plan Quality process.
PMBOK page no 228.
Question - 56
Control chart helps:
1.determine if the process is "in control"
2.how various elements of a system are interrelated
3.show trends in a process over time
4.shows the pattern of a relationship between two variables
Explanation : Control Charts: Control charts are graphic display of the results over
a time of a process. They are used to determine if the process is "in control".
Question - 57
You are a project manager for a project. While reviewing the cost estimates for the
project, you notice that one of the cost estimates for an element in the WBS is 20%
higher than the previous project for a very similar work. What should you do next?
1.Accept the estimate.
2.Ask the person responsible about the difference.
3.Ignore it.
4.Reduce the estimate.
Explanation :
Best option is to ask the person responsible about the difference and create the most
accurate estimate that is practical.
Question - 58
Which of the following is a common problem in administrative closure?
1.Completing a project charter
2.Retaining resources to complete the project
3.Completing a project plan
4.Completing a QA plan
Explanation : The biggest problem is retaining team members until closure of the
project.
Question - 59
A unilateral contract under which the seller is paid a preset amount per unit of
service is called __________
1.A cost reimbursable contract
2.A lump sum contract
3.A time and material contract
4.A fixed price contract
Explanation : A unilateral contract under which the seller is paid a preset amount
per unit of service is called time and material contract.
Question - 60
and budget spread evenly across all months. Right now CPI is 0.8. What is Variance
at Completion in this case?
1.-$2,500
2.$10,000
3.$12,500
4.$12,000
Explanation : Variance at Completion = BAC - EAC Estimate at Completion (EAC)
= BAC / CPI = $10,000 / .8 = $12,500 Variance at Completion = $10,000 - $12,500 = $2,500
Question - 61
You are the project manager of a project which is scheduled to last for 18 months.
You have elected to rent a piece of equipment for the duration of a project, even
though you will need the equipment only for 6 months. The costs of the equipment
rental per month are $120. This is an example of ___________.
1.Fixed Costs
2.Parametric Costs
3.Variable Costs
4.Parametric Budget
Explanation : This is an example of Fixed Costs because $120 per month is fixed.
Question - 62
Three estimates are : Pessimistic (P) : 30 Most Likely (M) : 25 Optimistic (O) : 14
What is activity duration (PERT) ?
1.24
2.20
3.18
4.32
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Activity duration (PERT)= (P + 4M + O) / 6
then (30+4*25+14)/6 = 144/6 = 24
Question - 63
If you are the project manager of a project and you changed the scope of a project
by dropping some parts, you have ______________ the project.
1.Rewritten
2.Truncated
3.De scoped
4.Deleted
Explanation : When you change the project plan by removing parts of the final
deliverable, you have de-scoped the project.
Question - 65
___________ is the process of performing the work defined in the project
management plan to achieve the project's objectives.
1.Define Scope
Explanation : Direct and Manage Project Execution is the process of performing the
work defined in the project management plan to achieve the project's objectives.
(PMBOK page no, 114)
Question - 66
You are the project manager for the large Project. You are identifying external
dependencies for the activities with management team. Identifying external
dependencies are done in ______?
1.Define Activities
3.Develop Schedule
4.Control Schedule
Explanation : B is the correct answer. Identifying external dependencies are done in
Sequence Activities.
Question - 67
You are the project manager and decided to outsource a part of the project to a
vendor. You have offered a bonus to the vendor if the work is completed in two
months. This is an example of _____________.
1.project incentive
2.project goal
3.fixed price contract
4.fixed budget
Explanation : This is an example of project incentive.
Question - 68
Development activities of a software projects is depends on the third party vendor,
who provides hardware for this activity. Is called ______.
1.external dependencies
2.internal dependencies
3.Discretionary dependencies
4.All of the above
Explanation : A is the correct answer. external dependencies are usually outside of
project team control. PMPBOK Page no 171.
Question - 69
You are the project manager of the MKTG Project. This project will last for 1 year
and it has many stakeholders. How often should Identify Risks take place?
1.Once at the beginning of the project
2.Throughout the execution processes
3.Throughout the QA processes
4.Throughout the project
Explanation : Identify Risks is an iterative process that should happen throughout
the project life. Identify Risks is an iterative process, involving the project team,
management team, stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Question - 70
Overtime associated with the execution effort of a project is estimated at 120 hours
with probability 0.5, 250 hours with probability 0.6, and 300 hours with probability
0.3. What is the monetary value of the amount of overtime?
1.300 hours
2.670 hours
3.250 hours
4.100 hours
Explanation : The Monetary Value of the amount of overtime is (120 x 0.5) + (250 x
0.6) + (300 x 0.3) = 300 hours.
Question - 71
If you are the project manager of a project and you break down the WBS into
smaller _______ to get detail so that you can construct a schedule.
1.Work packages
2.Section
3.Issues
4.Time
Explanation : A is the correct answer. The work packages give you the detail you
need to construct a schedule.
Question - 72
Which of the following tools are used in the quality plan?
1.Quality Checklists
2.Quality audits
3.Histogram
4.Process Analysis
Explanation : Quality Checklists are used in the quality plan.
Question - 73
You are a project manager of a construction company. You want to know with whom
you will be communicating during the project. Which of the below document you
should refer to?
1.Project Plan
2.Scope Statement
3.Statement of Work
4.Project Charter
Explanation : The project plan say what, when, and how much you will
communicate. It also says with whom you will communicate during the project.
Question - 74
You are the project manager for a project to create a new product for the marketing
industry. You recently came to know that a competitor is also working on a similar
project with an additional web-based tool, which your project does not offer. You
initiate a change request to update your project. This is an example of:
1.A change due to an external event
2.A change due to an error and omission in the initiation phase
3.A change due to an error or omission in the planning phase
4.A change due to a legal issue
Explanation : The change is requested to remain competitive with the competition
an external event.
Question - 75
A project team member, on his own initiative, added a new tool which was not part
of the project plan. However, the team member decided that the tool was necessary
to increase productivity. The project team's experts were in agreement with the
decision. This is an example of _________?
1.Ineffective change control
2.Control Costs
3.Self led teams
4.Value added change
Explanation : The project team member did not follow the change management
plan's method of incorporating changes into the scope. This is an example of

Ineffective change control.
Question - 76
You are the project manager for the large Project. You have identified and
documented relationship among the project activities and created project schedule
network diagram. What is your NEXT step ?
1.Define Activities
3.Develop Schedule
4.Control Schedule
Explanation : C is the correct answer. project schedule network diagram is input of
Develop Schedule. PMBOK Page no 168.
Question - 77
You are a project manager and the project is to install ACs into hotel rooms. You did
project cost and time estimates and informed the customer that the project estimates
will be accurate if the requirements such as wooden coating are met. This is an
example of which of the following?
1.Risk
2.Assumption
3.Constraint
4.Budget analysis
Explanation : This is an example of assumption because estimates provided will be
accurate if the rooms meet the requirements like (wooden coated). A and C are
incorrect because the scenario did not describe a risk or constraint.
Question - 78
Change Request is an input of _________.
1.Define Scope

Explanation : Change Request is an input of Perform Integrated Change Control.
(PMBOK page no, 104)
Question - 79
If the project is terminated early, then the level and extent of completion should be
documented. This is done as a part of:
2.Control Scope
3.Verify Scope
4.Define Scope
Explanation : Verify Scope
Question - 80
You are the project manager and have been assigned a new project. You have a good
relation with the sponsor and senior management. Your senior management and
sponsor forcing you to start the project immediately. What is your response ?
1.Start project immediately because your senior management is asking the same.
2.Require a project charter be written and signed off on by all stakeholders before
proceeding.
3.Suggest that a scope statement be written.
4.Suggest that a project plan should be written.
Explanation : The project should be start with a project charter that authorizes the
project to begin, assigns the project manager, and describes the project objectives
and business need for the project.
Question - 81
Estimating the number of work periods likely to be needed to complete each activity
is called :
4.Define Activities
Explanation : C is the correct answer. Estimating the number of work periods likely
to be needed to complete each activity is called Estimate Activity Durations .
Question - 82
Which of the following is NOT Tools and Techniques in Monitor and Control Risks?
1.Risk Audits
2.Reserve Analysis
3.Sensitivity Analysis
4.Risk Reassessment
Explanation : Sensitivity analysis is NOT Tools and Techniques in Monitor and
Control Risks .
Question - 83
Starting a new task before finish the old one is an example of a __________
dependency.
1.Start-to-finish
2.Finish-to-start
3.Start-to-start
4.Finish-to-Finish
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Start-to-finish An activity must start before
the next activity can finish.
Question - 84
This project was originally scheduled for completion in 1 year but 2 years have
already passed and even now the project is in execution phase. Which statement is
TRUE about the project?
1.It is a temporary project
2.The requirements were added later, hence the delay
3.A key resource has left the organization, hence the delay
4.The company has a limited development license environment, hence the delay

Explanation : Project is continuing to expand means it is temporary project. Other
options can be achievable to complete the project if it is important for organization.
Question - 85
You are the project manager for the large Project. You are identifying and
documenting relationship among the project activities. This process is called
______?
1.Define Activities
3.Develop Schedule
4.Control Schedule
Explanation : B is the correct answer. Sequence Activities - identifying and
documenting relationship among the project activities. PMBOK Page no 167.
Question - 86
You are a project manager and now you are comparing proposals received from
sellers. Comparing proposals received from sellers is done in _______ .
1.Plan Procurements
Explanation : Comparing proposals received from sellers done in the Conduct
Procurements.
Question - 87
During the project execution phase, one of the team member asked about his or her
work. Which of the following document you will ask the person to refer?
1.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) dictionary
2.Scope Statement
3.Activity List
4.Project Charter

Explanation : The WBS dictionary defines each element in the WBS. Therefore,
descriptions of the work packages are in the WBS dictionary.
Question - 88
Who is primarily responsible for creating design and test specifications?
1.Quality Control
2.Engineering
3.Support
4.Management
Explanation : Engineering is primarily responsible for creating design and test
specifications.
Question - 89
Project Management Plan is an input to all of the following processes
EXCEPT_________.
1.Direct and Manage Project Execution process
3.Close Project or Phase
4.Develop Project Charter
Explanation : Project Management Plan is NOT an input to Develop Project
Charter. (PMBOK page no, 104)
Question - 90
The market conditions are a part of the________.
1.Enterprise environmental factors
2.Project management concerns
3.Organizational process assets
4.Project Charter
Explanation : The market conditions will influence all factors of procurement.
Question - 91
You are a project manager of a project. Till today you have actually completed
$34,000 of work, but based on the cost plan it should be $50,000. What is percentage
Schedule Variance (SV) in this case?
1.-32%
2.-16%
3.32%
4.10%
Explanation : Schedule Variance (SV): Any difference between the scheduled
completion of an activity and the actual completion of that activity. SV % = (EV PV) / PV SV % = ($34,000 - $50,000) / $50,000 = -32%
Question - 92
Which is the least risky phase of a project?
1.Planning
2.Closing
3.Execution
4.Control
Explanation : The Planning phase is the phase with the least risk attached because
you have not committed the major part of your project.
Question - 93
Which of the following project management process gets MOST of a project's
budget expended?
1.Project Executing
2.Project Planning
3.Project Closing
4.Project Monitoring
Explanation : Most of the resources are involved in the project executing process,
therefore most of a project's budget are expended on this process.
Question - 94
In which of the following situation network diagram is better than bar chart ?
1.to show inter dependencies between activities
2.analysis of schedule progress
3.analysis of WBS
4.analysis of project plan
Explanation : A is the correct answer. network diagram is best to show
Interdependencies between activities.
Question - 95
You are a project manager of a company. You have been assigned as the project
manager in the middle of the project. The customer is not happy with the
performance of the project. What is the FIRST thing you should do?
1.Talk to customer about the concerns.
2.Try to achieve the performance.
3.Ignore the customer.
4.Leave the project and ask your manager to assign another project.
Explanation : The best option is to talk to the customer about the concerns.
Question - 96
The purpose of a contract is to distribute a reasonable amount of
____________between the buyer and seller.
1.Risk
2.Responsibility
3.Reward
4.Quality
Explanation : A fair contract shares a reasonable amount of risk between the buyer
and the seller.
Question - 97
If there are two people in the communication system, then how many
communication channels will there be?
1.1
2.5
3.8
4.4
Explanation : Number of communication channel will be calculated using formula
n*(n-1)/2 where n is the number of people involved in the communication. Then
Number of communication channel = 2(2-1)/2=2*1/2=1
Question - 98
A project manager has created a document and wants some of the team member
should have read access and some of them should have write access also. The project
manager should create __________.
1.Configuration Management System
2.Project Management Information System
3.Project Management System
4.Control Management System
Explanation : Configuration Management System addresses controlling documents.
Question - 99
Teamwork is a critical factor for project success. Who is responsible to create an
environment that facilitates teamwork?
1.Team lead
2.Team members
3.Project Manager
4.Sponsor
Explanation : C is the correct answer. Project Manager is responsible to create an
environment that facilitates teamwork. PMBOK Page no 260.
Question - 100
In the quality management process, which of the following is not an attribute of the
cost of non-conformance?
1.Rework
2.Safety measures
3.Downtime
4.Uptime
Explanation : Safety measures are not an attribute of the cost of nonconformance.
Question - 101
You are the project manager for the Project. You are updating the WBS during
Define Activities, are often called ________?
1.Refinements
2.Updates
3.Activities
4.Supporting detail
Explanation : A is the correct answer. updating the WBS during Define Activities,
are often called Refinements. It occurs with riskier projects.
Question - 102
You are the project manager of a marketing project. You want a vendor to offer you
one price to do all the detailed work. Which type of document are you looking for?
1.IFB
2.Proposal
3.RFI
4.RFP
Explanation : An IFB is a sealed document that lists the seller's price to complete
the detailed work.
Question - 103
Which of the following document justify the project - whether the project is worth
or not?
1.Business Case
2.Project Charter
3.Project Management plan
4.Scope statement
Explanation : Business Case contains business need and cost-benefit analysis.
Business Case document justify the project - whether the project is worth or not.
PMBOK page no , 106
Question - 104
If project manager can approve the changes, this is still part of the ___________.
1.Project Plan
2.Change Control System
3.Charter
4.Scope Statement
Explanation : Any change requests must go through review process, and so need to
be part of Change Control System.
Question - 105
A project team with members located in the India, the US, and the UK would be
called a ___________. They don't spent time meeting face to face.
1.Virtual team
2.Scattered team
3.Universal team
4.None of the above
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Virtual Teams: Virtual teams can be defined
as groups of people with a shared goal, who fulfill their roles with little or no time
spent meeting face to face.
Question - 106
You are a project manager of MKTG project. The customers of the project have
requested additions to the project scope. You have to do additional risk planning
and need to add it to the project schedule. Why is so?
1.Risk planning should always occur whenever the scope is adjusted.
2.Risk planning should only occur at the project manager's discretion.
3.Risk planning does not need to happen at every change in the project.
4.All of the above
Explanation : Risk Planning should always occur whenever the scope is change and
adjusted.
Question - 107
You are a project manager of a company and your project is currently in execution
phase. The customer has requested you for additional work. This work will affect
the budget, but not the schedule of the project. What should you do next?
1.Add the additional requirements to the project plan.
2.Ignore the request.
3.Explain the change procedure and ask to submit a request for change.
4.Discuss with the project team about the change.
Explanation :
Explain the change procedure and ask to submit a request for change is the best
choice.
Question - 108
Comparing target dates with the actual or forecast start and finish dates is called :
1.Variance Analysis
2.Earned Value
3.Progress Reporting
4.Crashing
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Variance Analysis : Comparing target dates
with the actual or forecast start and finish dates.
Question - 109
You are the project manager and are considering recommending a project that costs
$210,000; expected inflows are $5,000 per month for the first three years and then
$6,000 per month thereafter. What is the payback period?
1.41 months
2.36 months
3.45 months
4.21 months
Explanation : Payback period : The number of time periods required until inflows
equal, or exceed, costs. Total inflows for first three years is 36 months * $5000 =
$180,000. Money left = $210,000 - $180,000 = $30,000. Months need for $30,000 is
($30,000/$6,000)=5 months Total payback period = 36 + 5 = 41 months.
Question - 110
A risk is ____________ occurrence that has a positive or a negative effect on a
project .
1.Known
2.Uncertain
3.Known
4.Potential
Explanation : Risks are not planned, they are left to chance.
Question - 111
The OBS (Organization Breakdown Structure), WBS, and RBS (Resource
Breakdown Structure) are all examples of ________.
1.Control charts
2.Hierarchical charts
3.Project standard
4.Run chart
Explanation : B is the correct answer. The OBS (Organization Breakdown
Structure), WBS, and RBS (Resource Breakdown Structure) are all examples of
Hierarchical charts.
Question - 112
Project Performance Appraisal is part of the:
1.Acquire Project Team
2.Develop Project Team
3.Develop Human Resource Plan
4.Manage Project Team
Explanation : D is the correct answer. Project Performance Appraisal is part of the
Manage Project Team.
Question - 113
A project has three critical path. How this affects the project ?
1.It increased project risk.
2.It need more resources.
3.It need more time.
4.It costs more.
Explanation : A is the correct answer. It increased project risk.
Question - 114
What is the purpose of a status meeting?
1.Exchange information about the project.
2.Get the status from each team member
3.Review of the activities
4.Create status report
Explanation : Best option is exchange information about the project.
Question - 115
Your company policy allow to gift exchange with customer within certain limit. By
mistake, you have given a gift to the customer's representative already which is
beyond the limit mentioned in your company policy. What should you do?
1.Forget it and don't tell anyone.
2.Contact your company's senior management and ask for assistance.
3.Ask your customer to return the gift.
4.Ask your customer to give you a gift which has the same cost
Explanation :
Best option is to contact your company's senior management and ask for assistance.
Question - 116
You are a project manager of a project and want to report the actual project result
and the planned status. You should use?
1.Forecasting report
2.Trend reports
3.Status report
4.Variance report
Explanation : variance report: An actual project result and planned status of a
project.
Question - 117
Which of the following is NOT the activity in Define Activities ?
1.Decomposition
2.An activity list from a previous project
3.Progressive elaboration planning
4.Create project charter
Explanation : D is the correct answer. Create project charter is activity in initiation
phase.
Question - 118
Make-or-buy decisions measure the cost of both options. What are these two
options?
1.Direct, Indirect
2.Tactical, Strategic
3.Management, Project
4.Direct,Management
Explanation : Make-or-buy decisions measure the cost of both options. When doing
this analysis, it should include both direct and indirect costs so that the final decision
is based on comparisons that are equal.
Question - 119
An organization's quality policy should come from the_________.
1.Project manager
2.Top management
3.Customers
4.All of the above
Explanation : An organization's quality policy should come from the top
management.
Question - 120
You are project manager of a software project. You have just analyzed activity
sequences, durations, resource requirements , schedule constraints and created
project schedule. The above task belongs to which process?
1.Define Activities
3.Develop Schedule
4.Control Schedule
Explanation : C is the correct answer. analyzing activity sequences, durations,
resource requirements , schedule constraints and created project schedule is belongs
to Develop Schedule process.
Question - 121
All of the following are inputs of Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis EXCEPT
________.
1.Risk Register
2.Project Scope Statement
3.Risk Management Plan
4.Stakeholder Register
Explanation : Stakeholder Register is input of Identify Risks.
Question - 122
You were the project manager of X company for a long time, and had done lots of
project management practices. Recently, you have joined another company Y and
assigned to a project. You should _________.
1.Use the forms of company Y
2.Use the forms of company X and instruct about the good project management
practices
3.Talk to change control board
4.Use the forms of company Y and instruct about the good project management
practices
Explanation : The best option is to use the forms of company Y and instruct about
the good project management practices.
Question - 123
If a project has an 80% chance of activity will take 2 weeks or less. what is the
probability of the event?
1.75%
2.65%
3.50%
4.20%
Explanation : 20% probability of exceeding 2 weeks - 80% chance of activity will
take 2 weeks or less
Question - 124
Risk Probability and Impact Assessment, and Risk Categorization are done during
________.
2.Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
4.Identify Risks
Explanation : Risk Probability and Impact Assessment, and Risk Categorization are
done during Qualitative Risk Analysis.
Question - 125
The ___________ shows departments or units of the organization and is not
organized the deliverables.
1.OBS
2.WBS
3.RBS
4.Scope statement
Explanation : A is the correct answer. OBS(Organization Breakdown Structure)
shows departments or units of the organization and is not organized the
deliverables. OBS(Organization Breakdown Structure) shows the organization's
units and departments as a top-down graph.
Question - 126
The buyer and seller are bound by a________.
1.Contract
2.Responsibilities
3.WBS
4.Identification
Explanation : The buyer and seller are bound by a contract.
Question - 127
The Scope Statement does not provide___________?
1.Project Justification
2.Project Product
3.Project Manager Authority
4.Project Objective
Explanation : The project charter provides the project manager with authority.
Question - 128
You are a project manager of a company and you have been assigned to a project.
You are now comparing actual project performance against project management
plan. This belongs to which process?
1.Define Scope
Explanation : Comparing actual project performance against project management
plan belongs to Monitor and Control Project Work process.
Question - 129
As a project manager of a project , you have just completed Schedule network
diagram. Which of the following time management activity you have completed?
4.Develop Schedule
Explanation : B is the correct answer. Schedule network diagram is an output of
Sequence Activities.
Question - 130
Comparing your project with actual or planned project practices to generate ideas
for improvement is called:
1.Benchmarking
2.Benefit/Cost analysis
3.Quality audits
4.Process Analysis
Explanation : Comparing your project with actual or planned project practices to
generate ideas for improvement is called Benchmarking.
Question - 131
You are a project manager of a pharmaceutical company. A new pharmaceutical
regulation is passed that changes your project scope. For the project to be in
accordance with the new regulation, what should be your next action?
1.Present the change to the Change Control Board (CCB)
2.Notify Management
3.Prepare a new baseline to reflect the changes
4.No need to do anything
Explanation : You must present the change to the Change Control Board (CCB) for
new changes.
Question - 132
A project manager has created a document and wants to track the changes made in
the document. The project manager should create _______.
1.Configuration Management System
2.Project Management Information System
3.Project Management System
4.Control Management System
Explanation : Control Management System tracks the changes.
Question - 133
and budget spread evenly across all months. Right now CPI is 0.8. What is Estimate
at Completion (EAC) in this case?
1.$12,500
2.$10,000
3.2.5
4.3.0
Explanation : Estimate at Completion (EAC) = BAC / CPI = $10,000 / .8 = $12,500
Question - 134
You are a project manager of a Project. Which of the following techniques will you
use to create the Risk Management Plan?
1.Planning Meetings
2.Status Meetings
3.Variance Meetings
4.Risk Tolerance
Explanation : Planning meetings are used to create the Risk Management plan.
Planning Meetings and Analysis: Attendees are the PM, leadership team, key
stakeholders and those in the organization responsible to manage project risks.
Question - 135
The Pareto chart helps:
1.Focus on critical issues to improve quality.
2.Determine how various factors are linked to potential problems
3.Determine whether or not process is stable and within set limits.
4.Focus on root cause analysis
Explanation : Pareto chart: Focus on critical issues to improve quality Fishbone
diagram/Ishikawa: Determines how various factors linked to potential problems or
effects, root cause Control chart: Determines whether or not process is stable and
within set limits .
Question - 136
You are a project manager of a company. You are taking over a project during the
planning process, and you discovered that many individuals have signed the project
charter. Which of the following should be areas of concern for you?
1.Who will be a member of the change control board?

2.Who are the stakeholders for the project?
3.Need to spend more time on configuration management.
4.Determining the reporting structure.
Explanation : Because of many individual signed in the project charter, areas
concerned with this project are many. You should be concern with communications
requirements, competing needs and requirements impacting your efforts on
configuration management.
Question - 137
If a customer requests for additional work that is not in the contract, then what type
of communication the customer should use?
1.Formal Written
2.Verbal
3.Informal Verbal
4.Noise
Explanation : The formal written is the best for this type of request.
Question - 138
You are the project manager of a new project and you have collected the necessary
input information and delivered the project charter to the stakeholders. What
should you do next?
1.Get the project charter signed.
2.Start the initial project planning process.
3.Develop the project scope statement.
4.Start to create project plan
Explanation : After delivered the project charter to the stakeholders, First thing you
have to do get the project charter signed.. Project charter is the only authorized
document to start project.
Question - 139
3 sigma is equal to ______ percentage of fall between two control limits.

1.99.99%
2.99.73%
3.95.46%
4.68.26%
Explanation : memorize 3 sigma = 95.73% 1 sigma = 68.26% 2 sigma = 95.46% 6
sigma = 99.99%
Question - 140
The project quality policy should be written by ________.
1.Project team
2.Customer
3.Management
4.Accounting
Explanation : The project team, led by the project manager, must write the quality
policy for each project.
Question - 141
All of the following are examples of Acquire Project Team EXCEPT:
1.Negotiations
2.Acquisition
3.Pre-assignments
4.Training
Explanation : D is the correct answer. Training is part of Develop Project Team,
others are part of Acquire Project Team. PMBOK Page no 248.
Question - 142
Which of the following chart shows position and relationships in top-down format?
1.Hierarchical-type chart
2.Matrix-based charts
3.Text-Oriented format
4.All of the above

Explanation : A is the correct answer. Hierarchical-type chart shows position and
relationships in top-down format. PMBOK Page no 253.
Question - 143
Which of the following document can be used to guide all the work in both project
executing and project monitoring and controlling phase of a project?
2.Project Risk Plan
3.Project QA Plan
4.Project Charter
Explanation : Project Management plan can be used to guide all the work in both
project executing and project monitoring and controlling phase of a project.
Question - 144
Which of the following is NOT an example of Cost of Conformance?
1.Rework
2.Testing
3.Equipment
4.Training
Explanation : Rework is part of Cost of Nonconformance. Others are part of Cost of
Conformance. PMBOK Page no 226.
Question - 145
Budget forecasts are inputs of ___________.
1.Identify Stakeholders
2.Plan communications
3.Manage stakeholder expectations
4.Reports performance
Explanation : Budget forecasts are inputs of Reports performance. PMBOK page no

275.
Question - 146
You are a project manager of a construction company. You want to manage the
variance between what was planned and what actually occurred. Which of the
following methodology you should use?
1.Earned Value Management (EVM)
2.Earned Value (EV)
3.Planned Value
4.Accounting
Explanation : There could be confusion between Option A and Option B. Earned
Value Management (EVM) is the methodology and Earned Value (EV) is the
technique. And so Option A is true.
Question - 147
You are a project manager of a company and you are assigned to a project that has
already been decided to out source. As a project manager, you need to organize a
formal bid process and select the vendor for this project. Your senior management is
forcing you to select a vendor which has good relation with your senior
management. What is the BEST course of action for you?
1.Follow the formal bid process, and show the senior management about why the
favored vendor is or is not the best choice.
2.Report to legal department of your company.
3.Report to your Manager about this.
4.Get a written permission from your senior management to bypass the formal bid
process.
Explanation : The best option is to follow the formal bid process, and show the
senior management about why the favored vendor is or is not the best choice.
Question - 148
What is the purpose of fishbone diagram?
1.To illustrate how various factors might be linked to potential problems or effects
2.Are used to determine if the process are in control

3.Show trends in a process over time
4.Shows the pattern of relationship between two variables
Explanation : Fishbone diagram : To illustrate how various factors might be linked
to potential problems or effects.
Question - 149
Which of the following tool help you determine the most common cause of problems
in a process by number ?
1.Status Reports
2.Pareto Charts
3.Ishikawa Diagrams
4.Histogram
Explanation : Histogram: ordered by frequency of occurrence, that shows how
many results were generated by type or category of identified cause. PMBOK Page
no 241.
Question - 150
As a project manager it is important to collect project records at the end of the
project. What is the use of "collect project records"?
1.Recall what happened on the project, good or bad.
2.Recall decisions made on the project.
3.To see cost decisions.
4.To support the risks on the project.
Explanation : The best use of "collect project records" is to recall what happened on
the project, good or bad.
Question - 151
You are the project manager of a large project. Your project sponsor and
management want portions of the project to be outsourced and you have been given
the responsibility to outsource. The project sponsor and management have approved
you to outsource portions of the project. Who must ensure that all of the project
work is authorized, contracted properly, and funded?
1.Project sponsor
2.Management
3.Vendor
4.Project Manager
Explanation : Project manager has the responsibility to ensure that the project work
is authorized, contracted, and funded.
Question - 152
You area project manager of a project and have done risk response plan. What
should you do NEXT?
1.Update Project Management Plan
2.Update Risk Identification Check list
3.Root causes of risks
4.Corrective action
Explanation : Update Project Management Plan is an output of risk response plan.
Question - 153
Performance Report is input of the:
1.Acquire Project Team
2.Develop Project Team
3.Develop Human Resource Plan
4.Manage Project Team
Explanation : D is the correct answer. Performance Report is input of the Manage
Project Team.
Question - 154
You are a project manager of a company and you have been assigned to take over
managing a project that should have been 60 percent complete according to the
schedule. After evaluation, you discover that the project is running far behind
schedule, and that the project will probably take double the time originally
estimated by the previous project manager. However, the sponsor has been told that
the project is on schedule. What is the BEST course of action you will take?
1.Add new resource to the project and complete the project on schedule.
2.Show your evaluation to sponsor.
3.Ask your senior manager to deal with this.
4.Turn the project back to the previous project manager.
Explanation : You can't turn the project back to the previous project manager
because he or she may be busy with other project. The best option is to show your
evaluation to sponsor.
Question - 155
The Create Procurement document is done in the_______.
1.Plan Procurements
Explanation : The Create Procurement document is done in the Plan Procurements
process.
Question - 156
The ___________ is used to document changes that occur during a project?
1.Issue Log
2.Change Log
4.Scope statement
Explanation : The Change Log is used to document changes that occur during a
project. PMBOK page no 294.
Question - 157
Finding out all people or organizations impacted by the project is called_________.
1.Identify Stakeholders
2.Plan communications
3.Manage stakeholder expectations
4.Reports performance
Explanation : Finding out all people or organizations impacted by the project is
called Identify Stakeholders. PMBOK page no 277.
Question - 158
You are the project manager of a company and currently doing strategic planning
with senior management. What is the best reason for doing strategic planning?
1.To determine which projects will be sponsored in order to achieve the
organizational goals
2.To determine the project resources
3.To determine the project deliverables
4.To determine the functional activities
Explanation : The strategic planning conducted by an organization's management
determines which projects will be sponsored in order to achieve the organizational
goals.
Question - 159
You are the project manager of a Project. Your project will cost your organization
$50,000 to complete over the next 3 months. Once the project is completed, the
deliverables will let the company earn $5000 per month. What is the time to recover
the costs of the project?
1.10 Months
2.1 Year
3.2 Years
4.3 Years
Explanation : This is calculated by dividing the ROI of $5000 per month into the
project cost. 50000/5000 = 10 months
Question - 160
The line in the middle of a control chart is called:

1.mean
2.rule of seven
3.rule of five
4.specification limit
Explanation : The line in the middle of a control chart is called mean.
Question - 161
You are a project manager of a project. How you determine whether it is better to
make a product or buy a product?
1.Decision Tree Analysis
2.ROI Analysis
3.Ishikawa Diagram
4.None of the above
Explanation : A Decision Tree model can separate the pros and cons of buying
product versus building product. Ishikawa Diagram shows cause and effect, not
pros and cons.
Question - 162
You are a project manager and you are working for a large project with more than
hundreds of stakeholders.Which of the following is the BEST course of action you
are going to take ?
1.Consider needs of all stakeholders.
2.Consider needs of important stakeholders.
3.Eliminate some of them.
4.Ask your manager to manage the stakeholders.
Explanation : Consider needs of all stakeholders is the best choice.
Question - 163
You are working in an organization where all the employees are divided into groups
by specialty such as sales, support and engineering. In which type of organization

you are working in ?
1.Functional
2.Strong matrix
3.Weak matrix
4.Tight Matrix
Explanation : In a functional organization, all employees are divided into groups
such as sales, support and engineering. Projects in a functional organization
generally only involve one department.
Question - 164
Which of the following is a part of the Project Scope Management?
1.Verify Scope
3.Control Scope
4.All of the above
Explanation : Verify Scope, Collect Requirements and Control Scope are all part of
the Project Scope Management.
Question - 165
___________ is a group of process required to purchase or acquire products,
services, or results needed from outside the project team to perform the work.
1.Procurement Management
2.Planning Management
3.Scope Management
4.Control Management
Explanation : Procurement Management is a groups of processes required to to
purchase or acquire the products, services, or results needed from outside the
project team to perform the work.
Question - 166
You have just started a project. The project team member reported that 20 percent
of the project is done. You agree with their completion status, but do not change any
of the progress in your report to the customer. This is an example of which one of
the following?
1.0/100 Rule
2.50/50 Rule
3.Percent Complete Rule
4.20/20 rule
Explanation : The 0/100 Rule allows for zero percent credit on an activity until it is
100 percent complete. B is wrong (50/50 rule): 50 percent completion when the work
begins and 50 percent when the work is completed.
Question - 167
During the project execution phase, a risk is found which was not included in the
Risk Register. What should you do?
1.Ask senior management to deal with this.
2.Keep with yourself.
3.Find workaround.
4.Re-evaluate Risk Management process.
Explanation : The best option is to find a workaround and solve the issue.
Question - 168
You are the project manager of a global project having team members in the US and
India. The client has a budget not exceeding $12 million. Due to global concerns, the
final budget must be in the U.S. dollars. This is an example of which of the
following?
1.Internationalization
2.Budget constraint
3.Management constraint
4.Technical constraint
Explanation : This is an example of a budget constraint. The budget must not exceed
$12 million.
Question - 169
computers need equal time to configure. The contract for the project is set at a fixed
cost, and the incentive based on how fast the project work is going to be completed.
Management has requested that you study the work method to determine a faster,
less costly, and a better method to complete the project. This scenario is an example
of _________.
1.Time Constraint
2.Schedule Constraint
3.Value Analysis
4.Learning Curve
Explanation : Value Analysis is a systematic approach to find less costly ways to
complete the same work. A and B are incorrect, as this situation does not describe a
specific time or cost constraint. D is incorrect: the learning curve happens as the
project team completes the work.
Question - 170
A Heuristics is best described as :
1.thumb rule.
2.activity diagram.
3.workaround.
4.control tool.
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Heuristics is thumb rule. Examples are cost
per square feet etc.
Question - 171
Project X has a payback period of 26 months. Project Y has a cost of $500,000, with
expected cash inflows of $200,000 the first year and $50,000 per quarter after that.
Which project should you recommend?
1.Project X because of lower payback period.
2.Project Y because of higher payback period.
3.Project Y because of payback period 25.
4.Project Y because of payback period 30.

Explanation : Project Y has a cost of $500,000. After 1 year remaining cost is
$500,000 - $200,000 = $300,000. period for remaining cost is $300,000 / $50,000 = 6
quarter = 6*3 months = 18 months. Total payback period for project Y = 1 year + 18
months = 30 months The lower the payback period, the better.
Question - 172
Project X will take 3 years to complete and has NPV value $70,000 and Project Y
will take 5 years to complete and has NPV value $60,000. What is the opportunity
cost of selecting Project X ?
1.$35,000
2.$60,000
3.$30,000
4.$130,000
Explanation : opportunity cost of selecting Project X is simply the value of the
project you did not select. Based on the NPV you have selected project X. Therefore
value of the project Y is the opportunity cost.
Question - 173
During the planning phase of a project, your team members find another way to
complete a portion of the project. This method is safer for the project team but the
cost may go up. This is an example of _____?
1.Alternative Identification
2.Risk Assessment
3.Alternative Selection
4.Product Analysis
Explanation : Alternative identification is a planning process to find alternatives to
complete the project scope.
Question - 174
You are the project manager and you meet with your project team to ensure the
project is completed with no deviations from the project requirements.This is part
of?
1.Quality Control
2.Quality assurance
3.Plan Quality
4.All of the above
Explanation : Plan Quality should be completed prior to the work beginning and
revisited as needed. Plan Quality: Identifying the quality standards that are relevant
to the project and determining how to meet them.
Question - 175
Disciplinary actions should be taken based on the___________ policy.
1.Government
2.Organizational
3.Project team
4.Sponsor
Explanation : B is the correct answer. Disciplinary actions should be taken based on
the Organizational policy.
Question - 176
If you want to print more than 25000 workbooks, printing of workbooks may be go
up to 50000 workbooks . For every 5000 workbooks created, the cost is reduced a
percentage of the original printing cost. The workbook expense is an example of
which one of the following?
1.Fixed Costs
2.Parametric Costs
3.Variable Costs
4.Parametric Budget
Explanation : This is an example of Variable Costs.
Question - 177
______ is an after the fact look at caused a difference between the baseline and
actual performance .
1.Variance Analysis
2.Issue Analysis
3.Simulation
4.Forecasting
Explanation : Variance Analysis is an after the fact look at caused a difference
between the baseline and actual performance. PMBOK page no 268.
Question - 178
If you are the project manager for a project. The customer has requested that you
factor after-project costs, such as maintenance and service. This is an example of
which one of the following?
1.Life Cycle costs
2.Scope Creep
3.Project Spin off
4.Operations
Explanation : The after-project costs are known as Life Cycle costs.
Question - 179
Which of the following is an example of the Perform Quality Assurance process?
1.Pareto chart
2.Quality Audits
3.Inspection
4.Cost of quality
Explanation : Quality Audits are part of Perform Quality Assurance process.
PMBOK page no 222. The cost of quality is part of Plan Quality Pareto chart and
Inspection are part of Perform Quality Control.
Question - 180
You are project manager of a project. In the user testing phase the primary
customer of a project has requested a change. What will be your NEXT action?
1.Create a formal change request

2.Ignore it
3.Create a risk plan and show it to the customer
4.Inform the project sponsor about the changes to scope
Explanation : Best option is create formal change request.
Question - 181
Why should quality be planned and not inspected every time?
1.To improve quality with less cost
2.To improve quality with more cost
3.To reduce quality with less cost
4.To reduce quality with more cost
Explanation : Best option is to improve quality with less cost.
Question - 182
Leading, communicating, negotiating and problem solving are examples of the
_________ management skills.
1.Project
2.Senior
3.General
4.HR
Explanation : C is the correct answer. General skills that any type of manager will
need to use in order to perform successfully for the organization. Leading,
communicating, negotiating and problem solving are examples of the General
management skills.
Question - 183
Make payment to seller is done in _______ .
1.Plan Procurements
Explanation : Make payment to seller is done in the Administer Procurements.
Question - 184
Phone call and Video Conferencing are examples of _______________.
1.Interactive Communications
2.Pull Communication
3.Push Communication
4.Noise
Explanation : Video Conferencing, phone calls, etc. are examples of Interactive
Communications. Letter, memos, fax , email, etc. are examples of Push
Communication. Internet site, e-learning, etc. are examples of Pull communication.
PMBOK page no 287.
Question - 185
The formal management actions that promote or reinforce desired behavior is called
_________.
1.Training
2.Ground Rules
3.Reward and Recognition System
4.All of the above
Explanation : C is the correct answer. Reward and recognition systems : Formal
management actions that promote or reinforce desired behavior. Training : Includes
all activities designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the
project team. Ground Rules: Ground rules establish clear expectations regarding
acceptable behavior by project team members.
Question - 186
The 2 years project has 200 work packages and a $20,000 budget. After one year,
100 work packages are completed and $10,000 has been spent. Which of the
following is TRUE?
1.The project need 50 work package to be completed in 6 months.

2.Not enough information available.
3.The project need 50 work package to be completed in 3 months.
4.The project is on schedule and on budget.
Explanation : There is Not enough information available about the project. What
was planned? Is the work packages are same? Therefore Option B is TRUE.
Question - 187
Having a project team in a single location where they can work in a face-to-face
environment is called _______.
1.Collocation
2.Location construction
3.Team structure
4.All of the above
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Co-Location: Co-location involves placing
many or all of the most active project team members in the same physical location to
enhance their ability to perform as a team.
Question - 188
Which of the following statement is TRUE about Expected Monetary Value (EMV)?
1.Risks have the most potential impact on the project.
2.A statistical concept that calculates the average outcome when the future includes
scenarios that may or may not happen.
3.Describes a situation under consideration, and the implications of each of the
available choices and possible scenarios.
4.Quantify the probability and impact of risks on project objectives.
Explanation : Expected Monetary Value (EMV) analysis is a statistical concept that
calculates the average outcome when the future includes scenarios that may or may
not happen.
Question - 189
Which hierarchical chart shows resources?

1.RBS
2.OBS
3.WBS
4.Scope statement
Explanation : A is the correct answer. The Resource Breakdown Structure shows
various resources, both human and mechanical needed for project.
Question - 190
As a project manager you are creating a table that map requirements to their origin
and traces them throughout the project life cycle. You are doing it as a part of:
2.Control Scope
3.Verify Scope
4.Define Scope
Explanation : Creating a table that map requirements to their origin and traces
them throughout the project life cycle is called the Requirement tractability matrix,
which is an output of Collect Requirements process. PMBOK Page no, 142.
Question - 191
Complete final contract performance reporting and verify product is done in
_______.
1.Plan Procurements
Explanation : Complete final contract performance reporting and verify product is
done in Close Procurements.
Question - 192
The Work Breakdown Structure is an example of a _________.
1.Hierarchical chart
2.Control charts
3.Pie chart
4.Run chart
Explanation : A is the correct answer. The Work Breakdown Structure is an
example of a hierarchical chart. It shows relationships of the various tasks and
people in a top-down, graphic format.
Question - 193
All of the following are examples of Develop Project Team EXCEPT:
1.Negotiations
2.Reorganization and rewards
3.Team building activities
4.Training
Explanation : A is the correct answer. Negotiations is part of Acquire Project Team,
Others are parts of Develop Project Team. PMBOK Page no 248.
Question - 194
the work is on schedule, but you have spent $120,000 of the project budget. What is
your COST Variance percentage in this case?
1.-50%
2.50%
3.40%
4.20%
Explanation : Cost Variance = Earn Value - Actual Cost Earn Value = (Total
Cost/total project months) * total months completed = ($240,000 / 12) * 4 = $80,000
CV = $80,000 - $120,000 = -$40,000 CV % = CV / EV = -$40,000/$80,000 = -50%
Question - 195
You have a piece of equipment that was purchased for your project recently for
$5,000 and is expected to last 5 years in production. At the end of the five years, the
expected worth of the equipment is $2,000. Using the straight-line deprecation, what
is the amount that can be written off each year?
1.$600
2.$1200
3.$3000
4.$2000
Explanation : The straight-line depreciation takes the purchase value of the item,
minus the salvage price of the item, divided by the number of time periods.
Calculation is (5000-2000)/5 = $600.
Question - 196
A process with lack of consistency and predictability is called:
1.in control
2.out of control
3.bad quality
4.quality noised
Explanation : A process with lack of consistency and predictability is called out of
control.
Question - 197
Some of your team members want to work on a flexible schedule and others want all
team members should reach on fixed time. What should you do?
1.Allow them for flexible time schedules.
2.Allow them for fixed time schedules.
3.Arrange a meeting and allow them to decide.
4.Ask your senior management to decide.
Explanation : The best option is to arrange a meeting and allow them to decide.
Question - 198
80% of problems due to 20% of causes, related to:

1.Status Reports
2.Pareto Charts
3.Ishikawa Diagrams
4.Histogram
Explanation : Pareto's Law - A relatively small number of causes will typically
produce a large majority of the problems or defects (80 / 20 rule). Pareto Charts are
conceptually related to Pareto's Law. PMBOK Page no 242.
Question - 199
The purpose of a quality audit is:
1.To identify inefficient and ineffective policies
2.To identify project quality for customer
3.Study organizational behavior
4.Prepare a report for the quality team
Explanation : Purpose of quality audit is to identify inefficient and ineffective
policies.
Question - 200
All of the following are inputs of Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis EXCEPT
______________.
1.Cost Management Plan
2.Risk Register
3.Risk Management Plan
4.Stakeholder Register
Explanation : Stakeholder Register is an input of Identify Risks. (PMBOK page no
305.)

PMP Question

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

PMP Question

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Question No :1

___________ is a groups of processes required to to purchase or acquire the products,

Project Risk Management PMP Sample Questions

Decision Tree Analysis, Probability Distributions, Modeling and Simulation,

Project Human Resources Management PMP Sample Questions

Which hierarchical chart that shows resources ?.

Links to this post

Project Integration Management PMP Sample Questions

4. All of the above

2. Earned Value (EV).

Additional planning occurs when any change request is approved.

Project Risk Management PMP Sample Questions

Project Cost Management PMP Questions

Project Scope Management PMP Sample Questions

Informal Verbal: Meetings, Conversations

4. Manage Stakeholder Expectation

Number of communication channel will be calculated using formula n*(n-1)/2 where n is

work has been estimated.

____________ is the process of predicting future project performance based on the

What is your COST Variance in this case?

Explanation : A data point in a control chart that requires investigation is called a

Work Performance Information is output of________.

Correct Answers are : 2

date. Who will approve the change ?

3.Perform Quality Control

Correct Answers are : 3

2.Keep the information to yourself.

required services can be acquired from outside. This is called ________.

plan's method of incorporating changes into the scope. This is an example of

Correct Answers are : 2

Correct Answers are : 1

Correct Answers are : 1

1.Who will be a member of the change control board?

3 sigma is equal to ______ percentage of fall between two control limits.

4.All of the above

Explanation : Budget forecasts are inputs of Reports performance. PMBOK page no

2.Are used to determine if the process are in control

The line in the middle of a control chart is called:

by specialty such as sales, support and engineering. In which type of organization

Correct Answers are : 1

1.Create a formal change request

1.The project need 50 work package to be completed in 6 months.

Which hierarchical chart shows resources?

80% of problems due to 20% of causes, related to:

You might also like