Module 1 Lesson 1 Graded Quiz: Initiating the Project
1. Every project requires a sponsor to approve the project charter and authorize funding. Who will serve in the sponsor role for the AHI App development project?
- Mary Smithers
- Mary Lin
- Keiko Tanaka
- Priya Service
2. The Stacey diagramming method uses two criteria to determine the most appropriate lifecycle decision. What are these criteria?
- Lessons Learned
- Agreement/Risk
- Agreement/Certainty
- Certainty/Risk
3. Many projects have a fixed budget. This means the project team must stay within these limits. What is the fixed budget for AHI App development project?
- $250,000
- $200,000
- $300,000
- $150,000
4. A Stacey analysis was completed for the AHI App development project. The project analysis score was 22.5. What is the best decision at this time to plan and execute this project?
- Delay
- Iterative
- Incremental
- Agile
5. A business case was approved that will drive the creation of the project charter. What three areas are addressed in the AHI App development project business case that can be used to develop a project charter?
- Assumptions, Issues, and Risk
- Assumptions, Constraints, and Risk
- Issues, Constraints, and Risk
- Assumptions, Constraints, and Issues
6. The AHI App development project has a $250,000 fixed budget. This can best be classified how?
- Risk
- Constraint
- Issue
- Assumption
7. A key role in the AHI App development project is a stakeholder who will manage the product backlog and act as the voice of the customer. What is this role?
- Product Owner
- Sponsor
- Project Manager
- Subject Matter Expert
Module 2 Lesson 1 Graded Quiz: Planning Project Scope, Schedule, and Budget
1. Project planning is a critical aspect of project management. What document must be approved before planning can begin?
- Business Case
- Statement of Work
- Project Charter
- Stakeholder Register
2. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a foundational document that drives all project planning. What is the work package level of the WBS?
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 1
- Level A
3. The WBS for the AHI App development project was best planned and organized using which phasing approach?
- Plan, Do, Check, Act
- Design, Develop, Test, Launch, Improve
- Segment, Target, Position
- Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
4. There may be times when a network diagram illustrates an activity where no work is accomplished, but waiting time is required. What is this activity referred to as?
- Project Pause
- Lead
- Waiting Time
- Buffer
5. What planning document must be created before developing a network diagram?
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- High-Level Budget
- Project Schedule
- Project Scenario
6. The AHI App development project has a fixed cost of $250,000. How are these costs classified?
- Contingency Reserves
- Return on Investment (ROI)
- Direct
- Indirect
7. Contingency reserves are estimated at what percentage of direct costs in the AHI App development project?
- 20%
- 5%
- 15%
- 10%
Module 2 Lesson 2 Graded Quiz: Planning Quality, Communications, and Risk
1. What are critical areas normally identified in a quality management plan?
- Project Objectives, Quality Assurance, Quality Control
- Project Risks, Quality Defects, Quality Control
- Project Objectives, Quality Defects, Quality Control
- Project Risks, Quality Assurance, Quality Defects
2. Quality Assurance activities for the AHI App development project will be accomplished using what method?
- Inspections
- Deliverable Validation
- Quality Audits
- Defect Controls
3. Which two key stakeholders on the AHI App development project are the focus of sponsor one-on-one meetings?
- Keiko Tanaka and Jose Garcia
- Cal Hamer and Priya Service
- Cary Manning and Mary Smithers
- Mary Smithers and Ram Samuels
4. Which statement regarding a communications management plan is correct?
- Project Manager is the sole owner
- Communications items are shared with all stakeholders
- The plan must be updated
- Reflects only recurring meetings
5. The communications management plan is completed after which key document?
- Product backlog
- Risk register
- Quality management plan
- Network diagram
6. The AHI App risk register lists an opportunity. Timely receipt of feedback may result in increased App functionality. How should probability x impact = risk score be documented?
- Probability: 2 Impact: -2.5 Risk Score: -4.5
- Probability: -2 Impact: -2.5 Risk Score: 5
- Probability: 2 Impact: -2.5 Risk Score: -5
- Probability: 2 Impact: 2.5 Risk Score: 4.5
7. A risk listed on the AHI App development risk register states that lacking internal App development skills and capacity may lead to delays. How could this risk be categorized?
- Urgent
- Threat
- Moderate
- Opportunity
Module 3 Lesson 1 Graded Quiz: Agile/Scrum Planning
1. User stories are the primary tool used in Scrum to define user requirements. Who will develop user stories to support the AHI App development project?
- Mary Smithers
- Cal Hamer
- Cary Manning
- Oscar Money
2. A user story was developed that states, “As an AHI customer, I need easy access to AHI product offerings and pricing so that I can order and invoice reliably. ” What user story format was used?
- Role, Need, Value
- Stakeholder, Want, Value
- Role, Want, Purpose
- Stakeholder, Need, Purpose
3. A user story was developed that stated, “As an AHI customer, I need easy access to AHI product offerings and pricing so that I can order and invoice reliably. ” What must be developed next?
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Viable solutions
- Acceptance criteria
- RACI assignments
4. The AHI Product Backlog reflects user story complexity in terms of a special measure. How is user story complexity measured?
- Complexity points
- Days
- Story points
- Hours
5. What two components should be documented in a Product Backlog?
- Code of Account ID, Priority
- User Story Identifier, Precedence
- User Story Identifier, Priority
- Code of Account ID, Precedence
6. Which statement regarding the AHI Sprint Backlog is true?
- Tasks are estimated in story points
- Project manager assigns tasks
- Only reflects user stories selected for the Sprint
- Includes all user stories in the Product Backlog
7. The Sprint Backlog is developed by whom?
- Sponsor
- Scrum master
- Development team
- Project manager
Module 3 Lesson 2 Graded Quiz: Agile Execution
1. The AHI burndown chart originally forecasted 335 total hours to complete App development. How many hours were remaining after the completion of User Story 0004?
- 285
- 80
- 210
- 260
2. The AHI App development project was ultimately completed. In the final analysis, how many Sprints were required?
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
3. The AHI burndown chart used two indicators to share status. What two indicators were used?
- Planned/Realized
- Forecast/Actual
- Forecast/Realized
- Planned/Actual
4. Which two parameters were used on the API App development burndown chart?
- Hours/Costs
- Story Points/Time
- Story Points/Costs
- Hours/Time
5. What is used by a development team to ensure there is not too much work in any given phase of a Sprint?
- Work Limits (WL)
- Work Blockers (WB)
- Work in Progress (WIP)
- Work Restrictions (WR)
6. What term is used to signify a task was completed that satisfies all solution criteria?
- Complete
- Approved
- Finished
- Done
7. A task is unable to be completed due to extenuating circumstances. Where is this task placed on a kanban board?
- Partially done
- Task in progress
- Delayed
- Blocked
Module 4 Lesson 1 Graded Quiz: Managing Change and Status
1. The AHI App development project team reviewed a change request and is ready to decide recommendation. What recommendation decision criteria should be used?
- Accepted, Rejected, Deferred
- Adopted, Rejected, Declined
- Accepted, Canceled, Deferred
- Adopted, Canceled, Declined
2. The AHI App development team reviewed a change request. They validated their understanding of the proposed change and the reason for the change. What is the next review step?
- Recommendation
- Impact analysis
- Implementation options
- Decision
3. Recall the change request you evaluated to add two data sources. Which constraints were impacted by this request?
- Costs
- Scope
- Schedule
- Scope, schedule, costs
4. Who might be in line for kudos on the project status report for eliminating a potential problem?
- Jose Garcia
- Priya Service
- Cal Hamer
- Keiko Tanaka
5. What is the new risk on the project?
- Permit delays
- Reduced CEO support
- Vendor strike
- Flu season
6. What critical decision must be included on the AHI App development status report?
- Change requesting additional storage space
- App customer-facing requirements approval
- Need for the third Sprint
- Extend app launch by 15 days
7. Priya identified interface equipment priced at $2000. What is the impact?
- Interface equipment costs previously included in the costing
- Under review
- Budget cost overrun will be incurred
- Will cause a two-week schedule delay
Module 4 Lesson 2 Graded Quiz: Project Close Out
1. The AHI App project team reached the end of the project. What actions are encouraged to effectively complete close out?
- Perform Lessons Learned and Retrospective
- Perform Retrospective Only
- Perform Lessons Learned Only
- No further actions are required
2. Which two key roles are normally identified in the key information section of a project close-out report?
- Project Manager/CEO
- Product Owner/CEO
- Project Owner/CEO
- Project Manager/Sponsor
3. Perform a project goal success analysis for the AHI app development project. Which statement is true?
- IT storage upgrades were a partial success
- IT hardware and software additions were a partial success
- App functionality was a total success
- IT security upgrades were a partial success
4. How much did the entire AHI App development project cost at closing?
- $243,000
- $257,000
- $7000
- $250,000
5. How many new hires were successfully recruited on time to support the AHI App development project?
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 0
6. Improvement ideas were identified at the scrum retrospective. The team opted to accept a marketing improvement idea as marketing was the largest group. What voting method was used?
- Plurality
- Unanimity
- Majority
- Fist of Five
7. Which specific area of analysis is recommended for inclusion in a project close-out report?
- Risk
- Communications
- Procurement
- Quality