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Graded Practice Exam for CAPM Certification
1. The development team has selected three user stories to be implemented during
the upcoming Sprint. They are confident in their velocity to accomplish all the
work. Which iteration planning step does the team need to accomplish before it
can begin with the actual development?
- Create a Sprint backlog
- Perform relative estimation
- Gain sponsor approval
- Create a product backlog
2. A project team is discussing the difference between business analysis and
project management. Which statements are correct? (Choose 2)
- Project management focuses on requirements
- Business analysis focuses on solution delivery
- Project management focuses on solution delivery
- Business analysis focuses on requirements
3. Which term matches the following definition? “Supports the delivery of
solutions that align with business objectives. ”
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Portfolio Management
- Business Analysis
4. Which term matches the following definition? “Application of knowledge,
skills, tools, and techniques to deliver solutions”
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Portfolio Management
- Business Analysis
5. Which term matches the following definition? “Deliver solutions and obtain
benefits and control not available by managing individual components. ”
- Program Management
- Portfolio Management
- Business Analysis
- Project Management
6. Which term matches the following definition? “Centralized management to
achieve organizational strategic objectives”
- Program Management
- Business Analysis
- Project Management
- Portfolio Management
7. The project will create a new marketing business application. Marketing is
providing funds to cover training needs for the project. These costs will not be
deducted from the project budget. What types of funds are being provided?
- Indirect costs
- Direct costs
- Donated costs
- Contingency reserves
8. A high-priority construction project is already in the planning phase. The
project team is developing a graphic representation of the logical relationships
among the project schedule activities. What is being developed?
- Gantt chart
- Network diagram
- Schedule diagrams
- Work breakdown structure (WBS)
9. Refer to the illustration below. Calculate the Critical Path. (Image)
10. A project manager works in an organization where they share power with a
functional manager. This project manager has reasonable authority, manages a
part-time project team, serves full-time as a project manager, and has part-time
administrative staff to help expedite the project. What type of organization is
this project manager working in?
- Balanced matrix
- Weak matrix
- Strong matrix
- Project Management Office
11. Which key role is responsible for developing a product roadmap? Review the
Product Roadmap illustration to respond to Questions 11-14 (Image)
- Business Analyst
- Product Owner
- Project Manager
- Sponsor
12. The product roadmap is dependent upon two key inputs. Which of the following
are the two inputs? Choose two. Review the Product Roadmap illustration to
respond to Questions 11-14 (Image)
- Business goals and objectives
- Required capabilities and features
- Project charter
- Business case
13. Product roadmaps are tailored to support the lifecycle selected for project
implementation. Review the Product Roadmap illustration. Which of the following
product development approaches does this product roadmap support? Review the
Product Roadmap illustration to respond to Questions 11-14 (Image)
- Six Sigma
- Predictive
- Adaptive
- Waterfall
14. How will the commuter application reflected in the product roadmap be
potentially developed? Choose two. Review the Product Roadmap illustration to
respond to Questions 11-14 (Image)
- Iterations
- Waterfall
- Sprints
- Predictive
15. Which circle best describes a Project Manager? Use the following
illustration to answer questions 15-18. (Image)
16. Which circle best describes a Business Analyst? Use the following
illustration to answer questions 15-18. (Image)
17. Which circle best describes a Program Manager? Use the following
illustration to answer questions 15-18. (Image)
18. Which circle best describes a Portfolio Manager? Use the following
illustration to answer questions 15-18. (Image)
19. A project to improve a key accounts receivable process is in the planning
phase. This project has high leadership. A project manager finalizes the work
breakdown structure (WBS) and ensures that each activity is assigned a unique
number. What are these numbers called?
- Activity Designator
- Activity Number
- Chart of Account Identifier
- Code of Account Identifier
20. The team completed all work and is in the process of presenting product
functionality to the product owner. The team will gather feedback and determine
the next steps. What process was performed?
- Retrospective
- Product Backlog
- Iteration Review
- Sprint Backlog
21. The team completed all the work and reviewed the last iteration. It voted on
a change that it will implement in the next iteration to improve performance.
What process did the team perform?
- Iteration Review
- Retrospective
- Sprint Backlog
- Product Backlog
22. Which term matches the following definition? “Calculates the present value
of total benefits over time and provides a dollar result. ”
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Net Present Value (NPV)
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Return on Investment (ROI)
23. Which term matches the following definition? “Calculates the present value
of total benefits over time and provides a percentage result. ”
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Net Present Value (NPV)
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Return on Investment (ROI)
24. Which term matches the following definition? “Uses ratio analysis to
determine the overall value of a project. ”
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Return on Investment (ROI)
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Net Present Value (NPV)
25. Which term matches the following definition? “The benefit of an investment
is divided by the cost of the investment. The result is expressed as a
percentage. ”
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Return on Investment (ROI)
- Net Present Value (NPV)
26. Which role matches the following description? “Develop and manage the
product backlog. ”
- Sponsor
- Development Team
- Team Facilitator / Scrum Master
- Product Owner
27. Which requirements elicitation technique is Mary using? Review the
conversation and respond to Questions 27-29. (Image)
- Delphi Technique
- Interviews
- Lessons Learned and Retrospectives
- Brainstorming
28. Which requirements elicitation technique is Sarah using? Review the
conversation and respond to Questions 27-29. (Image)
- Brainstorming
- Lessons Learned and Retrospectives
- Delphi Technique
- Interviews
29. Which requirements elicitation technique is Peggy using? Review the
conversation and respond to Questions 27-29. (Image)
- Delphi Technique
- Interviews
- Brainstorming
- Lessons Learned and Retrospectives
30. The traditional project management lifecycle defines five process groups,
including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling, and
closing. The business analysis team adds a new process group before starting the
project. What is the name of this process group where much of the business
analysis work is accomplished?
- Business Analysis Process Group
- Defining and Aligning Process Group
- Preinitiation Process Group.
- Requirements Development Process Group
31. The project team completed the risk register and assigned capable risk
owners to manage and monitor each risk. A risk owner has identified events that
indicate that a high-impact risk will occur. Which term best describes this
indicator?
- Precursor
- Early Response
- Prompt
- Trigger
32. Managing communications is a critical priority. The current DEF project
involves multiple internal and external stakeholders. The team is developing a
project communications management plan to manage communications better. Which
statements about this document are true? (Choose 2 responses. )
- This document is periodically updated.
- This document disseminates all information to all stakeholders.
- This document defines the project cost data.
- This document describes the purpose of communications.
33. Eliminating the functionality gaps in a new product is critical to the
success of a project. There is a high degree of executive focus on this project.
The project sponsor has requested a report showing a critical project’s overall
risk scores over the last three months. What concept is the sponsor concerned
with?
- Risk impact
- Risk exposure
- Risk vulnerability
- Risk manifestation
34. Which role matches the following description? “Coach the team and facilitate
iteration ceremonies. ”
- Team Facilitator / Scrum Master
- Sponsor
- Product Owner
- Development Team
35. Which role matches the following description? “Develop the Sprint/iteration
backlog. ”
- Development Team
- Product Owner
- Sponsor
- Team Facilitator / Scrum Master
36. Which role matches the following description? “Provides project approval and
funding. ”
- Sponsor
- Development Team
- Product Owner
- Team Facilitator / Scrum Master
37. Which implementation strategy and life cycle would be best for Margo’s
project? Refer to the conversation to respond to questions 37 and 38. (Image)
- Lean
- Agile
- Predictive
- Six Sigma
38. Which implementation strategy and life cycle would be best for Ria’s
project? Refer to the conversation to respond to questions 37 and 38. (Image)
- Agile
- Six Sigma
- Predictive
- Lean
39. The environment and organization where business analysis is performed can be
complicated: Which two major categories of influences impact how business
analysis is conducted? (Choose two)
- Colocation
- Assumptions
- Organizational Process Assets (OPA)
- Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEF)
40. The XYZ company is considering two capital investment projects. Project A
will return $40,000 over three years. Project B will return $70,000 over four
years. The company only has the funds and capacity to fund one of these
projects. They selected Project B. What is the opportunity cost of this
decision?
- $70,000
- $30,000
- $40,000
- $110,000
41. Risks and issues have plagued the ABC project. The initial requirements were
not well documented. As a result, a number of change requests were submitted.
What is the project manager’s first action when receiving a new change request?
- Provide implementation options
- Evaluate the change
- Document the decision
- Log each change
42. A project manager received a high-priority change request from a key
stakeholder. The project manager logged the change and ensured that the purpose
of the change was clearly documented. They clearly understood the reason for the
change. What is the next step in the change process?
- Approve the change immediately
- Provide implementation options
- Evaluate the change
- Document decision notes
43. Which quadrant best describes an Iterative project? Use the illustration to
respond to questions 43-46
44. Which quadrant best describes an Incremental project? Use the illustration
to respond to questions 43-46 (Image)
45. Which quadrant best describes an Agile project? Use the illustration to
respond to questions 43-46 (Image)
46. Which quadrant best describes a Predictive project? Use the illustration to
respond to questions 43-46 (Image)
47. A Scrum Master conducted a retrospective. The team recommended five changes.
When the first change was reviewed, two team members raised two fingers in the
air. Which voting method was used?
- Fist-to-Five
- Unanimity
- Plurality
- Majority
48. In Agile projects, work is carefully planned throughout the project to be
completed in short iterations. What is the primary rationale for this
methodology?
- Reduced resource requirements
- High uncertainty and change
- Reduced delivery schedules
- Continual project improvement
49. Managing stakeholders is difficult for a business analyst and a project
manager. Some knowledge is readily available and codified using words, pictures,
and numbers. Other knowledge is personal and difficult to express, such as
beliefs, insights, experience, and knowledge. How is the latter type of
knowledge classified?
- Personal knowledge
- Tacit knowledge
- Explicit knowledge
- Subtle knowledge
50. More than three hundred people attended an all-hands meeting. The Director
presented two benefit option changes and had employees vote on their preferred
option. The Director decided that the solution that more than 50% of the
employees selected would be implemented. Which voting method was used?
Fist-to-Five Plurality
Majority
Unanimity 51. Which term matches the following definition? “A risk that has
occurred and needs to be addressed and tracked. ”
- Trigger
- Assumption
- Constraint
- Issue
- Risk
52. Which term matches the following definition? “Any potential event that may
impact a project”
- Constraint
- Assumption
- Risk
- Trigger
- Issue
53. Which term matches the following definition? “Something believed to be true
and needs to be validated. ”
- Trigger
- Issue
- Risk
- Assumption
- Constraint
54. Which term matches the following definition? “A limiting factor that may
impact the planning and execution of a project”
- Assumption
- Risk
- Trigger
- Constraint
- Issue
55. Which term matches the following definition? “An early warning that a risk
is about to occur”
- Issue
- Trigger
- Risk
- Constraint
- Assumption
56. Stakeholder engagement is critical to the success of a project. Which
statement most accurately describes the business analyst’s role in stakeholder
engagement?
-
Develops an initial stakeholder register during the project initiation
process group
-
Ensures stakeholders remain engaged so that information required to build
the solution is attained
- Assigns and oversee project resources essential to project success
-
Develops an initial stakeholder engagement plan during the project planning
process group
57. An Agile project manager is considering how best to plan the launch of a new
electronics product. What constraints will be fixed throughout the launch?
Choose 2.
58. A key infrastructure project failed twice to achieve its desired objectives.
The team modified its approach to meet the specific requirements for the third
attempt. Which method did they use?
- Modifying
- Updating
- Revising
- Tailoring
59. Match the appropriate tool/technique to the following description: “An
analysis model that describes a flow of actor and system interactions and
boundaries”
- User Story
- Use Case
- Product Backlog
- Context Diagram
- Traceability Matrix
60. Match the appropriate tool/technique to the following description:
“Description written from an actor’s viewpoint that describes the actor,
function, and benefit”
- Traceability Matrix
- Context Diagram
- Product Backlog
- Use Case
- User Story
61. Match the appropriate tool/technique to the following description: “Listing
of prioritized product requirements and deliverables to be completed”
- Product Backlog
- Use Case
- User Story
- Traceability Matrix
- Context Diagram
62. Match the appropriate tool/technique to the following description: “Grid or
table that links product requirements from their origin to the deliverables that
satisfy them”
- Context Diagram
- Traceability Matrix
- Product Backlog
- User Story
- Use Case
63. Match the appropriate tool/technique to the following description: “Visual
depiction of product scope shows a business system and how people and other
systems interact. ”
- Use Case
- Product Backlog
- User Story
- Traceability Matrix
- Context Diagram
64. A project can be part of a program which, in turn, can be part of a
portfolio. What are these interconnected structures known as? (2 Choices)
- System for value delivery
- Functional management
- Project governance
- Organizational project management
65. Priya has been tasked with developing specific scope documentation to
support specific objectives necessary to achieve specific benefits outlined in a
program. Which task is Priya performing?
- Organizational governance
- Portfolio management
- Program management
- Project Management
66. A new project manager works closely with product managers on a daily basis.
Product managers are continually brainstorming ideas for new products and
services. What impact does the product manager’s role have on the project
manager?
- New products can lead to increased sales
-
Product management can initiate programs or projects at any point in the
product life cycle
- Successful new products improve customer satisfaction
- A successful product management function leads to job security
67. A project manager has a goal to improve their emotional intelligence. What
is the first level they must master before achieving their goals?
- Self-management
- Relationship management
- Social competence
- Self-awareness
68. Hitomi is bringing together a carefully selected group of stakeholders to
collaborate, explore, and evaluate product requirements. This meeting will be
structured and managed to determine how best to achieve several objectives.
Which elicitation tool and technique is Hitomi using?
- Focus Group
- Facilitated Workshop
- Brainstorming
- Interview
69. A project encountered several critical issues that all have the potential to
impact the achievement of user story acceptance criteria. Which issue should the
agile project manager address first as the priority?
- A technology issue is listed as a potential blocker
- Project funds are running short
- Two team members have a conflict
- The project sponsor requested immediate status
70. Calculate this project’s Cost Variance (CV). Use this table to respond to
questions 71-74 Financial Indicator Budget at Completion (BAC) Actual Cost (AC)
Earned Value (EV) Planned Value (PV)
- ($5000)
- $10,000
- $7,000
- $5,000
71. Calculate this project’s Schedule Variance (SV). Use this table to respond
to questions 70-74 Financial Indicator Budget at Completion (BAC) Actual Cost
(AC) Earned Value (EV) Planned Value (PV)
- 12,000
- $5,000
- -$12,000
- ($5000)
72. Calculate this project’s Cost Performance Index (CPI). Use this table to
respond to questions 70-74 Financial Indicator Budget at Completion (BAC) Actual
Cost (AC) Earned Value (EV) Planned Value (PV)
73. Calculate this project’s Schedule Performance Index (SPI). Use this table to
respond to questions 70-74 Financial Indicator Budget at Completion (BAC) Actual
Cost (AC) Earned Value (EV) Planned Value (PV)
74. What is the current status of this project? Use this table to respond to
questions 70-74 Financial Indicator Budget at Completion (BAC) Actual Cost (AC)
Earned Value (EV) Planned Value (PV)
- Ahead on budget/Behind on schedule
- Behind on budget/Ahead on schedule
- Ahead on budget/Ahead on schedule
- Behind on budget/behind on schedule
75. The ABC product launch project was originally planned with a co-located
development team. A flu epidemic necessitated using virtual tools for much of
the current iteration using virtual tools. The Agile project manager discovered
a new messaging tool that he believes will benefit the team. What is the best
approach to sharing this tool?
- Initiate training immediately to roll out the new tool
- Implement the tool and share the value
-
Ask the team to evaluate the tool and determine if it can add value
- Develop a user story to roll out the tool
76. Which term matches the following description? “Get people to share ideas on
a topic and build upon those ideas. ”
- Focus Groups
- Facilitation
- Brainstorming
- Nominal Group Technique
- Interviews
77. Which term matches the following description? “Elicit opinions and
requirements from a pre-selected stakeholder demographic. ”
- Focus Groups
- Interviews
- Nominal Group Technique
- Facilitation
- Brainstorming
78. Which term matches the following description? “Solicit ideas or solutions
and rank order each by priority. ”
- Facilitation
- Brainstorming
- Focus Groups
- Nominal Group Technique
- Interviews
79. Which term matches the following description? “Bring stakeholders with
different perspectives and seek agreement without decision. ”
- Facilitation
Focus Groups
- Nominal Group Technique
- Brainstorming
- Interviews
80. Which term matches the following description? “Elicit requirements or ideas
from the experts. ”
- Nominal Group Technique
- Brainstorming
- Facilitation
- Focus Groups
- Interviews
81. Meetings are an essential activity used to manage communication. Which
meeting management action is most essential to ensure that time spent in
meetings is both efficient and effective?
Set time limits and keep to them
- Chair and lead meetings with a set of rules
- Develop an overall strategy
- Bring the right people together
82. What is the best way to define this chart? Respond to questions 82-84 Using
the Illustration below: (Image)
- Gantt chart
- Milestone chart
- Bar chart
- Control chart
83. Which milestone is scheduled for May 9th? Respond to questions 82-84 Using
the Illustration below: (Image)
- Analyze
- Control
- Measure
- Define
84. Which activity has the longest duration? Respond to questions 82-84 Using
the Illustration below: (Image)
- Define
- Analyze
- Control
- Measure
85. Which lifecycle has the following attributes? “Few deliveries and minimal
change”
- Iterative
- Agile
- Predictive
- Incremental
86. Which lifecycle has the following attributes? “Frequent deliveries, minimal
change”
- Incremental
- Predictive
Agile
- Iterative
87. Which lifecycle has the following attributes? “Few deliveries, frequent
change”
- Iterative
- Agile
- Predictive
- Incremental
88. Which lifecycle has the following attributes? “Frequent deliveries, frequent
change”
- Iterative
Incremental
- Agile
- Predictive
89. A team member noticed that a number of tasks were omitted from a critical
iteration user story. When was this new work discovered? Use the diagram to
answer the questions 89-91. (Image)
- Point A
- Point B
- Point C
- Point D
90. Which point represents the scheduled completion of all work in the burndown
chart? Use the diagram to answer the questions 89-91. (Image)
- Point A
Point B
- Point C
- Point D
91. Which point reflects the amount of work scheduled at the beginning of the
iteration in the burndown chart? Use the diagram to answer the questions 89-91.
(Image)
- Point A
- Point B
- Point C
- Point D
92. Which type of resource planning matches the following description? “Cross
references team members and tasks with the assigned work package”
- Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
- Resource Management Plan
- Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
- Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
- RACI Chart
93. Which type of resource planning matches the following description?
“Designates the role and responsibilities of designators to stakeholders at the
project level. ”
- Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
- Resource Management Plan
- RACI Chart
- Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
- Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
94. Which type of resource planning matches the following description?
“Illustrates the relationship to project activities and the divisions or
departments that will perform them. ”
- Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
- RACI Chart
- Resource Management Plan
- Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
95. Which type of resource planning matches the following description?
“Hierarchical representation of resources by category and type”
- Resource Management Plan
- Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
- RACI Chart
- Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
- Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
96. Which type of resource planning matches the following description?
“Describes how resources are acquired, allocated, monitored, and controlled. ”
- Resource Management Plan
- RACI Chart
- Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
- Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
- Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
97. A project team worked for more than a week to complete a complex Work
Breakdown Structure (WBS). This WBS will support a project to upgrade the
electrical grid for an office complex that is being expanded to support an
additional five hundred employees. What is documented at the lowest level of the
WBS?
- Work packages
- Activities
- Tasks
- Details
98. An organization completed strategic planning, and portfolio implementation
is now underway. There are some projects that require entry into the initiation
phase or process group. What are two reasons why a project should enter the
initiating phase? (Select 2)
-
Project had many problems, and business need is being reevaluated
- Work performance data was received
- New project or business need defined
- Integrated change control led to an updated project management plan
99. Several key stakeholders can impact the current project positively or
negatively. What consideration should the business analysis consider when
engaging with a stakeholder group?
- Level of Urgency
- Level of Legitimacy
- Level of Influence
Level of Interest
100. It is important to tailor stakeholder engagement techniques to meet the
needs of either an adaptive or predictive project. Which two methods are used to
tailor stakeholder engagement techniques to an adaptive project? Choose two.
- Update communications management plan
- Engage in regularly scheduled status meetings
- Use regularly scheduled short meetings
- Change ground rules
101. Which business analysis tool/technique matches the following performance
description? “Graphical representation of remaining work compared to planned
work. They are used in adaptive projects. ”
- Root Cause Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Process Flow
- Burndown Chart
- Retrospectives
102. Which business analysis tool/technique matches the following performance
description? “Visually shows steps taken by human users as they interact with a
system or solution. ”
- Root Cause Analysis
- Retrospectives
- Burndown Chart
- Process Flow
- Variance Analysis
103. Which business analysis tool/technique matches the following performance
description? “Technique for determining the cause and degree of difference
between a baseline and actual performance”
- Variance Analysis
- Retrospectives
- Root Cause Analysis
- Burndown Chart
- Process Flow
104. Which business analysis tool/technique matches the following performance
description? “Analytical technique used to determine the underlying reason for a
variance, defect, or risk. ”
- Variance Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Burndown Chart
- Process Flow
- Retrospectives
105. Which business analysis tool/technique matches the following performance
description? “Participants explore their work and results to improve the product
and process. ”
- Retrospectives
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Flow
- Variance Analysis
- Burndown Chart
106. The project baseline is approved for a marketing research project that will
test the feasibility of several new product ideas being rolled out by an outdoor
recreation retailer. A key objective is to ensure all products meet the highest
quality standards. The team developed a quality management plan. What are two
entries that should be included in this plan? Choose two.
- Quality objectives of the project
- Funding sources
- Quality roles and responsibilities
- Customer personas
107. The team is reviewing a number of new user stories to add to the product
backlog to support the upcoming launch of a new product. The team is assigning
story points to each user story. Which is the primary method for analyzing user
stories and assigning story points?
- Risk
- Complexity
- Procurement
- Cost
108. The team discusses the importance of delivering a minimum viable product
(MVP) at the end of each iteration. What is the primary reason for taking the
time to determine the MVP for each iteration?
- Risk Reduction
- Delivery Excellence
Customer Satisfaction
- Return on Investment (ROI)
109. How many total paths are in this project network diagram? Use the
illustration to respond to questions 109-111. (Image)
110. How long is the critical path assuming durations are in days? Use the
illustration to respond to questions 109-111. (Image)
111. Which activities are not on the critical path? Use the illustration to
respond to questions 109-111. (Image)
Activities D, J, and K
- Activities F, H, and K
- Activities G, J, and K
- Activities A, C, and I
112. The project has been underway for some time. All requirements were
approved. The customer reviewed an early version of the new product and stated
they had some significant changes to add that would be quite costly. Which of
the following is the best next step?
-
Review the original business case with the customer to determine if the
changes are aligned with the need
-
Work with the team to integrate the changes at the lowest cost possible
-
Review the approved requirements and show how the requests are out of scope
-
Advise the customer that it is too late to make product changes at this
point
113. A new marketing research project involves a number of key stakeholders.
This project has visibility at the highest level of the company and is a top
priority. Many stakeholders have a high degree of power. They do not have a high
interest in being actively involved. What is the optimal engagement strategy for
engaging these stakeholders?
- Maintain interest
- Actively consult
Keep informed
- Regularly engage
114. Which value from the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct does option
“A” describe? Use the following diagram to answer questions 114-117. (Image)
- Respect
- Fairness
- Responsibility
- Honesty
115. Which value from the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct does option
“B” describe? Use the following diagram to answer questions 114-117. (Image)
- Fairness
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Honesty
116. Which value from the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct does option
“C” describe? Use the following diagram to answer questions 114-117. (Image)
- Respect
- Fairness
- Honesty
- Responsibility
117. Which value from the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct does option
“D” describe? Use the following diagram to answer questions 114-117. (Image)
- Responsibility
- Respect
- Fairness
- Honesty
118. A business analyst created a grid that provides the ability to track
requirements from their origin to the deliverables that satisfy them. This grid
will be used extensively in scope planning. Which of the following describes
this grid?
- Scope Statement
- Requirements Traceability Matrix
- Requirements Management Plan
- Use Case
119. Which Agile manifesto value is valued more than processes and tools?
- Customer Collaboration
- Responding to Change
- Working Product
- Individuals and Interactions
120. Which Agile manifesto value is valued more than comprehensive
documentation?
- Working Product
- Responding to Change
- Customer Collaboration
- Individuals and Interactions
121. Which agile manifesto value is valued more than contract negotiation?
- Working Product
- Individuals and Interactions
- Customer Collaboration
- Responding to Change
122. Which Agile manifesto value is valued more than following a plan?
- Individuals and Interactions
- Working Product
- Customer Collaboration
- Responding to Change
123. The project team has several questions before beginning project schedule
planning. This project is a hybrid that will employ both predictive and adaptive
techniques. They need to understand planned iteration lengths. They are also
questioning required schedule reporting formats dictated by the organization and
approved schedule models they can use. What should the project manager consider
developing?
- Schedule data
- Schedule Management Plan
- Milestone list
- Schedule network diagram
124. The development team discusses how best to meet the customer’s
functionality requirements for a high-priority user story. The team has
brainstormed extensively and designed several ideas on a whiteboard drawing. How
should this information be recorded?
- Gain sponsor approval and implement
-
Formalize the drawing into a document and validate with the
customer
- Take a picture with your cell phone and share it with the team
- Assign a user story to a team member to document it
125. The project team created a comprehensive risk register and assigned risk
owners to manage each identified risk. The team categorized the risks to
facilitate tracking and analysis. Which category lists those risks that could
potentially result in a loss or gain for the business?
- Hybrid Risk
- Event Risk
- Business Risk
- Insurable Risk
126. Which of the following process groups is an issue log produced?
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Planning
- Closing
- Initiating
- Executing
127. Which of the following process groups is the final report produced?
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Initiating
- Closing
- Executing
- Planning
128. Which of the following process groups is the stakeholder register produced?
- Planning
- Executing
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Initiating
- Closing
129. Which of the following process groups is a risk register produced?
- Initiating
- Planning
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Executing
- Closing
130. Which of the following process groups is a work breakdown structure
dictionary produced?
- Initiating
Planning
- Closing
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Executing
131. The team has completed a review of two new user stories. There are
differing opinions on how many story points should be assigned to each user
story. The team has decided to use a method where each team member makes an
anonymous prediction of the story points needed and then shares their logic
after all members have shared their estimates. What is this method?
- Nominal group technique
- Planning poker
- Root cause analysis
- Delphi technique
132. A project manager is working on a construction project to provides
electronic infrastructure to support a newly built high-rise office building. A
project manager is collecting all of the documented procedures to satisfy the
stakeholders’ needs. Which of the following project management tools should the
project manager use to schedule this work?
- Stakeholder Engagement Plan
- RACI
- Kanban Board
- Work Authorization System
133. In which of the following process groups is a work performance report
produced?
- Initiating
- Planning
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Closing
- Executing
134. Which risk response is most appropriate in the following scenario? Remove a
troublesome vendor who has not provided quality deliverables.
- Mitigate
- Avoid
- Transfer
- Accept
- Escalate
135. Which risk response is most appropriate in the following scenario?
Subcontract key tasks that cannot be accomplished internally.
- Escalate
- Avoid
- Transfer
- Mitigate
- Accept
136. Which risk response is most appropriate in the following scenario? Reduce
the probability and impact of bad weather by scheduling inside work.
- Accept
- Escalate
- Avoid
- Transfer
- Mitigate
137. Which risk response is most appropriate in the following scenario? Take no
action to address a risk if it occurs based on its low impact rating.
- Accept
- Avoid
- Transfer
- Mitigate
- Escalate
138. Which risk response is most appropriate in the following scenario? Gain
authorization for additional contingency reserves
- Accept
- Escalate
- Transfer
- Avoid
- Mitigate
139. How should the Agile project manager address the sponsor’s concerns? Watch
this conversation between a sponsor and senior executive, and then answer
questions 139-140. (Image)
- Ask the product owner to communicate progress to the sponsor
- Invite the sponsor to the next daily Scrum meeting
- Change priorities to deliver more than prototypes
-
Educate the sponsor about the value of an incremental approach
140. What should the Agile project manager share with the sponsor and other
senior members of the organization? Choose 2 responses. Watch this conversation
between a sponsor and senior executive, and then answer questions 139-140.
(Image)
- Include stakeholders in retrospectives
Provide formal status reports
- Share the product vision and goals
- Share the product backlog
141. You are approaching the end of the iteration and have discovered a coding
error that will impact the overall product functionality. What is the best way
to address this issue?
- Replace the developer
- Discuss in the daily Scrum meeting
- Share in the weekly status report
- Meet with the developer responsible and address the issue
142. The LND Inc. project to renovate the seventh floor of an office complex to
house an additional server farm and IT personnel to manage it ended successfully
and without problems. In all likelihood, which two aspects of the project did
the team successfully plan that enabled its successful completion? (Select 2)
- Share Work performance information (WPI)
- Customer acceptance
- Transition planning
- Negotiate a successful settlement
143. A project to add a new automated dispatching capability to support a
delivery fleet ended this week. The firm’s leadership was pleased with the
overall results of the project. Several issues developed, resulting in temporary
setbacks, but the team was resilient and responded well. This project was the
first of many automation projects that the firm will undertake. What should this
project team do to help future project managers?
- Share final quality defect reports with the team
-
Task the team to document what went well, what did not, and what can be
improved.
- Interview leadership and share their feedback.
-
Ask stakeholders to document what went well, what did not go well, and what
can be improved
144. Which quadrant from the Product Portfolio Matrix applies to the following
solution evaluation? Products that provide the most significant benefits Use
this illustration of a Product Portfolio Matrix to answer questions 144-147.
(Image)
145. Which quadrant from the Product Portfolio Matrix applies to the following
solution evaluation? Products to be discontinued or retired Use this
illustration of a Product Portfolio Matrix to answer questions 144-147. (Image)
146. Which quadrant from the Product Portfolio Matrix applies to the following
solution evaluation? Products that provide a dependable income stream Use this
illustration of a Product Portfolio Matrix to answer questions 144-147. (Image)
147. Which quadrant from the Product Portfolio Matrix applies to the following
solution evaluation? Products with good potential Use this illustration of a
Product Portfolio Matrix to answer questions 144-147. (Image)
148. There are two teams working to complete a new product release. Team A is
working on user stories for the information technology (IT) infrastructure. Team
B is developing new business applications and features. It was noted that Team A
projects a velocity of 10 story points while Team B’s velocity is 16 story
points. A new product owner is confused and thinks that the two teams should be
consistent in their velocity projections. How should you address the product
owner’s concerns?
-
Story points vary depending on the team and the product being
developed
- Reward Team B
- Team A needs to train to improve velocity.
- Standardize story point calculations
149. The team is planning the scope and has identified a major skill gap. There
are no internal resources available to conduct an IT security activity, and
external resources are needed. Which plan should the team develop?
- Procurement Management Plan
Vendor Management Plan
- Seller Management Plan
- Claims Administration Plan
150. A number of stakeholders are categorized as having low influence and low
impact on the project. Which of the following is the optimal engagement
methodology for these stakeholders?
- Understand and address concerns
- Monitor the relationship
- Ignore them
Maintain open communications
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