Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies?
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The iterative methodology works better with an easily defined project.
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The iterative methodology involves a more traditional approach.
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The
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Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies?
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The iterative methodology works better with an easily defined project.
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The iterative methodology involves a more traditional approach.
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The phase-based methodology allows for frequent adaptations.
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The phase-based project methodology goes through phases sequentially.
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Which of the following scope elements answers a "What" question in developing the scope document?
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Documenting stakeholder expectations
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Project benefits
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Purpose for project initiation
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Project estimates
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An expectation that is related to how the project manager manages the project is a __________ expectation.
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project outcome
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project benefit
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deliverables
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process
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Which of the following is derived from the business case?
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Goals for the project
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Risks that affect the project
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Deliverables produced by the project
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Assumptions people have about the project
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Which of the following was an intangible benefit when a large corporation implemented a company wellness plan to encourage and support healthy employees' lifestyles?
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Reduced sick days taken
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Improved productivity
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Reduced payments for insurance
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Better decision-making capabilities
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What is the first step a project manager performs after officially beginning a project?
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Create a scope document
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Assign tasks to the project team members
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Create a project plan
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Communicate the rules of project governance
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Which of the following stakeholders is responsible for completing assigned work needed to produce a deliverable?
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Project team member
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Project manager
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Key decision maker
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Project sponsor
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Which of the following describes a program?
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Group of work with well-defined results
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Several activities that are recurring
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Several projects that address the same opportunity
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Has a specific budget and end date
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If a marketing department will create an advertising campaign for cereal in an effort to increase sales by 12% by the end of the second quarter, which component of SMART below does the phrase “increase sales by 12%” represent?
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Action-oriented
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Time phased
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Measurable
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Simple
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Which of the following responsibilities is performed by a project manager?
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Manages the overall direction of a group of related projects
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Manages a set of deliverables, budget, and team members
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Holds the ultimate decision making authority within the project
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Manages the day-to-day operations of a business
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Elizabeth is planning a high school reunion at the city park. When researching the weather, she found that there was a 15% chance that it would rain on the selected weekend. However, if it did rain, it would be a disaster -- they would have to rent a tent to cover the seating area, they wouldn't have any indoor space for the caterer, and their DJ wouldn't be able to perform.
Which of the following lists the corresponding degree of probability and the level of impact that a rainy weekend would have?
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Medium probability and medium negative impact
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High probability and medium negative impact
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Low probability and high negative impact
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High probability and high negative impact
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Which of the following correctly describes the impact of a risk?
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Impact is derived from documenting assumptions about the project.
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Impact is used to determine the methodology for a project.
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Impact is the effect a risk has on progress towards completion.
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Impact is the chance a risk will happen during a project.
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Which of the following pairs of items occur during Phase 1 of the project life cycle?
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Works with stakeholders to define purpose of project; assigns work to team members
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Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project
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Assigns work to team members; finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables
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Finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables; estimates resources needed for the project
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If Olivia managed a project to create a new advertising campaign for a client and estimated the price for purchasing three new licenses for graphic development software, which of the following estimate types did she make?
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Cost
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Process
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Time
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Resource
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Which of the following should a project manager do to prepare for the scope approval process?
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Identify as many project sponsors as possible to increase the likelihood of approval.
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Determine the approvals that are required for sponsors to sign-off on.
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Remove conflicting stakeholder expectations from the project scope.
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Invite the project team to attend the scope approval meeting.
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Mila managed a project to develop a website for a restaurant.
Which description below is an assumption, as opposed to a requirement?
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The restaurant owner wants customers to make reservations via telephone.
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The restaurant owner needs the head chef to include a professional bio.
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The restaurant owner wants a professional photographer to take pictures of his signature dishes.
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The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a website over a mobile app.
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What is the first step a project manager will take when defining the project scope?
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Convince stakeholders to support the project
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Design interview questions to ask the stakeholders
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Discuss the benefits of the project with stakeholders
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Identify stakeholders
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Which of the following is the least likely reason for failure of Stacey's construction project if several stakeholders involved in the project were unable to agree on the final design of the deliverables?
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Problems with the project process
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Problems with unforeseeable circumstances
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Problems with communications
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Problems with project participants
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Which of the following is an example of a change in time for the project Will managed to develop a film documentary on alligators in the Florida Everglades?
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A stakeholder requested the team film both male and female alligators.
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Will found errors in the research document created by his team.
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The film crew hired a guide to help them find the animals.
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Will had to adjust the dates for filming due to an unexpected hurricane off the Florida coast.
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Hunter is managing a silent auction and extra items were added last minute. An hour before the start of the auction, he estimated the extra space needed to display these items and recognized he would need to arrange for more tables.
Which key project manager skill did Hunter use?
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Organizational skills
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Communication skills
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Interpersonal skills
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Analytical skills
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A company wants to add a quality inspection station to its assembly line.
What type of project does this represent?
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Process
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People
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Technology
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Service
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Which of the following is a checkpoint where some aspect of the project work is approved in order to proceed?
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Phase
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Operation
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Deliverable
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Gate
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Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a project manager?
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Determine deliverables
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Develop a project scope
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Provide ultimate decision-making authority
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Manage stakeholder expectations
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