BMS Project Management Fundamentals 2

Question 1

A BMS project manager discovers that a critical battery cell supplier has gone out of business mid-project. Which risk response strategy was NOT applied proactively?

Accepted Answer

Contingency planning

Answer

Contingency planning would have identified backup suppliers in advance, preventing the project disruption.

Question 2

During a BMS firmware integration phase, a team member estimates 40 hours for a task but the PM's three-point estimate yields 55 hours. What should the PM do?

Accepted Answer

Use the three-point estimate and discuss the discrepancy with the team member

Answer

Three-point estimates account for uncertainty more accurately, and the discrepancy warrants an open conversation to understand differing assumptions.

Question 3

Which project management document formally authorizes the BMS certification project and identifies the project manager?

Accepted Answer

Project Charter

Answer

The Project Charter formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to apply resources.

Question 4

A BMS project is 60% complete. Planned Value (PV) is $120,000, Earned Value (EV) is $100,000, and Actual Cost (AC) is $115,000. What is the Cost Performance Index (CPI)?

Accepted Answer

0.87

Answer

CPI = EV / AC = $100,000 / $115,000 ≈ 0.87, indicating the project is over budget.

Question 5

When managing a BMS project, the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) uses RACI. What does the 'C' in RACI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Consulted

Answer

Consulted means those whose opinions are sought, providing two-way communication before a decision is made.

(BMS) Battery Management System Certification Practice Test

(BMS) Battery Management System Certification Practice Test

BMS Project Management Fundamentals 2