Explanation:
Estimated costs of individual activities or work packages is aggregated to establish an authorized cost baseline.
It is essential to get the project budgets approved. All the options listed barring option B are correct.
Explanation:
B - Stakeholder register is an input to the plan stakeholder management process.
Explanation:
An increase in quality inspections may be needed, but there is no guarantee these will come
as a result of an overworked team. A is incorrect because a decline in team
morale is likely with an overworked project team. C is also incorrect.
A willingness to work will likely decrease because the project team is exhausted and frustrated
with both the project manager and the project work. D is incorrect because an
oven/vorked team may create unacceptable work.
Explanation:
The Project Scope Management Plan documents the project scope change control system.
A is incorrect because this documents risk responses. B is incorrect; this is too broad and
does not answer the questions as completely as choice C. D is incorrect because this is the
system for managing changes.
Explanation:
Contract represents a mutually binding agreement that obligates the
seller to provide the specified product. service or result and obligates
the buyer to provide monetary or other valuable consideration.
Explanation:
The Staffing Management Plan does define compliance issues with union contracts. B is incorrect
because this plan defines risk management for the project. C is incorrect because this is too broad
an answer. D is incorrect because this plan defines the procurement policies of the organization.
Explanation:
Validated deliverables are the major output from Perform Quality Control. These validated
deliverables are then an input into Verify Scopewhere acceptance of the deliverables from
the customer is obtained.
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Explanation:
Six Sigma is a quality assurance program is correct. A is incorrect because a control chart is a quality control tool.
C is incorrect because a Pareto chart is a quality control tool. D is incorrect because inspection is quality
control activity.
Explanation:
Even though the project’s been cancelled you need to complete scope validation. A is incorrect because
there’s no evidence that the project has failed. There could be other reasons why the project has been
cancelled, such as advancements in technology or a shift in the market. B is incorrect because this isn’t
valid. It may feel valid, but it’s not the best choice. C is incorrect because the contract for the project will
determine what will happen in this scenario. In addition, internal projects may have no contract.
Explanation:
The cost of training is considered a cost of quality. B is incorrect because training is one method team
development, but the cost of training is not. C is incorrect because variable costs describes costs
that fluctuate within a project. D is incorrect because the cost of non-conformance to quality is the costs
that will occur if quality is not obtained.
Explanation:
The project sponsor is in charge in a functional organization. In addition, it’s permissible to have
disagreements regarding the project work as long as the disagreements don’t hinder the project
from moving fon/vard. A is incorrect because Brandon is operating in a functional organization.
B is incorrect because there’s no reason for Brandon to document the issues in a formal report.
In addition, this answer implies that the project will fail while the question does notstress the magnitude
of the problem or disagreement. C is incorrect because the project team should work on the activities
as planned, not only the activitieson the critical path.
Explanation: <br. The project sponsor issues the charter. The project charter is signed and issued by an entity in the organization that has the power to authorize the project manager to utilize the needed resources for the project to be successful. B is incorrect; the project manager doesn’t issue the project charter. The project manager doesn’t, in most cases, have authority over all of the resources (people, facilities, equipment) the project will need. C is not a valid option. The project champion is a stakeholder that may be ucheering” the project onward, but often this person isn’t the project sponsor. D is incorrect; the customer may demand the project, but they don’t issue the charter.
Explanation:
The change was made by Charles on his own accord. The Change Control System was not followed.
B is incorrect because expertjudgment is using an expert to help make the best decision. No consultation
was done on the change. C is incorrect because Charles did not consult, document, or involve the project
team in his decision. D is incorrect because corrective action is correcting a problem to get the project
work back into scope.
Explanation:
A - Involving the stakeholders in the project work is a good way to get them to support the project.
Simply sending them reports seems a passive way of engaging.
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Explanation:
The project charter has already been created because it authorizes the project. A is incorrect.
Risk does not need to be examined again because the change may introduce risk concerns into
the project. C is also incorrect. The changes may bring additional costs with them so the project
costs will need to be examined. D is incorrect. The schedule will need to be examined because the
changes may cause the current schedule to change.
Explanation:
This is a bribe from the vendor to the project manager. B is incorrect. This is not a conflict of interest, but a bribe.
C is incorrect. This is not a coincidence. D is incorrect. It is very doubtful that the vendor wants the buyer to try out
the hot water heater in his house to make a decision.
Explanation:
The critical path is the longest path of duration from the project start to its completion. In this example, the
critical path is the sum of duration for tasks ACFHKL AT 26 days. You can find this answer by finding the
duration of each path in the project network diagram; the longest path, the critical path, also represents the
project’s duration. While it is true that all activities must be completed for the project to be complete, the
question asked for the project’s duration.
Explanation:
CorrectAnswer is D. Constraint is an applicable restriction or limitation, either internal or external
to a project, which will affect the performance of a project or process. Here, the question mentions
that the project has a constraint budget of $3 Million.
Explanation: <br. The question describes stakeholder analysis. Interviewing the project stakeholders is a common stakeholder analysis activity to promote stakeholder engagement. A is incorrect as this term is not applicable to the question. B is incorrect as risk analysis involves determining the impact of the risk events. D is incorrect as stakeholder analysis contributes to scope creation, but it is not scope creation of itself.
Explanation:
When a risk depletes the contingency reserve it calls for reserve analysis in relation to the amount
of remaining risks within the project.B is incorrect because there’s no evidence yet if additional funds
are needed. C is incorrect because the project likely won’t need to cancelled because of the risk event.
D is incorrect because this event is iterative.
Explanation: <br. The project must be completed by October 13th so this date reflects a constraint on the project. A is incorrect as the project could be scheduled to finish earlier than October 13. The constraint is that the project finish by October 13. B is incorrect as an assumption is something believed to be true, but not proven to be true.D is incorrect, the project may be able to finish earlier than October 13. We do not have enough information to determine if this is earliest the project can complete.
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Explanation:
The kick-off meeting is not the place for this discussion. A is incorrect because this is a desired outcome
of the project kick-off meeting. B is incorrect because this is a desired outcome of the project kick-off meeting.
D is incorrect because this is a desired outcome of the project kick-off meeting.
Explanation:
Ouchi’s Theory Z, also known as the Japanese Management Style, believes that the project team can
be self-led and productive if challenged. A is incorrect. Deming offered philosophies on quality, not
necessarily human resources. C is also incorrect. Pareto’s Law is commonly known as the 80/20 rule.
For example, 80 percent of your business comes from 20 percent of your customers. D is incorrect
because Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation defines hygiene agents and motivating agents that cause
an individual to excel.
Explanation: <br. CorrectAnswer is D. Bottom up estimating generally produces the most confident estimates, but is more costly and time consuming than analogousestimating. Bottom up estimating is performed by developing detailed estimates for each activity at the work package level of the WBS.
Explanation: <br. Correct Answer is 'D'. Fixed price contracts are awarded when you are well aware of the product. Option A is incorrect as cost risk is lower, not higher. Option B is incorrect because no contract can completelyeliminate all risks.
