CAPM Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement 2

Question 1

During a retrospective, the team identifies that unclear requirements caused significant rework. According to PMBOK, this lesson should be documented in which artifact?

Accepted Answer

Lessons learned register

Answer

The lessons learned register captures knowledge gained during a project so it can be applied to future projects.

Question 2

A project manager wants to ensure that lessons learned from previous similar projects are applied before planning begins. What is the BEST source to consult?

Accepted Answer

Organizational process assets

Answer

Organizational process assets include lessons learned repositories from previous projects that inform new project planning.

Question 3

Which process group is responsible for updating the lessons learned register with variances, corrective actions taken, and their outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Executing and Monitoring & Controlling

Answer

Lessons learned are captured throughout Executing and Monitoring & Controlling as events and corrective actions occur, not only at project close.

Question 4

A team implements a process change mid-project based on a lesson learned from a prior phase. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Continuous improvement

Answer

Applying lessons learned during a project to improve ongoing processes is the definition of continuous improvement.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY purpose of transferring lessons learned to the organization's knowledge management system at project close?

Accepted Answer

To enable future project teams to benefit from accumulated experience

Answer

Transferring lessons learned ensures organizational learning is preserved and accessible to future project teams.

CAPM Practice Test

CAPM Practice Test

CAPM Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement 2