CAPM Project Integration Management 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A project manager is using a work authorization system. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this system?
- To formally approve changes to the project management plan
- To control when and how work is released to the team in the right sequence (Correct answer)
- To track all project costs against the approved budget
- To document stakeholder approvals on deliverables
Correct answer: To control when and how work is released to the team in the right sequence
A work authorization system ensures that project work is performed in the right order, at the right time, and by the authorized team.
Question 2: Which process group does 'Direct and Manage Project Work' belong to?
- Planning
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Executing (Correct answer)
- Initiating
Correct answer: Executing
'Direct and Manage Project Work' is an Executing process group process where the project work is actually carried out.
Question 3: A benefit realization plan is MOST closely associated with which document used during project initiation?
- Project charter
- Business case (Correct answer)
- Stakeholder register
- Assumption log
Correct answer: Business case
The business case describes the expected benefits and is often accompanied by a benefit realization plan to track when benefits will be achieved.
Question 4: Which of the following is a key output of the 'Direct and Manage Project Work' process?
- Change requests (Correct answer)
- Project management plan
- Project charter
- Stakeholder engagement plan
Correct answer: Change requests
Change requests are a key output of Direct and Manage Project Work, arising as issues or improvement opportunities are identified during execution.
Question 5: A project manager is updating the project management plan after an approved change. Which process is being performed?
- Develop Project Management Plan
- Perform Integrated Change Control (Correct answer)
- Monitor and Control Project Work
- Direct and Manage Project Work
Correct answer: Perform Integrated Change Control
Perform Integrated Change Control includes updating the project management plan after changes are approved.
Question 6: An assumption log is FIRST created in which process?
- Develop Project Management Plan
- Develop Project Charter (Correct answer)
- Identify Risks
- Perform Integrated Change Control
Correct answer: Develop Project Charter
The assumption log is first created during Develop Project Charter when initial high-level assumptions are identified.
Question 7: A project manager is conducting a meeting where all stakeholders align on the project goals, roles, and expectations before work begins. This is known as a:
- Kickoff meeting (Correct answer)
- Phase-gate review
- Change control board meeting
- Lessons learned session
Correct answer: Kickoff meeting
A kickoff meeting is held at the beginning of a project or phase to communicate goals, introduce team members, and align stakeholder expectations.
CAPM Project Integration Management 4
A project manager is using a work authorization system.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of this system?