CAPM Project Integration Management 5

Question 1

When comparing a predictive (waterfall) and an adaptive (agile) approach, integrated change control in adaptive projects is handled by:

Accepted Answer

The product owner who manages and prioritizes the product backlog

Answer

In adaptive environments, the product owner manages changes by reprioritizing the product backlog rather than through a formal CCB.

Question 2

A project manager identifies a defect in a completed deliverable during execution. What should the PM submit?

Accepted Answer

A defect repair request (change request)

Answer

A defect repair is submitted as a change request through the integrated change control process to formally document and approve the fix.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST explains why project integration management is considered the most important knowledge area?

Accepted Answer

It ties all other knowledge areas together and ensures the project functions as a unified whole

Answer

Integration management coordinates all other knowledge areas, ensuring the project management plan and all subsidiary plans work cohesively.

Question 4

A project is nearing closure. The customer has accepted all deliverables. What is the NEXT step for the project manager?

Accepted Answer

Archive project documents and release resources

Answer

After customer acceptance, the project manager should archive project documents and formally release resources as part of Close Project or Phase.

Question 5

What distinguishes preventive actions from corrective actions in project management?

Accepted Answer

Preventive actions reduce the probability of future negative outcomes; corrective actions address current deviations

Answer

Preventive actions are taken proactively to reduce the chance of future problems, while corrective actions realign current performance with the plan.

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