CAPM Project Management Framework 3

Question 1

In a matrix organization, a project manager typically has which level of authority?

Accepted Answer

Shared authority with functional managers

Answer

In a matrix organization, authority is shared between the project manager and functional managers, with the balance depending on whether it is weak, balanced, or strong matrix.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an Organizational Process Asset (OPA)?

Accepted Answer

Lessons learned from a previously completed project

Answer

Lessons learned repositories are organizational process assets because they are internal knowledge and data accumulated from previous projects.

Question 3

A project sponsor has asked the project manager to fast-track the project schedule. What does fast-tracking involve?

Accepted Answer

Performing activities in parallel that would normally be done sequentially

Answer

Fast-tracking is a schedule compression technique that overlaps activities normally done in sequence, which increases risk.

Question 4

The triple constraint in traditional project management refers to which three competing demands?

Accepted Answer

Cost, Schedule, and Scope

Answer

The classic triple constraint consists of scope, cost (budget), and time (schedule), and any change to one dimension typically affects the others.

Question 5

According to the PMBOK Guide, what is the purpose of the Monitoring and Controlling process group?

Accepted Answer

To track, review, and regulate the progress and performance of the project

Answer

Monitoring and Controlling tracks, reviews, and regulates project progress against the project management plan and initiates corrective action.

CAPM Practice Test

CAPM Practice Test

CAPM Project Management Framework 3