CCP CCP IT Project Management & Professional Ethics

Question 1

Which project management knowledge area involves identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks?

Accepted Answer

Project Risk Management

Answer

Project Risk Management covers the processes of identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and planning responses.

Question 2

A Gantt chart is primarily used in project management to display:

Accepted Answer

Task schedules and durations over time

Answer

A Gantt chart visually represents a project schedule, showing tasks as horizontal bars against a timeline.

Question 3

The Critical Path Method (CPM) identifies the sequence of tasks that:

Accepted Answer

Determines the minimum project duration

Answer

CPM calculates the longest path of dependent tasks, which determines the earliest possible project completion date.

Question 4

Which document formally authorizes a project and identifies the project manager?

Accepted Answer

Project Charter

Answer

The Project Charter officially authorizes the project, defines high-level objectives, and names the project manager.

Question 5

In the context of professional IT ethics, what does 'conflict of interest' mean for a computing professional?

Accepted Answer

A personal interest that could improperly influence professional judgment

Answer

A conflict of interest arises when a professional's personal interests could bias their impartial judgment in a professional role.

(CCP) Certified Computing Professional Practice Test