CPA Technology Project Management 2

Question 1

A project manager notices that the team is consistently missing sprint goals due to scope additions mid-sprint. Which practice best addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Protect the sprint backlog from changes once the sprint begins

Answer

In Scrum, the sprint backlog is locked after sprint planning to protect the team from scope creep and ensure predictable delivery.

Question 2

Which risk response strategy involves shifting the negative impact of a risk to a third party?

Accepted Answer

Transfer

Answer

Risk transfer moves the financial or operational impact of a risk to another party, such as through insurance or outsourcing.

Question 3

A technology project has a Cost Performance Index (CPI) of 0.85. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The project is spending more than planned for work completed

Answer

A CPI below 1.0 means the project is getting less value per dollar spent than planned, indicating a cost overrun.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Project charter

Answer

The project charter is the formal document that authorizes the project's existence and grants the project manager authority to apply resources.

Question 5

In a Kanban system, what is the primary purpose of WIP (Work in Progress) limits?

Accepted Answer

To cap the number of tasks in each workflow stage to prevent bottlenecks

Answer

WIP limits constrain how many items can be in any given stage at once, exposing bottlenecks and encouraging flow.

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