CPA Technology Project Management 3

Question 1

What is the critical path in a project network diagram?

Accepted Answer

The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the project's minimum duration

Answer

The critical path is the longest path through the network diagram; any delay on it directly delays the project finish date.

Question 2

A development team is using Test-Driven Development (TDD). In what order do they write code?

Accepted Answer

Write tests, then write code to pass the tests, then refactor

Answer

TDD follows a red-green-refactor cycle: write a failing test first, write minimal code to pass it, then refactor.

Question 3

Which conflict resolution technique produces a temporary solution by negotiating a middle ground?

Accepted Answer

Compromising

Answer

Compromising involves each party giving up something to reach an agreement, though neither party is fully satisfied.

Question 4

A project manager wants to identify all the work needed to complete the project. Which tool is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Answer

The WBS decomposes the total scope of work into smaller, manageable deliverables and work packages.

Question 5

In Agile, what is the purpose of a retrospective ceremony?

Accepted Answer

To inspect the team's process and identify improvements

Answer

The sprint retrospective is a time-boxed meeting where the team reflects on its working process to continuously improve.

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