CSET Project Planning & Execution 3

Question 1

During which project phase are lessons learned most effectively documented?

Accepted Answer

Closing

Answer

While lessons learned should be captured throughout, they are formally documented and archived during the project closing phase.

Question 2

A project manager uses a probability-impact matrix primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Prioritize identified risks for response planning

Answer

A probability-impact matrix ranks risks by combining their likelihood and potential impact, helping prioritize which risks need response plans.

Question 3

Which estimating technique uses historical data from a similar past project to estimate the current project's duration or cost?

Accepted Answer

Analogous estimating

Answer

Analogous estimating leverages actual duration or cost data from a similar previous project as the basis for the current estimate.

Question 4

In Agile project management, a 'velocity' metric measures:

Accepted Answer

The amount of work a team completes in a sprint

Answer

Velocity measures the average number of story points or work units completed by a team in a single sprint, used to forecast future output.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a project kickoff meeting?

Accepted Answer

To align all stakeholders on project goals, roles, and expectations

Answer

A kickoff meeting brings together key stakeholders to establish shared understanding of project objectives, deliverables, roles, and processes.

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