CSM Project Management Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which document formally authorizes a project and grants the project manager authority to apply organizational resources?

Accepted Answer

Project Charter

Answer

The Project Charter formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager authority to use organizational resources.

Question 2

In the context of project scheduling, what is a 'milestone'?

Accepted Answer

A significant point or event in the project with zero duration

Answer

A milestone is a significant event or point in the project schedule with zero duration, used to mark key deliverables or decision points.

Question 3

Which conflict resolution technique is considered the most effective for achieving long-term resolution?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating (Problem Solving)

Answer

Collaborating or problem solving addresses the root cause of conflict and leads to a win-win outcome, making it the most effective long-term resolution technique.

Question 4

A project manager notices that actual costs are running higher than planned but work is being completed faster than scheduled. Which EVM indicators reflect this scenario?

Accepted Answer

CPI < 1, SPI > 1

Answer

CPI < 1 indicates cost overrun (spending more than planned) and SPI > 1 indicates schedule efficiency (completing work faster than planned).

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

Accepted Answer

To decompose project scope into manageable work packages

Answer

The WBS decomposes the total project scope into smaller, more manageable components called work packages.

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CSM Project Management Fundamentals 2