General Project Management Fundamentals 3

Question 1

A stakeholder requests a deliverable not included in the agreed scope. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Scope creep

Answer

Scope creep is the uncontrolled expansion of project scope without adjustments to time, cost, or resources.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Decompose project scope into manageable components

Answer

A WBS decomposes the total project scope into smaller, more manageable work packages.

Question 3

Which conflict resolution technique results in a lose-lose outcome?

Accepted Answer

Compromise/Reconcile

Answer

Compromise requires both parties to give up something, making it a lose-lose approach, though it can be appropriate for temporary resolution.

Question 4

A project has a CPI of 0.85. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The project is spending $1.18 for every $1 of value delivered

Answer

A CPI below 1.0 means costs exceed the value delivered; CPI of 0.85 means $1.18 is spent for every $1 of work completed.

Question 5

Which type of project organizational structure gives the project manager the MOST authority?

Accepted Answer

Projectized

Answer

In a projectized organization, the project manager has full authority over the project and team members report directly to them.

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