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Project Compliance and Governance Flashcards

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  1. A project manager discovers that a vendor is not complying with contractual quality standards. What is the BEST first step?

    Answer: Document the non-compliance and issue a formal notice to the vendor

    Documenting non-compliance and issuing a formal notice follows proper contract management and gives the vendor an opportunity to remedy the situation.

  2. Which governance document defines the project's decision-making authority levels for approving budget changes?

    Answer: Delegation of authority matrix

    A delegation of authority matrix specifies who has authority to approve decisions at various financial thresholds within a project.

  3. A project is operating in a highly regulated industry. Who is PRIMARILY responsible for ensuring the project meets external regulatory requirements?

    Answer: The project manager

    The project manager is primarily responsible for ensuring the project complies with all applicable regulations throughout execution.

  4. Which of the following BEST describes a compliance audit in a project context?

    Answer: A structured examination to determine if project activities conform to policies and standards

    A compliance audit systematically checks whether project activities, processes, and outputs adhere to defined policies, standards, and regulations.

  5. A project steering committee requests a governance review mid-project. What artifact should the project manager PRIMARILY use to demonstrate compliance with approved scope?

    Answer: Scope baseline and change log

    The scope baseline and change log together show what was originally approved and what changes were formally authorized, demonstrating governance compliance.

  6. Under PMBOK, what is the purpose of the Perform Integrated Change Control process in governance?

    Answer: To review, approve, or reject change requests and update affected baselines

    Perform Integrated Change Control ensures every change request is evaluated, decided upon, and that approved changes are reflected in updated baselines.

  7. A project manager is asked to ensure environmental compliance on a construction project. Which plan would MOST likely contain these requirements?

    Answer: Project management plan — compliance section or regulatory log

    Environmental and regulatory compliance requirements are captured within the project management plan, often in a dedicated compliance or regulatory section.