PMBOK Project Compliance and Governance 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Delegation of authority matrix

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The project manager

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Scope baseline and change log

Answer

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

PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge Practice Test

PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge Practice Test

PMBOK Project Compliance and Governance 2