PMI PMI Project Integration & Change Control 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a corrective action in project management?
- A proactive action designed to prevent future problems
- An intentional activity to realign project performance with the project management plan (Correct answer)
- A change request submitted by the project sponsor
- A risk response strategy for a newly identified threat
Correct answer: An intentional activity to realign project performance with the project management plan
Corrective actions are intentional activities performed to realign the performance of project work with the project management plan after a deviation has occurred.
Question 2: What distinguishes a preventive action from a corrective action?
- Preventive actions address past problems; corrective actions address future ones
- Preventive actions reduce the probability of future negative outcomes; corrective actions address current deviations (Correct answer)
- Preventive actions are unplanned responses; corrective actions are preplanned
- There is no meaningful difference between the two types of actions
Correct answer: Preventive actions reduce the probability of future negative outcomes; corrective actions address current deviations
Preventive actions reduce the probability of future negative performance, while corrective actions bring current actual performance back in line with the plan.
Question 3: Which output of the Close Project or Phase process captures what was learned throughout the project?
- Project Charter
- Final project performance report
- Lessons learned register (Correct answer)
- Updated project management plan
Correct answer: Lessons learned register
The lessons learned register, continuously updated throughout the project, is finalized during closure to document what worked, what did not, and recommendations.
Question 4: What does configuration management ensure in project integration?
- That IT system configurations remain unchanged
- That the functional and physical characteristics of deliverables are identified, documented, and controlled (Correct answer)
- That project requirements documentation is current
- That team performance meets established benchmarks
Correct answer: That the functional and physical characteristics of deliverables are identified, documented, and controlled
Configuration management ensures the functional and physical characteristics of a project's deliverables are identified, controlled, and documented throughout the project.
Question 5: What is the Monitor and Control Project Work process responsible for?
- Creating and approving the initial project schedule
- Tracking, reviewing, and reporting project progress against the project management plan (Correct answer)
- Conducting procurement negotiations and contracting activities
- Developing the project charter and obtaining authorization
Correct answer: Tracking, reviewing, and reporting project progress against the project management plan
Monitor and Control Project Work involves tracking, reviewing, and reporting on overall project performance to meet the objectives defined in the project management plan.
Question 6: Which document bridges the project and operations during project closure?
- Project charter
- Transition plan or operational handover document (Correct answer)
- Resource management plan
- Stakeholder engagement register
Correct answer: Transition plan or operational handover document
A transition plan or operational handover document ensures that project deliverables are smoothly transferred to the operational team or customer at project closure.
PMI PMI Project Integration & Change Control 2
What is a corrective action in project management?