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PMBOK Knowledge Areas Flashcards

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  1. A project team is using a risk register and discovers a previously identified risk has occurred. What is the FIRST thing the project manager should do?

    Answer: Implement the planned risk response

    When a risk event occurs, the project manager should implement the pre-planned risk response strategy documented in the risk register.

  2. Which procurement document is used when price is the primary selection criterion and the requirements are well-defined and standardized?

    Answer: Request for Quotation (RFQ)

    An RFQ is used when the scope is well-defined and the buyer primarily wants to compare prices among qualified vendors.

  3. During the Monitor and Control Risks process, a project manager identifies a new risk not previously documented. What is the CORRECT action?

    Answer: Add it to the risk register and plan a response

    Newly identified risks should be added to the risk register and have appropriate response strategies planned, regardless of when they are discovered.

  4. A project manager uses a RACI chart in Resource Management. What does the 'I' stand for?

    Answer: Informed

    In a RACI chart, 'I' stands for Informed — these are people who need to be kept up to date on decisions and progress but are not directly responsible.

  5. Which communication method involves sending information to recipients who can access it at their own discretion, such as intranets or databases?

    Answer: Pull communication

    Pull communication is used for large volumes of information or large audiences, where recipients access content at their own discretion from shared repositories.

  6. A project's Schedule Variance (SV) is -$15,000. What does this mean?

    Answer: The project is $15,000 behind schedule in terms of work value

    A negative SV (EV - PV) indicates the project is behind schedule, meaning less work has been completed than was planned for this point.

  7. Which process involves breaking down deliverables into smaller, more manageable components using a hierarchical decomposition?

    Answer: Create WBS

    Create WBS decomposes project deliverables and work into smaller, manageable components organized into a Work Breakdown Structure.