PMI PMBOK Knowledge Areas 2

Question 1

During project execution, a stakeholder requests a significant change to the project scope. Which process should the project manager use to handle this request?

Accepted Answer

Control Scope

Answer

Control Scope is the process of monitoring the status of the project scope and managing changes to the scope baseline.

Question 2

Which scheduling technique calculates the minimum project duration by working backward from the project end date to determine late start and late finish dates?

Accepted Answer

Backward pass

Answer

The backward pass calculates late start and late finish dates by working backward from the project end date to determine scheduling flexibility.

Question 3

A project manager is analyzing cost performance and calculates a Cost Performance Index (CPI) of 0.85. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The project is getting $0.85 worth of work for every $1 spent

Answer

A CPI of 0.85 means the project is only receiving $0.85 of value for every $1.00 spent, indicating it is over budget.

Question 4

Which Quality Management process involves auditing quality requirements and the results from quality control measurements to ensure appropriate standards are used?

Accepted Answer

Manage Quality

Answer

Manage Quality (formerly Perform Quality Assurance) is the process of auditing quality requirements and control measurements to ensure proper quality standards are applied.

Question 5

A project manager needs to resolve a conflict between two team members. According to PMBOK, which conflict resolution technique typically produces the best long-term results?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating/problem solving

Answer

Collaborating/problem solving addresses the root cause of the conflict and leads to a win-win solution, making it the most effective long-term technique.

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PMI PMBOK Knowledge Areas 2