PMP PMP 5

Question 1

Which process ensures that only approved changes are incorporated into the project baseline?

Accepted Answer

Perform Integrated Change Control

Answer

Perform Integrated Change Control reviews all change requests and approves or rejects modifications to baselines.

Question 2

A project has a BAC of $500,000, an EV of $200,000, and an AC of $250,000. What is the Variance at Completion (VAC)?

Accepted Answer

-$125,000

Answer

EAC = BAC/CPI = $500,000/(200,000/250,000) = $625,000; VAC = BAC - EAC = $500,000 - $625,000 = -$125,000.

Question 3

During project closure, the project manager should ensure which of the following is completed?

Accepted Answer

Lessons learned are documented and archived

Answer

Capturing and archiving lessons learned is a key closure activity that supports organizational learning and future projects.

Question 4

What is the key difference between a project and a program?

Accepted Answer

A program is a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits not available individually

Answer

Programs consist of related projects whose coordinated management delivers strategic benefits and control beyond managing them separately.

Question 5

A project manager is managing stakeholder expectations when deliverable quality falls short. Which response is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Proactively communicate the issue, explain the impact, and present corrective options

Answer

Transparent, timely communication about quality issues with proposed solutions maintains stakeholder trust and enables collaborative problem-solving.

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test