UPDATED!! PMP (PMBOK 6th Edition)
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What are the five process groups defined in the PMBOK Guide, and how do they interact throughout a
project?
Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing; these process groups ar...
UPDATED!! PMP (PMBOK 6th Edition)
Practice Exam (100% Correct) Graded A+
|Verified|
What are the five process groups defined in the PMBOK Guide, and how do they interact throughout a
project?
Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing; these process groups are
iterative and often overlap throughout a project’s lifecycle.
Which of the following is an example of a constraint in project management?
a. Scope
b. Budget
c. Schedule
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Describe the purpose of a project charter and its significance in project initiation.
The project charter formally authorizes the project, outlines its objectives, and serves as a
reference for project decisions and stakeholder alignment.
During which process group is the project management plan developed?
a. Closing
b. Executing
c. Planning
d. Initiating
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, c. Planning
What is the primary goal of stakeholder engagement in project management?
The primary goal is to identify, analyze, and actively manage stakeholder expectations and
involvement to ensure project success and minimize resistance.
Identify the key elements of a risk management plan.
The key elements include risk identification, risk analysis (qualitative and quantitative), risk
response planning, and risk monitoring and control.
In the context of project management, what is a work breakdown structure (WBS)?
A WBS is a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work into manageable components,
helping to organize and define the project’s deliverables.
Which of the following techniques is used to estimate project duration based on historical data?
a. Monte Carlo Analysis
b. Delphi Technique
c. Parametric Estimating
d. Bottom-Up Estimating
c. Parametric Estimating
What is the significance of the critical path method in project scheduling?
The critical path method helps identify the longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines
the shortest project duration, allowing project managers to focus on tasks that affect overall completion.
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, Explain the concept of earned value management (EVM) and its importance in project tracking.
EVM integrates scope, schedule, and cost to assess project performance, providing metrics like
Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) for effective tracking.
What is a project baseline, and why is it important?
A project baseline is an approved version of the project plan that includes scope, schedule, and
cost. It serves as a benchmark for measuring project performance and managing changes.
Which of the following is NOT a process in the Monitoring and Controlling process group?
a. Perform Integrated Change Control
b. Monitor Risks
c. Direct and Manage Project Work
d. Control Quality
c. Direct and Manage Project Work
What is the primary purpose of stakeholder analysis in project management?
The primary purpose is to identify stakeholders' interests, influence, and impact on the project,
allowing for tailored engagement strategies.
Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
Qualitative risk analysis assesses risks based on their probability and impact, while quantitative
risk analysis numerically evaluates the effect of identified risks on overall project objectives.
In which process group is the project scope statement created?
a. Executing
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