ITGSS CERTIFIED TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What makes a project unique? - ANSWER It is only done once.
What differentiates a project from a task? - ANSWER Projects are often
performed by a team, while tasks are often performed individually.
What is best way to manage customers during the early stages of a
project? - ANSWER Involve customers in your project plan's
development, review, and approval.
Which project management variable encompasses key boundaries? -
ANSWER Scope.
Which statement is true regarding the sequencing of project activities? -
ANSWER The order of the tasks depends on how they relate to the
project due dates.
How are project teams usually assembled? - ANSWER By
management.
Why has risk management emerged as a growing field within project
management? - ANSWER Because of excessive project failures.
Which of the following statements is true regarding project planning? -
ANSWER Planning produces standards or milestones used for control
purposes.
Why is control considered more critical than planning for project
management? - ANSWER Because of the possibility that many things
will turn out differently than expected.
Which of the following statements is true regarding negotiation and
project management? - ANSWER Most people do not negotiate well.
, What is the significance of Communities of Practice offered by the
Project Management Institute (PMI)? - ANSWER It is a specific
member focus area by industry or topic.
Which of the following activities takes place during the conceptualization
and definition phase? - ANSWER Setting preliminary objectives.
What is true regarding breakthrough thinking? - ANSWER
Breakthrough thinking is desired because it generates novel and
creative solutions.
What aspect of the project closure phase assists with future projects? -
ANSWER Determine lessons learned.
What does the principle of the limiting factor refer to? - ANSWER It is
the greatest constraint for a project.
Which question is the most fundamental in developing a strategic plan? -
ANSWER Who are our customers?
What is the best definition for the means to reach desired project
outcomes? - ANSWER Strategy.
What is an effective way to make sure that your project is a strategic fit?
- ANSWER Focus on return on investment.
Which activity produces better plans through a collaborative effort
between employees and management? - ANSWER Management by
objectives.
When using the project planning hierarchy, which activity represents first
level planning? - ANSWER Project definition.
What is the primary relationship between planning and control? -
ANSWER Control is activated once your project is in progress.
How can control be used as a motivating force? - ANSWER By setting
targets that are challenging yet achievable.
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