Question 1

Which processes make up the Closing process group?

Accepted Answer

A) Close Program, Review Program, and Close Contract 
B) Close Program, Component Closure, and Contract Closure 
C) Close Project, Contract Closure, and Component Closure 
D) Close Program, Contract Closure, and Administrative Closure 
A) Close Program, Review Program, and Close Contract 
B) Close Program, Component Closure, and Contract Closure 
C) Close Project, Contract Closure, and Component Closure 
D) Close Program, Contract Closure, and Administrative Closure

Question 2

Which of the following are inputs to the Request Seller Responses process?

Accepted Answer

A) Program preferred vendors list and evaluation criteria 
B) Program vendors list and request for quotations 
C) Evaluation criteria and request for information 
D) Request for quotations and request for information 
A) Program preferred vendors list and evaluation criteria 
B) Program vendors list and request for quotations 
C) Evaluation criteria and request for information 
D) Request for quotations and request for information

Question 3

What are Key Performance Indicators used for at the strategic-plan level?

Accepted Answer

A) KPIs assess the current state of the organization and recommend appropriate actions. 
B) KPIs monitor business activity in real time 
C) KPIs measure otherwise-difficult activities, such as customer satisfaction and employee skill development. 
D) All of the above 
A) KPIs assess the current state of the organization and recommend appropriate actions. 
B) KPIs monitor business activity in real time 
C) KPIs measure otherwise-difficult activities, such as customer satisfaction and employee skill development. 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Lori is all fired up and at a stage to initiate a program for OMG Awesome Toys. But her manager Rudy Ninibocker pops his head into Lori's office and says, "Now hold on, Lori, don't forget to work on the business case before performing this process." What process is Ninibocker referring to?

Accepted Answer

A) Initiate Team 
B) Initiate Program 
C) Authorize Projects 
D) Develop Program Charter 
A) Initiate Team 
B) Initiate Program 
C) Authorize Projects 
D) Develop Program Charter

Question 5

The Program Schedule Management Plan is an output of which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Program Schedule Development 
B) Program Planning 
C) Program Schedule Planning 
D) Program Schedule Definition 
A) Program Schedule Development 
B) Program Planning 
C) Program Schedule Planning 
D) Program Schedule Definition

Question 6

A resource histogram is used in which process?

Accepted Answer

A) Resource Optimization 
B) Develop Program Management Plan 
C) Resource Planning 
D) Interface Planning 
A) Resource Optimization 
B) Develop Program Management Plan 
C) Resource Planning 
D) Interface Planning

Question 7

Adam is creating program schedule. He is trying to define the program components and the dependencies among those components. Adam realized that some of the program components will be needed only if certain conditions are met along the program schedule. Which diagramming method should Adam use to display those components?

Accepted Answer

A) Precedence diagramming method (PDM) 
B) Conditional diagramming method (CDM) 
C) Arrow diagramming method (ADM) 
D) Forceful diagramming method (FDM) 
A) Precedence diagramming method (PDM) 
B) Conditional diagramming method (CDM) 
C) Arrow diagramming method (ADM) 
D) Forceful diagramming method (FDM)

Question 8

What is Quality?

Accepted Answer

A) The degree to which a product can be used without encountering its failure 
B) The degree to which a set of characteristics of program deliverables and program objectives fulfill the requirements 
C) The degree to which the wants, expectations, and needs of the program stakeholders are met 
D) The degree to which customer satisfaction is reached. 
A) The degree to which a product can be used without encountering its failure 
B) The degree to which a set of characteristics of program deliverables and program objectives fulfill the requirements 
C) The degree to which the wants, expectations, and needs of the program stakeholders are met 
D) The degree to which customer satisfaction is reached.

Question 9

Bovary McHumphrey is making a list of the techniques and tools she will need to perform the Initiate Program. Her list should include:

Accepted Answer

A) Expert judgment, benefits analysis, and benefits realization plan 
B) Expert judgment, benefits analysis, and project selection methods 
C) Expert judgment, benefits analysis, and project selection criteria 
D) Expert judgment, benefits analysis, and Ishikawa diagram 
A) Expert judgment, benefits analysis, and benefits realization plan 
B) Expert judgment, benefits analysis, and project selection methods 
C) Expert judgment, benefits analysis, and project selection criteria 
D) Expert judgment, benefits analysis, and Ishikawa diagram

Question 10

Josh is working on a brand new program, Need a Date!, and he's going to be performing the following processes for the first time for his program. Which is the first process he should perform?

Accepted Answer

A) Create PWBS 
B) Schedule Development 
C) Scope Definition 
D) Transition Planning 
A) Create PWBS 
B) Schedule Development 
C) Scope Definition 
D) Transition Planning

Question 11

Mark Wallborg is trying to compose a list of seven basic tools of quality control. Which should NOT be included?

Accepted Answer

A) Pareto diagram 
B) Run chart 
C) Scatter diagram 
D) Earned value technique 
A) Pareto diagram 
B) Run chart 
C) Scatter diagram 
D) Earned value technique

Question 12

Benjamin is performing the resource planning process for the Frescata program. Which of the following is not a tool or technique that Benjamin can use for this process?

Accepted Answer

A) Pareto diagram 
B) Project-management software 
C) Expert judgment 
D) Alternative identification 
A) Pareto diagram 
B) Project-management software 
C) Expert judgment 
D) Alternative identification

Question 13

Who has the cost risk in a fixed fee plus cost project?

Accepted Answer

A) The buyer of the project 
B) The seller or team executing the project 
C) The cost risk is shared 
D) The project manager 
E) None of the above 
A) The buyer of the project 
B) The seller or team executing the project 
C) The cost risk is shared 
D) The project manager 
E) None of the above

Question 14

In which phase is the infrastructure for monitoring and controlling the constituent projects in a program established?

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four 
A) One 
B) Two 
C) Three 
D) Four

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of the pre-program setup phase?

Accepted Answer

A) To write a strategic plan for the organization 
B) Write a scope statement for each project that will be part of the larger program 
C) Prepare a detailed plan for program management 
D) Gain approval for the new program 
A) To write a strategic plan for the organization 
B) Write a scope statement for each project that will be part of the larger program 
C) Prepare a detailed plan for program management 
D) Gain approval for the new program

Question 16

For the seller of services, a Fixed Price plus Incentive contract is riskier than a Cost plus Fixed Fee contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Moira Crofton has collected the following data from her constituent project, Raiding Coffins: BAC = $8,000; PV = $4,500; EV = $9,000; and CV = - $300. How much money has actually been spent on project Raiding Coffins?

Accepted Answer

A) $8,700 
B) $9,300 
C) $4,800 
D) $8,300 
A) $8,700 
B) $9,300 
C) $4,800 
D) $8,300

Question 18

Which is NOT an input to the Scope Control process?

Accepted Answer

A) Program schedule 
B) Program scope 
C) Program budget 
D) Performance reports 
A) Program schedule 
B) Program scope 
C) Program budget 
D) Performance reports

Question 19

For which of the following should you use a formal, written communications method?

Accepted Answer

A) Negotiating a contract 
B) Change request 
C) Asking for additional project funds or resources 
D) Telling a project team member that they did poorly their first week on the job 
E) Status report to the CEO 
A) Negotiating a contract 
B) Change request 
C) Asking for additional project funds or resources 
D) Telling a project team member that they did poorly their first week on the job 
E) Status report to the CEO

Question 20

Moris Lipswitch, the program sponsor, is asking for the performance measurement baseline. Which of the following are three components of a performance measurement baseline?

Accepted Answer

A) Cost baseline, quality baseline, and scope baseline 
B) Cost baseline, schedule baseline, and risk baseline 
C) Scope baseline, cost baseline, and timeline 
D) Scope baseline, schedule baseline, and cost baseline 
A) Cost baseline, quality baseline, and scope baseline 
B) Cost baseline, schedule baseline, and risk baseline 
C) Scope baseline, cost baseline, and timeline 
D) Scope baseline, schedule baseline, and cost baseline

Exam 1: Program and Project Management