Question 1

David is the program manager of the Make It Look Good program, which is in the planning stage. David isn't certain if items should be purchased or produced in-house. Which process should David perform to decide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procurement Planning
B)  Plan Program Contracting
C)  Risk Management Planning
D)  Plan Program Purchases and Acquisitions D

Question 2

Howard's program, Ferocious, has been well-received at his company. Now, he needs to create a program charter. Which of the following will not be included in Howard's program charter to launch Ferocious?

Accepted Answer

A)  Key objectives
B)  List of high-level executives who will be involved in program planning
C)  Expected benefits the program will deliver
D)  The program vision B

Question 3

What is program scope definition?

Accepted Answer

A)  A deliverable-oriented plan that includes what deliverables will be delivered and when
B)  A plan for the program, including the program charter, preliminary scope statement, and the benefits realization plan
C)  A definition of the key deliverable generated by the program
D)  A list of the program management information system and stakeholder knowledge sets. B

Question 4

Which is NOT an input to the Direct and Manage Program Execution process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Program schedule
B)  Implemented change requests
C)  Approved change requests
D)  Program management plan

Question 5

Which of the following is an output of the Information Distribution process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information requests
B)  Formal and informal communication of information
C)  Communication messages to be delivered
D)  Stakeholder analysis chart

Question 6

Which is NOT an input to the Resource Control process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-charges
B)  Lease agreements
C)  Performance reports
D)  Program management plan

Question 7

A risk response plan for a program is an output of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk Management Identification
B)  Risk Management Response Planning
C)  Risk Management Analysis
D)  Risk Management Monitoring and Controlling

Question 8

Microsoft Project is an acceptable Project Management Information System (PMIS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is NOT an activity that is part of closing a program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shut down the program infrastructure
B)  Disband the program organization
C)  Ensure that all the projects in the program are closed after the program is closed
D)  Perform the transition of program artifacts, benefits monitoring, and ongoing operations to the appropriate groups

Question 10

Boris is making a list of tools and techniques for Communication Planning. Which of the following should he include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flowcharting and sensitivity analysis
B)  Program communication requirements and stakeholder analysis
C)  Stakeholder analysis and communication technology determination
D)  Communication management plan and communication technology determination

Question 11

Howie Dix is planning risk management for his program Ventriloquism Is Easy. Which of the statements below is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A risk register is an input to both qualitative risk analysis and quantitative risk analysis.
B)  Quantitative risk analysis can be performed only on the risks on which the qualitative risk analysis has already been performed.
C)  An updated risk register is the output of both qualitative risk analysis and quantitative risk analysis.
D)  Qualitative risk analysis is usually performed before the quantitative risk analysis.

Question 12

Which of the following processes uses Regulations and legislation as an input?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk Identification
B)  Quality Planning
C)  Communication Planning
D)  Risk Response Planning and Analysis

Question 13

The procurement management plan is an input to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Human Resource Planning
B)  Cost Estimating and Budgeting
C)  Plan Program Contracting
D)  Plan Program Purchases and Acquisitions

Question 14

What are the two main types of project reserve accounts? Select two:

Accepted Answer

A)  Management reserve
B)  Mitigation reserve
C)  Resource bench
D)  Contingency reserve
E)  Injured reserve

Question 15

Which of the following processes does the Closing process group consist of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Close Program, Close Projects, and Contract Closure
B)  Contract Closure, Component Closure, and Transition Benefits
C)  Close Program, Administrative Closure, and Contract Closure
D)  Close Program, Component Closure, and Contract Closure

Question 16

The schedule management plan is an output of which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following structures displays the breakdown of project deliverables into smaller, more manageable components?

Accepted Answer

A)  (PBS)  Project breakdown structure
B)  (WBS)  Work breakdown structure
C)  (HWS)  Hierarchical work structure
D)  (SN
D)   Schedule Network Diagram

Question 18

What is the BEST way to notify the team about an approved change request?

Accepted Answer

A)  Send an e-mail out to all team members
B)  Walk around to communicate with each team member
C)  Post on an internal website
D)  Send an e-mail out to everyone in the division
E)  Consult with change control process

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT included in communication planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide the needed information to the stakeholders in a timely manner
B)  Determine the information needs of the program stakeholder
C)  Determine how information will be distributed
D)  Determine who needs what information and when

Question 20

Howard is using the standard Initiate Program process for his new program, Ferocious. What is the main document that will establish the feasibility of Ferocious called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement of work
B)  Program charter
C)  Benefits realization plan
D)  Feasibility Management plan

Exam 1: Program and Project Management