PMI CAPM PMI-100 Questions & Answers

• Question 281:

  Which of the seven basic quality tools is especially useful for gathering attributes data while performing inspections to identify defects?

  A. Histograms

  B. Scatter diagrams

  C. Flowcharts

  D. Checksheets

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanations:

  

  • Checksheets, which are also known as tally sheets and may be used as a checklist when gathering data. Checksheets are used to organize facts in a manner that will facilitate the effective collection of useful data about a potential quality problem. They are especially useful for gathering attributes data while performing inspections to identify defects. For example, data about the frequencies or consequences of defects collected in checksheets are often displayed using Pareto diagrams.

• Question 282:

  Projects are undertaken by an organization to support the: A. Product performance.

  B. Budget process.

  C. Collective capabilities.

  D. Organizational strategy.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 283:

  What is the probability of occurrence if the risk rating is 0.56 and the impact if the risk does occur is very high (0.80)?

  A. 0.45

  B. 0.56

  C. 0.70

  D. 1.36

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 284:

  A project manager seeking insight on previous stakeholder management plans and their effectiveness should evaluate:

  A. Historical information and the lessons-learned database.

  B. Historical information and the stakeholder register.

  C. Organizational process assets and the lessons-learned database.

  D. Project documents and historical information.

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation:

  13.2.1.4 Organizational Process Assets

  Described in Section 2.1.4. All organizational process assets are used as inputs for the Plan Stakeholder Management process. Of these, lessons learned database and historical information are of particular importance, because they provide insights on previous stakeholder management plans and theireffectiveness. These can be used to plan the stakeholder management activities for the current project.

  13.2.3.1 Stakeholder Management Plan

  The stakeholder management plan is a component of the project management plan (Section 4.2.3.1) and identifies the management strategies required to effectively engage stakeholders. The stakeholder management plan can be formal or informal, highly detailed or broadly framed, based on the needs of the project. In addition to the data gathered in the stakeholder register, the stakeholder management plan often provides:

  Desired and current engagement levels of key stakeholders;

  Scope and impact of change to stakeholders;

  identified interrelationships and potential overlap between stakeholders;

  Stakeholder communication requirements for the current project phase;

  Information to be distributed to stakeholders, including language, format, content, and level of detail;

  Reason for the distribution of that information and the expected impact to stakeholder engagement;

  Time frame and frequency for the distribution of required information to stakeholders; and

  Method for updating and refining the stakeholder management plan as the project progresses and develops.

  Project managers should be aware of the sensitive nature of the stakeholder management plan and take appropriate precautions. For example, information on stakeholders who are resistant to the project can be potentially damaging, and due consideration should be given regarding the distribution of such information. When updating the stakeholder management plan, the validity of underlying assumptions should be reviewed to ensure continued accuracy and relevancy.

• Question 285:

  Which of the following is a narrative description of products, services, or results to be delivered by a project?

  A. Project statement of work

  B. Business case

  C. Accepted deliverable

  D. Work performance information

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation:

  4.1.1.1 Project Statement of Work

  The project statement of work (SOW) is a narrative description of products, services, or results to be delivered by a project. For internal projects, the project initiator or sponsor provides the statement of work based on business needs, product, or service requirements. For external projects, the statement of work can be received from the customer as part of a bid document, (e.g., a request for proposal, request for information, or request for bid) or as part of a contract. The SOW references the following:

  Business need. An organization's business need may be based on a market demand, technological advance, legal requirement, government regulation, or environmental consideration. Typically, the business need and the cost-beneft analysis are contained in the business case to justify the project.

  Product scope description. The product scope description documents the characteristics of the product, service, or results that the project will be undertaken to create. The description should also document the relationship between the products, services, or results being created and the business need that the project will address.

  Strategic plan. The strategic plan documents the organization's strategic vision, goals, and objectives and may contain a high-level mission statement. All projects should be aligned with their organization's strategic plan. Strategic plan alignment ensures that each project contributes to the overall objectives of the organization.

• Question 286:

  The project manager notes that stakeholders are aware of the project and potential impacts and are actively engaged in ensuring that the project is a success. The engagement level of the stakeholders should be classified as:

  A. Supportive

  B. Leading

  C. Neutral

  D. Resistant

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 287:

  Project or phase closure guidelines or requirements, historical information, and the lessons learned knowledge base are examples of which input to the Close Project or Phase process?

  A. Organizational process assets

  B. A work breakdown structure

  C. The project management plan

  D. Enterprise environmental factors

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation:

  2.1.4 Organizational Process Assets

  Organizational process assets are the plans, processes, policies, procedures, and knowledge bases specific to and used by the performing organization. They include any artifact, practice, or knowledge from any or all of the organizations involved in the project that can be used to perform or govern the project. The process assets also include the organization's knowledge bases such as lessons learned and historical information. Organizational process assets may include completed schedules, risk data, and earned value data. Organizational process assets are inputs to most planning processes. Throughout the project, the project team members may update and add to the organizational process assets as necessary. Organizational process assets may be grouped into two categories: (1) processes and procedures, and (2) corporate knowledge base.

  Process: 4.6. Close Project or PhaseDefinition: The process of finalizing all activities across all of the Project Management Process Groups to formally complete the phase or project. Key Benefit: The key benefit of this process is that it provides lessons learned, the formal ending of project work, and the release of organization resources to pursue new endeavors.

  Inputs

  1.

  Project management plan

  2.

  Accepted deliverables

  3.

  Organizational process assets

  Tools and Techniques

  1.

  Expert judgment

  2.

  Analytical techniques

  3.

  Meetings

  Outputs

  1.

  Final product, service, or result transition

  2.

  Organizational process assets updates

• Question 288:

  Definitions of probability and impact, revised stakeholder tolerances, and tracking are components of which subsidiary plan?

  A. Cost management plan

  B. Quality management plan

  C. Communications management plan

  D. Risk management plan

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 289:

  When an activity cannot be estimated with a reasonable degree of confidence, the work within the activity is decomposed into more detail using which type of estimating?

  A. Bottom-up

  B. Parametric

  C. Analogous

  D. Three-point

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation:

  7.2.2.4 Bottom-Up Estimating Bottom-up estimating is a method of estimating a component of work. The cost of individual work packages or activities is estimated to the greatest level of specified detail. The detailed cost is then summarized or “rolled up” to higher levels for subsequent reporting and tracking purposes. The cost and accuracy of bottom-up cost estimating are typically influenced by the size and complexity of the individual activity or work package.

• Question 290:

  Which document includes the project scope, major deliverables, assumptions, and constraints?

  A. Project charter

  B. Project scope statement

  C. Scope management plan

  D. Project document updates

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation:

  The project team must complete a scope statement for developing a common understanding of the project

  scope among stakeholders. This lists project deliverables - summary level sub-products, whose full and

  satisfactory delivery marks the completion of the project.