PMI CAPM PMI-100 Questions & Answers

• Question 491:

  As the project progresses, which of the following is routinely collected from the project activities?

  A. Communication management activities

  B. Change requests

  C. Configuration verification and audit

  D. Work performance information

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 492:

  The precedence diagramming method (PDM) is also known as:

  A. Arrow Diagram.

  B. Critical Path Methodology (CPM).

  C. Activity-On-Node (AON).

  D. schedule network diagram.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 493:

  Change request status updates are an output of which process?

  A. Perform Integrated Change Control

  B. Direct and Manage Project Execution

  C. Close Project or Phase

  D. Monitor and Control Project Work

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 494:

  A tool or technique in Perform Quality Control that a project manager would use is:

  A. quality audits.

  B. process analysis.

  C. benchmarking.

  D. inspection.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 495:

  Which of the following is a conflict resolution technique that emphasizes areas of agreement rather than areas of difference?

  A. Compromising

  B. Collaborating

  C. Smoothing

  D. Problem Solving

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation:

  There are five general techniques for resolving conflict. As each one has its place and use, these are not

  given in any particular order:

  Withdraw/Avoid. Retreating from an actual or potential conflict situation; postponing the issue to be better prepared or to be resolved by others.

  

  Smooth/Accommodate. Emphasizing areas of agreement rather than areas of difference; conceding one's position to the needs of others to maintain harmony and relationships.

  Compromise/Reconcile. Searching for solutions that bring some degree of satisfaction to all parties in order to temporarily or partially resolve the conflict.

  Force/Direct. Pushing one's viewpoint at the expense of others; offering only win-lose solutions, usually enforced through a power position to resolve an emergency.

  Collaborate/Problem Solve. Incorporating multiple viewpoints and insights from differing perspectives; requires a cooperative attitude and open dialogue that typically leads to consensus and commitment.

• Question 496:

  In Project Cost Management, which input is exclusive to the Determine Budget process?

  A. Scope baseline

  B. Organizational process assets

  C. Project schedule

  D. Resource calendars

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation:

  7.3.1.6 Resource Calendars

  Described in Sections 9.2.3.2 and 12.2.3.3. Resource calendars provide information on which resources are assigned to the project and when they are assigned. This information can be used to indicate resource costs over the duration of the project.

  9.2.3.2 Resource Calendars

  Resource calendars document the time periods that each project team member is available to work on the project. Creating a reliable schedule (Section 6.6.3.1) depends on having a good understanding of each person's availability and schedule constraints, including time zones, work hours, vacation time, local holidays, and commitments to other projects.

  12.2.3.3 Resource Calendars

  The quantity and availability of contracted resources and those dates on which each specific resource or resource group can be active or idle are documented.

  Process: 7.3 Determine BudgetDefinition: The process of aggregating the estimated costs of individual activities or work packages to establish an authorized cost baseline. Key Benefit: The key benefit of this process is that it determines the cost baseline against which project performance can be monitored and controlled.

  Inputs

  1.

  Cost management plan

  2.

  Scope baseline

  3.

  Activity cost estimates

  4.

  Basis of estimates

  5.

  Project schedule

  6.

  Resource calendars

  7.

  Risk register

  8.

  Agreements

  9.

  Organizational process assets

  Tools and Techniques

  1.

  Cost aggregation

  2.

  Reserve analysis

  3.

  Expert judgment

  4.

  Historical relationships

  5.

  Funding limit reconciliation

  Outputs

  1.

  Cost baseline

  2.

  Project funding requirements

  3.

  Project documents updates

• Question 497:

  In which Process Group are lessons learned documented?

  A. Planning

  B. Closing

  C. Executing

  D. Initiating

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 498:

  Tools and techniques used for Plan Communications include the communication:

  A. requirements analysis, communication technology, communication models, and communication methods.

  B. methods, stakeholder register, communication technology, and communication models.

  C. requirements, communication technology, communication requirements analysis, and communication methods.

  D. management plan, communication technology, communication models, and communication requirements analysis.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 499:

  Which of the following strategic considerations often results in project authorization?

  A. Customer requests and/or issue resolution

  B. Stakeholder expectations and/or strategic opportunity (business need)

  C. Technological advancement and/or senior executive request

  D. Market demand and/or legal requirements

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 500:

  Which of the following is developed from the project scope baseline and defines only that portion of the project scope that is to be included within a related contract?

  A. Product scope description

  B. Procurement statement of work

  C. Project schedule

  D. Work breakdown structure (WBS)

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation:

  12.1.3.2 Procurement Statement of Work

  

  The statement of work (SOW) for each procurement is developed from the project scope baseline and defines only that portion of the project scope that is to be included within the related contract. The

  procurement SOW describes the procurement item in sufficient detail to allow prospective sellers to determine if they are capable of providing the products, services, or results. sufficient detail can vary

  based on the nature of the item, the needs of the buyer, or the expected contract form. Information included in a SOW can include specifications, quantity desired, quality levels, performance data, period of performance, work location, and other requirements. The procurement SOW is written to be clear, complete, and concise. It includes a description of any collateral services required, such as performance reporting or post-project operational support for the procured item. In some application areas, there are specific content and format requirements for a procurement SOW. Each individual procurement item requires a SOW; however, multiple products or services can be grouped as one procurement item within a single SOW. The procurement SOW can be revised and refined as required as it moves through the procurement process until incorporated into a signed agreement.