PMI CAPM PMI-100 Questions & Answers

• Question 631:

  Which of the following is an input to the Plan Risk Responses process?

  A. Risk urgency assessment

  B. Organizational process assets

  C. Risk register

  D. Schedule management plan

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation:

  11.2.3.1 Risk Register

  The primary output from Identify Risks is the initial entry into the risk register. The risk register is a document in which the results of risk analysis and risk response planning are recorded. It contains the outcomes of the other risk management processes as they are conducted, resulting in an increase in the level and type of information contained in the risk register over time. The preparation of the risk register begins in the Identify Risks process with the following information, and then becomes available to other project management and risk management processes:

  List of identified risks. The identified risks are described in as much detail as is reasonable. A structure for describing risks using risk statements may be applied, for example, EVENT may occur causing IMPACT, or If CAUSE exists, EVENT may occur leading to EFFECT. In addition to the list of identified risks, the root causes of those risks may become more evident. These are the fundamental conditions or events that may give rise to one or more identified risks. They should be recorded and used to support future risk identification for this and other projects.

  List of potential responses. Potential responses to a risk may sometimes be identified during the Identify Risks process. These responses, if identified in this process, should be used as inputs to the Plan Risk Responses process.

  Process: 11.5 Plan Risk ResponsesDefinition: The process of developing options and actions to enhance opportunities and to reduce threats to project objectives. Key Benefit: The key benefit of this process is that it addresses the risks by their priority, inserting resources and activities into the budget, schedule and project management plan as needed.

  Inputs

  1.

  Risk management plan

  2.

  Risk register

  Tools and Techniques

  1.

  Strategies for negative risks or threats

  2.

  Strategies for positive risks or opportunities

  3.

  Contingent response strategies

  4.

  Expert judgment

  Outputs

  1.

  Project management plan updates

  2.

  Project documents updates

• Question 632:

  Which of the following is an input into the Develop Project Team process?

  A. Enterprise environmental factors

  B. Organizational process assets

  C. Project staff assignments

  D. Performance reports

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation:

  9.3 Develop Project TeamDefinition: The process of improving competencies, team member interaction, and overall team environment to enhance project performance. Key Benefit: The key benefit of this process is that it results in improved teamwork, enhanced people skills and competencies, motivated employees, reduced staff turnover rates, and improved overall project performance.

  Inputs

  1.

  Human resource management plan

  2.

  Project staff assignments

  3.

  Resource calendars

  Tools and Techniques

  1.

  Interpersonal skills

  2.

  Training

  3.

  Team-building activities

  4.

  Ground rules

  5.

  Colocation

  6.

  Recognition and rewards

  7.

  Personnel assessment tools

  Outputs

  1.

  Team performance assessments

  2.

  Enterprise environmental factors updates

• Question 633:

  Which of the following is an example of contract administration?

  A. Negotiating the contract

  B. Authorizing contractor work

  C. Developing the statement of work

  D. Establishing evaluation criteria

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 634:

  Which of the following is an example of push communication?

  A. Intranet sites

  B. Video conferencing

  C. Knowledge repositories

  D. Press releases

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation:

  10.1.2.4 Communication Methods

  There are several communication methods that are used to share information among project stakeholders. These methods are broadly classifed as follows:

  Interactive communication. Between two or more parties performing a multidirectional exchange of information. It is the most effcient way to ensure a common understanding by all participants on specified topics, and includes meetings, phone calls, instant messaging, video conferencing, etc.

  Push communication. Sent to specific recipients who need to receive the information. This ensures that the information is distributed but does not ensure that it actually reached or was understood by the intended audience. Push communications include letters, memos, reports, emails, faxes, voice mails, blogs, press releases, etc.

  Pull communication. Used for very large volumes of information, or for very large audiences, and requires the recipients to access the communication content at their own discretion. These methods include intranet sites, e-learning, lessons learned databases, knowledge repositories, etc. The choices of communication methods that are used for a project may need to be discussed and agreed upon by the project stakeholders based on communication requirements; cost and time constraints; and familiarity and availability of the required tools and resources that may be applicable to the communications process.

• Question 635:

  Which of the following is an example of a technique used in quantitative risk analysis?

  A. Sensitivity analysis

  B. Probability and impact matrix

  C. Risk data quality assessment

  D. Risk categorization

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 636:

  Which of the following is an example of a risk symptom?

  A. Failure to meet intermediate milestones

  B. Force of nature, such as a flood

  C. Risk threshold target

  D. Crashing, front loading, or fast tracking

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 637:

  Which of the following is a tool and technique used in all processes within Project Integration Management?

  A. Records management system

  B. Expert judgment

  C. Project management software

  D. Issue log

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation:

  4.1.2.1 Expert Judgment

  Expert judgment is often used to assess the inputs used to develop the project charter. Expert judgment is applied to all technical and management details during this process. Such expertise is provided by any group or individual with specialized knowledge or training and is available from many sources, including:

  Other units within the organization,

  Consultants,

  Stakeholders, including customers or sponsors,

  Professional and technical associations,

  Industry groups,

  Subject matter experts (SME), and

  Project management office (PMO).

• Question 638:

  Which of the following is a schematic display of the project's schedule activities and the logical relationships among them?

  A. Gantt chart

  B. Project schedule network diagram

  C. Project milestone list

  D. Activity list

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 639:

  Which of the following is a schedule network analysis technique that takes limited resources into account?

  A. Network reserve analysis

  B. Critical chain method

  C. Lead and lag adjustment

  D. Critical path method

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation:

  6.6.2.3 Critical Chain Method The critical chain method (CCM) is a schedule method that allows the project team to place buffers on any project schedule path to account for limited resources and project uncertainties. It is developed from the critical path method approach and considers the effects of resource allocation, resource optimization, resource leveling, and activity duration uncertainty on the critical path determined using the critical path method. To do so, the critical chain method introduces the concept of buffers and buffer management. The critical chain method uses activities with durations that do not include safety margins, logical relationships, and resource availability with statistically determined buffers composed of the aggregated safety margins of activities at specified points on the project schedule path to account for limited resources and project uncertainties. The resource-constrained critical path is known as the critical chain.

• Question 640:

  Which of the following is a component of three-point estimates?

  A. Probabilistic

  B. Most likely

  C. Expected

  D. Anticipated

  Correct Answer: B