APM-PFQ Real Exam Questions and Verified Answers

Question 1 Single choice

The group whose remit is to set the strategic direction of a project is commonly known as:

A
the project management team.
B
primary user group.
C
steering group.
D
supplier group.

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Correct answer: C

Question 2 Single choice

A review undertaken to decide whether a project should proceed into its next phase is known as a...

A
decision gate.
B
feasibility study.
C
milestone review.
D
evaluation review.

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Correct answer: A

Question 3 Single choice

How can the project manager ensure a sound stakeholder environment?

A
Ensure that stakeholders who oppose the project are not involved
B
Develop an environment where all stakeholder's needs are satisfied.
C
Develop ways of understanding the needs of stakeholders.
D
Ensure that the influence stakeholders have is reduced.

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Correct answer: C

Question 4 Single choice

One benefit of stakeholder analysis is that:

A
the communication plan becomes unnecessary.
B
the stakeholders who oppose the project the most can be "cut off' to reduce their negative influence.
C
the communication requirements for each stakeholder Can be established.
D
the stakeholders can be removed from any of the decisions that are bang planned.

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Correct answer: C

Question 5 Single choice

Quality control verifies that:

A
the project follows appropriate processes.
B
project outputs are delivered on time.
C
the project follows appropriate governance.
D
project outputs meet acceptance criteria.

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Correct answer: D

Question 6 Single choice

As part of the risk management process the capture of threats and opportunities to the project objectives are referred to as:

A
risk assessment.
B
risk avoidance.
C
risk exposure.
D
risk identification.

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Correct answer: D

Question 7 Single choice

Which of these is a correct definition of an Estimate?

A
The use of a range of tools and techniques to produce forecasts of the probable time or cost of completing work
B
An educated guess that improves over time
C
A forecast of the probable time or cost of completing work
D
An estimate is an approximation of project time and cost targets that forms the basis of the contract

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Correct answer: C

Question 8 Single choice

What aspects of benefits realisation would be considered as most important to note in the business case?

A
Who is going to be responsible for carrying out each of the projects activities.
B
How the benefits will be realised, measured and the stakeholders involved
C
What type of contract is going to be used to procure delivery of the project.
D
Which benefits should be realised first and then the subsequent order

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Correct answer: B

Question 9 Single choice

One way that communication could be improved in the project is to:

A
ensure that free flowing feedback channels are planned into the communication structure.
B
ensure that communication is carried out as much as possible, transmitting as much information as possible.
C
target only those stakeholders who seem to show a valid interest in the project.
D
avoid planning communication too much so that messages are not seen as rigid and overly complex.

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Correct answer: A

Question 10 Single choice

The prime purpose of configuration management is to:

A
ensure the traceability and integrity of the delivered product or products
B
minimise the impact of changes on the scope of the project
C
ensure that the final product meets the needs of the business as defined by key stakeholders.
D
maximise the impact of agreed enhancements to the project deliverables

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Correct answer: A