APM APM-PFQ Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

APM APM-PFQ Online Questions & Answers

• Question 61:

  Which of the following is the purpose of an estimating funnel?

  A. Keeping resource usage to a minimum to help reduce costs.
  B. Supporting the production of comparative estimates.
  C. Identifying where costs can be minimised when preparing a budget.
  D. Representing increasing levels of estimating accuracy achieved through the life cycle
  D. Representing increasing levels of estimating accuracy achieved through the life cycle

• Question 62:

  Understanding who stakeholders are and their needs is a key duty of

  A. the quality manager.
  B. the key users,
  C. the project manager.
  D. the business sponsor.
  C. the project manager.

• Question 63:

  The question: 'Is the project actually following the processes and procedures as set out in the quality plan?' would be answered by?

  A. Quality alignment.
  B. Quality control.
  C. Quality assurance.
  D. Quality improvement.
  C. Quality assurance.

• Question 64:

  Which one of the following statements about the project management plan (PMP) is FALSE?

  A. The PMP acts as a contract between the Project Manager, the project team and the sponsor.
  B. The PMP defines the baselines for the project upon which changes are considered.
  C. The PMP, once defined, will remain unchanged throughout the project.
  D. The PMP is used as a reference document for managing the project.
  C. The PMP, once defined, will remain unchanged throughout the project.

• Question 65:

  Where in the project life cycle would the project manager typically be appointed?

  A. At the start of the concept phase.
  B. At the start of the definition phase.
  C. At the start of the development phase.
  D. At the end of the handover stage.
  B. At the start of the definition phase.

• Question 66:

  What aspect of the project will have greatest influence on the estimating method being used?

  A. The point in the life cycle where the estimate is being carried out.
  B. The overall budgeted value of the project being estimated.
  C. Whether the project is likely to proceed or not.
  D. The amount of acceptable estimating tolerance that exists.
  A. The point in the life cycle where the estimate is being carried out.

• Question 67:

  When is an analysis of a project's environment most likely to be undertaken?

  A. In the Definition Phase
  B. In the Transition Phase
  C. In the Concept Phase
  D. In the Deployment Phase
  C. In the Concept Phase

• Question 68:

  What is the agreed reference point that is communicated to stakeholders prior to any work being started?

  A. Verified work breakdown structure.
  B. Deployment baseline.
  C. Configuration record.
  D. Business case.
  B. Deployment baseline.

• Question 69:

  The main purpose of configuration management is to:

  A. minimise the impact of changes on the scope of the project.
  B. ensure that the final product meets the strategic needs of the business.
  C. provide control of the deliverables and avoid mistakes or misunderstandings.
  D. maximise the impact of agreed enhancements on the project deliverables.
  C. provide control of the deliverables and avoid mistakes or misunderstandings.

• Question 70:

  Why is it important to produce a project management plan?

  A. It shows the benefits expected at the close of the project and the specific stakeholders who are involved.
  B. It provides justification for undertaking the project and provides a rationale for the preferred solution.
  C. It sets and clarifies the expectations of all stakeholders who are involved in the project delivery.
  D. It identifies and establishes the most appropriate means of procuring the component parts or services for the project being delivered.
  C. It sets and clarifies the expectations of all stakeholders who are involved in the project delivery.