QUESTION 121
During an executive call, a project sponsor found out about issues with the project but was not able to provide details about the next steps. Which of the following needs to be revised?
A. Project dashboard
B. Gap analysis
C. Risk register
D. Communication plan
Correct Answer: D
QUESTION 122
A project manager is assigned an initiative in a highly regulated industry that requires employees to safeguard certain pieces of PII. Which of the following is the best approach for the project manager to keep the information confidential?
A. Encryption
B. Multifactor authentication
C. Quality assurance
D. Password protection
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 123
Which of the following communication methods would be the most appropriate to finalize the handoff of deliverables?
A. A virtual meeting with all the stakeholders
B. A face-to-face kickoff meeting with the stakeholders
C. A closure meeting with the project team and stakeholders
D. A final report submitted via email to the stakeholders
Correct Answer: C
QUESTION 124
Which of the following is an activity related to operational security?
A. Processing background screening
B. Setting up a firewall
C. Establishing a zone of trust
D. Implementing multifactor authentication
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION 125
A project manager needs to ensure that the products produced during the project meet the highest quality standards and that team members understand the importance of these standards. Which of the following should the project manager do?
A. Train the team members.
B. Assess the resource pool.
C. Develop a QA plan.
D. Create RACI matrix.
Correct Answer: C
QUESTION 126
Which of the following best describes why a project manager would decide to sign a fixed-price contract with a vendor?
A. The scope of the project deliverable is clearly defined.
B. There is a non-disclosure agreement in place.
C. There are multiple requirements for the product.
D. The PM wants to simplify the logistics of the required product.
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 127
Which of the following would most likely take place when a team reviews the backlog and presents the status of each task?
A. Sprint retrospective
B. Sprint review
C. Sprint planning
D. Daily Scrum
Correct Answer: D
QUESTION 128
A project manager provided the team with a summary Gantt chart for the project. The team, however, has expressed interest in seeing the sequencing between all of the tasks. Which of the following should the project manager provide?
A. Project network diagram
B. Fishbone diagram
C. Burndown chart
D. Milestone chart
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 129
A project sponsor requires a system that is capable of providing integrated management of all the business’s core functions. Which of the following systems is the project sponsor describing?
A. CMS
B. CRM
C. EDRMS
D. ERP
Correct Answer: D
QUESTION 130
Which of the following should occur first when planning maintenance windows?
A. Diagnose potential areas for concern.
B. Notify the customer base.
C. Determine a rollback plan.
D. Understand the organization’s production cycle.
Correct Answer: D
QUESTION 131
A software development team completed the development and testing of a new accounting software system for a client. Which of the following should the team do next?
A. User acceptance testing
B. Unit testing
C. Performance testing
D. Audits and inspections
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 132
A project manager is working on an existing, large, complex project that involves regulatory and environmental considerations. The development of a detailed project plan will be critical. Which of the following should the project manager do first?
A. Review the project charter.
B. Start the process of engaging the stakeholders.
C. Arrange a kickoff meeting.
D. Evaluate potential risks.
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 133
Which of the following should a project manager consult when deciding how to send updates regarding deliverables?
A. Dashboard
B. Status report
C. Meeting minutes
D. Communication plan
Correct Answer: D
QUESTION 134
Which of the following considers factors such as reliability, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness within project goals and objectives?
A. DevOps architecture
B. Computing services
C. Data warehouse
D. Networking and connectivity
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 135
During the project execution, the sponsor would like to have a visual representation indicating the progress of the project in terms of incomplete work remaining. The project is being managed using agile methodologies. Which of the following tools would best help the sponsor with the request?
A. Milestone chart
B. Velocity chart
C. Task board
D. Burndown chart
Correct Answer: D
QUESTION 136
Which of the following best describes why a SaaS application might be used to provide a multiplatform service to a project management team?
A. The SaaS application would provide additional computing resources if needed by team members to complete tasks.
B. The Saas application would allow users to access a virtual desktop from anywhere in the world.
C. The SaaS application would be available through any web browser that has an internet connection.
D. The SaaS application would provide on-demand and scalable networking and storage resources.
Correct Answer: C
QUESTION 137
Which of the following best describes the reason a chat messaging service would be used as the primary form of communication for a project team?
A. The team is working in different rooms within the same building.
B. The team is working remotely two days per week.
C. The team has members distributed around the world in different time zones.
D. The team is based in the same office but has a large number of members.
Correct Answer: C
QUESTION 138
A project is not progressing as planned following the departure of the project manager. Which of the following would be the best tool to use to document this information?
A. Issue log
B. Risk register
C. Change log
D. Defect log
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 139
A project manager was concerned the results were not fulfilling the expectations at the end of the execution phase. After reviewing the sow, the project manager realized the vendor delivered everything included in the contract Which of the following actions should the project manager complete next?
A. Perform a gap analysis.
B. Escalate the issue.
C. Submit a change request.
D. Approve deliverables.
Correct Answer: D
QUESTION 140
During a phase review, two stakeholders discuss the approval of a deliverable. The project manager convinces the stakeholders to agree on a common solution. Which of the following best describes what the project manager did to gain approval from both stakeholders?
A. Force
B. Smooth
C. Compromise
D. Avoid
Correct Answer: C