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1All of the following processes form part of the Executing process group except:
aPerforming activities in accordance with the project management plan.
bManaging changes to the deliverables.
cCompleting the work in accordance with the defined quality framework and specification.
dCoordinating people and resources.?
2Which calculation is correct for the To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI) based on the Estimate At Completion (EAC)?
aAC + (BAC – EV)
b(BAC - EV)/(BAC - AC)
cBAC/CPIcum
d(BAC - EV)/(EAC - AC)?
3A Pareto diagram shows:
aThe 80% of the work that is important.
bThe qualitative improvement trend demonstrated by implementing a Six Sigma initiative.
cA histogram ordered by frequency of occurrence.
dThe 20% of the work that is causing the most issues.?
4Integrated Change Control includes all of the following tools and techniques except:
aProject plan updates.
bExpert judgement.
cChange control meetings.
dA change control board to approve or reject changes.?
5All of the following are true concerning expected monetary value (EMV) except:
aDecision tree analysis is more effective using net present values (NPV) in its calculations rather than EMV.
bThe EMV of an opportunity is generally a positive value.
cEMV is a statistical concept that calculates the average value of a future scenario that may, or may not happen by multiplying the value of each possible outcome by the probability of it occurring and summing the products.
dThe EMV of a threat is generally a negative value.?
6Co-location is one of the techniques used to:
aEnsure effective control over the work of the project team.
bDevelop the project team.
cDefine the organisation structure.
dAcquire the project team.?
7When managing a complex, cross functional project; which of the following structures will give the project manager the most authority?
aBalanced matrix.
bStrong matrix.
cFunctional.
dWeak matrix.?
8Leadership in a project environment should demonstrate all of the following characteristics except:
aThe focusing of the efforts of a group of people on achieving a common objective.
bHigh levels of respect and trust.
cThe ability to get things done through others.
dA primary focus on external senior managers and other key stakeholders to ensure the project is a success through managing upwards.?
9The processes included in project communication management are:
aCollect Requirements, Plan Communications, Distribute Information, Manage Expectations and Report Performance.
bIdentify Stakeholders, Collect Requirements, Plan Communications, Distribute Information, Manage Stakeholder Expectations and Report Performance.
cIdentify Stakeholders, Plan Communications, Distribute Information, Manage Stakeholder Expectations and Report Performance.
dCollect Requirements, Plan Communications, Distribute Information, Update Project Documentation and Report Performance.?
10Which of the following is true concerning the work breakdown structure (WBS)?
aThe PMI WBS and PRINCE2 product breakdown structure (PBS) are effectively the same thing.
bThe WBS is the same as the organisational breakdown structure (OBS).
cThe WBS is a deliverable oriented, hierarchical decomposition of the work to be executed by the project team.
dThe WBS is the bill of materials (BoM) needed to accomplish the work of the project.?
11All of the following are true of cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) contracts, except:
aThe seller is reimbursed for all allowable costs incurred performing the contract work.
bThe seller receives a fixed fee calculated as a percentage of the initial estimated project cost.
cThe fee does not change based on the performance of the seller.
dThe seller receives a fee calculated as a fixed percentage of the actual project cost.?
12Analogous estimating when applied to a duration is:
aBased on expert judgement and is consequently more accurate than standard critical path estimating.
bUsed when there is a limited amount of detailed information available.
cA calculation based on a three point estimate using a modified BETA distribution.
dThe same as ‘bottom up’ estimating.?
13The code of accounts:
aIs the system used to keep track of purchases and contracts.
bIs any numbering system used to uniquely identify each component of the work breakdown structure.
cLinks the work breakdown structure to the schedule task identifier.
dIs the alpha-numeric reference used in the organisations accounts system to identify cost centres.?
14A procurement audit will consider all of the following except:
aThe changes in market conditions between the contract date and the current time.
bAny successes or failures in the process that warrant recognition.
cThe complete procurement process from initial planning through to the administration of the procurement.
dAny lessons learned that can be applied to future procurement processes.?
15The Delphi technique has all of the following characteristics except:
aIt is a technique to reduce bias and prevent any one person from exerting undue influence.
bIt is a way to reach a consensus of experts.
cIt is an Oracle® database application used to optimise future outcomes. 
dIndividual experts are unaware of who else is participating in the process.  ?
16The basic decision making styles normally used by project managers include all of the following except:
aCoin flip (random).
bCommand.
cConsultation.
dRational choice theory?
17The Control Costs process includes all of the following except:
aInforming appropriate stakeholders of all approved changes and associated costs.
bInfluencing factors that create changes in the authorised cost baseline.
cDeveloping the cost performance baseline.
dActing to bring expected cost overruns within acceptable limits.?
18All of the following statements are true about product and project life cycles except:
aGenerally a product lifecycle is contained within a project lifecycle.
bA project life cycle is determined by the organisation and generally consists of phases that may be sequential or overlapping.
cA product lifecycle is determined by the organisation and generally consists of sequential phases.
dGenerally a project lifecycle is contained within a product lifecycle.?
19As part of a successful communication, the receiver is responsible for:
aMaking sure the information is clear and complete, understood and acknowledged.
bMaking sure the information is received in its entirety, understood correctly and acknowledged.
cMaking sure the information is clear and complete, understood and agreed with.
dListening actively to ensure all of the information is received.?
20The project charter has all of the following characteristics except:
aIts primary use is to authorise the start of a project or phase.
bIt provides the project manager with authority to apply resources and expend money on project activities.
cIts primary use is to request bids or proposals for the work it defines.
dThe project charter can be created by the person external to the project, responsible for the authorisation of the work, or that person can delegate the creation of the project charter to the project manager.?
21All of the following are true concerning enterprise environmental factors (EEF) except:
aEEF do not include the organisations purchasing guidelines because this type of function is managed by the Accounts Department.
bEEF include the tools, systems and software that comprise the project management information system (PMIS).
cEEF incorporates the organisation’s culture, structure and processes.
dEEF include all relevant laws, regulations and standards imposed by all levels of government, industry bodies and society.?
22All of the following statements concerning the project scope statement are true except:
aIt is an output of the Verify Scope process.
bIt describes the project’s deliverables and the work needed to create them.
cIt may contain explicit scope exclusions that can assist in managing stakeholder expectations.
dIt provides a common understanding of the project’s scope among the project’s stakeholders.?
23The cost of quality includes all of the following except:
aBuying professional indemnity insurance.
bThe cost of defects and rework caused by failing to achieve requirements.
cThe cost of inspecting and appraising conforming products produced by the project.
dPreventing non-conformance to requirements.?
24The responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) shows:
aThe connections between activities and project team members.
bThe delegation of responsibility through the hierarchically organised management structure.
cAccountabilities to assist in team performance appraisals. 
dThe sequence of activities a named resource is responsible for accomplishing.?
25Which of the following represent a discretionary dependency?
aNot starting design until all of the approvals have been received.
bWaiting the specified 72 hours before stripping formwork from a newly poured concrete slab.
cApplying a start-to-start link between two tasks in a PDM network.
dApplying a lag of 4 days between two tasks.?
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