PMP SET 1.3.Scope

1. Two months into a design project, the customer requested a modification to the product. The change was made without notifying the project manager. During the final testing phase, results were different than what was planned for. This scenario is an example of which of the following?

• A. Poor scope change control
• B. Poor adherence to the communication plan
• C. Poor development of the quality management plan
• D. Poor definition of the test plan

2. A market demand, a customer request, and a technological advance are examples of:

• A. Changes to the project.
• B. Reasons to initiate a project.
• C. Components of a WBS.
• D. Claims to the project.

3. Linear programming is an example of what type of project selection criterion?

• A. Constrained optimization
• B. Comparative approach
• C. Benefit measurement
• D. Impact analysis

4. After the contract has been signed for the upgrade of 8,000 workstations, a project manager is assigned. The proposal manager is relatively new and doesn't have as much related knowledge as the project manager. The cost analyst works from home and his price estimates are based on the details outlined in the contract. The project manager thinks there was a flaw in the logic determining the number of workstations that can be upgraded via remote electronic software distribution. Which of the following is the BEST thing for the project manager to do?

• A. Determine if the contingency budget will cover the additional cost of more expensive visits
• B. Meet with the cost analyst and the proposal manager to determine how they can amend the contract to accurately reflect the work that will have to be done
• C. Meet with the appropriate project team members to choose the best solution
• D. Meet with the vendor to adjust the contract for the change

5. Over the last few weeks, the team has made three scope changes to the activities and activities on the project. The project manager must be MOST careful to:

• A. Record all the changes.
• B. Provide documentation on all the changes to the sponsor.
• C. Make sure the changes are reflected in the project scope.
• D. Prevent more changes from occurring.

6. Which of the following tools and techniques is not part of “define scope” process?

• A. Facilitated workshops
• B. Expert judgment
• C. Product analysis
• D. Inspection

7. Which of the following is a basic rule or guideline for creating a work breakdown structure?

• A. The first row should describe the products of the project.
• B. Each level of a work breakdown structure is a smaller segment of the level above.
• C. A work breakdown structure should be like a to-do list, listing every activity in chronological order that needs to be done to complete the project.
• D. A work breakdown structure should be organized by functional areas.

8. All of the following are inputs to “validate scope” process EXCEPT?

• A. Project management plan
• B. Organizational process assets
• C. Requirements documentation
• D. Work performance data

9. A project manager is in the process of scope validation of a deliverable with the customer. What is the MOST important thing the project manager should ensure?

• A. Accuracy
• B. Timeliness
• C. Acceptance
• D. Completeness

10. A new project manager is planning a complex hardware installation project. The team consists of 13 people who are experts in their fields. The project manager does not want to micromanage the project. How far should he decompose the work?

• A. As small as possible because the work is complex
• B. As large as possible because he is dealing with experts
• C. To 1000-hour activities because he is dealing with experts
• D. To about 80-hour activities because it will make the work less complex