Which of the following types of document formally authorizes and defines the scope of a project?

A. A project approval

B. A project charter

C. A project deliverable

D. A project milestone

An organization has started a project to upgrade all computers in an organization. During the implementation phase of the project, the computer vendor notifies the project manager that the computer systems are on backorder. The vendor anticipates delivery of the systems within five business days. Which of the following resource leveling techniques would be MOST appropriate in this scenario?

A. Crashing

B. Optimizing

C. Delaying

D. Fast tracking

Which of the following is the NEXT step within a project setup after the problem statement has been clearly defined?

A. Identify the project

B. Prepare a project plan

C. Obtain approval

D. Validate the project

As a result of changes in the economy, it has been communicated that the current costs for needed components have doubled from what was originally budgeted. If the procurement occurs, this would result in exceeding the cost baseline for the project. Which of the following actions should the project manager take?

A. Evaluate alternatives that could be used that would result in the same scope to be produced

B. Use contingency funds to cover the procurement of the components

C. Create a change request to see if the baselines can be revised to incorporate the appropriate costs

D. Contact the customer to let them know that the costs will be higher, and await approval from the customer before proceeding

A project has been going on for three weeks, and the project manager notices that Resource A is beginning to fall behind schedule. The project manager should FIRST schedule a meeting with:

A. The project stakeholders to communicate the delay.

B. Resource A to confirm estimates.

C. The other team members to make up the schedule slippage.

D. The manager of Resource A for corrective action.

A project team is about to deliver on a two year long project when they are informed of new Government laws that directly affect the product. The team meets with their stakeholders to discuss the impact to the project and determine that additional laws need to be taken into account before go-live. The NEXT step the project manager needs to take is:

A. Re-direct the development team.

B. Create a change request.

C. Update the issues log.

D. Hold a meeting with the users.

An individual's responsibilities for Project A include: 1) Select the project leader, 2) Assure objectives are in-line with strategic goals/directions of the organization, 3) Assure the needed resources are available for successful project completion. This individual's role is:

A. Project Stakeholder.

B. Project Manager.

C. Project Sponsor.

D. Project Analyst.

Which of the following are tools used in quality control? (Select TWO).

A. Gantt chart

B. Ishikawa diagram

C. Parametric estimating

D. Probability and impact matrix

E. Pareto chart

Which of the following may have a significant adverse impact upon the successful completion of an international project? (Select THREE).

A. Time zones

B. Travel costs

C. Co-location of resources

D. The project plan

E. Scheduled vacations

F. Language barriers

Which of the following directly utilize the WBS? (Select TWO).

A. Communication plan

B. Monte Carlo technique

C. Activity estimation

D. Variance analysis

E. Resource assignment