Mini Challenge Test

The Project Manager has completed the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and defined all work packages. What is the NEXT step the PM must take in the scope management process?

An Agile team is conducting its Retrospective. The team identifies that they frequently waste time because they lack a common set of coding standards, which leads to disputes during code review. The team agrees to adopt a documented set of standards for all future work. This new standard should be documented primarily in the:

The Project Manager (PM) is negotiating with a functional manager for the 100% assignment of a critical, specialized resource for a six-month period. The functional manager is reluctant to release the resource. Which negotiation strategy is the PM MOST LIKELY to use to achieve a win-win outcome?

The project sponsor has requested a major scope change that the PM knows will significantly exceed the current budget. The PM's primary ethical and professional responsibility in this situation is to:

A Project Manager is reviewing the risk register and notes that a high-probability threat has been identified. The team decides to implement a set of pre-emptive actions to reduce the likelihood of the risk occurring. This risk response strategy is called:

In a hybrid project, the Agile development team has completed a user story and achieved its Definition of Done (DoD). The Project Manager then reviews the story against the pre-defined Quality Metrics to ensure the necessary non-functional requirements are met before integrating it into the final product. Which process is the PM performing?

The Project Manager (PM) is leading a construction project where the critical path includes a high-risk activity: the delivery of custom steel components. The PM decides to sign a contract with a backup supplier at a higher cost to ensure the components are available on time if the primary supplier fails. This is an example of which risk response strategy?

The Project Manager is utilizing the Expert Judgment technique to analyze and prioritize the identified project risks by assessing their probability and impact. Which risk management process is the PM performing?

The Project Manager (PM) discovers that a key regulatory body has changed its requirements, mandating a new inspection process that will add two weeks and significant cost to a critical activity. This was not identified in the initial risk analysis. What should the PM access to cover the cost of this unforeseen risk?

The Project Manager is utilizing a seller selection technique that involves grading a bidder’s proposal against pre-defined criteria (e.g., technical approach, management quality, price) using a numerical weight for each criterion. This is an example of which technique?

A Project Manager (PM) is leading a global virtual team with members across three different time zones. The team is struggling with delays in decision-making because of the time differences and reliance on email. Which of the following is the BEST strategy for the PM to implement to improve decision-making efficiency?

In an Agile project, a team member frequently asks the Product Owner (PO) to clarify acceptance criteria for stories that have already been pulled into the sprint. This causes minor delays and disrupts flow. What is the BEST technique to address this recurring issue?

The Project Manager has calculated the project's To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI) based on the Budget at Completion (BAC) as 1.25. The current Cost Performance Index (CPI) is 0.95. What does this indicate?

A team member is consistently struggling to complete assigned tasks and requires frequent assistance from the Project Manager (PM) and other team members. The PM needs to have a conversation that is primarily focused on improving the team member's performance. What is the BEST initial approach for the PM?

The Project Manager (PM) is leading a project that is consistently exceeding the scheduled deadlines. The PM holds a team meeting to review the schedule model, critical path, and activity relationships to find opportunities for time savings. Which process is the PM performing?

The Project Manager of a predictive project determines that the project is running one month behind schedule, but the SPI is 0.95, which is within the acceptable variance threshold defined in the Project Management Plan. What is the BEST course of action for the PM?

In an iterative project, the team is finding that every time they deliver a piece of functionality, the customer changes their mind about a related requirement. This cycle of rework is draining the team's capacity. What should the Project Manager (or Scrum Master) do to address this?

The Project Manager finds that the project team is highly efficient, consistently completing tasks ahead of schedule, with a high quality of work. The PM is looking for ways to leverage this positive performance to further benefit the project. This is an example of which opportunity response strategy?

The Project Manager of a predictive project determines that the project is facing a potential funding cut. The PM performs an analysis to determine how different levels of funding reduction would impact the project's scope and quality objectives. Which risk analysis technique is the PM using?

The Project Manager finds that a key resource is only available for 50% of the project time over the next three months. The PM records this constraint in the project documentation to ensure it is accounted for in all future planning. Which document should the PM primarily update?

The Project Manager (PM) discovers that a previously completed deliverable, which had been approved by the customer, must be recalled and fixed due to a newly discovered defect that renders it unusable. What is the BEST place for the PM to document this situation?

The Project Manager is managing a complex, novel project with high uncertainty. The team needs to ensure that the scope and schedule are continuously adapted as new requirements are discovered. Which planning technique is BEST suited for this scenario?

The project is tracking its Estimate at Completion (EAC). The current Cost Performance Index (CPI) is 0.90, and the Project Manager believes this poor performance is due to a flaw in the initial cost estimates, which has now been corrected. The team's efficiency is expected to improve to 1.0 for the remainder of the project. Which EAC formula is the MOST appropriate to use?

An Agile team has completed its second sprint. During the Sprint Review, the Product Owner (PO) rejects two stories, stating they do not meet the expected level of quality. The team members argue that the stories meet the current Definition of Done (DoD). What is the BEST initial action for the Scrum Master/Project Manager?

The Project Manager is dealing with a highly influential stakeholder who is demanding weekly, detailed status reports and frequent one-on-one meetings. The PM determines the stakeholder's level of interest in the project is low. According to the Power/Interest Grid, which strategy should the PM employ?

The Project Manager receives a Work Performance Report showing that the project's BAC is $400,000 and the new EAC is $500,000. What is the project's Variance at Completion (VAC)?

The Project Manager is holding a meeting to define and document how the project team will acquire, manage, and use resources (including the organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities). Which planning process is the PM performing?

The Project Manager is reviewing the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and notices that a key requirement, signed off by the customer, is no longer aligned with the latest organizational strategic objective documented in the Business Case. What should the PM do NEXT?

The project requires the use of a specialized machine for three months. The Project Manager has determined that it is more cost-effective to lease the equipment from a vendor than to purchase it. This decision should be documented in the:

The Project Manager receives a report showing a number of defects that are within the acceptable range but are still causing customer complaints. The team suggests analyzing the process data to find ways to reduce the defect rate further in the next iteration. This is an example of:

A critical, non-functional requirement for the project is that the final product must integrate seamlessly with a new cloud service that is still under development by a third party. This situation introduces a dependency. This dependency is classified as a(n):

The Project Manager is utilizing a visual management tool that shows the work flowing from "To Do" to "In Progress" to "Done". The PM has implemented a rule that limits the number of items allowed in the "In Progress" column. This is a core practice of which Agile framework?

The Project Manager receives a contract proposal from a vendor. The contract states that the buyer (the project) will pay all of the seller’s allowable costs, plus a portion of the cost savings achieved if the final cost is less than the target cost. This is an example of a:

The Project Manager determines that a key activity on the critical path is delayed. The PM decides to authorize overtime and add more resources to the activity to bring the project back on schedule. Which schedule compression technique is the PM using?

The Project Manager is working with a highly skilled, self-organizing team. However, the team is struggling with disagreements over the technical approach, leading to delays. The PM facilitates a meeting where all alternatives are discussed, and the team jointly selects the best option based on data. Which conflict resolution technique is the PM using?

A project requires a specialized component that can only be manufactured by a single supplier. The supplier demands a contract where they are reimbursed for all legitimate costs incurred, plus a pre-determined percentage of those costs as profit. This is an example of a:

A project is being executed in a country where political instability is rising, increasing the risk of project stoppage. This condition is BEST categorized as a(n):

The Project Manager is reviewing the project's financial status. The Cost Variance (CV) is −$15,000. The Project Manager determines that the negative variance is primarily due to a unique, one-time procurement error that will not recur. Which EAC formula should the PM use for the most accurate forecast?

The Project Manager of a predictive project finds that a complex deliverable requires a change to the technical specification that will add two weeks to the critical path. The change is necessary to meet a non-functional security requirement that was inadvertently omitted from the original scope. What should the PM do FIRST?

The Project Manager has completed the Control Procurements process and obtained final acceptance of all project deliverables from the customer. What is the NEXT logical step the PM should take to finalize the project?

A conflict arises between two team members regarding the assignment of a task. The Project Manager has detailed authority over team assignments in the Project Charter. The PM listens to both sides and then makes a direct decision on who should perform the task. Which conflict resolution technique is the PM using?

A major stakeholder who was initially classified as "Resistant" is now actively participating in meetings and providing constructive feedback. What is the NEXT step the Project Manager should take regarding the Stakeholder Engagement Plan?

The Project Manager has calculated the project's PV as $50,000, the EV as $45,000, and the AC as $40,000. What is the project's current Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI)?

During a contract negotiation, the seller insists on adding a clause that grants them a bonus payment if the project is completed one month early. This is an example of which type of contract?

In an Agile project, the team is consistently missing its sprint commitment by carrying over an average of 20% of stories to the next sprint. The team is not being distracted by outside work. What is the BEST initial action for the Scrum Master/Project Manager?