Question 1

You are a project manager for a documentary film company. In light of a recent regional tragedy, the company president wants to get a new documentary on the rescue efforts of the heroic rescue teams to air as soon as possible. She's looking to you to make this documentary the best that has ever been produced in the history of this company. She guarantees you free rein to use whatever resources you need to get this project done quickly. However, the best photographer in the company is currently working on another assignment. Which of the following is true?

Options :

A :

The primary constraint is time because the president wants the film done quickly. She told you to get it to air as soon as possible.

B :

The primary constraint is quality because the president wants this to be the best film ever produced by this company. She-s given you free rein to use whatever resources needed to get the job done.

C :

The schedule is the primary constraint. Even though the president has given you free rein on resource use, you assume she didn't mean those actively assigned to projects. The photographer won't be finished for another three weeks on his current assignment, so schedule adjustments will have to be made.

D :

Resources are the primary constraint. Even though the president has given you free rein on resource use, you assume she didn't mean those actively assigned to projects.

Answer: B

Question 2

In which type of organizational structure are staff members grouped by specialty?

Options :

A : Functional

B : Projectized

C : Matrix

D : Balanced

Answer: A

Question 3

Perform quality assurance belongs to which of the following process groups?

Options :

A : Planning

B : Executing

C : Monitoring and Control

D : Closing

Answer: B

Question 4

The scope of a project can be expected to change if:

Options :

A : The project manager must provide cost estimates without having a design concept

B : All of the other alternatives apply are possible based upon the situation

C :

The project manager is assigned after the project is defined, and the cost and schedule are approved

D : A clear objective is not provided

E : Oversimplification (underestimating) of the nature of the work occurs

Answer: B

Question 5

Which is one of the determining factors used to calculate CPI?

Options :

A : EV

B : SPI

C : PV

D : ETC

Answer: A

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