A project manager realizes that a project will not be completed on time due to resource constraints. Which of the following actions should the project manager take NEXT?
A. Trigger the contingency plan and communicate with the stakeholders.
B. Work with the functional managers to create a work-around.
C. Submit a change request to the change control board.
D. Transfer the risk by hiring a new vendor who was successful on a previous project.
E. Set up an escalation meeting with the sponsor.
A project manager has been very diligent in maintaining the version control for the documentation of requirements. Which of the following tools is the project manager using?
A. Multiauthoring software
B. Word processor
C. Real-time polling
D. Conferencing platforms
In a functional organization, a project has been completed successfully. Which of the following actions would the project manager MOST likely perform?
A. Assemble a new project with existing resources.
B. Obtain the final report from release management.
C. Notify the functional manager that resources are released.
D. Allocate resources in a different project.
An opportunity emerged in the middle of a project life cycle.
Which of the following is the BEST action for the project manager to take?
A. Exploit the risk.
B. Accept the risk.
C. Avoid the risk.
D. Transfer the risk.
The high-level technical requirements for a new application state that the application should be suitable to support enterprise-level client-server solutions. Which of the following meets these requirements?
A. Data warehouse
B. SQL database
C. Multitier architecture
D. Content management system
A project manager was just assigned to a new project. Which of the following activities should the project manager undertake after accepting the project? (Choose two.)
A. Review the detailed plan.
B. Develop a preliminary scope.
C. Develop a transition plan.
D. Develop a project management plan.
E. Review the resource pool.
F. Review the project objectives.
A project manager is assigned to a multinational project with team members from different continents. Which of the following is the MOST important aspect for the project manager to consider?
A. Resource allocation
B. Communication security
C. Technological factors
D. Cultural differences
A critical business initiative introduced new processes and technology to the organization. Which of the following approaches should be used to ensure the deliverables are increasingly adopted and leveraged by the organization over time?
A. Creation of a social news forum
B. Management directives to use the new system
C. New user kickoff meeting
D. Monthly feedback and training sessions
A project manager is discussing with team members sensitive project information that should not be disclosed outside of the office. Which of the following BEST describes this type of information?
A. Intellectual property
B. Marketing
C. Trade secret
D. Top secret
Internal project team members and a subject matter expert had a heated discussion about the client's needs. The deliverable is now at risk of being delayed. Which of the following should be notified LAST?
A. Program manager
B. End user
C. Steering committee
D. Project sponsor
Which of the following methods frequently delivers new code in an automatic way for development projects?
A. Automated testing
B. CI/CD process
C. Validation checks
D. Deploy sprint
A project team is working remotely from different locations across the country. As part of a lessons-learned exercise, the project manager would like to identify the level of engagement among project team members. Which of the following would be the BEST tool for the project manager to use?
A. Meeting chat
B. Email
C. Real-time survey
D. Whiteboard
Which of the following is a web template that is used to create websites?
A. ERP
B. CRM
C. EDRMS
D. CMS
A project team is comprised of a mix of in-house and virtual team members.
When a complex announcement needs to go out to the entire project team, which of the following is the MOST effective way to communicate it?
A. Composing a project team email with the details of the announcement is the best method. It gives the project manager the opportunity to explain but not be overcome with questions from the team.
B. Using text messaging to make the announcement is the best method. It allows the project manager to reach the project team members wherever they are located.
C. Sending a fax is the best method. It gives the project manager the opportunity to explain the announcement and come up with questions and answers the team may have.
D. Hosting a web conference meeting is the best method. It gives the project manager the opportunity to explain the announcement and answer any questions from the team.
An organization has multiple projects that are taking place simultaneously.
Which of the following should be tasked with ensuring resources are appropriately allocated to projects?
A. PMO
B. Project sponsor
C. Project coordinator
D. HR