Process Domain

A project has a Budget at Completion (BAC) of $100,000. The project is currently 40% complete. The Actual Cost (AC) is $45,000. The project manager expects the current cost variance to be typical for the remainder of the project. What is the Estimate at Completion (EAC)? (Enter the number only, no currency symbols or commas)

A project manager is leading a project to develop a new medical device. The regulatory requirements are strict and fixed, but the software interface design is uncertain and requires user feedback. Which development approach is MOST appropriate?

A project manager is dealing with two different risks. For Risk A (potential hardware theft), they purchase an insurance policy. For Risk B (potential failure of a new technology), they build a prototype to test feasibility. Which TWO risk response strategies are being used?

In a predictive project, the project manager is preparing the final report. The project was completed on time and under budget, but the client is unhappy because the product does not integrate well with their legacy systems. This requirement was never mentioned in the scope statement. Which action should the project manager have taken earlier to prevent this?

During a sprint review, the client requests a new feature that is very different from the current product goal. The team is excited about the idea, but the Product Owner is concerned about the remaining budget. What is the BEST course of action?

A project manager is planning a project with a high degree of uncertainty regarding the final product design. The stakeholders are highly involved and want to see progress frequently. Which scheduling method is MOST appropriate?

A project manager is conducting a procurement for a complex software component. The requirements are not fully defined and will likely evolve. Which contract type is MOST appropriate to share risk and allow for flexibility?

A project manager is closing a project. The deliverables have been accepted, and the final report is written. Which TWO activities must still be completed to officially close the project?

A stakeholder requests a change to the project scope. The project manager checks the change management plan and sees that the project is in the execution phase. What is the FIRST step the project manager should take?

An agile team is consistently failing to meet their sprint commitment. They commit to 40 story points but only deliver 25. This has happened for three sprints. What should the project manager (acting as Scrum Master) do?

A project manager is identifying stakeholders for a new construction project. They know that a local environmental group will likely oppose the project. How should this group be categorized and managed?

A project manager is leading a hybrid project. The hardware team uses a predictive waterfall schedule, while the software team uses Scrum. The hardware team needs the software specifications frozen by Month 2, but the software team says they won't know the full specs until Month 4. How should the project manager resolve this integration issue?

A project has a critical path of A-B-C-D. Task A is 3 days, B is 4 days, C is 5 days, D is 2 days. The project manager decides to 'crash' the project by reducing Task C by 2 days at a cost of $1000. What is the new duration of the critical path? (Enter number only)

A project manager is preparing for a lessons learned session at the end of a phase. Which TWO actions will MOST ensure the session is effective?

In a hybrid project, the project manager uses a Kanban board to track work. The board shows a large buildup of items in the 'Testing' column, while the 'Development' column is empty. What does this indicate, and what should the PM do?

A project manager is reviewing the risk register and notices a risk with a high probability and high impact: 'Vendor delay'. The response plan is 'Mitigate'. However, the vendor has just announced a strike, making the delay 100% certain. What should the project manager do?

A project manager is using a burnup chart to track progress. The 'Total Scope' line has recently jumped up significantly, while the 'Completed Work' line is rising steadily. What does this indicate?

A project manager is taking over an existing project. They want to understand who has the authority to approve changes and what the escalation limits are. Which document should they review?

A project manager is preparing the communications management plan. The project has a large number of stakeholders with varying levels of interest and power. Which tool should the PM use to determine the appropriate communication frequency and method for each stakeholder?

A project manager is leading a software project. The team discovers that a third-party library they planned to use is no longer supported. This is a new issue. What should the PM do FIRST?

A project manager is working on a project with a fixed deadline. The team realizes they cannot complete all the scope by the deadline. The sponsor says the deadline is immovable, but some features are less important. Which approach should the PM use?

A project manager is using a predictive methodology. During the execution phase, a major supplier goes bankrupt. This risk was identified in the risk register, and the response plan was to use a backup supplier. However, the backup supplier is now charging double the original price. What should the PM do?

A project manager is leading an agile team. The team is complaining that the daily standup is taking 30 minutes instead of 15. What is the MOST likely cause?

A project manager is creating a WBS. The team is struggling to decompose a specific complex deliverable that will be built six months from now. What should the PM do?

A project manager is leading a project to develop a new AI tool. The technology is new to the organization. The PM wants to ensure that knowledge is shared among the team members effectively. Which technique is BEST?

A project manager is closing a project that was terminated early due to budget cuts. What should the PM do with the partially completed deliverables?

A project manager is leading a project to deploy a new software system. The system is ready, but the operations team refuses to accept it because they haven't been trained. The project deadline is today. What should the PM do?

A project manager is using a Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram with the team. What is the primary purpose of this activity?

A project manager is leading a project with a team that is new to Agile. The team is struggling to estimate stories using Story Points. They keep trying to equate points to hours. What should the PM do?

A project manager is reviewing the procurement strategy. The project requires a vendor to develop a proprietary algorithm. The IP (Intellectual Property) rights are a critical concern. Which document must clearly define the IP ownership?