A project manager is leading a project to build a new bridge. The project is using a predictive lifecycle. The PM wants to ensure that the project is safe. The PM conducts a 'Safety Audit'. What is this?

Answer options:

A plan to be safe.

A structured, independent review to determine whether project activities comply with organizational and project policies, processes, and procedures.

A check of the product.

A risk analysis.

How to approach this question

Audit = Process Check.

Full Answer

B.A structured, independent review to determine whether project activities comply with organizational and project policies, processes, and procedures.✓ Correct

Task 1 (Compliance) and Task 7 (Quality). Audits check the *process* (Quality Assurance), while Inspections check the *product* (Quality Control).

Common mistakes

Confusing Audit (Process) with Inspection (Product).

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