| 1. | The answer is C, Planning, because you have not committed the major part of your resources. |
| 2. | The answer is D, or the Scope Statement. The document that describes the objectives, work content, deliverables and the end product. The Scope Statement controls pretty much everything that goes on in execution. All the rest of the plans are done based on the content of the scope plan, and it is the document that supplies information about what is to be done and what isn't. If you don't look at your Scope Statement often, it's likely you'll have added or subtracted something from the original project plan. Keep it easily accessible. |
| 3. | The answer is A. You have to have a Scope Statement before doing any other parts of the plan. |
| 4. | The answer is D, Executive Communication. There are two aspects of this question that you should consider. First, be careful when the questions are phrased in the negative. Second, although Executive Communication might be a part of your overall communication process, it is the name of a plan that is found in the PMBOK. It is important that you know the parts of the Project Plan. As we go through the knowledge areas later in the book, we will look at each of these plans in much more detail. |
| 5. | The answer is C, the project manager. I say again, usually on this exam if there is a chance to pick "project manager" as the answer to a question, do it. Because this entire exam is about project managers, it stands to reason that they will be the answer to several questions. |
| 6. | The answer is C, line structure. Be sure to note when reading if there is more than one word to describe the answer. You may see both on the exam. |
| 7. | The answer is A, strong. Next to a projectized form of organization, a strong matrix gives the most authority to the project manager. |
| 8. | The answer is C, matrix, functional, projectized. |
| 9. | The answer is C, functional. |
| 10. | The answer is D, all of the above. Although different types of organizational structures offer more or less authority to a project manager, project management skills can and should be used in a variety of environments. |
| 11. | The answer is D. A program manager manages multiple projects and project managers. |
| 12. | The answer is C, complex. This is because the project team members may have reporting lines to more than one person, which causes very complex communication and authority issues. |
| 13. | The answer is C, the functional manager. |
| 14. | The answer is B. For the most part, if you see the choice "Project Manager" in any question on the exam, choose it. PMI is very strong on the importance of project managers, and that is evident in the exam. |
| 15. | The answer is C. The observer is not a stakeholder, whereas the other three clearly are. |
| 16. | The answer is B, even though it would really be handy to have people who knew exactly whom to talk to in order to get things done. |
| 17. | The answer is A, 18. Here is how to work this out. Remember the formula N (N1)/2. 5(51)/2 = 10 or 5(4)/2 = 10 and 8(81)/2 = 28 or 8(7)/2 = 28. Subtract 10 from 28, and you get 18. |
| 18. | The answer is B, 21. Using N(N1)/2, 6(61)/2 = 15 or 6(5)/2 = 15 and 9(91)/2 = 36 or 9(8)/2 = 36. Again you subtract, this time 15 from 36, and the answer to the problem is 21. |
| 19. | The answer is B. You might argue for C or D, but in the project world and as a project manager, you are going to be measured against a baseline. |
| 20. | The answer is B, the people listed in the communication plan. It is easy to get too many people involved in status meetings. Put a list of necessary people in the communication plan and stick to it. |
| 21. | The answer is B, once a week. If you space meetings out any longer than this, you might overlook problems that need to be handled promptly. The only time that daily meetings are required may be at the beginning of the project when the project team members are getting to know each other. |
| 22. | The answer is C, an agenda. It is your most important tool for keeping a meeting on track. |
| 23. | The answer is C, scribe. The scribe may or may not be the project manager. It depends on the size of the project and the staff. |
| 24. | The answer is D, workarounds. |
| 25. | The answer is B, both. |
