Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1712

Which of the following tools is used in process analysis to determine the underlying causes of defects?


A.
Root cause analysis
B. Assumptions analysis
C. Cost-benefit analysis
D. Quality metrics

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
Determining the root cause of the problem means to determine the origin of the problem. What may appear to be the problem on the surface is often revealed, after further analysis, not to be the real cause of the problem. Process analysis includes root cause
analysis used to identify as problem, discover the underlying causes that lead to it and develop preventive actions.