To estimate the cost of project activities for a new project, a project manager uses the schedule from a similar project. What tool or technique is the project manager using?


A. Expert judgment
B. Parametric estimating
C. Bottom-up estimating
D. Analogous estimating

While preparing a project charter for a new project, a project manager reviews lessons learned from previous projects. The lessons learned documents show frequent issues with low engagement levels and stakeholder misalignment on project objectives.
What should the project manager do to avoid repetition of this issue in the new project?


A. Allow any stakeholder to join the change control board (CCB) at any time in the project.
B. Include all stakeholders in the responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) for acceptance of the deliverables.
C. Gather all the requirements provided by every individual stakeholder and include in the work breakdown structure (WBS).
D. Build a common understanding among stakeholders about key deliverables described in the approved project charter.

During project initiation, the project manager learns that the charter was not approved by the proper authorities. The project manager approaches their line manager about this issue, but the line manager instructs the project manager to immediately begin work on
the project plan.
What should the project manager do?


A. Follow the line manager's instructions.
B. Explain the implications of working without approval.
C. Seek advice from other project managers.
D. Escalate the matter to the project sponsor.

After several weeks on a new project, the project manager learns that the accounting department has rejected all charges because the project was not approved. What should the project manager have done to prevent this?


A. Obtained the funds needed to initiate the project
B. Verified that the business case was authorized by the steering committee
C. Planned the resources necessary to initiate the project
D. Verified that the project charter was authorized by the sponsor

A project manager develops a business case during project initiation. What areas should the project manager consider when developing the business case?


A. Expected resource performance and cost-benefit analysis
B. Expected resource performance and the project's contribution to the strategic portfolio objectives
C. Business benefits provided by project deliverables and portfolio analysis
D. Business benefits provided by project deliverables and the organizational strategy

A project is initiated to deliver a new version of an existing product. The customer is known for being dissatisfied with the products they receive. During the planning meeting, the customer demands that attention be paid to a critical component, as the current
version is unusable.
What should the project manager do?


A. Document the customer's issues and fix them in the new version.
B. Ensure that a detailed collection of requirements and delivery acceptance criteria are obtained.
C. Refer to the stakeholder engagement plan to understand how to interact with this customer.
D. Validate the requirements traceability matrix.

A project manager assumes a new project. As part of the initiation process, what should the project manager do prior to the planning stage?


A. Define the project sign-off criteria and create a risk register.
B. Develop the project charter and identify the stakeholders.
C. Start gathering requirements and plan the kick-off meeting.
D. Acquire the resources and determine the budget.

A project manager presents the project scope and deliverables to stakeholders. Two stakeholders disagree about the project scope.
What should the project manager do?


A. Create a project charter to obtain strategic alignment between the two stakeholders.
B. Update the stakeholder engagement plan to document the concerns.

C. Brainstorm with the stakeholders to clarify requirements.
D. Accommodate the project scope requirements of the more senior stakeholder.

A project manager must obtain approval for a network cabling project. After preparation of detailed information, some team members remain dissatisfied, as the selected equipment is new and insufficiently tested. The project manager determines that the
equipment meets technology needs.

What skills should the project manager use to obtain team consensus and sponsor approval?


A. Interpersonal
B. Team-building
C. Stakeholder engagement
D. Leadership

Company A hires a project manager for Company Bs new project. What document does the project manager need from company B to develop the project charter?


A. Scope statement
B. Statement of work (SOW)
C. Work breakdown structure (WBS)
D. Project management plan