When a backward pass is calculated from a schedule constraint that is later than the early finish date that has been calculated during a forward pass calculation, this causes which type of total float?


A. Negative
B. Zero
C. Positive
D. Free

When alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is necessary, which tool or technique should be utilized?


A. Interactive communication
B. Claims administration
C. Conflict management
D. Performance reporting

During which process does a project manager review all prior information to ensure that all project work is completed and that the project has met its objectives?


A. Monitor and Control Project Work
B. Perform Quality Assurance
C. Close Project or Phase
D. Control Scope

Which type of dependency is legally or contractually required or inherent in the nature of work and often involves physical limitations?


A. Mandatory
B. Discretionary
C. Internal
D. External

A major project deliverable is completed. What should the project manager and team do to confirm that specifications have been met?


A. Check the organizational process assets.
B. Validate the quality audit reports.
C. Verify the scope.
D. Perform quality control

After contract sign-off, a project manager learns that the vendor has a reputation of not delivering according to the contract. To ensure the vendor's compliance, what should the project manager do?


A. Cancel the current contract and select another vendor.
B. Insist on a firm fixed price (FFP) contract with the vendor.
C. Conduct a make-or-buy analysis to verify vendor reliability.
D. Perform periodic inspections of the vendor's work and progress.

A project is nearing completion when the project manager learns that a change in market regulations may impact the project. What should the project manager do?


A. Check the stakeholder register.
B. Update the cost baseline.
C. Review the risk management plan.
D. Perform a cost-benefit analysis.

At the completion of a project, customer agreement cannot be achieved through negotiations. What should the project manager do next?


A. Inform project team members
B. Initiate litigation since all work was completed.
C. Start the closing phase.
D. Explore arbitration.

Before disbanding a project team, the project manager facilitates a lessons learned workshop. What should the project manager do next?


A. Send project documents to the stakeholders.
B. Organize a party to celebrate the project's success.
C. Perform a post-implementation review.
D. Archive project documents using generally accepted practices.

A project manager invites stakeholders to a gate review meeting. What should be done at this meeting?


A. Evaluate if the project has met its objectives and agree on phase closure.
B. Evaluate project risks, and move on to the next project phase.
C. Ensure that all late changes to the project have been added.
D. Ensure that the change control board (CCB) has approved the latest project changes.