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PMBOK Knowledge Areas Flashcards

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  1. During project execution, a stakeholder requests a significant change to the project scope. Which process should the project manager use to handle this request?

    Answer: Control Scope

    Control Scope is the process of monitoring the status of the project scope and managing changes to the scope baseline.

  2. Which scheduling technique calculates the minimum project duration by working backward from the project end date to determine late start and late finish dates?

    Answer: Backward pass

    The backward pass calculates late start and late finish dates by working backward from the project end date to determine scheduling flexibility.

  3. A project manager is analyzing cost performance and calculates a Cost Performance Index (CPI) of 0.85. What does this indicate?

    Answer: The project is getting $0.85 worth of work for every $1 spent

    A CPI of 0.85 means the project is only receiving $0.85 of value for every $1.00 spent, indicating it is over budget.

  4. Which Quality Management process involves auditing quality requirements and the results from quality control measurements to ensure appropriate standards are used?

    Answer: Manage Quality

    Manage Quality (formerly Perform Quality Assurance) is the process of auditing quality requirements and control measurements to ensure proper quality standards are applied.

  5. A project manager needs to resolve a conflict between two team members. According to PMBOK, which conflict resolution technique typically produces the best long-term results?

    Answer: Collaborating/problem solving

    Collaborating/problem solving addresses the root cause of the conflict and leads to a win-win solution, making it the most effective long-term technique.

  6. Which document formally authorizes a project and grants the project manager authority to apply organizational resources to project activities?

    Answer: Project Charter

    The Project Charter formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager the authority to use organizational resources.

  7. When identifying stakeholders, which tool helps the project manager categorize stakeholders by their level of authority and interest in the project?

    Answer: Power/Interest Grid

    The Power/Interest Grid is a stakeholder analysis tool that groups stakeholders based on their authority level and interest in the project.