PMP Flashcards

A project manager is using the critical path method. Which of the following statements is TRUE about critical path activities?

Answer: Any delay in these activities will delay the project end date

Critical path activities have zero float, so any delay directly extends the overall project duration.

What does the Estimate at Completion (EAC) represent?

Answer: The expected total cost of the project based on current performance

EAC is the forecasted total project cost calculated from actual performance data and remaining estimated costs.

A hybrid project approach combines which two methodologies?

Answer: Predictive and agile elements

A hybrid approach blends predictive (plan-driven) and agile (iterative) practices to suit the project's needs.

Which document formally authorizes a project and names the project manager?

Answer: Project Charter

The Project Charter is the formal document that authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority.

During a retrospective, the team identifies that unclear acceptance criteria caused rework. This is an example of which type of cost?

Answer: Cost of nonconformance — internal failure costs

Rework due to defects found internally is an internal failure cost, which is a cost of nonconformance.

A stakeholder requests a significant scope change late in the project. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer: Submit the change through the Integrated Change Control process

All scope changes must go through Integrated Change Control regardless of timing to assess impact and obtain proper approval.

What is the main advantage of a RAM (Responsibility Assignment Matrix)?

Answer: It clearly links project deliverables to team members' roles and responsibilities

A RAM, such as a RACI chart, maps WBS deliverables to team roles, clarifying who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed.