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Question 1: Which of the following is NOT an input to the Define Scope process?

A. Project charter B. Requirements C. Business case D. Risk register

Question 2: What is the purpose of a project scope statement?

A. To define the boundaries of the project B. To assign roles and responsibilities C. To identify the project's objectives D. To estimate the project budget

Question 3: Which of the following techniques is used to estimate activity durations?

A. Three-point estimating B. PERT analysis C. Rolling wave planning D. Critical path analysis

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Question 4: What is the difference between total float and free float?

A. Total float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed before the project completion date is affected, while free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting other activities. B. Total float is the amount of time a project can be delayed before the completion date is affected, while free float is the amount of time a task can be delayed before the project completion date is affected. C. Total float is the amount of time a task can be delayed before the project completion date is affected, while free float is the amount of time a task can be delayed before the project's critical path is affected. D. None of the above.

Question 5: What is the purpose of a cost management plan?

A. To identify and estimate project costs B. To assign costs to resources C. To manage and control project costs D. To forecast financial needs

Question 6: What is the difference between direct and indirect costs?

A. Direct costs are those that are directly attributable to the project, while indirect costs are those that are shared across multiple projects. B. Direct costs are those incurred by the project team, while indirect costs are those incurred by the organization. C. Direct costs are those that are paid to vendors, while indirect costs are those that are paid to the organization's employees. D. None of the above.

Question 7: What is the purpose of quality planning?

A. To prevent and control deficiencies B. To identify and resolve quality issues C. To improve the quality of project deliverables D. To meet customer expectations

Question 8: What is the difference between defect prevention and defect detection?

A. Defect prevention is identifying and eliminating potential defects before they occur, while defect detection is finding and fixing defects after they have occurred. B. Defect prevention is testing and validating project deliverables, while defect detection is monitoring and measuring project performance. C. Defect prevention is the responsibility of the project manager, while defect detection is the responsibility of the quality assurance team. D. None of the above.

Question 9: What is the purpose of risk identification?

A. To identify potential risks and their potential impact B. To assess the likelihood and impact of risks C. To develop and implement risk response strategies D. To monitor and control risks

Question 10: What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis?

A. Qualitative risk analysis involves subjective evaluations of risks, while quantitative risk analysis involves numerical evaluations of risks. B. Qualitative risk analysis is used to identify risks, while quantitative risk analysis is used to assess risks. C. Qualitative risk analysis is performed before quantitative risk analysis. D. None of the above.

Question 11: What is the purpose of a request for proposal (RFP)?

A. To solicit bids from potential vendors B. To award a contract to a vendor C. To manage vendor performance D. To close a procurement contract

Question 12: What is the difference between a fixed-price contract and a time and materials contract?

A. In a fixed-price contract, the vendor is paid a fixed amount, while in a time and materials contract, the vendor is paid for the actual hours worked and materials used. B. In a fixed-price contract, the vendor is responsible for all project costs, while in a time and materials contract, the client is responsible for all project costs. C. In a fixed-price contract, the project scope is fixed, while in a time and materials contract, the project scope can be changed. D. None of the above.

Question 13: What is the purpose of stakeholder identification?

A. To identify all individuals and groups who have an interest in the project B. To analyze the influence and power of stakeholders C. To develop a stakeholder engagement plan D. To manage stakeholder expectations

Question 14: What is the difference between a stakeholder and a customer?

A. A stakeholder has an interest in the project, while a customer is directly affected by the project's deliverables. B. A stakeholder can be internal or external to the organization, while a customer is always external to the organization. C. A stakeholder's interest in the project may change over time, while a customer's interest is always the same. D. None of the above.

Question 15: What is the purpose of a communication plan?

A. To establish the communication channels and methods for the project B. To identify the communication needs of stakeholders C. To manage project communications D. To ensure that stakeholders receive the information they need

Question 16: What is the difference between active and passive communication?

A. Active communication is pushing information to stakeholders, while passive communication is making information available to stakeholders. B. Active communication is used to share important updates, while passive communication is used to provide background information. C. Active communication is more effective than passive communication. D. None of the above.

Question 17: What is the purpose of a project team charter?

A. To define the roles and responsibilities of team members B. To establish team operating procedures C. To manage team performance D. To provide recognition and rewards to team members

Question 18: What is the difference between a project team and a work group?

A. A project team is responsible for achieving project objectives, while a work group is responsible for a specific aspect of the project. B. A project team is typically temporary, while a work group is permanent. C. A project team is led by a project manager, while a work group is led by a supervisor. D. None of the above.

Question 19: What is the purpose of a project plan?

A. To document the project's objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements B. To provide guidance to the project team C. To manage project changes D. To communicate project information to stakeholders

Question 20: What is the difference between project integration management and project scope management?

A. Project integration management focuses on coordinating the project's different components, while project scope management focuses on defining and controlling the project's scope. B. Project integration management is performed throughout the project, while project scope management is only performed during project initiation. C. Project integration management is the responsibility of the project manager, while project scope management is the responsibility of the project team. D. None of the above.

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