Constraints and Changes

A project manager is creating the WBS. Which rule ensures that all deliverables and work required for the project are included in the WBS and no work is omitted?

During project execution, a customer requests a new feature that was not in the original scope. The project manager receives a change request. What is the NEXT step the project manager should take?

A project team is analyzing potential risks. They gather experts who provide anonymous responses to a questionnaire, and then the facilitator shares a summary for further rounds of feedback. Which risk identification technique is being used?

A project manager is using a schedule compression technique that adds resources to critical path activities to shorten the project duration. Which technique is being used, and what is its primary trade-off?

A project team discovers a problem that is currently happening and affecting project deliverables. The project manager needs to document this situation. Which document should be used to record this?

In a construction project, the foundation must be completed before the framing can begin. This is an example of which type of dependency?

A project manager has identified a risk with a probability of 0.3 and an impact of 4 on a scale of 1-5. What is the risk score?

Which document contains the deliverables, acceptance criteria, exclusions, assumptions, and constraints for a project?

A project team is performing quantitative risk analysis using a technique that runs thousands of simulations to determine the probability of completing the project on a specific date. Which technique is being used?

A project team is facing a critical issue that the project manager cannot resolve. According to best practices, what should the project manager do?

A project has a constraint that a key piece of equipment must be sourced from a specific vendor due to organizational policy. This is an example of which type of constraint?

During project planning, the team identifies that a key developer is only available 50% of the time. This is an example of which type of constraint?

A project manager is updating the risk register. Which TWO fields are typically included in a risk register?

A project manager is reviewing change requests. Which THREE types of changes would be subject to integrated change control?

A project sponsor asks the project manager to accelerate the schedule. Which TWO schedule compression techniques could the project manager consider?

Which document formally defines the deliverables, acceptance criteria, exclusions, assumptions, and constraints of a project?

A project team is creating a WBS. They ensure that every deliverable and work package is included and that the sum of the work at the lower levels equals the total work at the higher levels. Which principle are they applying?

A project manager receives a change request to add a new feature to the project's software. After evaluating the impact on the triple constraint, they submit it to the change control board (CCB). The CCB approves the change. What is the project manager's next step?

During a project, a key team member is assigned to another critical project and will no longer be available. This results in a delay in the project schedule. The project manager notes this as an issue in the issue log. What is the difference between this issue and a risk?

A project team is identifying risks. They gather a group of experts who provide anonymous responses to a questionnaire. The facilitator aggregates the responses and shares them, then the experts revise their answers. Which technique is being used?

A project manager is performing schedule compression. The team decides to start a successor activity before its predecessor is fully complete. Which technique are they using, and what is a primary downside?

A project requires a specific software library that is only available from a single vendor. The vendor's delivery schedule dictates when the project can begin integration testing. This dependency is best described as:

Which document is used to track all changes made throughout a project, including their status and impact?

In a risk register, the risk score is typically calculated by multiplying which two fields?

A project manager is reviewing the risk register and sees a risk with high probability and high impact. The risk response strategy chosen is to purchase insurance. This is an example of which risk response strategy?

During scope verification, the project manager requests formal acceptance of a deliverable from the customer. The customer refuses to sign, stating the deliverable does not meet acceptance criteria. What should the project manager do next?

A project manager uses Monte Carlo simulation to analyze schedule risks. This technique is used to:

A project manager is updating the issue log for a new issue: a critical supplier has gone out of business, causing a shortage of materials. Which TWO fields are essential to include in the issue log entry?

A project team is developing a WBS. Which THREE of the following are characteristics of a well-constructed WBS?

A project manager is evaluating change requests. According to the integrated change control process, which THREE elements should be assessed for impact before a change is approved?

During project execution, a stakeholder requests a new feature that was not originally included in the scope. The project manager records the request and evaluates its impact on the triple constraint. What should the project manager do next?

A project manager is breaking down the project deliverables into smaller components. Which technique ensures that all work required for the project is included and no work outside the scope is added?

A project manager is using a technique to identify risks by gathering a group of experts who provide anonymous input through multiple rounds of questionnaires. This technique avoids groupthink and allows experts to refine their opinions. Which risk identification technique is being used?

During project execution, a critical team member is assigned to another project and is no longer available full-time. The project manager updates the issue log and tries to negotiate with the functional manager for an alternative. However, the issue cannot be resolved at this level. What is the next step according to issue management best practices?

A project has a mandatory dependency between two activities: the foundation must be poured before the walls can be erected. This dependency is based on the physical nature of the work and cannot be changed. What type of dependency is this?

Which document contains information such as issue ID, description, owner, priority, status, and resolution date?

A project manager is performing schedule compression because the project is behind schedule. The team decides to start a follow-on activity before its predecessor is fully completed. This approach increases the risk of rework. Which schedule compression technique is being used?

A project manager is using a quantitative analysis technique that runs thousands of iterations of the project schedule to determine the probability of completing the project by a certain date. This technique uses probability distributions for activity durations. Which technique is being described?

Which of the following is a key component of the project scope statement?

A project manager is analyzing the impact of a proposed change on the project's schedule, cost, and quality. After the analysis, the change request is reviewed by a group of stakeholders who decide whether to approve it. This group is known as the:

During a risk assessment, a project manager calculates a risk score by multiplying the probability of occurrence (0.6) by the potential impact ($50,000). The risk score is 30,000. The project manager then identifies a response strategy that reduces the probability to 0.2. After the response, the remaining risk is calculated. What is the residual risk score?

A project has a constraint that a specific software must be used because it is the standard in the organization. The project manager must work within this limitation. What type of constraint is this?

A project manager is updating the risk register after identifying a new risk. Which TWO fields are typically included in a risk register? (Select TWO).

A project team is identifying risks using a SWOT analysis. Which THREE of the following are categories examined in a SWOT analysis? (Select THREE).

Which TWO of the following are methods of schedule compression? (Select TWO).

A project manager is creating a document that lists the project deliverables, acceptance criteria, exclusions, assumptions, and constraints. Which document is being created?

A project manager is leading a brainstorming session to identify potential risks. The team uses a technique that encourages free thinking and avoids criticism. Which risk identification technique is being used?

During project execution, a stakeholder requests an additional feature. The project manager documents the request and evaluates its impact on the triple constraint. Which process is being performed?

A project manager is using a schedule compression technique that adds resources to critical path activities to shorten the project duration. Which technique is being used?

A project has a dependency that requires the foundation to be poured before the walls can be erected. This is an example of which type of dependency?

A project manager has identified a risk with a probability of 0.4 and an impact of $50,000. What is the risk score?

During a project, a critical team member is reassigned to a higher-priority project, leaving the project without sufficient resources. This is an example of a(n):

A project manager is evaluating a change request that would increase the project cost by 10% but reduce schedule by 15%. The change control board approves the change. What should the project manager update?

What is the difference between a risk and an issue?

A project team is decomposing the project scope into smaller, manageable components. Which rule ensures that the WBS includes 100% of the work defined in the scope?

A project is behind schedule. The project manager decides to start the next phase before the previous phase is fully complete, overlapping activities. This technique is known as:

A project manager documents a change request and updates the change log. Which step of integrated change control is being performed?

A project manager is identifying risks using the Delphi technique. Which TWO of the following are characteristics of the Delphi technique?

A project has an issue where a key deliverable fails quality inspection. The project manager escalates to the project sponsor, but the issue remains unresolved. Which THREE actions should the project manager take according to issue management best practices?

A project manager is creating the WBS. Which THREE of the following are characteristics of a well-constructed WBS?

A project manager is reviewing a change request to add a new feature to a software product. The change will increase the project timeline by two weeks and require additional budget. Which of the following should the project manager do first?

A project manager is creating a risk register for a construction project. Which TWO fields are essential for calculating a risk score?

Which of the following best describes a mandatory dependency in a project schedule?

During project execution, a team member identifies a problem that has already occurred and is affecting the project schedule. The project manager should document this in which of the following?

A project manager is using schedule compression techniques to meet a deadline. Which THREE statements about fast-tracking and crashing are correct?

Which of the following is a key component of a project scope statement?

A project manager is using the Delphi technique for risk identification. Which of the following best describes this technique?

A project manager is updating the risk register after a risk event occurred. The risk response plan included a contingency reserve, but the actual impact was higher than expected. What should the project manager do next?

A project manager is reviewing a change request to modify the project scope. Which TWO items should be updated in the project management plan if the change is approved?

Which of the following describes scope creep?

In the context of risk management, what is a trigger?

A project has a technical constraint that requires using a specific software platform mandated by the customer. This is an example of which type of constraint?

Which THREE of the following are risk identification techniques?

A project manager is reviewing the issue log and notices an issue with high priority that has not been resolved. The project manager has tried to resolve it but cannot. What should the project manager do next?

What is the 100% rule in work breakdown structure (WBS) creation?

Which document formally records the deliverables, acceptance criteria, exclusions, assumptions, and constraints of a project?

During project execution, a stakeholder requests a new feature that was not included in the original scope. The project manager initiates a change request. What is the next step in the integrated change control process?

A project team is identifying risks using a technique that involves a group of experts answering questionnaires anonymously to avoid bias. Which risk identification technique is being used?

A project manager notices that a key team member is frequently pulled away to work on another priority project, causing delays. This situation is an example of which type of constraint?

In a risk register, which field describes the event that signals a risk is about to occur?

After a change request is approved by the Change Control Board, what must be updated to reflect the approved changes? (Choose the best answer.)

A project is behind schedule. The project manager decides to start the testing phase before the development phase is completely finished. This is an example of which schedule compression technique?

What is the primary difference between a risk and an issue in project management?

The project manager is reviewing the work breakdown structure (WBS) with the team to ensure that all deliverables are included. Which rule states that the WBS should capture 100% of the work defined by the project scope?

A project has a dependency where the software must be coded before it can be tested. This is an example of which type of dependency?

A project manager uses a quantitative risk analysis tool that runs thousands of simulations to determine the probability of completing the project by a certain date. Which technique is being used?

A project manager is updating the issue log. Which TWO fields are typically included in a well-structured issue log? (Choose two.)

During a project, the project manager receives a change request that would modify the project's scope. According to the integrated change control process, which THREE actions are part of evaluating this change request? (Choose three.)

Which TWO of the following are risk identification techniques commonly used in project management? (Choose two.)

A project manager is reviewing dependencies in the project schedule. Which THREE types of dependencies are recognized in project management? (Choose three.)

A project manager is reviewing the project charter and notes that a specific software platform must be used for the deliverable. The project sponsor has mandated this technology due to organizational standards. In which category of constraint should this requirement be documented?

During a project, a key stakeholder requests an additional feature that was not in the original scope. The project manager logs a change request and evaluates that the change will increase the project cost by 5% and delay the schedule by 2 weeks. After the change control board (CCB) approves the request, what is the project manager's NEXT step?

A project team is identifying risks. They gather subject matter experts anonymously and use a facilitator to collect their responses iteratively until consensus is reached. Which risk identification technique is being used?

A project manager is analyzing the project schedule and notes that two activities, design and development, are currently scheduled sequentially. To accelerate the schedule, the project manager considers overlapping the activities. Which TWO of the following are correct regarding this approach?

A project manager is updating the risk register for a new project. Which THREE of the following fields are essential components of a risk register in CompTIA Project+?