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Question 1mediummultiple choice
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A project manager is reviewing lessons learned from a previous project and notices that scope creep occurred because stakeholders requested changes after the project moved into the execution phase. Which action should the project manager take in the current project to prevent this issue?

Question 2hardmultiple choice
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During the execution phase, a project manager discovers that the development team has been using an unauthorized software library to accelerate work. The library has a license that could create legal risks for the company. What is the best course of action?

Question 3easymultiple choice
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A project manager is planning a software development project and needs to determine the sequence of activities. The team will first gather requirements, then design the architecture, then develop the code, then test, and finally deploy. Which project life cycle model is being used?

Question 4hardmultiple choice
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A project is in the execution phase, and the project manager receives a change request to add a new feature that is not in the scope statement. The change request has been approved by the change control board. What must the project manager do next?

Question 5easymultiple choice
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A project manager is creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) during the planning phase. The WBS should decompose the project deliverables into smaller, manageable components. What is the lowest level of a WBS called?

Question 6mediummulti select
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During the closing phase of a project, which TWO activities should be performed?

Question 7hardmulti select
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A project manager is using a predictive (waterfall) life cycle for a construction project. Which THREE documents are typically created during the planning phase?

Question 8mediummultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A server administrator is troubleshooting a failed backup job. Based on the logs and configuration files, what is the most likely cause of the error?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

=== backup.log ===
2025-03-15 02:00:01 INFO: Starting daily backup job
2025-03-15 02:00:05 INFO: Mounting backup volume /dev/sdb1
2025-03-15 02:00:07 ERROR: Volume /dev/sdb1 is not a valid backup volume
2025-03-15 02:00:08 ERROR: Backup aborted
2025-03-15 02:00:09 INFO: Unmounting volume

=== fstab ===
/dev/sda1 / ext4 defaults 0 1
/dev/sdb1 /backup ext4 defaults 0 2
/dev/sdc1 /var ext4 defaults 0 2

=== backup_script.sh ===
#!/bin/bash
mount /dev/sdb1 /backup
rsync -av /data /backup
umount /backup
Question 9mediummultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A developer deployed a new version of an application to production. After restarting the service, the application fails to connect to the database. What is the most likely cause?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

=== C:\Project\Build\app.config ===
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<configuration>
  <appSettings>
    <add key="DatabaseServer" value="prod-db-01.internal.company.com"/>
    <add key="DatabaseName" value="SalesDB"/>
    <add key="Environment" value="Production"/>
  </appSettings>
  <connectionStrings>
    <add name="SalesDB" connectionString="Server=prod-db-01;Database=SalesDB;User ID=app_user;Password=Passw0rd!" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient"/>
  </connectionStrings>
</configuration>

=== Deployment Instructions ===
1. Copy app.config to C:\App\
2. Update connection string for environment
3. Restart service

=== Error after deployment ===
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException: Cannot open database "SalesDB" requested by the login. The login failed.
Login failed for user 'app_user'.
Question 10mediummultiple choice
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During the execution phase of a software development project, the team discovers that the database schema needs to be altered to accommodate a new regulatory requirement. The project manager is reviewing the change request. What is the MOST important factor to consider before approving the change?

Question 11easymultiple choice
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A project manager is closing a project that delivered a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The customer has accepted the deliverables, and the team has completed the final project report. Which activity should the project manager perform NEXT?

Question 12hardmulti select
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Which TWO of the following are key activities typically performed during the planning phase of a project? (Choose two.)

Question 13hardmultiple choice
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A company is implementing a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The project is in the execution phase. The project manager receives a report that during user acceptance testing (UAT), 15 critical defects were found. The defects are related to incorrect calculation logic in the financial module. The testing team estimates that fixing these defects will require two additional weeks of work by the development team. The project sponsor is concerned about the schedule delay and asks the project manager to proceed with the go-live as planned and fix the defects after go-live. The project manager must decide the best course of action. What should the project manager do?

Question 14mediummulti select
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A project manager is closing a project. Which TWO activities are typically performed during the project closure phase?

Question 15easymultiple choice
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A project manager is reviewing the log rotation configuration for a critical application. Based on the exhibit, which issue exists with the current logrotate setup?

Network Topology
-rw-rrRefer to the exhibit.$ ls -la /var/log/app/total 1024$ cat /etc/logrotate.d/app/var/log/app/*.log {dailyrotate 2compressdelaycompressmissingoknotifemptycreate 0640 root utmppostrotateendscript
Question 16hardmultiple choice
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A project is in the execution phase, developing a mobile payment application. The project manager receives a report that a critical security vulnerability was discovered in the third-party authentication library used by the application. The library is widely used and has an available patch that requires upgrading to a newer version. However, upgrading the library will break compatibility with the existing user authentication database schema, requiring a database migration that was not planned. The project has a fixed budget and a tight deadline. The change control board (CCB) meets weekly, and the next meeting is in three days. The lead developer recommends applying the patch immediately without waiting for CCB approval, arguing that the security risk is high and the patch is straightforward. What is the BEST course of action for the project manager?

Question 17mediumdrag order
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Arrange the steps for initiating a project in the correct order.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps
Order
1Step 1
2Step 2
3Step 3
4Step 4
5Step 5
Question 18mediumdrag order
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Put the steps for managing a change request in the correct order.

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Steps
Order
1Step 1
2Step 2
3Step 3
4Step 4
5Step 5
Question 19mediumdrag order
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Order the steps for effective stakeholder communication.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps
Order
1Step 1
2Step 2
3Step 3
4Step 4
5Step 5
Question 20mediummatching
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Match each project management process group to its primary purpose.

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Concepts
Matches

Define and authorize a new project or phase

Establish scope, objectives, and course of action

Complete work defined in the project management plan

Track, review, and regulate progress and performance

Finalize all activities and formally close the project

Question 21mediummatching
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Match each project management tool or technique to its purpose.

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Concepts
Matches

Visual timeline of project tasks and dependencies

Hierarchical decomposition of project deliverables

Determines the longest sequence of dependent tasks

Measures project performance against baseline

Assigns roles: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed

Question 22mediummatching
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Match each quality management concept to its definition.

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Concepts
Matches

Process-oriented activities to ensure quality standards are met

Product-oriented activities to verify deliverables meet requirements

Keeping errors out of the process

Checking deliverables for defects

Ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes

Question 23easymultiple choice
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A project manager is in the process of formally authorizing a new project. Which document should be created during the initiation phase?

Question 24mediummultiple choice
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During the execution phase of a software development project, the team discovers a critical bug that was not identified during planning. The project manager needs to decide how to handle the bug without significantly impacting the project scope and timeline. Which action should the project manager take first?

Question 25hardmultiple choice
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A project is in the monitoring and controlling phase. The project manager notices that the cost performance index (CPI) is 0.8 and the schedule performance index (SPI) is 1.2. What does this indicate about the project?

Question 26easymultiple choice
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A project team is conducting a lessons learned session. In which project life cycle phase does this typically occur?

Question 27mediummultiple choice
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During the planning phase, a project manager conducts a stakeholder analysis. Which of the following is the primary purpose of this activity?

Question 28hardmultiple choice
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A project manager is reviewing the project management plan and notices that an important deliverable's acceptance criteria are missing. The project is currently in the execution phase. What is the best course of action?

Question 29easymultiple choice
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In which project life cycle phase are the key performance indicators (KPIs) typically established to measure project success?

Question 30mediummultiple choice
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A project manager is leading a team that is developing a new mobile application. During the execution phase, the product owner requests additional features that were not included in the original scope. What should the project manager do first?

Question 31hardmultiple choice
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A project has just completed the closure phase. Which activity is performed to formally obtain confirmation from the customer that the project deliverables have been accepted?

Question 32mediummulti select
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Which TWO activities are typically performed during the initiation phase of a project?

Question 33hardmulti select
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Which TWO items are typically included in a project closure report?

Question 34easymulti select
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Which THREE activities are typically performed during the execution phase of a project?

Question 35easymultiple choice
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A project manager is identifying stakeholders and documenting their interests and influence. In which project life cycle phase is this activity performed?

Question 36easymultiple choice
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During a project's executing phase, a key team member requests a change to the project scope. What should the project manager do first?

Question 37easymultiple choice
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A project is in the planning phase. The project manager is working with the team to break down the project deliverables into smaller, more manageable components. Which process is being performed?

Question 38mediummultiple choice
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A project is in the executing phase. The project manager notices that the actual cost is consistently higher than planned, and the schedule is behind. After analyzing the situation, the project manager decides to fast-track some tasks. What is the primary impact of fast-tracking?

Question 39mediummultiple choice
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During the monitoring and controlling phase, a project manager receives a status report indicating the CPI is 0.8 and SPI is 0.9. Which action should the project manager take next?

Question 40mediummultiple choice
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A project manager is preparing for the formal acceptance of project deliverables. The customer has been involved throughout the project and has approved interim deliverables. In which phase does formal acceptance typically occur?

Question 41hardmultiple choice
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A project has completed the planning phase and is about to begin execution. However, a key stakeholder raises a concern that a critical requirement is missing. What is the best course of action?

Question 42hardmultiple choice
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A project manager is leading a software development project. The team is using an agile approach with iterative cycles. Which project life cycle model best describes this approach?

Question 43hardmultiple choice
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During a phase gate review, the review board determines that the project does not yet meet the exit criteria for the current phase. What is the most likely outcome?

Question 44easymulti select
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Which TWO of the following are key activities performed during the Initiating phase of a project?

Question 45mediummulti select
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Which THREE of the following are key outputs of the Executing phase?

Question 46hardmulti select
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Which TWO of the following are typical activities in the Closing phase of a project?

Question 47hardmultiple choice
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Based on the risk register exhibit, which risk should the project manager prioritize for active monitoring and response?

Network Topology
|Refer to the exhibit.Risk Register (excerpt):
Question 48mediummultiple choice
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Based on the status report exhibit, what is the project's cost performance index (CPI) and what does it indicate?

Network Topology
|Refer to the exhibit.
Question 49easymultiple choice
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Based on the change request log exhibit, what should the project manager do next regarding the change requests?

Network Topology
|Refer to the exhibit.Change Request Log (excerpt):
Question 50easymultiple choice
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A project manager has just received approval for the project charter. What is the next primary activity in the initiation phase?

Question 51mediummultiple choice
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During the planning phase, a team member estimates a task duration as 5-7 days based on a similar past project. Which estimating technique is being used?

Question 52hardmultiple choice
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A project is in execution when a critical vendor fails to deliver a key component. The project manager determines this will push the project past the deadline. After submitting a change request, what should the project manager do next?

Question 53easymultiple choice
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Which document is created during the closure phase to formally indicate the project is complete and accepted by the customer?

Question 54mediummultiple choice
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While monitoring and controlling, the project manager reviews earned value metrics and finds CPI = 0.8 and SPI = 1.1. What does this indicate?

Question 55hardmultiple choice
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During the planning phase, a team identifies a risk that could cause a 10% increase in project cost if it occurs, with a 20% probability. What is the expected monetary value (EMV) of this risk?

Question 56easymultiple choice
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During the planning phase, the project manager wants to define the project scope in detail. Which document should be created?

Question 57mediummultiple choice
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A project is near completion, but the key stakeholder cannot perform user acceptance testing (UAT) due to prior commitments. What should the project manager do?

Question 58hardmultiple choice
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During execution, the project manager receives a customer change request to add a significant feature. Analysis shows the change will increase the budget by 15% and extend the schedule by two months. What should the project manager do first?

Question 59easymulti select
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Which TWO of the following activities are typically performed during the initiation phase of a project?

Question 60mediummulti select
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Which THREE of the following are key components of a project management plan?

Question 61hardmulti select
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Which TWO of the following are examples of resource leveling techniques?

Question 62mediummultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. Based on the risk register, which risk should receive the highest priority for response?

Exhibit

Project Risk Register (Excerpt)

Risk ID | Risk Description | Probability | Impact | Risk Score | Response
R1 | Supplier delay | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.12 | Transfer
R2 | Staff turnover | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.30 | Mitigate
R3 | Scope creep | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.20 | Accept
R4 | Technical failure | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.21 | Avoid
Question 63hardmultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. What is the total float for Task D?

Exhibit

Project Network Diagram - Path Durations:
Path 1: Task A (5d) -> Task C (3d) -> Task E (2d) -> Task G (4d) = 14 days
Path 2: Task B (4d) -> Task D (4d) -> Task F (3d) -> Task H (2d) = 13 days
No dependencies between paths.
Question 64easymultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. Which change request(s) require formal approval from the change control board?

Exhibit

Change Request Log (Excerpt)

CR ID | Description | Status | Impact Assessment | Approval Needed
CR001 | Add new report | Open | Cost +$5k, Time +1wk | Yes
CR002 | Remove feature X | Approved | Cost -$2k, Time -3d | No
CR003 | Change color scheme | Rejected | N/A | N/A
CR004 | Update user manual | Open | Cost +$1k, Time +2d | No
Question 65easymultiple choice
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During project initiation, a project manager needs to identify high-level risks. Which document should the project manager reference?

Question 66mediummultiple choice
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A project team is executing the project plan when a key stakeholder requests a significant change to the scope. The change control board has approved the change. What should the project manager update next?

Question 67hardmultiple choice
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A project manager is reviewing the schedule and notices that the critical path has been affected by a delay in a non-critical task. Which of the following is the most likely reason?

Question 68mediummultiple choice
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During project planning, the project manager wants to ensure that all work is defined and that no work is omitted. Which tool or technique should be used?

Question 69easymultiple choice
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A project manager is in the process of developing the project schedule. Which activity most directly determines the project's finish date?

Question 70hardmultiple choice
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A project is in execution, and the project manager discovers that a key resource is overallocated. Which of the following actions should the project manager take to resolve this?

Question 71easymultiple choice
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A project sponsor wants to formally close a project. Which of the following documents should the project manager prepare to obtain sign-off that the project is complete?

Question 72mediummultiple choice
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During project monitoring and controlling, the project manager calculates the cost performance index (CPI) as 0.8. What does this indicate?

Question 73hardmultiple choice
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A project manager is developing the risk management plan. Which of the following is the primary purpose of this plan?

Question 74mediummulti select
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A project manager is reviewing the project management plan. Which two components should be included? (Select TWO).

Question 75mediummulti select
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During project initiation, which three documents are typically created or updated? (Select THREE).

Question 76hardmulti select
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A project manager is preparing for the project closure phase. Which three activities should the project manager perform? (Select THREE).

Question 77mediummultiple choice
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Based on the change request log, which of the following actions should the project manager take to maintain the project schedule?

Exhibit

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Change Request Log
ID | Description | Status | Priority | Impact
CR-001 | Add new module | Approved | High | Schedule +2 weeks, Cost +$5k
CR-002 | Reduce testing | Rejected | Low | N/A
CR-003 | Change vendor | Pending | Medium | Schedule -1 week, Cost -$2k
CR-004 | UI redesign | Approved | High | Schedule +4 weeks, Cost +$10k
Question 78hardmultiple choice
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You are managing a software development project with a fixed deadline. The project team consists of 10 developers and 2 testers. The project is currently in the execution phase. During a status review, you find that one of the critical path tasks is two weeks behind schedule due to a key developer being reassigned to another project. The product owner is unwilling to reduce scope. The project sponsor has instructed you to bring the schedule back on track without increasing the budget. The project plan does not include any contingency time. Which of the following is the best course of action?

Question 79hardmultiple choice
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You are a project manager for a construction project. During the monitoring and controlling phase, you review the project performance and find that the earned value (EV) is $50,000, the actual cost (AC) is $60,000, and the planned value (PV) is $55,000. The project is behind schedule and over budget. The project team is demotivated due to the delays. The customer has expressed concerns about project progress. The project contract includes a penalty clause for missed milestones. Which of the following actions should you take first?

Question 80easymulti select
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A project is in the executing phase when a key stakeholder requests a new feature that was not part of the original scope. The project manager needs to handle this request appropriately. Which TWO actions should the project manager take? (Select TWO).

Question 81easymultiple choice
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A project manager is assigned to a new software development project. During the initiation phase, the project sponsor is hesitant to approve the project charter because the business case does not clearly quantify the expected benefits. The project manager has gathered initial requirements and conducted a feasibility study. What should the project manager do next to move the project forward?

Question 82mediummultiple choice
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A construction project is nearing the end of the executing phase. The project manager is preparing for the closure phase. During a review, the project manager discovers that two deliverables have not been formally accepted by the client due to minor quality issues. The team has already started demobilizing resources. What should the project manager do to properly close the project?

Question 83mediummultiple choice
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A project manager is leading an IT infrastructure upgrade project that follows a phased life cycle. During the planning phase, the project team is divided on the estimation approach for the migration tasks. Some members insist on using expert judgment, while others prefer parametric estimating based on historical data from similar projects. The project manager needs to decide on a method to ensure accurate estimates and team consensus. What should the project manager do?

Question 84hardmultiple choice
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A large software development project is using a waterfall life cycle. The project has just completed the design phase, and the project manager is scheduled to conduct a phase gate review before proceeding to coding. The project sponsor, under pressure from upper management to deliver faster, asks the project manager to skip the gate review to save one week and move directly to coding. The sponsor argues that the design is sound and the review is a formality. What should the project manager do?

Question 85hardmultiple choice
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A project manager is overseeing a manufacturing process improvement project. During the monitoring and controlling phase, the project manager notices that the project is two weeks behind schedule due to unexpected machine downtime. The team suggests reducing the amount of testing on the new equipment to recover the schedule. The project sponsor is concerned about meeting the deadline and supports the team's suggestion. What should the project manager do?

Question 86easymulti select
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Which TWO of the following are typically included as phases in a project life cycle according to the Project Management Institute (PMI)?

Question 87mediummultiple choice
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Which phase has the most total float?

Exhibit

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Project Phase Schedule:
Phase A (Initiation): Duration 2 weeks, no predecessor.
Phase B (Planning): Duration 4 weeks, depends on Phase A.
Phase C (Execution): Duration 3 weeks, depends on Phase A.
Phase D (Closure): Duration 1 week, depends on Phase B and Phase C.
Question 88hardmultiple choice
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A project manager is overseeing a construction project to build a new office building. The project is currently in the execution phase, with foundation work underway. During a status meeting, the project manager discovers that the detailed architectural plans, which were a deliverable of the planning phase, were never formally approved by the client. The team has been working based on preliminary drawings that were used for the initial estimate. The project schedule shows that the next major activity, framing, is scheduled to start in two weeks. The project sponsor is on an extended leave and unavailable for the next month. The project manager is concerned about significant rework if the plans are later rejected. The project has a tight budget and aggressive timeline. What should the project manager do first?

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