Tools and Documentation

A project manager is tracking remaining work over the course of a sprint to see if the team is on pace to complete all committed stories. Which agile artifact should the project manager use?

A project manager is reviewing the risk register and notices a risk with a probability of 0.4 and an impact of $80,000. The project manager decides to purchase insurance to cover the potential loss. Which risk response strategy is being applied?

A project manager is leading a software development project and needs to track the progress of tasks, identify critical path activities, and visualize dependencies. Which tool should the project manager use?

A project manager is developing a quality management plan for a manufacturing project. The project manager needs to identify TWO tools or techniques that are used to plan quality management. Which two should the project manager use? (Choose two.)

A project manager is using a Kanban board to manage workflow. The team wants to limit the amount of work in progress (WIP) to improve flow and reduce bottlenecks. Which metric should the project manager monitor to assess the effectiveness of the WIP limit?

A control chart shows a process with data points fluctuating within the upper and lower control limits, but 8 consecutive points appear on one side of the mean. What does this indicate?

Which project scheduling tool displays tasks as horizontal bars on a timeline, shows dependencies between tasks, and can highlight the critical path?

A project manager is reviewing a risk register and wants to document the specific actions that will be taken if a high-probability supplier failure occurs. Which component of the risk register should contain this information?

During a quality audit, the project team discovers that 80% of customer complaints are caused by 20% of the defect types. Which quality tool should the project manager use to present this data and prioritize corrective actions?

In a RACI matrix, the person who is ultimately accountable for the completion of a task is denoted by which letter?

Which diagram is used in quality management to prioritize the most significant causes of a problem, based on the 80/20 rule?

A project manager wants to visualize the sequence of project activities and their dependencies to identify the critical path. Which tool should be used?

An agile team uses a burnup chart to track progress. Which THREE pieces of information are typically shown on a burnup chart?

A project manager is preparing a dashboard for executives. The executives want a single view that shows the project's overall health by combining schedule, cost, and scope performance indicators against thresholds. Which tool should the PM use to present this consolidated status?

A project has a BAC of $500,000 and a CPI of 0.8. What is the estimate at completion (EAC) assuming the current cost performance will continue?

During project execution, a team discovers that the actual cost of work performed is $45,000, the planned value is $50,000, and the earned value is $40,000. Which statement is correct?

A project manager is using a control chart to monitor the number of defects per day. The chart shows 10 data points within the control limits, but all 10 points are above the mean. What does this indicate?

During a quality audit, the team identifies that defects are concentrated in a few areas. The project manager decides to use a Pareto chart. Which TWO statements are true about Pareto charts?

In an agile project, the team is defining the 'Definition of Done' (DoD). Which TWO statements are typically included in a good DoD?

A project team is using Jira for agile project management. They want to visualize the flow of work across columns such as 'To Do', 'In Progress', and 'Done'. Which board type should they use?

Which project document formally authorizes the project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources?

Which THREE items are considered agile artefacts?

Which document formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities?

A project has a budget at completion (BAC) of $500,000. After 3 months, the earned value (EV) is $200,000, the actual cost (AC) is $250,000, and the planned value (PV) is $180,000. What is the cost performance index (CPI) and what does it indicate?

A project manager is preparing a lessons learned document at the end of a marketing campaign project. The sponsor wants to ensure that future projects benefit from the team's experience. Which action should the project manager take to make the lessons learned most useful?

A project manager needs to compare the planned budget, the actual costs incurred, and the value of work completed to date for a construction project. Which document should the project manager use to obtain this consolidated financial performance view?

A project team is using Jira for an Agile project. Which TWO artefacts are typically managed within Jira for sprint planning and tracking? (Choose two.)

During a sprint review, the product owner notices that the team completed 30 story points in the previous sprint and 25 in the current sprint. The project manager wants to track the average story points completed per sprint to predict future performance. Which metric should be used?

Which project scheduling tool shows activities as bars on a timeline, including dependencies and milestones?

A project manager is creating a document that identifies all project stakeholders and their interests, influence, and expectations regarding the project. This document is the:

A project manager is reviewing the risk register and sees that a high-impact risk has a probability of 0.3 and an impact of $50,000. The team implements a response that reduces the probability to 0.1 and the impact remains $50,000. The response cost is $5,000. What is the net expected monetary value (EMV) of implementing the response?

During a sprint review, the product owner notices that the team has completed 30 story points, but the burndown chart shows an upward trend. What is the most likely cause?

A project has a budget at completion (BAC) of $200,000. After 3 months, the earned value (EV) is $80,000, and the actual cost (AC) is $100,000. What is the estimate at completion (EAC) assuming the cost performance index (CPI) will remain the same for the remainder of the project?

A project manager is tracking issues and their resolution status. Which document should the manager use to record and monitor these issues?

A project manager is reviewing a control chart and notices several data points outside the upper control limit (UCL). Which type of variation do these points indicate?

A project manager is setting up a shared repository for project artifacts. The PM wants to ensure that team members can find the latest approved version of each document and that changes are controlled. Which TWO practices should the PM implement? (Choose two.)

A project manager notices that the project is behind schedule. The planned value (PV) is $50,000, earned value (EV) is $40,000, and actual cost (AC) is $45,000. What is the schedule performance index (SPI) and what does it indicate?

A project manager is leading a small software development project and wants to create a document that lists all project stakeholders, their roles, and their contact information. Which document should the project manager create?

A project team is using planning poker to estimate user stories. What is the purpose of this technique?

During a sprint review, the team notes that the remaining work is not decreasing as expected. Which agile artefact would best help visualize the trend of remaining work over the sprint duration?

A project manager is preparing a procurement statement of work (SOW) for an external vendor. The SOW must clearly define the deliverables, acceptance criteria, and performance standards. Which document should the project manager reference to ensure the SOW aligns with the project's overall objectives and constraints?

A project manager needs to show the sequence of project activities and their dependencies to identify the critical path. Which tool should they use?

A project manager is leading a project using an agile approach and wants a visual tool that shows the amount of work remaining versus time, helping the team predict whether it will complete the backlog by the target date. Which tool should the project manager use?

During sprint planning, the team uses a technique where each member privately selects a card representing a number of story points for a user story. After revealing, they discuss discrepancies. This technique is known as:

Which THREE of the following are key elements of a user story? (Select THREE.)

A project manager needs to communicate the project schedule to senior management, highlighting only key events such as the start and end of phases and major deliverables. Which type of chart is most appropriate?

A project manager needs to track the status of every project document, including who wrote it, when it was last revised, and who has approved it. Which tool is most appropriate for maintaining this information?

A project manager is creating documents for procurement. Which TWO documents are typically used in procurement processes? (Select two.)

A project has a budget at completion (BAC) of $200,000. After five months, the earned value (EV) is $90,000 and the actual cost (AC) is $100,000. The project manager needs to calculate the estimate at completion (EAC) assuming current cost performance will continue. What is the EAC?

An agile team is reviewing their work. Which TWO metrics can be used to track progress within a sprint? (Select TWO).

Which document describes the roles and responsibilities in a project using the categories Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed?

A project manager is analyzing quality data and wants to identify the most frequently occurring defects to prioritize corrective actions. Which quality tool should be used?

A project manager is closing out a fixed-price contract. The vendor has completed all deliverables, and the PM must formally document that the work was completed satisfactorily so that final payment can be released. Which document should the PM prepare and have signed?

A project has a BAC of $100,000. The earned value is $40,000, actual cost is $50,000, and planned value is $30,000. What is the estimate at completion (EAC) assuming the current cost performance is expected to continue?

A project manager is reviewing the issue log and notices several unresolved issues that are blocking team progress. The PM wants to ensure these issues are tracked, assigned, and resolved in a timely manner. Which action should the project manager take?

A project manager is evaluating the project's performance using EVM. PV = $50,000, EV = $45,000, AC = $55,000. Which of the following is true?

A project is 60% complete. The original budget (BAC) is $200,000. Actual costs to date are $130,000, and the earned value is $120,000. What is the estimate at completion (EAC) if the project will continue to perform at the current cost efficiency?

A project manager needs to document the formal approval of a change request that adds a new reporting module to an existing application. The change will increase the budget by $20,000 and extend the schedule by two weeks. Which document should the project manager use to record this decision?

A project manager is creating a document that formally authorizes the project and assigns the project manager. Which document is this?

A project manager is using earned value management. The project has a schedule variance (SV) of -$5,000. What does this indicate?

An agile team uses a tool where they maintain a list of features, enhancements, and bug fixes that are not yet scheduled for a sprint. This list is prioritized by the product owner. What is this list called?

A project manager uses a control chart to monitor the number of defects found during testing. The chart shows one data point above the upper control limit (UCL). What action should the project manager take?

A project has a budget at completion (BAC) of $200,000. The earned value (EV) is $120,000 and the actual cost (AC) is $150,000. What is the estimate at completion (EAC) using the typical cost performance index (CPI) assumption?

Which THREE items are typically found in a project management plan? (Select THREE).

A project manager is preparing a project management plan for a construction project. The sponsor asks which subsidiary plans should be included to address scope, schedule, cost, and quality. Which TWO subsidiary plans should the project manager include? (Choose two.)

A project manager is creating a visual representation of the project schedule that shows tasks as horizontal bars along a timeline, including dependencies and milestones. Which tool is being used?

A project manager is closing a construction project and must verify that all contractual and administrative requirements have been met before releasing the final payment. Which TWO documents should the project manager review to confirm formal acceptance and closure? (Choose two.)

A project team uses a tool that displays columns such as 'To Do', 'In Progress', and 'Done' to visualize workflow. This is an example of which type of board?

A project has a cost performance index (CPI) of 1.2 and a schedule performance index (SPI) of 0.9. Which of the following best describes the project's status?

A project team is transitioning from a traditional to an agile approach. The project manager wants to adopt agile artifacts. Which THREE artifacts are commonly used in agile projects to track progress and manage work?

A project manager is creating a risk register. One risk has a probability of 0.3 and an impact of $50,000. What is the expected monetary value (EMV) of this risk?

A project team is using a tool to track user stories, epics, and bugs within sprints. The tool allows the team to view work in columns such as 'To Do', 'In Progress', and 'Done'. Which tool feature is being described?

Which project document formally authorizes the project and identifies the project manager?

A project manager is setting up a project communication plan for a distributed team. The project manager needs to select tools that support real-time collaboration and document version control. (Choose two.)

A project manager is using a network diagram to identify the critical path. Which TWO statements are true about the critical path?

A project manager wants to visualize task dependencies and the critical path for a construction project. Which tool should they use?

Which project scheduling tool depicts activities as bars on a timeline, showing dependencies and milestones?

A project manager is evaluating earned value metrics for a project. The CPI is 0.8 and the SPI is 0.9. Which TWO conclusions can the project manager draw?

In a user story, which component describes the benefit or value that the feature will provide?

A project team uses planning poker to estimate user stories. What is the purpose of this technique?

In a RACI matrix, which role is ultimately accountable for the successful completion of a task?

A project manager is tracking the completion of key deliverables against the project schedule. Which tool should they use to display only major milestones without showing detailed dependencies or tasks?

A project manager is selecting tools for an Agile project. Which TWO tools are commonly used for Agile project management? (Select two.)

A project team uses a tool that shows only major events or deadlines, such as the start and end of phases. Which type of chart are they using?

A project manager needs to identify the root cause of a recurring defect. Which quality tool uses a fishbone diagram to categorize potential causes?

A project manager is creating a RACI matrix for the project. One activity involves conducting security testing. The security lead will perform the testing, the project manager is responsible for ensuring it happens, and the compliance officer needs to be informed of the results. Which assignment is correct?

A project manager is creating a document that formally authorizes the project and assigns the project manager. Which document is being created?

Which document defines the communication requirements, including who needs what information, when, and how?

Which agile artifact contains the prioritized list of all desired work for a product?

A project manager is leading a distributed team that uses a kanban board to visualize workflow. The team wants to limit the number of items in progress to reduce multitasking and improve cycle time. Which tool or technique should the project manager implement?

A project manager is developing a document that will provide a common understanding of the project's objectives, deliverables, and constraints for all stakeholders. The document should also include the business case and high-level risks. Which document is the project manager creating?

A project manager creates a visual representation that shows the 20% of causes contributing to 80% of the problems in a project. Which tool is being used?

A project manager is preparing for a post-implementation review after deploying a new CRM system. The team needs a document that captures what went well, what did not, and actionable recommendations for future projects. Which document should the project manager update?

A project team uses planning poker to estimate user stories. The product owner describes a story that involves integrating with a third-party API. The team discusses unknowns and then votes. The estimates are 5, 8, 13, and 20 story points. What should the team do next?

A project manager uses a diagram to identify the most frequent causes of defects in a process. The diagram displays bars in descending order and a cumulative line. Which quality tool is being used?

A project has a budget at completion (BAC) of $200,000. The earned value (EV) is $100,000, and the actual cost (AC) is $120,000. What is the estimate at completion (EAC) assuming the current cost performance index (CPI) will remain the same?

A project manager is selecting two documents that are essential for defining project scope. Which TWO documents should they choose?

An agile team uses story points for estimating effort. During sprint planning, the team's average velocity is 30 story points per sprint. The product owner wants to commit to 35 story points for the upcoming sprint. What should the team do?

A project manager is creating a visual timeline that displays tasks as horizontal bars, shows dependencies between tasks, and highlights the critical path. Which tool should the manager use?

A project manager is reviewing earned value data: PV = $150,000, EV = $120,000, AC = $130,000. Which THREE statements are correct?

In an Agile project, the team uses story points to estimate effort. During sprint planning, they select user stories from the product backlog and assign them to the sprint. What is the resulting list of items committed for the sprint called?

A project has a planned value (PV) of $50,000, earned value (EV) of $40,000, and actual cost (AC) of $45,000. What is the schedule variance (SV) and cost variance (CV)?

A project manager is preparing the communication plan and needs to determine the appropriate format and frequency for status updates to a steering committee that meets monthly. The committee wants concise, decision-oriented information. Which approach best fits this need?

A project manager needs to identify which tasks are critical to the project's completion date. After creating the project schedule, which tool should be used to visualize the critical path?

During a project, the project manager calculates the following: Earned Value (EV) = $50,000, Planned Value (PV) = $60,000, Actual Cost (AC) = $55,000. Which statement accurately describes the project's performance?

A project is experiencing cost overruns. The project manager wants to calculate key earned value metrics. Which THREE metrics are needed to compute the cost performance index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI)? (Select three.)

A project team is using Jira for agile development. They have a list of features to be developed over multiple sprints. What is the term for this list, which represents all the work planned for the project?

In an Agile project, the team uses a tool to manage user stories and tasks. Which tool is specifically designed for Agile project management, supporting Scrum and Kanban boards?

In an agile project, the team is using user stories to capture requirements. Which of the following is the correct format for a user story?

An agile team uses story points to estimate user stories. During planning poker, one developer consistently gives much higher estimates than the rest of the team. What is the best action for the team?

A project manager wants to identify the most significant causes of delays in a software development project. Which quality tool should she use to prioritize the causes based on the Pareto principle?

During a sprint review, the team shows that they completed 30 story points this sprint, which is consistent with their average velocity. The product owner asks how much work the team can likely complete in the next two sprints. Using velocity, what is the best estimate?

During a software development project, the team estimates story points using planning poker. A story is estimated at 8 points, while a similar story was previously estimated at 5 points. What is the primary reason for using relative sizing with story points?

In a manufacturing project, the team uses a Pareto chart to analyze defects. The chart shows that 80% of defects come from 20% of the causes. Which principle does this illustrate?

A project manager is reviewing the project's risk register and wants to prioritize risks for further analysis. The project manager decides to use a tool that plots risks based on their probability of occurrence and potential impact. Which tool is the project manager using?

A project manager is creating the project management plan. Which TWO subsidiary plans should be included? (Select TWO.)

A project manager notices that the actual cost (AC) is $50,000, the earned value (EV) is $45,000, and the planned value (PV) is $55,000. Which statement is true regarding schedule and cost performance?

In an agile project using Jira, the product owner wants to prioritize the work for the next iteration. Which document or artefact should they refer to?

A project manager notices that a task is taking longer than planned and the project is falling behind schedule. The project manager wants to identify the root cause of the delay. Which quality tool would be most appropriate?

A project manager is leading a software upgrade project and wants a single document that lists all project stakeholders, their roles, and their communication requirements. Which document should the project manager create?

A project manager is updating the project charter and needs to document the measurable criteria that will be used to determine whether the project is successful, such as reducing processing time by 20% within six months. Which element of the project charter is the project manager defining?

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

A project manager is preparing a presentation for the steering committee. The PM wants to show the cumulative planned value, earned value, and actual cost over time to illustrate cost and schedule performance trends. Which tool or technique should the project manager use?

During a sprint planning meeting, the development team estimates user stories using story points. They each have a set of cards with values like 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. After discussing a story, all team members simultaneously reveal their chosen card. What technique are they using?

A project manager is preparing a presentation for the steering committee and wants to show the project's planned start and finish dates, key milestones, and major deliverables in a single high-level visual. Which tool should the project manager use?

A project has a BAC of $200,000. After three months, the earned value (EV) is $80,000 and the actual cost (AC) is $90,000. What is the cost variance (CV) and what does it indicate?

Which document is used to track and manage changes to the project baseline?

A project manager is reviewing the schedule performance and finds that the earned value (EV) is $50,000 and the planned value (PV) is $60,000. What does this indicate?

A project manager is using a control chart to monitor quality. The data points fall within the control limits but show a run of seven points above the mean. What does this indicate?

Which TWO documents are typically created during project initiation?

Which document contains the subsidiary plans for scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, risk, and procurement?

A project manager is selecting tools for agile project management. Which TWO tools are specifically designed for agile methodologies?

Which document defines the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in a project and is often presented as a matrix?

A project manager is using a quality tool that displays data points over time with upper and lower control limits. The tool helps distinguish between common cause and special cause variation. Which tool is this?