PMP Questions ID 3022 quincy and michael are two executives of widgets for life a company providing the latest cool li

Quincy and Michael are two executives of Widgets for Life, a company providing the latest cool lifestyle gadgets. They’ve learned that a new federal law will be passed that regulates how personal data may be collected and used. Many of Widgets for Life’s gadgets collect data, which has been made possible by advancements in technology. As a result, they decide to launch a new project that will address the requirements of the new law. This project came about as a result of what need?

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Organizational need

Federal request

Technological advance

Legal requirement

Robert is a new executive hired to lead the marketing department of a telecommunications company. He sits down with his most senior project manager to review a project that he will now take sponsorship for. He asks the project manager to review the business value that the project is expected to deliver and how that value is to be measured. What document is the project manager likely to share with Robert?

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The project management plan

The product backlog

The requirements traceability matrix

The benefits management plan

As part of project integration management activities, a project manager reports on value achieved to date against the plan. What does the project manager hope to accomplish by carrying out this activity?

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Appraise stakeholders of the project’s progress against the project management plan

Appraise stakeholders of the project’s progress against the program management plan

Appraise stakeholders of the project’s progress against the benefits management plan

Appraise stakeholders of the project’s progress against the product backlog

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Phase gates are also referred to as phase reviews, stage gates, or kill points.

A phase gate is held at the end of a phase to compare a project’s performance against the plan.

At the end of a phase gate, a go/no-go decision is made to determine whether the project should continue.

Phase gates serve as audit functions that ensure regulatory compliance.

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PMO Type		Description

Supportive		Takes control of projects by directly managing them via project managers that report to the PMO
Controlling		Provides consultation to project teams by providing resources, training, and access to information
Directive		Provides support and requires compliance against published project management and governance frameworks

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