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21.

You have performed variance analysis and discovered that you need to take action to get the project back on track. Which of the following are true?

Select two

Corrections and changes due to variance analysis findings can be made quickly using an agile project management methodology.

Variance analysis compares the work performed to the project management baseline documents such as schedule, cost, and scope.

The project sponsor is responsible for ensuring corrective actions are taken to get the project back on track no matter which project management methodology you are using.

Change requests may bring about corrective actions.

22.

The VP of customer service has expressed concern over a project in which you're involved. His specific concern is that if the project is implemented as planned, he'll have to purchase additional equipment to staff his customer service center. The cost was not taken into consideration in the project budget. The project sponsor insists that the project must go forward as originally planned or the customer will suffer. Which of the following are true?

Select two

The VP of customer service is correct. Since the cost was not taken into account at the beginning of the project, the project should not go forward as planned. Project initiation should be revisited to examine the project plan and determine how changes can be made to accommodate customer service.

The conflict should be resolved in favor of the customer.

Stakeholder identification should occur as early in the project as possible.

The conflict should be resolved in favor of the VP of customer service.

23.

You are the project manager for Fun Days Vacation Resorts. Your new project assignment is to head up the Fun Days resort opening in Austin, Texas. First, you estimate the duration of the project management plan activities. When that activity is complete, you start devising the project schedule, and once the work has started, you will follow the process involved with monitoring and controlling deviations from the schedule. Which of the following is true regarding this question?

Select two

This describes the Project Integration Management Knowledge Area.

This describes a predictive project management methodology.

This describes the Project Scope Management Knowledge Area.

This describes the Project Schedule Management Knowledge Area.

This describes an agile project management methodology.

24.

The Integration Knowledge Area is highly interactive and may involve iteratively performing the Planning, Executing, and Monitoring and Controlling processes. Which of the following is true regarding this Knowledge Area?

Select two

Integration is managed and performed by the agile team when using an adaptive project management methodology.

The project manager determines which project management processes will interact with one another and integrates them appropriately.

Performing integration is a critical skill all project managers should possess.

Integration can be iterative and focuses on ensuring the schedule is defined, communication is planned and managed, and risks are continually identified.

Integration is only used with predictive project management methodologies.

Select two

The project charter should be issued by a manager external to the project.

The project charter is not created when you are using a hybrid life-cycle methodology.

The project charter should be issued by the project manager.

The project charter should be issued by the project sponsor.

The project charter assists the project manager in setting a clear vision and mission for the project and aligns stakeholder needs and expectations with the project objectives.

Select two

It is concerned with the quality of the deliverable.

Success is measured in incremental steps.

The focus is on the value to the customer.

It measures how efficiently the process was performed.

It is concerned with business process improvements.

Select two

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Lean

Scrum

Kanban

28.

Your company manufactures small kitchen appliances. It is introducing a new product line of appliances in designer colors with distinctive features for kitchens in small spaces. This project was approved by the stakeholders and you have been appointed the project manager. These new products will be offered starting with the spring online release. To determine the characteristics and features of the new product line, you will have to perform which of the following?

Select two

Defining business value for the new product line

Consulting with the stakeholders about the characteristics and features of the new product line

Planning the project life cycle for the project

Progressively elaborating the characteristics and features of the new product line

29.

Which of the following are a type of agile project management methodology primarily used for information technology projects?

Select two

Scrum

Six Sigma

Kaizen

30.

You are working on the product description for your company's new line of ski boots. Your customers have been asking for changes in style. New advances in the manufacturing process allows you to make these changes quickly and get the new line on the shelves before the next ski season. Your organization hopes to increase revenues and market share by offering this new line of boots. Which of the following are true?

Select two

One KPI used to measure business value might be improving the organization's business relationship with the manufacturer.

The business value for this project is increasing revenues and market share.

This project came about due to an organizational need to add a new style of boots and get them to market quickly.

This project came about as a result of a customer request and technological advance.

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