A client made a change request. Implementing the change will cause a delay in the project and a budget overrun. Which of the following should the project manager do first?
A. Update the WBS.
B. Escalate to the CC
C. Accept the change.
D. Implement the change.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: When a change request affects scope, schedule, and budget, the project manager must submit it to the Change Control Board (CCB) for formal evaluation and approval before taking action. Updating the WBS or implementing/accepting the change occurs only after approval.
Question 83
Which of the following is a quantitative key performance indicator?
A. The project sponsor ranked the graphics of an application as four out of five.
B. The project implements the application in ten different geographical regions.
C. The workers complete tasks on average 25% faster using a new application.
D. The use of a multimedia interface appeals more to users under the age of 21.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A quantitative KPI is a numerical, measurable indicator of performance. Option C provides a specific numeric metric (25% faster task completion), making it clearly quantitative. The other options are qualitative judgments or descriptive facts without a performance metric.
Question 84
Which of the following contract types would be most beneficial to both parties in cases in which the scope of the project has a large number of unknowns?
A. Variable costs
B. Fixed costs
C. Front-loaded
D. Time and materials
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: When a project has many unknowns in scope, it is difficult to define requirements and costs upfront. A Time and Materials contract allows flexibility by paying for actual labor time and materials used, enabling scope adjustments as information becomes clearer. This approach fairly allocates risk, protects the seller from underestimation, and gives the buyer transparency and adaptability, making it most beneficial to both parties in such situations.
Question 85
Which of the following activities would force a team to remove a new package and leave the previous one during a smoke test?
A. Rollback plan
B. Downtime stage
C. Maintenance window
D. Validation checks
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A rollback plan is the activity that explicitly dictates reverting to the previous package if a smoke test fails. During a smoke test, validation may detect issues, but it does not itself force removal; the rollback plan is what is executed to remove the new package and restore the prior stable version. Downtime stages and maintenance windows are scheduling concepts, not decision mechanisms.
Question 86
When assigning access, classifying information based on sensitivity is referred to as:
A. digital security.
B. physical security.
C. data security.
D. operational security.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Classifying information based on sensitivity to determine who can access it and how it should be protected is a core activity of data security. It focuses on safeguarding data through classification, access controls, and handling requirements.
Question 87
A project manager is starting a new project for an international supplier. Which of the following is the first step the project manager should take to initiate the project?
A. Identify project risks and plans to address them.
B. Identify business needs and product descriptions.
C. Create a work breakdown structure for the project.
D. Create a work schedule for the project team to follow.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Project initiation begins with defining the business need and high-level product or service to be delivered. This justification and description underpin the project charter and guide all subsequent planning. Risk identification, WBS creation, and scheduling occur later during planning.
Question 88
A member keeps bringing up unrelated topics during a team meeting. Which of the following should the project manager do to keep the discussion on track?
A. Remind the team member about the meeting agenda and invite the member to add the topic to the next meeting’s agenda.
B. Ask the team member to leave the meeting and create a new meeting to discuss these topics.
C. Adjust the current meeting’s agenda to accommodate the team member’s topics.
D. Allow the team member to bring up the topics, which could lead to important discussions and insights.
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Reminding the team member of the meeting agenda and suggesting their topic be added to a future agenda keeps the current meeting focused while still respecting and acknowledging the member’s input. It maintains efficiency without discouraging participation.
Question 89
During an active project, the finished product is not meeting quality specifications. Which of the following actions should be taken after the project manager determines what would be needed to resolve the issues?
A. Communicate the change status.
B. Document change recommendations.
C. Create a change request.
D. Implement the changes.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: If the product does not meet quality requirements and the project manager has determined what is needed to fix it, the next step in the integrated change control process is to formally submit a change request. This allows the proposed changes to be evaluated, approved or rejected, and managed before any implementation or communication occurs.
Question 90
A new project has been assigned to a project manager. In order to move forward with the project charter, which of the following should the project manager work with to define the success criteria for the initiative?
A. Lead architect
B. Project sponsor
C. Program manager
D. Scrum master
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The project sponsor is accountable for the business case and desired outcomes of the project and provides high-level direction and funding. Success criteria defined in the project charter must align with the sponsor’s expectations and organizational objectives, so the project manager works with the sponsor to define them.
Question 91
Several months after a project has ended, a project team member is still charging time to the project and is unable to charge time to new projects. Which of the following did the project manager neglect to do?
A. Remove the team member’s access.
B. Release the project resources.
C. Collect the stakeholders’ feedback.
D. Have the closeout report approved.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: At project closure, the project manager must formally release project resources so they can be reassigned and stop charging time to the completed project. Failing to release the team member allows continued time charging to the closed project, which is exactly the issue described.
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