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Comptia Project + Project Management
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Schedule network diagramming technique in which schedule activities are represented by boxes or nodes. schedule activities are graphically linked by one or more logical relationships to show the sequence in which the activities are performed
precedence diagramming method (PDM) (Technique)
defect
rolling wave planning (Technique)
functional manager
2. Calculated projection of cost performance that must be achieved on the remaining work to meet a specified management goal. ratio of remaining work to funds remaining
change control board (CCB)
project schedule (Output/Input)
to complete performance index (TCPI)
scope creep
3. Analytical technique used to determine basic underlying reason that causes a variance or defect or risk
monitor
root cause analysis (Technique)
failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) (Technique)
project procurement management (Knowledge Area)
4. Term used in precedence diagramming method for a logical relationship in current usage. precedence relationship - logical relationship and dependency are interchangeably used
regulation
precedence relationship
estimate activity durations (Process)
finish to start (FS)
5. Something toward which work is to be directed - a strategic position to be attained - or a purpose to be achieved - a result to be obtained - a product to produced or a service to be performed
path convergence
develop project charter (Process)
objective
resource leveling (Technique)
6. Estimate of the amount of work that has been completed on an activity or a work breakdown structure component
percent complete
requirement
BCWS
project life cycle
7. A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually.
program
start to start (SS)
planned value (PV)
role
8. The amount of funds - budget - or time needed above the estimate to reduce the risk of overruns of project objectives to a level acceptance to the organization
contingency reserve(Output/Input)
variance analysis (Technique)
finish to start (FS)
develop human resource plan (Process)
9. Planning technique used to provide products - services and results that truly reflect customer requirements by translating those customer requirements into the appropriate technical requirements for each phase of project product development
voice of the customer
activity identifier
functional organization
early start date (ES)
10. Approach to optimize project life cycle costs - save time - increase profits - improve quality - expand market share - solve problems - and use resources more effectively
simulation
requirement
value engineering
risk category
11. Logical relationship where initiation of the work of the successor schedule activity depends upon the initiation of the work of the predecessor schedule activity
start to start (SS)
brainstorming (Technique)
schedule management plan (Output/Input)
input (Process) input
12. Evaluation of whether or not a product - service - or system complies with a regulation - requirement - specification or imposed condition.
verification
resource
requested change(Output/Input)
material
13. A point that is not settled or is under discussion or over which there are opposing views or disagreements
schedule performance index (SPI)
scope
issue Point or matter in question or dispute
organizational breakdown structure (OBS) (Tool)
14. Processes and activities needed to identify - define - combine - unify and coordinate the various processes and project management activities within the project management process groups
expected monetary value (EMV)
project initiation management (Knowledge Area)
develop project team (Process)
resource
15. The person assigned by the performing organization to achieve the project objectives
summary activity
project manager
constraint (Input)
request for information (RFI)
16. Schedule activity that determines when the logical successor activity can begin or end
predecessor activity
activity list (Output/Input)
threat
expected monetary value (EMV)
17. Expected cost needed to complete all the remaining work for a schedule activity - work breakdown structure component or project.
planned value (PV)
regulation
estimate to complete (ETC)(Output/Input)
logical relationship
18. Application of knowledge - skills - tools and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements
work authorization system (Tool)
project management
sequence activities (Process)
requirements traceability matrix
19. System of practices - techniques - procedures and rules used by those who work in a discipline
portfolio
finish to start (FS)
methodology
Monte Carlo simulation
20. Requirements imposed by a government body. government mandated compliance
identify risks (Process)
work authorization
regulation
activity identifier
21. Structure in which the project manager has full authority to assign priorities - apply resources and direct the work of persons assigned to the project
direct and manage project execution (Process)
network path
schedule model (Tool)
projectized organization
22. Reserve
budget
monitor and control risks (Process)
actual duration
buffer
23. Risk response planning technique for a threat that creates changes to the project management plan that are meant to either eliminate the risk or to protect the project objectives from its impact.
risk register (Output/Input)
output (Process)
activity
risk avoidance (Technique)
24. Processes and activities of the performing organization that determine quality policies - objectives and responsibilities so that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken
threshold
schedule compression
project quality management (Knowledge Area)
scheduled start date (SS)
25. The date up to or through which the project's reporting system has provided actual status and accomplishments. also called as-of date and time-now date.
lessons learned(Output/Input)
data date
budget
imposed date
26. Request for proposal - but may have a narrower or more specific meaning
invitation for bid (IFB)
pareto chart (Tool)
executing processes (Process Group)
workaround
27. Any of all process related assets - from any or all of the organizations involved in the project that are or can be used to influence the project's success. these process assets include formal or informal plans - policies - procedures and guidelines.
organizational process assets (Output/Input)
root cause analysis (Technique)
progressive elaboration (Technique)
product
28. Subsystem of overall project management system. collection of formal documented procedures that defines how project work will be authorized to ensure that the work is done by the identified organization - at the right time and in the proper sequence.
tool
flowcharting (Technique)
variance analysis (Technique)
work authorization system (Tool)
29. Hybrid contractual arrangement containing aspects of both cost reimbursable and fixed price contracts. time and material contract have no definitive end - can grow. units are preset by the buyer and seller.
co-location (Technique)
time and material contract (T&M)
estimate at completion (EAC)(Output/Input)
request for proposal (RFP)
30. Developing an approximation of the monetary resources needed to complete project activities
logical relationship
estimate costs (Process)
simulation
seller
31. Any numbering system used to uniquely identify each component of the work breakdown structure
contingency reserve(Output/Input)
code of accounts (Tool)
planned value (PV)
project quality management (Knowledge Area)
32. Degree - amount or volume of risk that an organization or individual will withstand
project management knowledge area
resource leveling (Technique)
risk tolerance
result
33. Uncertain event or condition that has a positive or negative effect on projects objectives
threshold
scope baseline
sensitivity analysis
risk
34. Information system consisting of tools and techniques to gather - integrate and disseminate the outputs of project management processes.
sub phase
threat
project management information system (PMIS) (Tool)
responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) (Tool)
35. Performing the work defined in the project management plan to achieve the project's objectives
direct and manage project execution (Process)
project calendar
requested change(Output/Input)
specification limits
36. Members of the project team who are directly involved in project management activities
perform qualitative analysis (Process)
actual cost of work performed
project scope management (Knowledge Area)
project management team
37. The value of work performed expressed in terms of the approved budget assigned to that work for a schedule activity or work breakdown structure component. ALSO BCWP.
earned value (EV)
application area
s-curve
precedence diagramming method (PDM) (Technique)
38. Describes each component in the work breakdown structure (WBS). for each WBS component - the WBS dictionary includes a brief definition of the scope of statement of work - defined deliverables - a list of associated activities and list of milestones.
work breakdown structure dictionary
risk register (Output/Input)
triggers
special cause
39. Reviewing all change requests - approving changes - and managing changes to the deliverables - organizational process assets - project documents and project management plan
perform integrated change control (Process)
risk tolerance
performance reports (Output/Input)
resource leveling (Technique)
40. Document used to record and describe or denote selected items identified during execution of a process or activity
log
functional organization
risk management plan (Output/Input)
subproject
41. Performed to defined a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase
project manager
sub phase
initiating processes (Process Group)
activity duration
42. The latest possible point in time that a schedule activity may begin based upon the schedule network logic - the project completion date and any constraints assigned to schedule activities without violating schedule constraint or delaying project com
BCWP
communications management plan (Output/Input)
late start date (LS)
root cause analysis (Technique)
43. Provider of products - services or results
seller
root cause analysis (Technique)
expected monetary value (EMV)
early start date (ES)
44. Summary level project schedule that identifies the major deliverables and work breakdown structure components and key schedule milestones
estimate costs (Process)
report performance (Process)
master schedule (Tool)
earned value management (EV
45. A technique that explores the accuracy of assumptions and identifies risks to the project from inaccuracy - inconsistency - or incompleteness of assumptions
milestone schedule (Tool)
finish to finish (FF)
assumptions analysis (Technique)
late finish date (LF)
46. Response to a negative risk that has occurred - workaround is not planned in advance of the occurrence of the risk event
activity duration
workaround
defect repair
Gantt chart (Tool)
47. A condition or situation favorable to the project - a positive set of circumstances - a positive set of events - a risk that will have a positive impact.
project schedule network diagram (Output/Input)
opportunity
early finish date (EF)
develop schedule (Process)
48. The approved estimate for the project or any work breakdown structure component or any schedule activity
threat
budget
develop project management plan (Process)
scope change
49. Compares technical accomplishments during project execution to the project management plan's schedule of planned technical achievements.
milestone schedule (Tool)
sponsor
technical performance measurement (Technique)
distribute information (Process)
50. Documents and data on prior project including project files - records - correspondence - closed contracts - and closed projects
start to start (SS)
application area
historical information
identify risks (Process)