Question 1

A team member from research and development tells you that her work is too creative to provide you with a fixed single estimate for the activity. You both decide to use the average labor hours per installation from past projects to predict the future. This is an example of which of the following?

Options :

A : Parametric estimating

B : Three-point estimating

C : Analogous estimating

D : Monte Carlo analysis

Answer: A

Question 2

The Project Integration Management knowledge area includes which of the following set of processes?

Options :

A : Develop Project Charter, Direct and Manage Project Execution, Perform Integrated Change Control

B : Define Project Scope, Create WBS, Close Project or Phase

C : Develop Project Charter, Develop Human Resource Plan, Estimate Costs

D : Identify Stakeholders, Plan Communications, Develop Project Management Plan

Answer: A

Question 3

You are the project manger for Xylophone Phonics. This company produces children's software programs that teach basic reading and math skills. You are ready to assign project roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships. Which project Planning process are you working on?

Options :

A : Human Resource Acquisition

B : Acquire Staff

C : Human Resource Planning

D : Resource Planning

Answer: C

Question 4

You are in a meeting with someone who just ate a slice of garlic bread. Your are distracted by his pungent breath. Which of the following communication barriers describe these distractions?

Options :

A : None of the other alternatives apply

B : Selective Perception

C : Sensory Limitations

D : Varying Alertness of Perception

E : Sign Detection

Answer: E

Question 5

The Japanese Quality Control (QC) Circle movement motivated its participants in many ways. Which of the following represents the most important motivation for the QC circle participants?

Options :

A : strengthening of relationships between co-workers

B : recognition among co-workers

C : self-improvement

D : improving the performance of the company

E : financial incentives

Answer: D