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BCS ISEB-PM1 - BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management

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Total 625 questions

A(n) _____ is defined as a specified accomplishment in a particular instant in time which does not consume time or resources.

A.

Event.

B.

Activity

C.

Correlation

D.

Event constrained within planned effort.

E.

Constant

Lessons learned are most often based upon project historical records. Lessons learned can be used to:

A.

See how others have solved problems

B.

"Predict trends, highlight problems and identify alternatives"

C.

See what mistakes others have made

D.

All of the other alternatives apply

What provides information regarding the ways people, teams, and organizational units behave?

A.

Organizational chart

B.

Organizational theory

C.

Organizational structure

D.

Organizational behavior

Which process group can be performed outside the project's scope of control?

A.

Planning

B.

Monitoring and Control

C.

Closing

D.

Initiating

Which analysis uses beta and triangular distributions as a tool and technique?

A.

Quantitative risk analysis

B.

Qualitative risk analysis

C.

Perform quality assurance

D.

Perform quality control

Collect Requirements is:

A.

Developing a plan from major stakeholders

B.

Developing a written scope statement as the basis for future project decisions

C.

Planning project milestones

D.

Formalizing acceptance of the project scope

Which of the following is an example of the simplest fixed-price contract?

A.

Purchase requisition

B.

Purchase order

C.

Verbal agreement

D.

Request for quote

Taking out insurance in relation to risk management is called what?

A.

Transference

B.

Avoidance

C.

Exploring

D.

Mitigation

You are the project manager for Lucky Stars nightclubs. They specialize in live country and western band performances. Your newest project is in the Planning process group. You've published the scope statement and scope management plan.

The document that describes who will receive copies of this information as well as future project information, how it should be distributed, and who will prepare it is which of the following?

A.

Scope management plan

B.

Project charter

C.

Communications management plan

D.

Information distribution plan

Company A is delivering a product in three parts. The contract allows for the parts to be delivered either one after the other or at the same time.

Which type of project phasing will allow for the most flexibility in delivering the full product when product requirements are subject to rapid change?

A.

Sequencing the delivery phases one after the other

B.

Overlapping the delivery phases

C.

Delivering the products iteratively

D.

Delivering all of the product at the same time

All the following are needed to create the WBS EXCEPT:

A.

Organizational process assets.

B.

Quality measurements.

C.

Requirements documentation.

D.

Project scope statement.

Which illustrates the connection between work that needs to be done and its project team members?

A.

Work breakdown structure

B.

Network diagrams

C.

Staffing management plan

D.

Responsibility matrix

The sponsor has informed you that the resources for your project will be cut. The sponsor wants to know how long the project will take if only nine resources each month are committed to your project.

What is this activity called?

A.

Crashing

B.

Floating

C.

Leveling

D.

Fast tracking

While implementing an approved change, a critical defect was introduced. Removing the defect will delay the product delivery.

What is the MOST appropriate approach to managing this situation?

A.

Utilize the change control process.

B.

Crash the schedule to fix the defect.

C.

Leave the defect in and work around it.

D.

Fast-track the remaining development.

The role of the _____ can be invaluable in problem solving.

A.

dominator

B.

devils advocate

C.

recognition seeker or dominator

D.

topic jumper

E.

recognition seeker