PMP Free Practice Test

An organization is initiating a project that will be using new technology. The complexity of the project requires excellent technical skills. After reviewing the proposed project management plan, the project sponsor asks for options to reduce the labor cost without introducing risk to the project delivery.
What should the project manager do first?

1. A. Review the risk register and assign functional managers as resources.
2. B. Analyze the resource pool and assign internal resources who participated in past projects.
3. C. Perform an analysis of the key cost drivers and present alternatives.
4. D. Review the work breakdown structure (WBS) to ensure there are adequate resources.

Correct Answer: C

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following are inputs into the Administer Procurements process?

1. A. Payment systems, organizational process assets update, and claims administration
2. B. Inspections and audits, contract change control system, and project management plan updates
3. C. Procurement documents, performance reports, and approved change requests
4. D. Project documents, seller proposals, and payment systems

Correct Answer: C

- (Topic 2)
When does the project team determine which dependencies are discretionary?

1. A. Before the Define Activities process
2. B. During the Define Activities process
3. C. Before the Sequence Activities process
4. D. During the Sequence Activities process

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 2)
Which type of organizational structure is displayed in the diagram provided?

1. A. Balanced matrix
2. B. Projectized
3. C. Strong matrix
4. D. Functional

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 3)
To please the customer, a project team member delivers a requirement which is uncontrolled. This is not part of the plan. This describes:

1. A. scope creep.
2. B. a change request.
3. C. work performance information.
4. D. deliverables.

Correct Answer: A