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BASED ON PMBOK 4TH EDITION

Here are 200 objective type sample questions and their answers are g iven just below to them. T his exam is just
to g ive you an idea of type of questions which may be asked in PMP Certification Exams. Even we have taken full
care to g ive correct answers for all the questions but it is recommended to verify these answers.

In examination you will g et each question one by one on computer screen

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(5 1) All of the following are communication tools EXCEPT :

1. Memos

2. Verbal circulation of a rumor

3. Videos

4. Body lang uag e

5. Inputting data into a spreadsheet

Answer:E

(5 2) Communication is the PRIME responsibility of a Project:

1. Manag er in a weak matrix

2. Manag er in a projectized environment

3. Coordinator

4. Expeditor

Answer:D

(5 3) What are the four parts of the communications model?

1. Sending , Receiving , Decoding , and Comprehending

2. Sender, Messag e, Medium, Receiver

3. Communicator, Messag e, Receiver, Decoder

4. Communicating , T ransmitting , Receiving , Comprehending

Answer:B

(5 4) In neg otiating with functional department manag ers, project manag ers often find themselves using what
two-party conflict manag ement approach?

1. Win-Lose

2. Win-Win

3. Lose-Lose

4. None of the above

Answer:C
(5 5 ) A leadership style in which the project manag er shares problems with team members and formulates
solutions as a g roup is called:

1. Autocratic

2. Consultation in a g roup

3. Consensus

4. One-to-one consultation

Answer:C

(5 6) A type of org anization in which the project manag er has little formal authority and basically acts as a staff
assistant to an executive who is ultimately responsible for the project is called:

1. Functional

2. Weak matrix

3. Project coordinator

4. Project expediter

Answer:D

(5 7) Create WBS process belong s to:

1. Initiation Process Group

2. Planning Process Group

3. Executing Process Group

4. Monitoring & Controlling Process Group

Answer: B

(5 8) In which of the following org anizations is the project manag er role likely to be part-time?

1. Weak matrix

2. Functional

3. Balanced matrix

4. a and b

5. All of the above

Answer:C

(5 9) Project Risk Manag ement includes all of the following processes except:

1. Risk Quantification

2. Risk Identification

3. Risk Analysis

4. Risk Response Development

5. Risk Response Control

Answer:E

(60) Using the PMBOK definition of conting ency reserve, which of the following statements about conting ency
reserves is false?

1. A conting ency reserve is a separately planned quantity used to allow for future situations which may be
planned for only in part.

2. Conting ency reserves may be set aside for known unknowns.

3. Conting ency reserves may be set aside for unknown unknowns.

4. Conting ency reserves are normally included in the project's cost and schedule baselines.

Answer:C

(61) Which of the following is true about pure risk?

1. T he risk can be deflected or transferred to another party throug h a contract or insurance policy.

2. Pure risks involve the chance of both a profit and a loss.

3. No opportunities are associated with pure risk, only losses.

4. a and c

5. a and b

Answer:D

(62) A conting ency plan is:

1. A planned response that defines the steps to be taken if an identified risk event should occur.

2. A workaround

3. A reserve used to allow for future situations which may be planned for only in part.

4. a and c

5. a and b

Answer:A

(63) Deflection or transfer of a risk to another party is part of which of the following risk response categ ories?

1. Mitig ation

2. Acceptance

3. Avoidance

4. Analysis

Answer:A

(64) Manag ement reserves are used to handle which type of risk?

1. Unknown unknowns

2. Known unknowns

3. business risks

4. pure risks

Answer:A

(65 ) Which of the following is considered during the Procurement Planning Process?

1. Whether to procure
 2. How to procure and how much to procure

3. What and when to procure

4. b and c

5. all of the above

Answer:E

(66) From a buyer's standpoint, which of the following is true?

1. Procurement planning should include consideration of potential subcontracts

2. Procurement planning does not include consideration of potential subcontracts since this is the duty of the
contractor.

3. Subcontractors are first considered during the Solicitation Process

4. none of the above

Answer:A

(67) Which of the following is true about procurement documents?

1. Procurement documents are used to solicit proposals from prospective sellers.

2. Invitation for Bid and Request for Proposal are two examples of procurement documents.

3. Procurement documents should be structured to facilitate accurate and complete responses from
prospective sellers.

4. b and c

5. all of the above

Answer:E

(68) Which of the following is a method for quantifying qualitative data in order to minimize the effect of personal
prejudice on source selection?

1. Weig hting system

2. Screening system

3. Selecting system

4. none of the above

5. all of the above

Answer:A

(69) Which of the following are examples of indirect costs?

1. Salaries of corporate executives

2. Salaries of full-time project staff

3. Overhead costs

4. a and b

5. a and c

Answer:E
(70) Which of the following contract types places the g reatest risk on the seller?

1. Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract

2. Cost plus-incentive-fee contract

3. Fixed-price-incentive contract

4. Firm-fixed-price contract

Answer:D

(71) In which of the following contract types is the seller's profit limited?

1. Cost-plus-percentag e-cost contract

2. Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract

3. Fixed-price-plus-incentive

4. b and c

5. none of the above

Answer:D

(72) A cost-plus-percentag e-cost (CPPC. contract has an estimated cost of $120,000 with an ag reed profit of
10% of the costs. T he actual cost of the project is $130,000. What is the total reimbursement to the seller?

1. $143,000

2. $142,000

3. $140,000

4. $132,000

Answer:A

(73) A fixed-price-plus-incentive-fee (FPI. contract has a targ et cost of $130,000, a targ et profit of $15,000, a
targ et price of $145,000, a ceiling price of $160,000, and a share ratio of 80/20. T he actual cost of the project
was $150,000. How much profit does the seller make?

1. $10,000

2. $15,000

3. $0

4. $5,000

Answer:A

(74) Under what circumstances is it better for a contractor to subcontract?

1. T he subcontractor possesses special technical and eng ineering skills that the contractor does not have.

2. T he work to be subcontracted represents almost all of the overall work effort.

3. T he subcontractor can perform the work at a lower cost than the contractor.

4. all the above

5. a and c

Answer:E
(75 ) Which type of bilateral contract is used for hig h dollar, standard items?

1. Purchase order

2. Request for proposal (RFP.

3. Invitation for bid (IFB.

4. Request for quotation (RFQ.

5. all of them are appropriate

Answer:C

(76) In which stag e of the neg otiation meeting are points of concession identified?

1. Probing

2. Closure

3. Ag reement

4. Scratch barg aining

Answer:D

(77) Which of the following is NOT a method of g overnment procurement?

1. Assistance

2. Sealed Bidding

3. Competitive proposals

4. Acquisition

5. Small purchases

6. No answer provided

Answer:D

(78) T he "rule of seven" as applied to process control charts means that :

1. If there are seven points on one side of mean, then an assig nable cause must be found.

2. Seven consecutive points are ascending , descending , or the same.

3. At least seven inspectors should be in place for every thousand employees

4. A process is not out of control even thoug h seven measurements fall outside the lower and upper control
limits.

Answer:A

(79) T here is project with CPI of 0.81 and T CPI=1.00001 this project is:

1. Overbudg et and cannot recover

2. Underbudg et

3. Overbudg et and early in its evolution

4. No interference cam be made

Answer:D

(80) A collection of g enerally sequential project phases whose name and number are determined by the control
needs of the org anization or org anizations involved in the project, is called:

1. Project life cycle

2. Product life cycle

3. Project life event

4. All of the above

Answer: A

(81) What does RDU stand for?

1. Really Dumb User

2. Ready for Download Use

3. Remaining Duration unassisted

4. Remaining Duration

Answer: D

(82) Who is responsible for risk identification, risk quantification, risk response development, risk Monitor and
Control?

1. Project Communications Manag ement

2. Project human resource Manag ement

3. Project Procurement Manag ement

4. Project Risk Manag ement

Answer: D

(83) T hree Point Statistical Estimating Formula Group. Expected Value =

1. (Optimistic + (4 X Most Likely) + Pessimistic ) x 6

2. (Optimistic + (4 X Most Likely) + Pessimistic ) divided by 6

3. (Optimistic + (4 X Most Likely) x Pessimistic ) divided by 6

4. (Optimistic + (4 + Most Likely) + Pessimistic ) divided by 6

Answer: B

(84) T wo Point Delphi Estimate, T he Best and Worst Case effort calculation:

1. Calculate (Best + Worst) / 2

2. Calculate (Best +2 ) / Worst

3. Calculate (2 + Worst) / Best

4. none of the above

Answer: A

(85 ) What does T QM stand for?

1. T ime Quality Manag ed

2. T arg et Quality Manag ement

3. T otal Quality Manag ement

 4. T ime Quote Manag ement

ANSWER: C

(86) Examples of Projects include:

1. Implementing a new business procedure or process

2. Constructing a building or facility

3. Desig ning a new transportation vehicle

4. All of the Above

ANSWER: D

(87) Projects are undertaken at all levels of the org anization?

1. T rue

2. False

3. Both T rue and False

4. Neither true nor false

ANSWER: A

(88) 7. ________ means that every project has a definite beg inning and a definite end.

1. Overall

2. Project Chart

3. T emporary

4. Duration

ANSWER: C

(89) T he smallest unit of time used in scheduling the project is known as:

1. Calendar Unit

2. Scope unit

3. T ime Measurement

4. All of the Above

ANSWER: A

(90) Who should be involved in the project planning phase?

1. T he Project Manag er.

2. T he customer.

3. T he Sub-contractors/vendors.

4. T he project team members.

5. All of the above.

Answer: E

(91) T he successful project manag ers spend most of their time:

 1. Planning with their personnel.

2. Planning with top manag ement.

3. T alking with personnel.

4. Studying project results.

Answer: C

(92) Cost Plus Percentag e of Cost (CPPC) contracts provide:

1. A reimbursement of allowable cost of services performed plus an ag reed upon percentag e of the
estimated cost as profit.

2. A reimbursement of allowable costs plus a fixed fee which is paid proportionately as the contract
prog resses.

3. T he supplier with a fixed price for a delivered performance plus a predetermined fee for superior
performance.

4. None of the above.

Answer: A

(93) Project success depends on a no. of interrelated factors, including time, cost and scope control. T he
success of any project depends primarily on:

1. Customer acceptance.

2. Customer satisfaction.

3. Customer compromise in defining its needs.

4. Exceeding customer requirements throug h g old plating .

Answer: B

(94) Which of the following is the most efficient means of product quality inspection:

1. Acceptance sampling .

2. 100% inspection.

3. Variable lot inspection.

4. A and C.

Answer: A

(95 ) Constructive T eam Role includes :

1. Investig ates, clarifier and closer.

2. Compromise, blocker and closer.

3. Initiate, encourag e and g ate keeper.

4. Investig ates, recog nize and summary.

Answer: C

(96) Pareto Analysis, cause and effect diag rams and flow charts are used in quality.

1. Control.

2. Assurances.
 3. Planning .

4. Verification.

Answer: A

(97) In a multi-cultural environment, it is critical to establish a corporate culture that facilitates:

1. Problem-solving throug h different approaches.

2. Learning and communication.

3. Partnerships, strong alliances and joint ventures.

4. Neg otiations.

Answer: B

(98) A condition which will lead an org anization towards conflict is:

1. Conflict of interest.

2. Differentiation in org anization

3. Resolved prior conflicts.

4. Both A and B.

5. All of the above.

Answer: D

(99) T he contemporary view of conflict is that:

1. Conflict is bad.

2. Conflict is caused by trouble makers.

3. Conflict should be avoided.

4. Conflict is often beneficial.

5. A, B and C.

Answer: D

(100) In g eneral a project charter covers:

1. Project justification, backg round, scope, objectives, available resources, org anizational responsibilities,
a project schedule, estimates, procurement schedule, and any imitations that top manag ement wants to
apply.

2. Project justification, backg round, scope, objectives, available resources, org anizational responsibilities,
detailed project schedules, estimates, and detailed procurement schedules responsibilities, a project
schedule, and any limitations that top manag ement wants to apply.

3. Project justification, backg round, scope, objectives, available resources, org anizational apply.

4. Project scope, objectives, available resources, responsibilities, a project schedule, estimates,

procurement schedules, and any limitations that top manag ement wants to apply.

Answer: D

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