Which of the following change requests can bring expected future performance of the project work in line with the project management plan?
Correct Answer: A
Section: Volume E Explanation: 4.3.3.3 Change Requests A change request is a formal proposal to modify any document, deliverable, or baseline. An approved change request will replace the associated document, deliverable, or baseline and may result in an update to other parts of the project management plan. When issues are found while project work is being performed, change requests are submitted, which may modify project policies or procedures, project scope, project cost or budget, project schedule, or project quality. Other change requests cover the needed preventive or corrective actions to forestall negative impact later in the project. Requests for a change can be direct or indirect, externally or internally initiated, and can be optional or legally/contractually mandated, and may include: Corrective action-An intentional activity that realigns the performance of the project work with the project management plan; Preventive action-An intentional activity that ensures the future performance of the project work is aligned with the project management plan; Defect repair-An intentional activity to modify a nonconforming product or product component; Updates-Changes to formally controlled project documents, plans, etc., to reflect modified or additional ideas or content.
Question 527
Which input provides suppliers with a clear set of goals, requirements, and outcomes?
Correct Answer: A
Section: Volume A Explanation: 12.1.3.2 Procurement Statement of Work The statement of work (SOW) for each procurement is developed from the project scope baseline and defines only that portion of the project scope that is to be included within the related contract. The procurement SOW describes the procurement item in sufficient detail to allow prospective sellers to determine if they are capable of providing the products, services, or results. Sufficient detail can vary based on the nature of the item, the needs of the buyer, or the expected contract form. Information included in a SOW can include specifications, quantity desired, quality levels, performance data, period of performance, work location, and other requirements. The procurement SOW is written to be clear, complete, and concise. It includes a description of any collateral services required, such as performance reporting or post-project operational support for the procured item. In some application areas, there are specific content and format requirements for a procurement SOW. Each individual procurement item requires a SOW; however, multiple products or services can be grouped as one procurement item within a single SOW. The procurement SOW can be revised and refined as required as it moves through the procurement process until incorporated into a signed agreement.
Question 528
Which components of the project management plan are inputs used when creating the stakeholder engagement plan?
Correct Answer: C
Question 529
The project manager has requested all expert team members to complete an anonymous questionnaire to identify possible risks. This is an example of a technique known as the:
Correct Answer: C
Section: Volume E Explanation: Delphi technique. The Delphi technique is a way to reach a consensus of experts. Project risk experts participate in this technique anonymously. A facilitator uses a questionnaire to solicit ideas about the important project risks. The responses are summarized and are then recirculated to the experts for further comment. Consensus may be reached in a few rounds of this process. The Delphi technique helps reduce bias in the data and keeps any one person from having undue influence on the outcome. 5.2.2.5 Group Decision-Making Techniques A group decision-making technique is an assessment process having multiple alternatives with an expected outcome in the form of future actions. These techniques can be used to generate, classify, and prioritize product requirements. There are various methods of reaching a group decision, such as: * Unanimity. A decision that is reached whereby everyone agrees on a single course of action. One way to reach unanimity is the Delphi technique, in which a selected group of experts answers questionnaires and provides feedback regarding the responses from each round of requirements gathering. The responses are only available to the facilitator to maintain anonymity. * Majority. A decision that is reached with support obtained from more than 50 % of the members of the group. Having a group size with an uneven number of participants can ensure that a decision will be reached, rather than resulting in a tie. * Plurality. A decision that is reached whereby the largest block in a group decides, even if a majority is not achieved. This method is generally used when the number of options nominated is more than two. * Dictatorship. In this method, one individual makes the decision for the group. All of these group decision- making techniques can be applied to the group creativity techniques used in the Collect Requirements process.
Question 530
Which is a difference between leadership and management?
