Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

PRACTICE EXAM STACK

TermDefinition
The project manager spends 90% of their time doing what important task? Communications
While managing a product development project, the project manager met with the team to determine some of the key tasks that will ensure they produce a high-quality product. What should they consider the most important concept in quality? Quality is about prevention
The project team has been brought together for the first time to work on a project. They were able to learn about the functions they will doing on the project and what their roles will be. What will the team do next, according to Tuckman’s ladder? Storming
One of the customers would like to add a new component to the project that would likely increase the functionality of the software. What steps should the customer take when adding this new component on an Agile project? Add it to the product backlog
The PM & team decided to hire a contractor to complete installation of servers for an upgrade project. The terms of agreement have the contractor being paid monthly until work is done. During what process will contractor payments be made? Control procurement
While attempting to build the schedule for a project, the PM is informed from the team that each line of code will take 15-45 minutes to write. There will be 1M lines of code. What schedule-estimating technique best describes this estimate? Parametric
While planning a major upgrade project, one SH has given a requirement to upgrade switches. The PM has determined this would be too costly to be included in the project and has decided to exclude it. Where will the PM document this exclusion? Define Scope
The project manager and sponsor are consulting with banks and other lending institutions in order to obtain funds for the project. What process describes these actions? Determine budget
The team just started to code an accounting app when a key SH asks for the app to include a specific report on the company expenses. The SH submitted a change request to the PM. What is the most important input to consider for this change request? Work performance reports
While developing a new smartphone, the team ID'ed a specific set of performance measurements that the phone should meet when complete. The measurement looks at how fast the phone can boot up & down. Where should the team document the measurements? Quality metrics
The project manager is working on a top-secret company project and would like to ensure all the correct security measures are in place for communications regarding the project. What tool should the project manager use? Communication technology
PM is building a project scope statement for software. SH's requested a feature to enable automated call-backs to leads. Adding this feature is not possible because the company’s current network lacks required hardware. What approach should the PM take? Add the feature as an exclusion to the scope statement
The PM has been informed by the sponsor that the project needs to be completed 2 weeks earlier than the scheduled time. Peter tells the team that they will need to work overtime to complete the project sooner. What is Peter doing to shorten the schedule? Crashing
The project team has completed a major deliverable on the game development project. The deliverable was given to the project manager. What action should the project manager take next? Check the deliverable for quality requirements
The project manager is having a very difficult time collecting the requirements from the customers. The customers are having a difficult time putting the requirements into logical groupings. What tool can best help them group the requirements? Affinity Diagram
Product owner adds 3 new changes to the backlog. PM met with team and they decided immediately how to implement these changes, although they won't implement until three iterations from now. Product owner is not happy about this. What should the PM do? Tell the team they should not have committed to doing these changes until they were ready to implement them
PM has acquired the team members and they're starting to complete the project work. During this process, the project manager has utilized a variety of rewards and recognition theories to keep the team motivated. What is the output of this process? Team performance assessments
While working on a web design project, the change control board approved a change to the layout of the menu. What process should the project manager conduct next to ensure the change is implemented? Direct and manage project work
While working on a project, you find you wont be able to install server and workstations at the same time. Team alerts you that after install is done should wait 4 days before doing workstations due to updates. What should you add to schedule for delay? Lag
Which of the following is a method that will be used to conduct frequent verification and validation that can be done every second on the project? Pair programming
While managing a small construction project, the project manager informs the project team members that they are using more materials than necessary to complete the project work. What process describes this scenario? Control resources
A change request has been made by a senior SH to add a new reporting function to the current financial software development project. The change was assessed by the project team and approved by the sponsor. What process should the project manager do next? Direct and manage project work
The project manager has to present a risk assessment to senior management and has decided to take the most graphical representation of the probability and impact assessment. What tool should the project manager use? Bubble chart
The project manager has been informed that the company’s senior management would like a meeting about the status of the project. What should the project manager take to display the current schedule of the project? Milestone chart
The risk management plan generally outlines the steps the project will take to conduct risk management processes on the project. Which of the following will the risk management plan not include? Positive risks that could affect the project
A PM is assigned to upgrade the website. This will require inputs for functional managers across the organization from different areas. Each manager wants 1 of their reps present on the team. What is the best tool to handle this scenario cost effectively? Using virtual teams
While developing complex software for an organization, the project team creates a computer-generated model of what it will look like when it is done. This model is given to the customers for their feedback. What best describes this model? Prototypes
Your company has decided to roll out a new Wi-Fi network for the staff. The sponsor has informed you that encryption on the network is mandatory. Where will the project manager document that the encryption was mandated by the sponsor? Requirements traceability Matrix
The team is concerned with the quality of the product about to be created by the project. What statement about quality management is true? Low-grade, high quality is okay
Datacenter project currently 30% done. PM is not happy with how processes are followed by the team to ensure the network wiring will meet quality requirements. What should the PM do to improve processes to meet quality requirements with network wiring? Manage quality
While working on the network upgrade project, the project manager receives many ideas about what to include in the project. The ideas seem to be very scattered and not logically grouped. What tool can best help the project manager group these ideas? Affinity diagrams
You’re currently working on a large new building development project. The project team is currently breaking down the deliverables listed in the project scope statement into work that is more manageable. What process best describes this scenario? Create WBS
Which technique should the agile team use to list the reasons for why a particular process was failing during iteration? Fishbone analysis
The product owner would like to see how much work remains to be done on a project. What would be the best agile tool to display this? Burndown chart
PM is currently working on a project & is always asked for updates & meetings by project sponsor. PM informs him that this disrupts his work. Sponsor says that is his management style. What best describes the sponsor’s management style? Theory X
After the project manager has collected the requirements and received approval for the scope statement, what process should the project manager do next? Create WBS
When selecting a project, the company looks at different factors that could impact their selection. What document best identifies the need for a project? Business Case
When using different prioritization techniques what is the most important aspect that the agile project manager should communicate to the customers? Don’t worry too much about the specifics it’s more important to get the relative prioritization correct
While monitoring a large construction project, the project manager has calculated the SPI of the project to be 1.2. A contractor has informed the project manager that a delivery will be 1 week late. 1-week delay is 10% of the schedule. What would mostly l The project will finish ahead of schedule
Created by: justin.olive1
Popular Management sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards