Questions & Answers for the PMBOK Guide - Fifth Edition

231 Pages·2016·0.85 MB·English

by  Frank T. Anbari

Q & As
FOR THE
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PMBOK
GUIDE
FIFTH EDITION
Edited by: Frank T. Anbari, PhD, PMP
ISBN: 978-1-935589-85-3

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
QUESTIONS
Introduction
Organizational Influences and Project Life Cycle
Project Management Processes
Project Integration Management
Project Scope Management
Project Time Management
Project Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Human Resource Management
Project Communications Management
Project Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Project Stakeholder Management
Appendix X3
Interpersonal Skills
Glossary
ANSWERS
Introduction
Organizational Influences and Project Life Cycle
Project Management Processes
Project Integration Management
Project Scope Management
Project Time Management
Project Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Human Resource Management
Project Communications Management
Project Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Project Stakeholder Management
Appendix X3
Interpersonal Skills
Glossary
Introduction
In the rapidly growing, fast-changing, and highly competitive world
of project management, more and more professionals are recognizing
the importance of developing a deeper understanding of the generally
accepted knowledge and practice of the project management
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profession. Q & As for the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition facilitates
this goal by offering multiple choice questions and answers that cover
key themes and concepts of project management. This helpful book
addresses the project management Knowledge Areas and processes of
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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK
Guide) – Fifth Edition, the Project Management Institute's global
standard. Answers are provided in the back of the book and include
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references and excerpted text from the PMBOK Guide – Fifth
Edition, to enhance the reader's breadth and depth of knowledge. The
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handy pocket size of Q & As for the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition
makes it convenient to refer to the book anytime, anywhere.
Many people were instrumental in putting together this book and its
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predecessor publications, PMBOK Q & A, Q & As for the PMBOK
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Guide 2000 Edition, Q & As for the PMBOK Guide Third Edition,
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and Q & As for the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition. The Project
Management Institute (PMI) would like to thank the following
contributors to PMBOK Q & A: Lewis Ireland, Walter Taylor, Jim
Downer, Terry Borovec, Nancy Krajcar, Marylyn Longo, Sue
Spengler, Ahmet Taspinar, Joe Abron, Bob Thompson, Francis
Hartman, Dana Littlefield, David Overbye, and James Henderson,
along with former PMI staff members James S. Pennypacker, Bobby
R. Hensley, Toni D. Knott, Allison S. Boone, and Mark S. Parker.
PMI would like to thank the following contributors to Q & As for the
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PMBOK Guide 2000 Edition: Frank T. Anbari and Kate Pechter,
along with PMI staff members Steven L. Fahrenkrog, Kristen L.
Wright, Richard Schwartz, and Danielle Moore. PMI would also like
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to thank the following contributors to Q & As for the PMBOK Guide
Third Edition: Frank T. Anbari and Donald F. Martin, along with PMI
staff members Steven L. Fahrenkrog, Dottie Nichols, Richard
Schwartz, and Barbara Walsh. PMI would like to thank the following
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contributors to Q & As for the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition: Frank
T. Anbari, PhD, PMP (who again provided significant book content
and editorial contributions), along with PMI staff members Steven L.
Fahrenkrog, John Zlockie, Donn Greenberg, Kristin L. Vitello,
Roberta Storer, and Barbara Walsh.
Finally, PMI would like to thank the following contributors to Q & As
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for the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition: Frank T. Anbari, PhD, PMP
(who again provided significant book content and editorial
contributions), along with the following PMI staff members:
John Zlockie • Manager, Standards
Donn Greenberg • Manager, Publications
Kristin L. Vitello, Standards Project Specialist
Roberta Storer • Product Editor
Linda Garber • Copy Editor
Barbara Walsh • Publications Production Supervisor
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The PMI team responsible for Q & As for the PMBOK Guide Fifth
Edition hopes that you will reinforce your knowledge and enjoy using
this updated, expanded, and enhanced project management tool.
Q & As
FOR THE
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PMBOK GUIDE
FIFTH EDITION
Questions
Introduction
(Chapter 1 of the PMBOK® Guide)
1. A project is:
A. A set of sequential activities performed in a process or system.
B. A revenue-generating activity that needs to be accomplished while
achieving customer satisfaction.
C. An ongoing endeavor undertaken to meet customer or market
requirements.
D. A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or
result.
2. Project management is:
A. The integration of the critical path method and the Earned Value
Management system.
B. The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project
activities to meet the project requirements.
C. The application of knowledge, skills, wisdom, science, and art to
organizational activities to achieve operational excellence.
D. A subset of most engineering and other technical disciplines.
3. Managing a project typically includes:
A. Balancing the competing project constraints, which include scope,
quality, schedule, budget, resources, and risks.
B. Integrating requirements of profitability, low cost, and legal
responsibility.
C. Implementation of software, hardware, and other systems to enhance
organizational efficiency.