Himanshu Agarwal

Not Just Another Project Manager

Project Integration Management

  1. Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between the Project Charter and the Project Management Plan?
    • The Project Charter is a component of the Project Management Plan.
    • The Project Management Plan is developed based on the Project Charter.
    • They are independent documents with no direct relationship.
    • The Project Charter is updated throughout the project, while the Project Management Plan remains static.
  2. A project manager is trying to understand the high-level scope of the project. Which document should they refer to?
    • Project Management Plan
    • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
    • Project Scope Statement
    • Project Charter
  3. The process of obtaining stakeholder acceptance of the project deliverables is part of:
    • Direct and Manage Project Work
    • Monitor and Control Project Work
    • Close Project or Phase
    • Perform Integrated Change Control
  4. Which of the following is a key input to the Develop Project Management Plan process?
    • Project Schedule
    • Project Budget
    • Outputs from other planning processes
    • Stakeholder Register
  5. Integrated change control should be performed:
    • Only at the end of the project.
    • Whenever a change request is received.
    • At predefined intervals during the project.
    • Only for significant changes impacting the critical path.
  6. A project team member identifies a minor issue that doesn’t significantly impact the project objectives. What should the project manager do?
    • Immediately escalate the issue to the project sponsor.
    • Document the issue in the issue log and monitor it.
    • Update the risk register with the new issue.
    • Ignore the issue as it is minor.
  7. Which of the following is NOT a tool or technique for Direct and Manage Project Work?
    • Expert judgment
    • Meetings
    • Project management information system
    • Variance analysis
  8. Performance reports generated during the Monitor and Control Project Work process provide information on:
    • Stakeholder engagement levels.
    • Project schedule and cost performance.
    • Team member performance.
    • Risk response effectiveness.
  9. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a change log?
    • To track the status of all project issues.
    • To document all approved and rejected change requests.
    • To record the lessons learned during the change control process.
    • To communicate project changes to stakeholders.
  10. Formal acceptance of the project deliverables by the stakeholders is documented in the:
    • Project Scope Statement
    • Acceptance Document
    • Project Management Plan
    • Stakeholder Register
  11. What is the PRIMARY focus of Project Integration Management?
    • Managing individual project management knowledge areas.
    • Coordinating and unifying all project management processes.
    • Ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.
    • Controlling changes to the project scope.
  12. Which of the following is an example of an enterprise environmental factor that can influence Project Integration Management?
    • The project team’s skill levels.
    • The organization’s project management methodology.
    • Government regulations.
    • The project budget.
  13. Which of the following is an example of an organizational process asset that can influence Project Integration Management?
    • Stakeholder communication requirements.
    • Historical information from previous projects.
    • The project schedule.
    • The risk management plan.
  14. A project manager is facilitating a meeting to define the project objectives and high-level requirements. This is MOST likely occurring during which process?
    • Develop Project Management Plan
    • Direct and Manage Project Work
    • Initiating
    • Planning
  15. The project sponsor plays a key role in the Initiating process by:
    • Developing the detailed project schedule.
    • Approving the Project Charter.
    • Managing the project budget.
    • Leading the project team.
  16. Which of the following documents authorizes the project manager to proceed with the project?
    • Project Management Plan
    • Project Scope Statement
    • Project Charter
    • Stakeholder Register
  17. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is an output of which knowledge area?
    • Project Integration Management
    • Project Scope Management
    • Project Schedule Management
    • Project Resource Management
  18. The process of progressively elaborating the project scope occurs during:
    • Initiating
    • Planning
    • Executing
    • Closing
  19. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the project manager in Project Integration Management?
    • Performing all project tasks personally.
    • Ensuring that individual team members work in isolation.
    • Facilitating communication and coordination across all project aspects.
    • Focusing solely on managing the project schedule.
  20. When a project deviates significantly from the planned baselines, the project manager may need to:
    • Ignore the deviations if they are temporary.
    • Re-baseline the project after obtaining approval.
    • Immediately implement corrective actions without analysis.
    • Blame the team members for the deviations.
  21. The process of managing the project management knowledge and using existing knowledge and creating new knowledge to achieve the project’s objectives is:
    • Monitor and Control Project Work
    • Manage Project Knowledge
    • Direct and Manage Project Work
    • Develop Project Management Plan
  22. Which of the following is an input to the Manage Project Knowledge process?
    • Project Charter
    • Project Management Plan
    • Lessons Learned Register
    • Deliverables
  23. Lessons learned are typically documented:
    • Only at the end of the project.
    • Throughout the project lifecycle.
    • During the planning phase.
    • Only when significant issues occur.
  24. The lessons learned register can become an input to which process in future projects?
    • Direct and Manage Project Work
    • Monitor and Control Project Work
    • Develop Project Management Plan
    • Close Project or Phase
  25. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the stakeholder register?
    • To document the project’s scope and deliverables.
    • To identify and analyze all project stakeholders.
    • To track project risks and issues.
    • To outline the project’s communication requirements.
  26. The stakeholder management plan is a subsidiary plan of the:
    • Project Scope Management Plan
    • Project Schedule Management Plan
    • Project Management Plan
    • Project Risk Management Plan
  27. Ensuring that stakeholder needs and expectations are met is a key aspect of:
    • Project Cost Management
    • Project Schedule Management
    • Project Stakeholder Management
    • Project Integration Management
  28. A project manager is dealing with conflicting priorities among different stakeholders. Which skill is MOST important in this situation?
    • Technical knowledge
    • Conflict resolution
    • Financial analysis
    • Risk management
  29. The project manager uses expert judgment during various Project Integration Management processes. Expert judgment can come from:
    • Only the project team members.
    • Consultants, stakeholders, and the project team.
    • Only the project sponsor.
    • Historical data from previous projects.
  30. Which of the following is a data analysis technique used in the Monitor and Control Project Work process?
    • Brainstorming
    • Cost-benefit analysis
    • Earned value analysis
    • SWOT analysis
  31. The project management information system (PMIS) is a tool used in:
    • Developing the Project Charter.
    • Directing and managing the project work.
    • Defining the project scope.
    • Closing the project.
  32. Which of the following is an output of the Close Project or Phase process?
    • Approved change requests
    • Performance reports
    • Final report
    • Risk register
  33. The formal sign-off from the stakeholders signifies:
    • The start of the project.
    • The completion and acceptance of the project deliverables.
    • The approval of the project management plan.
    • The release of project resources.
  34. What is the importance of archiving project documents?
    • To ensure team members are paid correctly.
    • To provide historical data for future projects.
    • To track the performance of individual team members.
    • To comply with legal requirements.
  35. A project manager identifies a new risk during project execution. What should be the FIRST step?
    • Update the issue log.
    • Implement a contingency plan.
    • Analyze the risk and its potential impact.
    • Escalate the risk to the project sponsor.
  36. The change control process should be clearly defined in the:
    • Project Charter
    • Project Management Plan
    • Stakeholder Register
    • Communication Management Plan
  37. Which of the following is a primary goal of performing integrated change control?
    • To ensure all change requests are implemented quickly.
    • To manage and approve or reject changes to the project baselines.
    • To avoid any changes to the project scope.
    • To allow individual team members to make changes as needed.
  38. A project manager is reviewing the project’s progress against the schedule baseline. This is part of the:
    • Direct and Manage Project Work process.
    • Monitor and Control Project Work process.
    • Develop Project Management Plan process.
    • Perform Integrated Change Control process.
  39. Which of the following is an example of preventative action?
    • Fixing a bug in the software code.
    • Implementing a quality review process to avoid defects.
    • Addressing a stakeholder complaint.
    • Updating the project schedule after a delay.
  40. Corrective actions are taken as a result of:
    • Identifying potential future problems.
    • Deviations from the project baselines.
    • Implementing approved change requests.
    • Documenting lessons learned.
  41. The project manager acts as the integrator for the project by:
    • Performing all technical tasks.
    • Managing the project team members.
    • Combining and coordinating the various project elements.
    • Communicating only with the project sponsor.
  42. Effective Project Integration Management helps to ensure:
    • That each project knowledge area is managed in isolation.
    • That all project processes work together effectively.
    • That the project manager has complete control over all aspects.
    • That stakeholder involvement is minimized.
  43. Which of the following is a key benefit of a well-defined Project Management Plan?
    • It guarantees the project will be completed on time and within budget.
    • It provides a roadmap for how the project will be managed.
    • It eliminates the need for project monitoring and control.
    • It ensures that all stakeholders will always agree.
  44. The project manager should continuously monitor and control the project:
    • Only during the execution phase.
    • Throughout the entire project lifecycle.
    • Only when significant issues arise.
    • Primarily during the closing phase.
  45. When closing a project or phase, it is important to:
    • Focus only on delivering the final product.
    • Formally acknowledge acceptance and document lessons learned.
    • Immediately disband the project team.
    • Destroy all project documentation to save space.
  46. The final report of the project typically includes:
    • Detailed plans for future projects.
    • A summary of project performance and lessons learned.
    • Performance evaluations of individual team members.
    • A list of all remaining project risks.
  47. Which of the following is a primary input to the Close Project or Phase process?
    • Project Charter
    • Project Management Plan
    • Accepted Deliverables
    • Stakeholder Register
  48. The transition plan, if required, is typically developed during:
    • Initiating
    • Planning
    • Executing
    • Closing
  49. What is the purpose of a post-project review or lessons learned meeting?
    • To assign blame for project failures.
    • To identify what worked well and what could be improved for future projects.
    • To celebrate the project’s completion.
    • To determine team member bonuses.
  50. Effective Project Integration Management ultimately contributes to:
    • Lower project management costs.
    • Increased customer satisfaction and project success.
    • Reduced involvement of the project sponsor.
    • Simpler project management processes.
Answers
  1. The Project Management Plan is developed based on the Project Charter.
  2. Project Charter
  3. Close Project or Phase
  4. Outputs from other planning processes
  5. Whenever a change request is received.
  6. Document the issue in the issue log and monitor it.
  7. Variance analysis
  8. Project schedule and cost performance.
  9. To document all approved and rejected change requests.
  10. Acceptance Document
  11. Coordinating and unifying all project management processes.
  12. Government regulations.
  13. Historical information from previous projects.
  14. Initiating
  15. Approving the Project Charter.
  16. Project Charter
  17. Project Scope Management
  18. Planning
  19. Facilitating communication and coordination across all project aspects.
  20. Re-baseline the project after obtaining approval.
  21. Manage Project Knowledge
  22. Project Management Plan
  23. Throughout the project lifecycle.
  24. Develop Project Management Plan
  25. To identify and analyze all project stakeholders.
  26. Project Management Plan
  27. Project Stakeholder Management
  28. Conflict resolution
  29. Consultants, stakeholders, and the project team.
  30. Earned value analysis
  31. Directing and managing the project work.
  32. Final report
  33. The completion and acceptance of the project deliverables.
  34. To provide historical data for future projects.
  35. Analyze the risk and its potential impact.
  36. Project Management Plan
  37. To manage and approve or reject changes to the project baselines.
  38. Monitor and Control Project Work process.
  39. Implementing a quality review process to avoid defects.
  40. Deviations from the project baselines.
  41. Combining and coordinating the various project elements.
  42. That all project processes work together effectively.
  43. It provides a roadmap for how the project will be managed.
  44. Throughout the entire project lifecycle.
  45. Formally acknowledge acceptance and document lessons learned.
  46. A summary of project performance and lessons learned.
  47. Accepted Deliverables
  48. Closing
  49. To identify what worked well and what could be improved for future projects.
  50. Increased customer satisfaction and project success.

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