APM Project Fundamentals Qualification APM-PFQ Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  Which of the following would be considered part of a configuration management process?

  A. Initiating, identifying, assessing, planning, responding.

  B. Planning, identification, controlling, status accounting, auditing.

  C. Scheduling, baselining, controlling, responding, closing.

  D. Planning. auditing. monitoring, controlling, closing.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 2:

  Configuration management could best be described as:

  A. the process through which all requests to change the approved baseline of a project is captured. evaluated and then approved. rejected or deferred.

  B. the system that ensures that all changes to configuration items are controlled and the interrelationships between items are identified.

  C. the technical and administrative activities concerned with the creation, maintenance, controlled change and quality control of the scope of work.

  D. A report of the current status and history of all changes to the configuration, together with a complete record of what has happened to the configuration to date.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 3:

  A key output of a well-controlled configuration management process is:

  A. documented traceability between versions of each configuration item.

  B. that the project is most likely to meet its success criteria.

  C. documented evidence of all project changes: proposed. authorised, rejected or deferred.

  D. an agreed point after which no further changes to scope will be considered.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 4:

  How is it determined whether a deliverable conforms to its requirements and configuration information?

  A. A configuration management plan is produced

  B. A configuration identification reference is allocated to the deliverable.

  C. A configuration verification audit is performed.

  D. A status accounting report is produced.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 5:

  In A. RACI coding format, what does 'A' stand for?

  A. Available.

  B. Authorised.

  C. Accountable.

  D. Acceptable.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 6:

  What is the main objective of RAM?

  A. To provide a clear and concise summary of tasks or deliverables and the specific. responsibilities defined.

  B. To provide an outline of the reporting structure to assist in day-to-day management of the project.

  C. To provide an outline of the scope of the project and the specific deliverables that have been agreed for the project.

  D. To provide an outline of the specific costs of the project and which key deliverables they are allocated to.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 7:

  If using an iterative life cycle what actions might be necessary for scope items that are NOT considered as 'must have'?

  A. They need to be given a special priority to ensure that they are definitely delivered.

  B. They should have best resort to ensure they efficiently delivered.

  C. The project could be If the delivery of these requirements were proving more difficult than expected

  D. They would sacrificed if at any time Was to go over budget or be late

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 8:

  Scope management in an iterative life cycle would ensure that:

  A. the must have' requirements are given the top priority for delivery.

  B. the scope is identified at a deeper level in the project.

  C. all stakeholders get what they want from the project.

  D. areas of the project that will be delivered are fully agreed

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 9:

  The combination of which two structures creates the responsibility assignment matrix (RAM)?

  A. OBS and CBS.

  B. OBS and WBS.

  C. PBS and CBS.

  D. WBS and CBS.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 10:

  What aspect is important to clarify when conducting scope definition?

  A. The number of products contained in the PBS,

  B. The boundaries and interfaces with adjacent projects.

  C. Who is going to perform the work.

  D. When the work is going to be performed.

  Correct Answer: B