4. Planning the Project

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Project+ (PK0-005) Chapter 04. Planning the Project

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Which phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) allows for easier management, planning, and control of work, usually producing at least one deliverable by the end?

A. Defining

B. Building

C. Every phase

D. Testing

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What does the scope statement in a project include?

A. The project’s general objectives and timeline only

B. Only the deliverables and a description of the project

C. Only the analysis of the product and a cost-benefit analysis

D. The project objectives, a project description, product scope, success criteria, key deliverables, exclusions from scope, time and cost estimates, project assumptions, and constraints

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What does Quality as a constraint in a project mean?

A. It pertains to the environmental factors that may restrict the project’s progress

B. It concerns measuring or quantifying performance, deliverables, functionality, etc. of a project

C. It refers to facing constraints due to scarce, limited or untimely delivered resources

D. It refers to the time limits set by executives or external forces for executing projects

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What is a likely impact of a significant change request on a project?

A. It can lead to a closure of the project

B. It may impact existing constraints or bring about a new constraint

C. It may improve the mood of the team

D. It may reduce the project’s budget

5 / 55

What best describes critical success factors in a project?

A. They are specific items that need to be produced for project completion

B. They are elements that, if not completed accurately or on schedule, could cause the project to fail

C. They are always considered key deliverables of the project

D. They are always the outcome of the project

6 / 55

Which statement accurately describes project planning process in an Agile approach?

A. Once the plan is approved, changes that impact scope, time, or budget are controlled and minimized.

B. A high-level plan is developed at the beginning of the project and further elaborated as the project progresses.

C. There is progressive elaboration of scope in each iteration based on continuous feedback.

D. A detailed plan is created once for the project, and changes must be approved via the change control process.

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What is considered the single biggest influence on project constraints in a project?

A. Scope creep

B. Change requests

C. Interaction between constraints

D. Sponsors and executive management changing their priorities

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What is the key difference between the Scrum and Kanban methodologies in regards to handling tasks?

A. Scrum doesn’t involve continuous workflow while Kanban does

B. Kanban doesn’t involve the concept of sprints while Scrum does

C. Scrum doesn’t involve the product owner while Kanban does

D. Kanban doesn’t use a task board while Scrum does

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Which of the following elements does the scope management plan NOT contain?

A. The process for preparing the scope statement

B. A procedure for requesting changes to scope

C. The methods for calculating project cost

D. A process for creating, maintaining, and approving the work breakdown structure

10 / 55

How are resources considered as a constraint in project planning?

A. Because resources may not be available during the required time frame

B. Because resources may not be suitable for the project

C. Because resources make the project difficult to manage

D. Because resources impact the project schedule negatively

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Which constraint described in the passage could potentially drive changes to time, cost or quality?

A. Environment

B. Resources

C. Scope

D. Scheduling

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Which of the following best describes functional requirements in a project?

A. They describe the characteristics of the non-functional elements.

B. They typically describe a behavior or performance-oriented factors.

C. They are the guidelines set by governments or industrial bodies.

D. They refer to the requirements related to security or performance criteria.

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Which of the following is not commonly a constraint found in most projects?

A. Budget

B. Quality

C. Scope

D. Customer satisfaction

14 / 55

According to the sample scope statement, what is not included in the entrance fees for the fund-raising golf tournament?

A. Green fees

B. Cart fees

C. Alcohol

D. Prizes

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of a feasibility study during the planning stage of a project?

A. To generate excitement for the project

B. To decide the name of the project phases

C. To assess whether the project is worth undertaking and profitable to the organization

D. To define the overlap between project life cycle and project management phases

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Which of the following factors would best help in deciding whether to use Agile or Waterfall methodology for a project?

A. The organization’s tolerance for change and flexibility

B. The color of the organization’s logo

C. The CEO’s preferred management style

D. The number of employees in the organization

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What should be included in the scope statement according to the provided text?

A. Time and cost estimates

B. Assumptions

C. Exclusions from scope

D. All of the above

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When is it beneficial to consider a hybrid approach in project planning?

A. When the project requirements are certain and straightforward

B. When there is uncertainty or complexity with the project requirements

C. When the team is well-versed in all methodologies

D. When the final product has been clearly defined

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What are the benefits of integrating development and operations teams to form a DevOps team?

A. Faster project delivery and enhanced collaboration and communication

B. More stress for team members due to higher project responsibility

C. Longer project development times

D. Reduced overall project cost

20 / 55

What is the role of the product owner in an Agile project?

A. To estimate the work needed to complete each user story.

B. To be responsible for maintaining and prioritizing the product backlog.

C. To break down user stories into tasks.

D. To validate whether the product has value.

21 / 55

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps involved in Feature-Driven Development (FDD)?

A. Building based on features

B. Planning based on features

C. Adjusting project scope

D. Designing based on features

22 / 55

What is meant by ’requirements’ in the context of project planning?

A. The necessary tools and resources needed for a project

B. The characteristics of the deliverables that must be met

C. The schedule set for the project

D. The environmental constraints of the project

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What is a characteristic of using the Waterfall Methodology in project planning?

A. It allows for easy changes to requirements or incorporation of ideas throughout the project.

B. Deliverables or functionality can be immediately seen by the customer after each phase.

C. Each development life cycle phase needs to be completed before moving to the next.

D. It is best suited for projects with high risk and changing team composition.

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Which of the following can influence a project and potentially impact or create project constraints?

A. The approval of a change request by stakeholders

B. The reprioritization of project constraints

C. Changes to deliverables requested by project sponsors and executive management

D. All of the above

25 / 55

What is one key principle in the Agile Manifesto?

A. Efficiency of certain process

B. High quality deliverables

C. Value to the customer

D. Predictability of the work

26 / 55

What is the purpose of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in project planning?

A. To document financial expectations only

B. To help determine whether the project is on track and progressing as planned

C. To serve as the primary source of project objectives

D. To solely describe the features and functions of the project

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What is one of the guiding principles of Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)?

A. Encourage team members to rely heavily on guidance

B. Always compromise on quality

C. Promote complexity in the process and documentation

D. Focus on the business need

28 / 55

Which of the following statements about the roles in a Scrum team is incorrect?

A. The Scrum master is the team facilitator and assists the product owner in maintaining the backlog.

B. The product owner is the liaison between the stakeholders and the Scrum master, and represents the voice of the customer.

C. The Scrum master is a manager and the project team members report to them.

D. Team members sign up for tasks based on the priority of the work and their skill sets.

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What distinguishes Scrum from Kanban in the context of agile project management?

A. Scrum is a form of agile project management while Kanban is not

B. Scrum uses sprints, whereas Kanban is a continuous system

C. Scrum is most used in manufacturing projects while Kanban is most used in software development projects

D. Scrum teams should only have one product owner while Kanban may have more

30 / 55

What elements should be included in a requirements traceability matrix?

A. Business need, project objectives, project deliverables, requirements

B. Unique identifier for each requirement, description, source, priority, test scenario, status and date

C. Work breakdown structure, deliverables, project objectives, business need, requirements document

D. Project methodologies, agile philosophies, project objectives, business need

31 / 55

Which methodology combines features from Scrum and Kanban and organizes work in sprints, uses a Kanban board to monitor progress, and holds daily standups to review work?

A. Agile

B. Lean

C. Kaizen

D. Lean Scrumban

32 / 55

What is the purpose of documenting exclusions from a project’s scope?

A. To provide assumptions

B. To prevent misunderstanding about features or deliverables once the product is complete

C. To create a detailed budget

D. To identify possible risk factors

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What’s the difference between functional and nonfunctional requirements in project planning?

A. Functional requirements describe the product’s behavior and performance, while nonfunctional requirements describe its characteristics

B. Functional requirements are not performance- or behavior-based, while nonfunctional requirements are

C. Functional requirements are about the product’s characteristics, while nonfunctional requirements are about its performance and behavior

D. Functional requirements are about the product’s design, while nonfunctional requirements are about its characteristics and behaviors

34 / 55

What is described as the overall goal the project hopes to achieve, often measurable, verifiable, and time-bound?

A. Project and Product Description

B. Project Objectives

C. Success Criteria

D. Key Performance Indicators

35 / 55

Who is the individual primarily responsible for determining how to configure the solution to meet the business needs?

A. Project manager

B. Enterprise architect

C. Solutions architect

D. Development team

36 / 55

What is the impact of scope creep on a project?

A. It brings about new constraints and impacts existing ones

B. It generally decreases the project budget

C. It eliminates the need for change management procedures

D. It solidifies all existing constraints

37 / 55

What can constantly changing priorities of the stakeholders and management bring to a project, according to the text?

A. Scope creep

B. Constraint reprioritization

C. New constraints or changes to existing ones

D. Reduction in project budget

38 / 55

What is the primary focus when gathering project requirements?

A. How to solve the problem

B. What problem needs to be solved

C. Documenting business results

D. Creating a process diagram

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What is a constraint in project planning?

A. Anything that restricts or dictates the actions of the project team.

B. Only issues surrounding the project budget.

C. Aspects of the project that are not set in stone and could change.

D. The list of deliverables to be produced at the end of the project.

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Which of the following can impact existing constraints or bring about a new constraint in project management?

A. Following a fixed timeline regardless of changes

B. Introducing a change request

C. Staying within budget at all costs

D. Ensuring all stakeholders are satisfied

41 / 55

What accurately explains the relationship between the project life cycle and the project management phases?

A. The project life cycle explains how the project activities will be conducted, while project management phases center around the evolution of the project from conception to closure.

B. The project life cycles and project management phases are synonymous and have the same function.

C. Project life cycles primarily determine the feasibility of the project, while project management phases document requirements and design blueprints.

D. Both the project life cycle and the project management phases are only relevant during the planning stage of the project.

42 / 55

Who is responsible for determining how to configure the solution to meet the needs of the business and ensuring the solution fits within the IT enterprise?

A. The enterprise architect

B. The project manager

C. The solutions architect

D. The development team

43 / 55

What are exclusions from scope in a project?

A. Tasks that are not included as deliverables

B. High-level estimates for the cost of the project

C. The time it will take to complete the project

D. Detailed estimates of project duration

44 / 55

What is the main purpose of a Scrumban methodology in project management?

A. To make work processes as efficient as possible

B. To continually improve service and quality and reduce waste

C. To combine elements of Scrum and Kanban to structure and visualize the work process

D. To maximize the output of a manufacturing process

45 / 55

What is the role of deliverables in the planning process of a project?

A. Deliverables are the tools used for executing the project

B. They are the specific, verifiable results that must be produced to consider the project completed

C. Deliverables are the detailed breakdown of the tasks required to complete the project

D. They are the deadlines for the project tasks

46 / 55

What is the main purpose of a Requirements Traceability Matrix?

A. It helps in documenting the priority of each stakeholder.

B. It aids to link each requirement to a testing strategy and follow it to completion.

C. It assists in defining the project objectives.

D. It helps in recognising the business need for the project.

47 / 55

Which is NOT a type of requirement in a project according to the text?

A. Business Requirements

B. Functional Requirements

C. Design Requirements

D. Nonfunctional Requirements

48 / 55

According to the given passage, what is Quality Assurance in relation to project deliverables?

A. A technique to measure the weight of the deliverable

B. A method to confirm the deliverables are up to environmental standards

C. A process defined during the Planning phase and measured throughout the project

D. A method to meet the human resources requirements

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What is a constraint as per the scope statement in project planning?

A. Anything that restricts or dictates the actions of the project team

B. A mandatory part of the project budget

C. The final deliverable in a project

D. The date by which the project needs to be completed

50 / 55

What is defined during the planning phase of a project and controlled throughout the project?

A. Resource allocation

B. Deliverable weight

C. Quality Assurance

D. Environment conditions

51 / 55

Which of the following is NOT true about Extreme Programming (XP)?

A. XP should be used when there are dynamically changing user requirements.

B. XP requires a large development team.

C. Feedback is a core value in XP methodology.

D. In XP, all tests must pass with no errors each time a code is released.

52 / 55

What is the purpose of getting all major stakeholders and the sponsor to sign the scope statement?

A. It assures their buy-in regarding the scope of the project.

B. It serves as a legal document.

C. Its a means of delegating responsibility.

D. It is a step for documenting the project credentials.

53 / 55

What is the purpose of the project plan in the PRINCE2 methodology?

A. To mark the completion of the project

B. To define work roles for project members

C. To manage the project in small stages and keep control throughout the project life cycle

D. To secure funding for the project

54 / 55

What are the guiding principles of Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)?

A. Simplicity in the process and documentation, Tool independence, Focus on business need

B. Focus on the business need, Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, Never compromise on quality, Demonstrate control

C. Team members who can work individually, Simplify process and documentation, Focus on high value activities

D. Use iterative development techniques, Agile processes and principles, Tool independence

55 / 55

Which of the following does NOT belong in the Project Scope Description of a project, according to the CompTIA Study Guide?

A. Key characteristics of the product or service being created

B. Details on the project’s major objectives

C. The product scope which describes the features and functions of the product

D. Documentation of the major characteristics of the product

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