C783 Project Management Essentials - Set 2 - Part 3

Correct Answer: Finish-to-Start

A Finish-to-Start dependency mandates the completion of one task before the next begins. Options A, B, and C describe different dependency types.

Correct Answer: Completing the work defined in the project plan

Executing involves carrying out project tasks. Budgeting (Option A) occurs in Planning, Monitoring (Option C) is part of Monitoring and Controlling, and risk documentation (Option D) happens in Planning.

Correct Answer: Three-Point Estimating

Three-Point Estimating averages optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely scenarios for duration estimation. Analogous (Option A) uses past data, Parametric (Option B) uses statistical models, and Bottom-Up (Option C) provides detailed estimates.

Correct Answer: Adding extra work outside the project scope

Scope creep involves unplanned additions to the project scope. Options B, C, and D relate to budget, time, and deliverables but do not define scope creep.

Correct Answer: Project Management Plan

The Project Management Plan outlines how tasks will be managed) The Project Charter (Option A) authorizes the project, the Stakeholder Register (Option C) lists stakeholders, and the Risk Register (Option D) documents risks.

Correct Answer: Defining roles and responsibilities

A RACI chart assigns responsibilities (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) for project tasks. Options A, B, and D relate to cost, scheduling, and communication management.

Correct Answer: Integrated Change Control

Integrated Change Control manages all project change requests. Project Closure (Option B) concludes the project, Authorization (Option C) occurs during initiation, and Reporting (Option D) tracks performance.

Correct Answer: To document all identified risks and responses

The Risk Register records risks, their impacts, and responses. Project requirements (Option B), milestones (Option C), and budget (Option D) are managed separately.

Correct Answer: Project Scope Statement

The Project Scope Statement includes assumptions, constraints, and exclusions. The Project Charter (Option B) authorizes the project, the Stakeholder Register (Option C) lists stakeholders, and the Quality Management Plan (Option D) ensures product standards.

Correct Answer: Fishbone Diagram

A Fishbone Diagram, or cause-and-effect diagram, is used to identify problem causes. Pareto Analysis (Option A) prioritizes issues, Three-Point Estimating (Option C) estimates duration, and Network Diagrams (Option D) display task sequences.