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Initiating Process Group
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Question #1
Question: This is known as a repetitive process that is part of an organization’s existing procedures.
a)Projectb)Systemc)Ongoing workd)Project plan
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Q#1 Answer
c) Ongoing work
Explanation: Ongoing work is described as regular activities that sustain the organization, such as accounts payable, tech support, and janitorial services.
Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 3) Difficulty: Level 1
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Question #2
Question: The PMBOK® states the meaning of “temporary” to be how long relative to projects?
a)At least 3 monthsb)At least 1 yearc)Longer than 1 yeard)Must have beginning and an end
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Q#2 Answer
Explanation: There is no specific timetable for a project, but it must be unique (different from operational work) and have a specific start and end date.
Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 3) Difficulty: Level 1
d) Must have beginning and an end
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Question #3
Question: Which of the following is NOT considered a project?
a)Writing a textbook for a microbiology classb)Conducting five performance appraisalsc)Erecting a water tower for a rural townd)Planning a family vacation to Yosemite National Park
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Q#3 Answer
Explanation: Conducting performance appraisals is an ongoing process of the management team, and not unique.
Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 4) Difficulty: Level 1
b) Conducting five performance appraisals
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Question #4
Question: The following process group precedes the planning process.
a)Initiating b)Work breakdown processc)Executing d)Closing
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Explanation: The process groups stated in the PMBOK® include Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing. We must first initiate the project before we create the project management plan, which is part of the Planning Process Group.
Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 5) Difficulty: Level 1
a) Initiating
Q#4 Answer
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Question #5
Question: Which of the following is NOT a constraint faced by project managers?
a)Scopeb)Qualityc)Budgetd)Benefit
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Q#5 Answer
Explanation: The PMBOK® lists the following project constraints: scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources, and risks. The benefit choice is a distractor.
Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 5) Difficulty: Level 1
d) Benefit
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