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Hi! I'll be using this blog to dump PMP Exam Questions & Answers, since I wasn't able to find a nice source online. These are being collected from multiple sources as I prepare for taking the PMP exam myself. Hope it becomes useful.

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Estimates #5

Q: With a triangular distribution, the low, likely and high values are 20, 30 and 40, respectively. The mean is:

a) 25.0
b) 30.0
c) 27.5
d) 22.5

A: b)

mean = (20+30+40)/3 = 30

Organizations #1

Q: In which type of organization(s) is the project manager's role most likely part-time?

a) Weak Matrix;
b) Functional;
c) Balanced;
d) Both a) and b).

A: d)

Closure #1

Q: The following reports are normally developed during the project phase:

a) Communications Management Plan and Closure Report;
b) Records Archive, Closure Report & Specifications Document;
c) Records Archive, Closure Report, Lessons Learned & Formal Acceptance Report;
d) Communications Management Plan and Lessons Learned;
e) None of the other alternatives apply.

A: c)

Planning #1

Q: You are working on a project that is similar in scope to a project performed last year by your company. You might consider which of the following?

a) Using the previous project's alternatives identification as a template;
b) Reusing the previous project's cost-benefit analysis as justification for this project;
c) Reusing the previous project's product description when writing the scope statement;
d) Using the previous project's WBS as a template.

A: d)

WBSs from previous projects can be used as templates on projects that are producing similar products, services, or results. Some companies write WBS templates to be used for projects of similar scope.

Scope Management #4

Q: Your company has asked you to be the project manager for the product introduction of its new DeskTop Rock media system. You recently published the project scope statement. Which of the following is not contained in the project scope statement?

a) Requested changes;
b) Project configuration management requirements;
c) Project specifications;
d) Constraints.

A: a)

Requested changes are an output of the Scope Definition process. They are not part of the project scope statement.

Communication #1

Q: For communication to occur, there must be:

a) The transmittal of information and a communication process;
b) A communication process;
c) Two or more people involved;
d) The transmittal of information;
e) All of the other alternatives apply.

A: e)