Which one of the following statements best defines the purpose of a Product Breakdown Structure (PBS)?

A. To define the hierarchy of deliverables that are required to be produced on the project.

B. To define how the products are produced by identifying derivations and dependencies.

C. To establish the extent of work required prior to project commissioning and the handover.

D. To identify the health and safety strategies and procedures to be used on the project.

Which one of the following statements best defines an estimate?

A. An approximation of project time and cost targets, refined throughout the project life cycle.

B. A prediction of a future condition or event based on information or knowledge available now.

C. The value of useful work done at any given point in a project to give a measure of progress.

D. A situation that affects or influences the outcome of the project expressed in time or cost term

Which one of the following statements best defines a portfolio?

A. A group of related projects, which may include business-as-usual activities, that delivers change.

B. A timetable of how project activities and project milestones are planned over a period of time.

C. A group of projects that represent the delivery of all, or a discrete part of a new capability.

D. A grouping of an organisation's projects, programmes and related business-as-usual activities.

Which one of the following is the best reason for splitting a project into phases?

A. For team members to reflect on their performance during a phase.

B. For the project manager to take a break between phases.

C. It creates a decision point for continuing the project.

D. In order for the plan to be updated regularly.

The primary purpose of a gate review is to decide:

A. whether the project manager and team are performing well.

B. if the project is on schedule and within budget.

C. if stakeholders are satisfied.

D. whether to continue with the project.

What is the term given to the senior management team that set the strategic. direction for a project?

A. Project management office.

B. Change control board.

C. Project steering group.

D. Programme director.

Which one of the following is NOT a function of leadership?

A. Reinforcing positive relationships.

B. Inspiring the individual.

C. Maintaining constant tight control.

D. Promoting the project vision.

What would be a most likely result for an organisation following a PESTLE analysis?

A. The organisation would know what political change is most likely and therefore the impacts on objectives considered.

B. The organisation would most likely have a number of options available as to how the desired objectives could be achieved.

C. The organisation would have an understanding of the necessary skills required to deliver the objectives required.

D. The organisation would be able to develop an accurate estimate of the costs and time frame for the objectives to be achieved.

Which of the following is true regarding differences between linear and iterative life cycles?

A. A linear life cycle is best for evolving projects whereas an iterative life cycle is better for more structured projects.

B. A linear life cycle is sequential whereas an iterative life cycle repeats one or more phases.

C. A linear life cycle is always longer in duration whereas an iterative life cycle is always shorter in its duration.

D. A linear life cycle is formally managed by a dedicated project manager whereas management responsibility is shared in an iterative life cycle

The main objective of stakeholder management is to establish stakeholder:

A. interests.

B. expectations.

C. influence.

D. engagement.