Project DPro Sample Exam

Which is an example of a "technical" competency required of a Project Manager?

The skills and behaviors related to organizing their work and prioritizing tasks

Which of the following scope management activities is conducted during the Project Closure Phase?

Verify Project Scope

What is the most important consideration to keep in mind when identifying the data to collect in the Project MEAL Plan?

Limitations of data collection capacities of the project implementation team

What is the purpose of project evaluation?

Determines the extent to which the project is contributing to achievement of outcomes and goals

Project proposals in the development sector tend to emphasize which element of the project scope?

Identifying activities and resources needed to complete the direct work that produces deliverables

Which statement is the best example of a SMART indicator?

In year two, 500 farmers in the project catchment area score 70% higher on the end of training examination

Which of the following is in the format of an objective tree statement?

Income of families is stabilized and increased

What is an unresolved decision, situation or problem that will significantly impact a project called?

issue

What is the main purpose of a network diagram?

Graphically represents the sequences, relationships, and dependencies between the activities outlined in the WBS

What are the roles in the composition of a project board?

-An Executive perspective

-A Senior Supplier perspective

-A Senior User perspective

What are some of the ways in which the Work Breakdown Process can be used when planning a project?

-Provides a basis for a more accurate estimates of project cost

-Shows the hierarchy of work needed to complete a project

-Guides the process of activity identification and sequencing

How many phases are there in the Project DPro Model for the international sector?

6

What is the main purpose of ensuring the project implementation plan is "iterative"?

To ensure the implementation plan is treated as a living document that can evolve and change over time

Project evaluation corresponds primarily with what two levels of the logical framework?

Outcomes and goals

What are the responsibilities of the Project Sponsor?

-Take personal responsibility for successful planning and implementation

-Ensure organizational commitment and accountability for the project

-Ensure the overall success of the project

Which are purposes of a Venn diagram?

Analyzing the relationships between stakeholders

What are the responsibilities of a Project Manager?

Resolving conflicts among the project team

Working with an array of stakeholders to complete the work of the project

Ensuring that the project is on time, on scope and on budget

The _______ Management focuses on selecting, initiating and managing the overall collection of project and the strategic objectives of the organization?

Portfolio

What are some of the objectives of the Project Set Up Phase?

-To communicate the project launch to stakeholders

-To identify and detail the comprehensive project scope

-To establish the project governance structure

Which statement best defines the concept of project tolerances?

The factors that constrain a project's ability to produce deliverables on time, on scope, and within budget

What is the correct sequence of the project scheduling activities?

ActivityDefinition

Activity Sequencing

Activity Resource Estimating

Activity Duration Estimating

Schedule Development

What is integration?

The process by which a number of separate elements are combined and coordinated to achieve a harmonious whole

What statement related to data collection processes is correct?

Primary data collection activities tend to consume more time and money than secondary collection activities

What tool specifically defines and describes the project scope in a decomposed hierarchy?

Work Breakdown Structure

Assuming a four level logical framework based on the

Project DPro model, monitoring primarily corresponds to the Activity and ______ levels

Output

What iterative process provides increasing levels of detail to the project implementation plan over time?

Rolling Wave Planning

What is the main purpose of the Gantt Chart?

Graphically represents the schedule of project activities

What identifies the minimum amount of time required to complete project activities?

Critical Path

Which issue management process is described by the statement: 'actions intended to ensure issue are resolved in a timely and effective manner?'

issue control

Which issue management process does this statement describe 'understanding the issue sufficiently to consider future consequences of action plans made to resolve it.'

issue analysis

What need, according to Jonathan Bradshaw's classification, does the following statement describe: A physician indicates that maternal mortality rates fail to meet the Ministry of Health's minimum standards.

Normative need

What are responsibilities of the Project Manager during the implementation phase?

Directing and managing project implementation

Managing communications

Defining, documenting and coordinating roles and responsibilities

What is the project implementation plan called if it defines the activities and resources required to complete both the direct and indirect work?

Comprehensive

In international development projects the primary purpose of ______ is to measure the progress of the day-to-day operations of the project

Project Monitoring

What is an important characteristic of the learning review process in the Project Closure Phase?

It is completed quickly

What analysis tool is intended to investigate cause and effect relationships?

Problem Tree

Project ____ are a key part of being able to work autonomously as a project manager and provide a certain amount of flexibility with regard to project constraints

Tolerances

Which of the following are "hard skills" required to manage people effectively during the Project Implementation Phase?

Conducting performance assessments

Creating job descriptions

Acquiring project staff

What is the purpose of the RACI Chart?

Clarifies stakeholder roles during implementation

What are the five steps in the full data cycle for monitoring data in a project monitoring system?

Collection, Review, Summary, Analysis, Feedback

Which of the following is an example of an internal control system?

A record keeping protocol for information management

A Segregation of Duties policy for financial roles

A vehicle mileage log

What is the purpose of a project charter document?

Gets formal approval and funding for a project

According to the RACI matrix, which person has the key role of carrying out the work required to achieve the task?

Responsible

What are justifications for using iterative project planing?

-Increase and enhance the control that Project managers have over the program

-Ensure that the logic of the project remains accurate and up-to-date

-Continually provide insights and learning

What tool helps identify how a project will withdraw resources while ensuring its progress towards goals?

Transition Planning Matrix

What is the definition of project scope?

The work required to deliver project results

What is the primary purpose of the project implementation plan?

Ensures that deliverables arrive on time, on budget and according to scope

Who plans the Human Resource needs of a project?

The Project Manager

What step in the Project Identification and Definition Phase includes deciding which elements will (and will not) be included in the scope of the project intervention?

Future state analysis

What is the first step to take when completing a problem tree?

Identify the starter problem

Which risk management strategy might include moving a project from one district to another because of concerns over political uncertainty?

Avoidance

What step in the project scheduling process allocates the type and quantity of resources required to perform each scheduled activity?

Completing the Activity Resource Estimating

The _______ builds upon the outcomes from a Venn diagram, providing the opportunity to add narrative and more detailed data?

Stakeholder analysis

Which statement is true?

The implementation plan focuses on the needs of the project team

Which example is a goal-level indicator (assuming a four level Logical Framework based on the Project DPro

Percentage (%) reduction in morbidity from water related diseases

Why might an agency choose to complete an ex-post evaluation rather than a final evaluation?

-Collect evidence to advocate an improved development approach to a donor

-Study the impact of. project at a defined period of time after project completion

-Determine which project interventions have been continued by project participants on their own

Project ______ are a key part of being able to work autonomously as a Project Manager and provide a certain amount of flexibility with regard to project constraints

Tolerances

Which best describes the relationship between Project Management and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, & Learning (MEAL)?

While a strong MEAL is a necessary component of a project management system, it is not sufficient to ensure project success

When can the project charter be updated?

Never. Once the Project Charter is agreed it cannot be changed

What can be a relative weakness of Project Managers in the international development sector?

Establishing a balanced approach to project management through all phases of the life of the project

How many cells are in a four level logical framework?

16

Which three phrases best describes portfolio management?

-It attempts to balance opportunities and risks against demand and supply for resources

-It focuses on initiating and managing the overall collection of projects

-It sometimes raises issues that should be of concern to project teams

Which of the following is NOT a key OUTPUT of the Project Set Up Phase?

Project Logical Framework

The _____ competency area includes the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to identify, select and employ the right tools and processes to ensure management success

Technical

What characteristic is unique to managing projects in the international development sector?

Projects aspire to social and behavioral changes that improve target population well being

Which phase is continually present throughout the entirety of the PMD Pro Project Phase Model?

Project monitoring, evaluation, control

What term defines the amount of time that a task in a project network diagram can be delayed by without causing a delay to the project?

Float

What is the correct sequence for the different phases in the PMD Pro Project Phase Model?

-Identification and Definition

-Project SetUp

-Project Planning

-Project Implementation

-Project Closure

What are the three most important factors that determine the skill level a project manager requires to effectively manage a project?

Size, Complexity, Risk of Project

Which analysis tool is sometimes replaced by assets-based approach?

Problem Analysis

Which are benefits of participatory approaches in project identification and design?

-Stakeholders take control of their own development process

-A sense of ownership among communities for project results

-An improved project design

What tool is used to collect primary quantitative data for a project assessment?

Standardized Surveys

The [ ? ] define the horizontal logic of the logical framework matrix, and create an 'if-then' logic when combined with the activities, outputs, outcomes and goals.

Assumptions

How many cells are in a four level logical framework matrix?

16

What are responsibilities of a Project Sponsor?

-Ensure organizational commitment and accountability for the project

-Advocate for necessary resources from the organization for the project

-Ensure that the organization "owns the process and results of the project.

What is the main purpose of a Network Diagram?

Identifies the time required, based on the activities undertaken and the resources available, to complete project activities

What is the purpose of a concept paper?

Fosters dialogue among project stakeholders

What is the correct sequence of project scheduling activities?

-Activity definition

-Activity Sequencing

-Activity Resource Estimating

-Activity Duration Estimating

-Schedule Development

What is the most important consideration to keep in mind when identifying the data to collect in the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan?

Expected improvements in decision-making because of better data

Which of these lists of data collection techniques are correctly ordered, from least to most complex?

Existing Information,

Key Informant Interviews,

Focus Groups,

Specific Sample Surveys

What is the correct hierarchical order of the PMD Pro's Logical Framework Model (from highest level to lowest level)?

Goal

Outcomes

Output

Activities

Which statement best describes a project extension scenario?

The project team has negotiated with the project donor to add time to the project calendar in order to finish the project

Which of the following scope management activities is conducted during the End-of-Project Transition Phase?

Verify Project Scope

What is an important characteristic of the end-of-project learning review process?

It is completed quicklyD.It focuses more on opinions than facts

How does a learning review differ from a final evaluation?

A learning review is simpler, quicker and more versatile

What are the 5 principals of project management?

Balanced, comprehensive, iterative, integrated, participatory

What are the three elements of the triple constraint triangle?

a. Costs/resources

b. Scope/quality

c. Time/schedule

What are the 8 components of a comprehensive plan?

a. Scope management

b. Finance management

c. Time management

d. Risk management

e. Justification management

f. Stakeholder management

g. Supply chain management

h. Coordination management