Project+ Quiz Pt 2.

Norah is examining a chart that shows only how much of the project's budget has been spent each month. Which of the following charts is she examining?

Burn rate, I selected Budget Burndown. Keywords are spent each month.

You are the project manager for a large project that will work with an external customer. You're starting to plan the kickoff meeting for this new project as you near the end of its initiation phase. Which of the following should occur at the kickoff meeting? (Select all that apply)

Set expectations, Answer Questions, Let the team members introduce themselves.

Lack of knowledge on my part as I added coordinate work for the week.

Which of the following are Agile-based methodologies?

Scrum, SAFe, XP,

Prince2 is waterfall & SDLM (software life management is not a methodology.

Which of the following is NOT a part of physical security?

Background screening Stupid question; but I’ll leave just in case; as I selected MDM; which is correct but a bad question.

Hank is a project manager at a large software company. The company's philosophy is hierarchical, with clearly defined layers. Although the company has many teams and projects, they do place specific limits on employee and team autonomy. Hank would like to use an Agile methodology. Which of the following methodologies will best achieve Hank's goal within the company's philosophy and structure?

SAFe (is the only methodology with layers & for larger orgs & that’s agile.)

Dion Training has a preexisting contract with Sanders and Associates to provide IT consulting. Sonja, a project manager at Dion Training, is working on a project and will need to engage Sanders and Associates for help with the project's IT needs. Which of the following should she prepare to show the relationship and objectives she needs Sanders and Associates to complete?

A Client TOR (Terms of Reference) The client TOR provides greater detail about the specifics of the project.

Olivia has just been hired at a software company because she has extensive coding experience but also worked her way through graduate school as an office manager. As part of her studies, she gained many cybersecurity certifications. Her company wants individuals like Olivia so that they can have cross-functional teams that limit the barriers to quality, safe software developments. Which of the following methodologies does Olivia's company most likely use?

DevSecOps, the wording on cross functionality leads to hit it on the head.

Fedson Foods is experiencing dramatic growth in sales. Their current system for tracking customer accounts is no longer enough. Since the company is going to be purchasing a new software system, they want one that will also allow them to gather and track feedback as well. Which of the following software solutions will best address all of the company's needs?

CRM (Customer Relationship Management) since they are purchasing a new system & gather & track feedback its fit the CRM role.

Timothy, a software engineer and project manager, is testing a new piece of software. He wants to evaluate its stability under a variety of expected usage scenarios. Which software testing approach is Timothy using?

Performance testing due to it being in different usage scenarios & testing it all related to performance testing.

Jonah is the project manager for a new software development project. As part of the initiation phase, Jonah will be reviewing existing artifacts. Which of the following existing artifacts would be most helpful to review?

Lessons Learned from another software development project; with the selected text & phase he is in, this would be the best out of the listed answers.

After a CFO leaves the company with a substantial amount of the company's capital, the CEO needs to have an immediate and in-depth discussion among the key stakeholders who are located across Canada. Which communication tool would be most effective for this discussion?

Video, the best option would be video as the other options would not be in depth & he could not see there facial expressions.

What is a key difference between a defect and an issue?

An issue is out of the team's control, a defect can be fixed by the team

A defect can always be fixed, as well as an issue but it happening is out of the control of the actual person.

What is one main purpose of a testing environment?

To check new features before release, not to modify code.

he test environment is the tier of software architecture where the beta version of the code is put before developers and even sample users to help find and resolve issues before launch.

Which software testing approach focuses on high-level functionalities before moving to more detailed testing of components?

Smoke testing, high level testing that confirms the main features of the software, before going to much in detail.

Unit testing is a software testing approach that involves testing the smallest functional unit or component of software to ensure that it functions as expected.

Stanley, a project manager, is facing a situation with high uncertainty. The problem they face has a few solutions, and there are several paths they could take. Which of the following visuals can help Stanley sort out the solutions and paths in this situation?

Decision tree, the high listed area insist of a decision tree tool/ or path.

Charlotte's boyfriend closed the garage door before closing her car's hatch. This caused a visible scratch on the car. What type of issue is the scratch?

Low-severity issues do not affect functionality, but should be resolved for branding consistency.

x Minor issues do not drastically affect the user experience, but they require a workaround. Repairs for minor issues are included in regularly scheduled releases.

Which design guideline ensures that each element in the WBS is distinct and represents the entire scope of the project?

MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) seeks to avoid overlaps and gaps in tasks, which improves efficiency. asks should exist without overlap with other tasks or duplicating the work of any other task. By eliminating overlap and duplication, the tasks become mutually exclusive.

Dion Streaming has realized they would make much more money if viewers were to suddenly change their movie preference and watch horror movies rather than superhero movies. They offer their horror movies for free every weekend in October and increase their advertising on other streaming services to let viewers know about their special sale. Which risk response strategy are they employing?

Exploitation The goal of their October free weekends is to increase the chance that viewers from other streaming services will change their movie genre preference, so this is risk exploitation. Exploitation of risk involves taking steps to ensure that the event occurs

Which of the following parts of the transition plan identifies how ongoing skill development will occur to ensure the continued use, maintenance, and improvement of the foundation laid by the project?

Operational training highlighted text being the meaning to the answer.

Which of the following activities take place during the planning phase?

Define the units of work (only thing in the planning phase that’s not blueprint related.)

The Dion Institute of Data Science has put up an announcement on their website. It read "Shhhh! Don't tell anyone. This special offer is just for our students!" Which of the following types of data does the announcement represent?

Public data, if its to the public its public data, or can be seen by anyone, as stated in the actual bolded areas.

Alicia, a project manager, has a project with a high degree of uncertainty. It is a large and complex project which is very expensive. She wants to determine the contingency buffer. Which of the following would be best used for creating this estimate of the buffer?

EMV (Expected Monetary Value) is a way to calculate an average outcome in situations where there is uncertainty. To calculate the EMV, we need to know the probability an event will occur and the impact of the event on the overall cost. The probability and its monetary impact are multiplied to reveal the EMV. The EMV is used to determine the contingency buffer needed for the project which is particularly helpful for large, expensive projects with many risks.

Carlton, a new project manager, has inherited tons of business records from the previous project manager. He wants a software system that he can use to organize, track, and share information. Which of the following should he implement to best meet this need?

RMS (Record Managment System)/ EDMS (Electronic Document Management System) software, didnt know the actual meaning behind the word.

At Dion American Crochet Academy, the head instructor of the school is developing a schedule for a new training program for teaching the craft. They have established some checkpoints, such as the completion of lessons on simple crochet techniques, the completion of cluster and bauble stitches, and the completion of Tunisian crochet techniques. Which of the following terms is used to describe these checkpoints?

Milestones

During which of the following phases is the business case created?

Preparation phase/ Discovery phase. didnt know about the discovery phase which cleared it up.

Lineaka, a project manager, is working on a new algorithm which will help the company focus their advertisement. As part of the project, she must give a monthly report to the Board of Trustees regarding the progress she has made. She also regularly reports to the CEO, COO, and the CTO. Others in the company have not been told about the information. Which of the following classifications BEST describes the algorithm?

Confidential data sensitive and should be seen only by authorized individuals whose jobs require the information, as the text highligted leads to that.

Which type of project management tool allows team members to see what parts of the work are in a sprint and whether they are completed?

Task boards ( Task boards are visual depictions of work that needs to be done and what the status of the tasks are.)

What is the third step in developing systematic Organizational Change Management (OCM)?

Facilitate the transition

Which of the following roles makes the products for the project?

Developer = Dev makes the products

In a recent meeting, Dion Training recognized the potential damage that could be caused by a ransomware attack. As part of the risk management process, they decided Susan, the COO, would be the risk owner for the ransomware attack risk. Which of the following steps in the risk management process includes the appointment of a risk owner?

Treat the risk

strategy to manage the risk, including assigning someone to own the risk and developing a response plan for each risk

Which of the following statements is true about interconnectivity?

It is a consideration in qualitative risk analysis that examines how one risk can impact many events.

You are working on a project with a fixed scope but flexible timelines. Which of the following visuals will best show the progress your team is making on the tasks in the project?

Burnup chart, as you work towards completetion the burnup chart will show the work completed, with a line indicating time for the completed work.

Which of the following statements is true of a simulation?

It is a form of quantitative risk analysis that requires probability distributions for each outcome to make predictions. A simulation is a form of quantitative risk analysis that requires probability distributions for each outcome to make predictions.

Danyel has completed the communications plan for the project. She has determined that a dashboard on the company's home intranet page will be the best way to communicate with stakeholders because all of the stakeholders are internal to the company and they all have access to the intranet. Which of the following elements of the communication plan is the dashboard in this scenario?

Communication artifact (Communication artifacts can include dashboards, snapshots, presentations, press releases, and any other tangible document that provides communication)

Which of the following meeting tools can function as a valuable reference for future meetings?

Meeting minutes (can track discussions, decisions, and action items in meetings)

Dean is looking for trends and patterns in a recurring problem of product quality. He charts the incidences of the problem and what time of day the incidences occur. He finds that most of the incidences occur late in the shift, which indicates workers might be tired, which is causing the incidences. Which of the following visuals did Dean likely use in his analysis?

Run chart (also called “time series plots,” are line graphs that display data over time)

Dion University organizes its professors into groups based on the types of courses they teach. Their work is assigned by the manager for the discipline they teach. This causes problems for project managers who cannot assign project tasks to team members directly. Which of the following organizational structures does the university have?

Functional

Dion Night Devices has manufactured and is testing a new variant of their world-class night vision goggles. They have discovered a flaw in the product and must record it in the defect log. In which project phase is the project?

Execution Phase. (the work is done area)

Ruth works in a project management office. Her office sets the rules for all projects and is given full authority over all of the company's projects, including the prioritizing of projects and the appointing of project managers. Which of the following project management office types does Ruth work in?

Directive ( A directive project management office sets the rules for everyone in the company. This project management office has full authority over projects, standards, and procedures)

What is the first step in developing systematic Organizational Change Management (OCM)?

Identify groups who will need to do things differently

IDIE

Identify impacted groups

Determine operational changes

Identify Transition Support

Exectute & reinforce.

Which of the following documents include items like contracts and SOW's that, if violated, could result in court actions being taken against the company?

Legal documents (Legal documents are artifacts like contracts and SOWs (Statements of Work) which, if violated, could result in legal action.

In 2019, the far-sighted CEO of Dion Foods realized that a global pandemic was due. As a result, Dion Foods started expanding its ready-made gourmet meal delivery offerings. Which risk response strategy are they employing?

Enhancement (Enhancement of risk seeks to maximize the positive impact of a risk)

Rachel, a nurse at a maternity hospital, is also a project manager for the development of a new process for teaching new mothers to breastfeed. She has brought together a group of experienced nurses to discuss the process. Rather than leading the focus group by herself, she allows the participants to take turns moderating the group so different views can be highlighted and Rachel's views are not given too much weight. Which of the following focus group moderation is Rachel using?

Respondent-moderator (Respondent-moderator focus groups use participants as moderators, which assists the creative process and oftentimes generates many new ideas. This format can rotate moderators or select a single moderator. Rotating also minimizes a single moderator’s impact)

Sahra, an accountant with Dion Training, has suggested that the company take on a project to improve the transparency of its financial reports to shareholders. Which of the following ESG factors is Sahra promoting with this suggestion?

Governmental (Instead, they measure the social benefits and contributions the project makes to improve society as a whole.)

Which of the following activities take place during the execution phase?

Managing conflict ( Careful management of these conflicts is important for project success.)

What is the purpose of an issue log in project management?

To record and track identified issues in a centralized list (The first step in the issue management process is to identify the issue and record it in an issue log. )

Jomba, a project manager, has found out that regulation regarding exposure to chemicals has recently changed. This may now change the research his team is currently doing. Which of the following is the BEST entity within the company for Jomba to consult to determine the impact of the new regulation?

The company's legal team (he best people to talk with about regulations and laws are the company's legal team.)

Angel, a project manager, is using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) guideline that focuses on breaking work down to the point that it can be completed in 8–80 hours and results in a measurable deliverable. Which of the following WBS guidelines is she using?

Level responsibility (the work results in a deliverable that can be measured; and breaking it down further wouldn’t make the work easier or better.)

Georgina, a project manager, wants a visual of the productivity of her team for each iteration of a sprint so she can better determine how much work they can take on in the next sprint. Which of the following visuals will help her with this task?

Velocity chart (used to measure the number of story points a team can complete within a given sprint or iteration.)

What part of the CI/CD model requires comprehensive testing during integration to fix code problems and a good recovery plan if problems get through because all aspects of code release are automated?

Continuous deployment (Continuous deployment allows full automation of all processes so that the code is released without manual checks)

Simeon has been promoted from line worker to project manager. As part of his new position, he now has access to the company's financial statements. Which of the following types of data are the financial statements considered?

Confidential data (onfidential data is sensitive and should be seen only by authorized individuals whose jobs require the information.)

Which of the following project management offices offers a middle choice, with some monitoring of the project and management of communication but not an excessive amount of control over projects?

Controlling (actively monitors project performance and coordinates resource selection while allocating project managers to projects)

Dion Bee Happy is a pollinating company. Their current project deals with more effective ways to transport bees to the fields and to re-collect the bees after pollinating the field. They are experimenting with different types of bees and have contracted with an entomologist to act as an SME regarding one type of bee. Within their RAM (Responsibility Assignment Matrix), what category does the entomologist fall into?

Consulted (Consulted means that feedback from this individual or group is important and should be communicated with before a task is considered completed. In this case, the entomologist is functioning as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). His expertise is important for the project, but he is not a full member of the team.)

Jamal wants to wait to take on a particular task. It isn't on the critical path. What should he calculate so that he knows how many days he can wait on the task without impacting the early start for any task that comes after it?

FF (Free Float) not TF(total float), LS (Late start), LF (Late Finish)

Connor is a data analyst at Dion National, the world's largest venture capital firm. He is looking for a systematic approach to help manage a weekly collaboration meeting he leads. He wants to ensure discussions stay focused by limiting how long discussions can last. Which of the following meeting artifacts should he use?

Timeboxes ( limit the meeting time frame)

Angela is in the early stages of a project. She is creating an initial visualization of the project which can then be used to provide more detailed project network diagrams. Which of the following best fits Angela's needs?

PDM (Precedence Diagramming Method.) It is a visual technique used to construct a project schedule network diagram. It uses nodes (boxes) to represent project activities and connects them with arrows to show the dependencies and relationships between those activities.

Yvonne, a project manager, is developing new banking software for Dion Bank. As part of the design of the software, they hold a series of meetings that include employees of Dion Bank who use the current software. During these meetings, they discuss possible designs and have the employees help decide key design features. Which of the following collaborative meetings is Yvonne leading?

JAD (Joint application development)

Shirley, a project manager, wants to keep her team on task by creating some targets for work completion that she can use to measure how much work they are completing in a sprint. Which of the following does Shirley want to create?

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) most crucial aspects of a project, process, or organization.

Which of the following are parts of the communication plan? (Select all that apply)

Artifacts, Outcomes, Channels, Goals.

Roderick has just been hired at a new company. Which of the following will be the most useful for him as he first learns about the new machines he will work on and the processes the company uses?

Training ( Training is particularly useful for teaching users about the concepts, management, and usage of new tools, processes, and procedures.)

Which project management method breaks the entire project into smaller components so that they are more manageable and catalogs each component's details in a dictionary?

WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) helps to manage products by breaking down the project into smaller components, making the project easier to manage

Alicia is a project manager for Dion's Dress Emporium. The Emporium has just started a project to develop a new textile factory in Orlando. As part of the communication plan, Alicia has decided that reports on progress will be sent to stakeholders every two weeks by email so that stakeholders will remain informed about the project but will not be overrun with emails about the project. Which of the following elements of the communication plan is represented by the timing of the emails that Alicia has chosen?

Communication goals build clarity early in the process and include choices about the appropriate amount of communication.

Which of the following items is typically included in a business case? (Select all that apply)

Executive Summary, Problem Statement, Project Definition, the options (the business case includes all)

Dion Scuba Co. has developed a new mask for recreational divers and wants to see what people think of the new mask. Reginald and Ella will moderate the discussion of the product. Reginald begins by saying he sees the new mask as unique and a tremendous advancement in scuba gear. After the group discusses their viewpoints on the mask and Reginald's opinion, Ella explains that, while the new mask is great and has many nice features, it builds on previous technology and is more of a continuation of mask development than a unique mask. In this way, Reginald and Ella seek to gain insights into how the mask should be marketed. Which focus group moderation style are Ella and Reginald using?

Dueling moderator (two moderators who are actively engaged in facilitation but take opposite views)

Jean, a project manager, has complete control over the project's resources and complete authority to assign tasks to the team members. Which of the following organizational structures does Jean's company have?

Projectized (In a projectized organizational structure, project managers have complete control over the project's resources and complete authority to assign tasks to the team members.)

Mazen, a project manager, is looking at the chart below. What does the chart tell him about the project?

The project's tasks have been completed at a steadier pace than was estimated (A burndown chart focuses on tracking the remaining work each day until it reaches zero, making it more suitable for projects with fixed timelines. This chart shows that the pace of task completion was estimated or projected to have fluctuations, but the actual task accomplishment remained quite steady.)

Ashley, a project manager at Dion Dogs, has produced a document regarding the new kennels they are buying. Beyond the size of the kennels, Ashley has explained that the kennels must be easily cleaned and made of any anti-microbial material to prevent disease outbreaks at their facility. Which of the following documents has Ashley created?

Performance SOW (Statement of Work.) ( focuses on performance standards, often setting a minimum performance standard for the work to be completed)

Dion Delaware Security is creating a new social engineering prevention project that will begin by exploring vulnerabilities and end by implementing a full day social engineering awareness training. After completing the execution phase, the project team conducts a phase-gate review. The review reveals that the phishing and physical security portions are complete, but the team believes the other portions are not quite ready for the training. What decision should be made at the end of the phase gate review meeting?

Stay in the current phase ( Since the phase isn't complete and not all of the pieces for the training are in place, the project should remain in place. There is no indication that the unfinished pieces can't be finished, so canceling the project wouldn't be appropriate.)

What does operational security in project management aim to protect?

Information ( is implemented through actions like background screenings for employees to prevent the hiring of known criminals or clearance standards which control access to information.)

Schyler, an end user, has encountered a problem with a product. She would like to quickly find a short, easy-to-read source that will help her solve the problem. Which of the following should she consult?

Knowledge base (bases contain instructions, articles, self-service guides, and troubleshooting tips for a product.)

Sterling is working on a document that provides a complete breakdown of how much each resource used in the project will cost so that he can report on the overall cost of the project. Which of the following is Sterling producing?

Resource cost estimation (element that details the costs associated with each resource required for the project is resource cost estimation.)

The Dion Experience, a world-famous guitar manufacturer, wants to better understand potential quality failures in their merchandise. Their goal is to get rid of design issues by closely examining their processes and identifying risks within them. Which of the following is the best risk analysis tool for them to achieve their goal?

FMEA(Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) (It involves a detailed analysis of a single process to identify multiple risks. Each risk is scored based on its probability, impact, and detectability to create a prioritized risk list.)

A major ransomware attack has taken place at the student billing department of a local university. No student data is accessible, preventing the student billing department from completing normal work. Access won't be returned until the ransom is paid. What level of issue does the attack represent?

Critical (major standstill, complete system down)

Which of the following security measures relies solely on a physical token to access restricted areas or systems?

Smart card (actual physical card).

Reed and Jamario, detectives at the Dion Delaware Detective Agency, are arguing over how to approach a case. Their boss intervenes and asks each to state his opinion and provide evidence to support their point of view. The boss then points out the similarities between Reed's and Jamario's positions. He asks them to build on the similarities and come to an agreement about how to proceed. Which of the following conflict management techniques did the boss use?

Smoothing (involves minimizing differences between conflicting parties and highlighting common interests to maintain team harmony. In a detective agency where teamwork and collaboration are crucial, smoothing allows investigators to temporarily set aside their disputes and concentrate on shared goals, thereby reducing tension and promoting a positive work environment.)

Dion University has received a contract to complete research on a new 3D printing technology. As part of the contract process, Dion University signs an agreement outlining the scope, expectations, and details of the work, as well as details about how the university and their client will work together. Which of the following documents are they signing?

TOR (Terms of Reference) is a type of SOW (Statement of Work) that focuses on the relationship that will develop between the customer and client.

Dion Cloud Computing Co. has received a contract to develop new software. They will be paid a set fee, but they may get a bonus if they complete the work at least 2 months early. What kind of contract have they been awarded?

CPAF (In a cost-plus award fee (CPAF) contract, a vendor is paid a fixed fee upfront for the work when the contract is signed. The additional fee is awarded based on the vendor's performance during the project. The buyer will evaluate the vendor's performance and award a bonus fee based on criteria such as time, quality, and innovation. The CPAF contract incentivizes the vendor to meet the buyer's needs by offering a bonus fee if the vendor exceeds expectations.)

Steve, a procurement manager at Dion Training, wants to gather information about potential suppliers and whether they can provide the materials he needs. Which of the following documents will help him explore his options without making a formal request?

RFI (Request for Information) is a document used to gather information about potential vendors and their capabilities & information.

Mesha, a desktop engineer, is at her wit's end. The company currently has one software package for HR, another for procurement, and a third for project management. Which of the following software systems would allow Mesha's company to combine the current software into one, integrated system?

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software helps manage operational workloads including accounting, supply chain activities, procurement processes, and resource management. ERP software helps companies efficiently acquire, manage, and consume resources.

Joshua, a project manager, needs to purchase very expensive equipment to ensure the security of the project he is working on. He is having to wait for management to evaluate the purchase to determine if the company can buy the servers or if they need to wait until next year. Which of the following business considerations is most likely causing the delay?

Management must review capital budgets (Capital budgeting is the process that companies use to evaluate potential major projects or investments. The main goal of capital budgeting is to determine whether a project's expected returns outweigh its costs and to ensure that the investment aligns with the company's strategic goals. )

Which tool can project managers use to enhance document creation, data management, and visual storytelling?

Productivity tools; the highlighted text leads to the answer.

Enrique is testing Dion Training's new exam application. As he finds bugs, he lets Rommel know about them, so Rommel can begin fixing the bugs. While Enrique and Rommel can work on their parts of the project at the same time, bug fixing can't be completed until all of the testing is completed. Which of the following types of dependency is represented here?

FF (FF (finish finish) is a type of dependency that indicates that one activity must be completed before another activity can be completed. In this case, Rommel can't finish fixing all of the bugs until all of the bugs have been found.) Pay attention to where it starts… and ends.

Which of the following are common reasons for change requests in projects?

Scope creep, Aggressive goals, Strategic changes, not monitoring of systems.

Which of the following are common sources of internal risks? Select all that apply.

New projects, digital transformation, personnel re-ogranization, all internal risks to the company

What is the generic term used to describe facts, figures, and information found within documents?

Data “generic term", that includes all the types. The only option that makes any sense would be data.

Which of the following documents will contain the most detail?

Design SOWs (Design SOWs are prescriptive, meaning that it states what absolutely must be done in the project. It provides details on the processes and resources that must be used to complete the work. They are used most frequently when there are detailed design specifications for the work.)

Which of the following is a difference between waterfall and agile projects in terms of the role of the product owner?

Waterfall methodologies don't have a product owner (Waterfall methodologies don't have a product owner. In agile methodologies, the product owner acts as the bridge between the customer and the project team)

Guillermo is the head instructor for Dion Jiu Jitsu Academy and a project manager. He is currently managing a project that will create a new training schedule. In creating the breakdown of the work to be completed and the schedule, he is careful to include enough work in each period so products are being completed in a timely manner, but not so much work that the team burns out. Which of the following is he carefully crafting in the schedule?

Cadence (The cadence of a project sets the pace of activities in the project. An ideal cadence is carefully designed to ensure a steady work rate and limit burnout. The cadence is influenced by the size of the team and the frequency of meetings, but it should meet the needs of the project and the type of work that is being completed. )

Which of the following is most often measured by benefit measurement models?

Financial Considerations (Benefit measurement models are used to choose projects based on financial benefits such as a return on investment or consumer demand)

Which resource optimization technique attempts to reduce the variations in how much of a resource is used over time without changing the end date for the project?

Resource smoothing (Resource smoothing is a resource optimization technique that attempts to reduce the variations in how much of a resource is used over time without changing the end date for the project). Resource leveling extends the end date, or timeline.

During which phase does the validation of deliverables take place?

Closing phase (Validation is a subjective process that occurs outside the team and focuses solely on finished deliverables. It entails presenting the project outputs to the customer to determine if the project meets their expectations.)

Who are the decision makers responsible for approving or denying changes in an IT project?

Project sponsors, CCB, and the PMO (Project sponsors, Change Control Board (CCB), and Project Management Office (PMO) approve or deny changes during the execution phase. Only this group has the needed power to make such decisions for the organization.)

Which of the following are considered PII?

Insurance numbers, names. (gender & postal codes are general information; not PII.)

Neville has been at Dion Music for 25 years. He has extensive knowledge of the company, its processes, its vision, and its goals. He is also an expert in the technical side of music development. As a result, he can make sure the company's projects stay aligned with its vision and goals. Which of the following roles is Neville perfect for?

Business Analyst (Business analysts act as an intermediary between the company and the teams. They understand the company’s needs and its business requirements. They also understand the technical aspects of the project. Because of this, they are uniquely qualified to keep the project aligned with business requirements)

In which part of the CI/CD model is new code frequently put into place in the main code and tested?

Continuous Integration (Continuous integration involves developers frequently putting their code into the main code and the automation of tests to check the new code. This allows developers to discover any bugs mistakes in the code and fix them before the code is released.)

Which of the following forms of approval is most likely to be made by SMEs?

Technical (approval involves review and input from subject-matter experts who are familiar with the system. )

Dion Savings and Loan, a venture capital firm, has recently had a data breach. As part of the clean-up project, they are considering changing their name and logo so people won't associate the company with the data breach. Which of the following factors is the company most concerned with in this part of the clean-up project?

Corporate identity refers to how the company is perceived by people

A professor at The Dion School for Witchcraft and Wizardry is developing a detailed project plan and documentation before initiating any development work on a new potion. Which of the following project management techniques is he using?

BDUF (Big Design Up Front) (common in waterfall project management. BDUF focuses on creating the plan in accordance with the requirements before any other work begins. Iterative and incremental design is part of Agile methodologies, where development and planning occur in iterative cycles. Cross-functional groups, on the other hand, have a variety of skill sets and are not specifically related to the sequential planning approach of waterfall)

Which of the following statements describes the purpose of a stakeholder engagement matrix?

To assess the level of influence and interest of stakeholders in the project ( This tool evaluates stakeholders' significance and impact by considering their influence on the project and their level of interest or involvement. )

Raphael is a project manager at Dion Garbage Destruction Co. He wants to implement an Agile project management framework that focuses on completing short work periods, which gives the developers the maximum amount of flexibility and creativity. Which of the following methodologies would best meet his needs?

Scrum’s maximum flexibility and creatitivty is scrum automatically.