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PMP ExaminationPractice Questions400 Practice Questionsand Answers to helpyou Pass―Updated for 2016―Third Edition―Sean Whitakerwww.it-ebooks.info
PMP ExaminationPractice Questions400 Practice Questions andAnswers to help you PassThird EditionSean Whitakerwww.it-ebooks.info
PMP Examination Practice Questions: 400 Practice Questions and Answers to helpyou Pass, Third EditionSean WhitakerChristChurch, Canterbury, New ZealandISBN-13 (pbk): 978-1-4842-1882-2DOI 10.1007/978-1-4842-1883-9ISBN-13 (electronic): 978-1-4842-1883-9Library of Congress Control Number: 2016940412Copyright 2016 by Sean WhitakerThis work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or partof the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations,recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmissionor information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar ordissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Exempted from this legal reservation arebrief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically forthe purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaserof the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisionsof the Copyright Law of the Publisher’s location, in its current version, and permission for use mustalways be obtained from Springer. Permissions for use may be obtained through RightsLink at theCopyright Clearance Center. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law.Trademarked names, logos, and images may appear in this book. Rather than use a trademarksymbol with every occurrence of a trademarked name, logo, or image we use the names, logos, andimages only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention ofinfringement of the trademark.The use in this publication of trade names, trademarks, service marks, and similar terms, even if theyare not identified as such, is not to be taken as an expression of opinion as to whether or not they aresubject to proprietary rights.While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date ofpublication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibilityfor any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied,with respect to the material contained herein.Managing Director: Welmoed SpahrLead Editor: Steve AnglinTechnical Reviewer: Mike RobertsEditorial Board: Steve Anglin, Pramila Balan, Louise Corrigan, Jonathan Gennick,Robert Hutchinson, Celestin Suresh John, Michelle Lowman, James Markham,Susan McDermott, Matthew Moodie, Jeffrey Pepper, Douglas Pundick,Ben Renow-Clarke, Gwenan SpearingCoordinating Editor: Mark PowersCopy Editor: Mary BehrCompositor: SPi GlobalIndexer: SPi GlobalArtist: SPi GlobalDistributed to the book trade worldwide by Springer Science Business Media New York,233 Spring Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10013. Phone 1-800-SPRINGER, fax (201) 348-4505,e-mail orders-ny@springer-sbm.com, or visit www.springeronline.com. Apress Media, LLC is aCalifornia LLC and the sole member (owner) is Springer Science Business Media Finance Inc(SSBM Finance Inc). SSBM Finance Inc is a Delaware corporation.For information on translations, please e-mail rights@apress.com, or visit www.apress.com.Apress and friends of ED books may be purchased in bulk for academic, corporate, or promotionaluse. eBook versions and licenses are also available for most titles. For more information, reference ourSpecial Bulk Sales–eBook Licensing web page at www.apress.com/bulk-sales.Any source code or other supplementary materials referenced by the author in this text are availableto readers at www.apress.com/9781484218822. For detailed information about how to locate yourbook’s source code, go to www.apress.com/source-code/. Readers can also access source code atSpringerLink in the Supplementary Material section for each chapter.Printed on acid-free paperwww.it-ebooks.info
Contents at a GlanceAbout the Author . viiAbout the Technical Reviewer . ixForeword . xiIntroduction . xiii Chapter 1: Questions . 1 Chapter 2: Answers . 107 Chapter 3: Formulae to Remember. 279Index . 281iiiwww.it-ebooks.info
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ContentsAbout the Author . viiAbout the Technical Reviewer . ixForeword . xiIntroduction . xiii Chapter 1: Questions . 1Foundational Concepts . 1Project Integration Management . 9Project Scope Management . 21Project Time Management . 30Project Cost Management . 42Project Quality Management . 52Project Human Resource Management . 64Project Communications Management . 72Project Risk Management . 79Project Procurement Management . 90Project Stakeholder Management . 98Professional Ethics . 102vwww.it-ebooks.info
CONTENTS Chapter 2: Answers . 107Foundational Concepts . 107Project Integration Management . 120Project Scope Management . 139Project Time Management . 154Project Cost Management . 172Project Quality Management . 189Project Human Resource Management . 207Project Communications Management . 221Project Risk Management . 232Project Procurement Management . 250Project Stakeholder Management . 263Professional Ethics . 272 Chapter 3: Formulae to Remember. 279Index . 281viwww.it-ebooks.info
About the AuthorSean Whitaker, BA, MSc, MBA, PMP, has a diverseproject management background, having successfullymanaged complex projects in the construction,telecommunications, and IT industries. He bringsthis diversity of experience into sharp focus with hisemphasis on professional project management.In addition to this book, Sean is the author of manybooks on project management includingPMP Training Kit (Microsoft Press/O’Reilly Publishing,2013), PMP Rapid Review (Microsoft Press/O’ReillyPublishing, 2013), The Professional Project Manager(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,2014), and The Practically Perfect Project Manager(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012).Sean regularly trains, coaches, teaches, andspeaks about professional project management aroundthe globe. He has been a volunteer with the ProjectManagement Institute since 2005. When not teaching,speaking, or writing about project management, Sean is a keen and accomplishedmusician.Please visit his web site at www.seanwhitaker.com.viiwww.it-ebooks.info
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About the TechnicalReviewerMike Roberts is a New Zealand-based projectmanagement professional and trainer. Mike offersproject management services across the IT sector andhas experience delivering projects through bothtraditional and Agile techniques.Mike is the Principal Trainer and Partner of FalconTraining. He has been facilitating project managementtraining for a number of years. He has a reputationfor his ability to connect with his students and for hiscommitment to learning. He is always happy to discussthe application of the wide variety of approachesavailable across all industries—IT, construction, health,retail, government, and more!Mike is also an active volunteer with the NewZealand Chapter of the Project Management Institute.He was recently awarded the PMINZ Volunteer of the Year award to recognize andhonor his significant contribution to the Project Management Institute and the projectmanagement profession.ixwww.it-ebooks.info
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ForewordSean Whitaker has a real passion for project management, like no one I have met before.Sean is not only a recognized Fellow and a former President of the New ZealandChapter of the Project Management Institute, but he is also a passionate practitioner,consultant, speaker, teacher, and mentor in the global project management community.He has dedicated a great deal of time to the profession of project management and toanyone who shows an interest in it.This book offers a fantastic aid for those preparing to sit their PMP examination,the world's leading project management certification. The PMP exam is hard; there is nodoubt about it. The theory is extensive, and the examination questions are challenging.Having the opportunity to apply your knowledge of the theory to 400 practicequestions, well in advance of the exam, is incredibly valuable. It’s a good way to indicateyour readiness for the real thing.I operate a New Zealand-based project management training company called FalconTraining. We offer both public and tailored training services throughout the countryand across Asia-Pacific. We use a number of Sean’s materials in our PMP ExaminationPreparation courses because I see the value they add to our students’ learning. Seanhas the unique ability of being able to rephrase complex theory into meaningful words,drastically improving the rate at which our students learn.Speaking from personal experience, by incorporating Sean’s work into your studyprogram, I know you’ll appreciate the value gained just as much as I did.I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming exam and your ongoing career as aprofessional project manager.—Mike Roberts, PMP, PMI-ACP, BICT, GDipPMPrincipal Trainer and Partner, Falcon Trainingwww.falcontraining.comxiwww.it-ebooks.info
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IntroductionWelcome, and congratulations!You have either committed to taking the globe’s leading project managementcredential or are seriously considering it. The Project Management Institute (PMI )Certification Program is recognized worldwide, and PMI is the world’s leading associationrelating to the profession of project management. Gaining the Project ManagementProfessional (PMP ) certification is a great way to prove your existing experience, gaininsight into best practices, and advance your career prospects.This book contains over 400 practice questions for the PMP examination, based onthe contents of the PMBOK Guide, 5th edition. They are created to provide revision andpreparation for when you decide to sit the exam. It is a difficult exam, and you will need tomake a significant investment in study time to ensure that you will pass.You can use this book in a way that suits your study style. You can work througheach of the questions in sequence, randomly pick ones from different sections, or assignyourself a time limit to answer a particular set of questions.No collection of practice questions can fully replicate the questions found in the realexam, although I have aimed to get them as close as possible. Examination preparationquestions, like these, are focused on a single knowledge area, while many of the examquestions draw scenarios from several different process groups and knowledge areas. Beprepared for this: study the inputs into each process and identify where they originate asoutputs. Additionally, study the outputs from each process and where they are used asinputs. You will find that outputs from processes in one knowledge area become inputs inan entirely separate knowledge area.Here are some other study tips to increase your chance of passing the exam:1.Start by finding out how you best learn. Some people can onlylearn by taking notes, or by reading and rereading. You maylearn better by drawing diagrams or by teaching to others.V
relating to the profession of project management. Gaining the Project Management Professional (PMP ) certification is a great way to prove your existing experience, gain insight into best practices, and advance your career prospects. This book contains over 400 practice questions for the PMP examination, based on
