Drill Questions to Pass the PMP Exam

2010 National BDPA Technology Conference

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Drilling Questions to Pass the PMP

Certification Exam

Elaine Jackson, PMPPMP Interactive Consulting

July 28th – July 31st

Philadelphia, PA

WHO ARE YOU ?

Please share :

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Questions

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

HOW IS PM conducted at your company?

HOW CAN you be a MORE EFFECTIVE

PROJECT MANAGER?



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they going to sit in the test with you and

hold your hand?)

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Requirements

35 contact hrs of formal PMP Training

4500 hours of documented project work

College degree (BS or higher)

or

7500 hours of documents project work

+ College degree (from a junior college)

Application must be complete tips …



Application Tips

• Be truthful - dedicated

• Be patient

• Research project work (coach can help you do it right) / SAVE TIME TOO.

Manager Information (not all managers are the same)

Use a PMP coach



Your College Training

Secure a copy of your degree



HOURS of PMP Work

• Work experience can be from many areas

• MUST fit in the following process groups:

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Planning

Executing

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Preparing for the Exam

STUDY ----

• STUDY toward deadline

• Use current materials

Join study groups

• Study 5+ hours daily



If You Have Concerns:

• contact your PMP Coach

contact your local PMI Chapter President

• contact PMI



PMP Test Environment tips

• BRING CURRENT VALID ID

leave jewelry home

• wear loose clothing

• bring food that gives you energy

• bring sweater for comfort



Testing Period

• Plan for breaks

• Mark questions for review

DON‘T CHANGE ANSWERS



5…

4…

3…

2…

1…End of test

Questions

CALL OUT ANSWERS

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DISCUSSION TIME

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SOURCE OF QUESTIONS

With the permission of Oliver Lehmann the

following PMP questions are available to anyone

wanting extra practice questions.

http://www.oliverlehmann.com/contents/free-

downloads/175_PMP_Sample_Questions.pdf

Feel free to use these questions to be ready for your exam.

Contact Oliver Lehmann if you have questions related to his material.



Disclaimer: Under no circumstances will studying only these questions prepare you to pass the whole

PMP Exam. This 90 minute presentation will enhance your ability to grasp the complexity and

importance of taking time to study thoroughly!

Quality PM Instructor + great training materials + dedicated student=PMP Certification

http://www.oliverlehmann.com/contents/free-downloads/175_PMP_Sample_Questions.pdf



QUESTION 1

Being assigned as a project manager, you noticed during

executing that conflicts arise in the team on both,

technical and interpersonal level. What is an appropriate

way of handling conflicts?

• 1- Conflicts distract the team and disrupt the work rhythm.

You should always smooth them when they surface.

• 2- A conflict should be handled in a meeting so that the

entire team can participate in solution finding.

• 3- Conflict should be addressed early and usually in

private, using a direct, collaborative approach.

• 4- You should use your coercive power to quickly resolve

conflicts and then focus on goal achievement. 24

ANSWER 1

3- Conflict should be addressed early and

usually in private, using a direct,

collaborative approach.

• PMBOK

• RITA‘S

• HEAD FIRST

• ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 2

What is the purpose of a Project charter?

1- To formally authorize a project or a phase and document

initial requirements that satisfy the stakeholder‘s needs

and expectations.

• 2- To document how the project will be planned, executed,

monitored/controlled, and closed.

• 3- To link the project, which is going to be planned,

executed, and monitored/controlled to the ongoing work of

the organization.

• 4- To describe the process of performing the work defined

in the project management plan in order to achieve the

project‘s objectives.



ANSWER 2

1- To formally authorize a project or a phase

and document initial requirements that

satisfy the stakeholder‘s needs and

expectations.

• PMBOK

• RITA‘S

• HEAD FIRST

• ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 3

The concept of the _________ states that changes

related to one requirement—scope, time or

cost—will at least influence one other element.

• 1 - Three-point estimation

• 2 - Triple constraint

• 3 - Three wise men

• 4 - Three needs theory



ANSWER 3

2 - Triple constraint

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 4

What does the term Best practice often refer to?

1- A standardized set of deliverables, like plans,

reports, and checklists.

2- A set of Tools and techniques that a project manager should master.

3- The concept of State of the art applied to project management.

4- A specific sequence of work, described in terms

of Soft logic. 2010 National BDPA Technology Conference


ANSWER 4

4- A specific sequence of work, described

in terms of Soft logic.

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 5

The Communications management plan is a

document, which includes descriptions of

1- Project level performance reports

2- Activity level status reports

3- Stakeholder communication requirements

4- Responsibility assignments



ANSWER 5

3- Stakeholder communication requirements

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 6

Which of the following is generally not regarded as

an element of active listening:

• 1- Making eye contact

• 2- Paraphrasing

• 3- Interpreting the information

• 4- Interrupting when appropriate



ANSWER 6

4- Interrupting when appropriate

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 7

When should Lessons learned be organized?

• 1- During the project lifecycle and at the end.

• 2- At the end of the project during closing.

• 3- After the end of the project at a project post-

mortem meeting.

• 4- Lessons learned can be organized when there is

time available.



ANSWER 7

1- During the project lifecycle and at the

end.

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE





STUDY TIPS

BUILD A CHEAT SHEET

KNOW YOUR CALCULATOR

SECURE A QUIET ENVIRONMENT

BECOME DEDICATED TO YOUR TRAINING

QUESTION 8

How should change management be planned?

• 1- Changes are generally not predictable, therefore

planning for change management cannot be sensible.

• 2- Planning for change management should be done

while the various change control processes are being

applied.

• 3- Change management can be planned in a set of

management plans or a specific change management

plan.

• 4- Changes are a sign of bad planning. One should

avoid changes during a project thus eliminating the

need to manage them. 39

ANSWER 8



3- Change management can be planned in a

set of management plans or a specific

change management plan.

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE

QUESTION 9



According to Bruce Tuckmann, which are the stages

of team development?

• 1- Honeymoon, rejection, regression, acceptance,

re-entry

• 2- Forming, storming, norming, performing

• 3- Tell, sell, consult, join

• 4- Direct, support, coach, delegate

ANSWER 9

2- Forming, storming, norming, performing

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 10

What is not a reason for companies to

organize Lessons learned?• 1- Lessons learned databases are an essential element of

the organizational process assets.

• 2- Lessons learned should focus on identifying those

accountable for errors and failures.

• 3- Lessons learned sessions should bring about

recommendations to improve future performance on

projects.

• 4- Phase-end lessons learned sessions provide a good

team building exercise for project staff members.



ANSWER 10

2- Lessons learned should focus on

identifying those accountable for errors

and failures.

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 11

A facilitator should

• 1- …be in full control of the discussion and its

outcomes.

• 2- …always take notes by herself.

• 3- …avoid a flip chart Parking lot.

• 4- …give guidance as required without interfering.



ANSWER 11

4- …give guidance as required without

interfering.

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 12

How does a project management team stay in touch

with the work and the attitudes of project team

members?

• 1- By observation and communication

• 2- Using closed questions during team meetings

• 3- Through third-party assessments

• 4- Through the team members‘ functional managers



ANSWER 12

1- By observation and communication

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 13

Which document is developed along the risk

management processes from Identify Risks through Plan risk responses to Monitor and control risks?

• 1- List of risk triggers

• 2- Risk register

• 3- Risk mitigation

• 4- Decision tree



ANSWER 13

2- Risk register

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 14

A WBS dictionary is a document which…

• 1 …describes technical terms used for scope

management.

• 2 …describes the details for each component in

the WBS.

• 3 …translates essential WBS terms for global

project teams.

• 4 …helps translating functional into technical

requirements. 2010 National BDPA Technology Conference


ANSWER 14

2 …describes the details for each

component in the WBS.

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 15

What should managers consider before

conducting a performance-evaluation

interview with a project team member?

• 1-Which management fallacies can most easily be

delegated to the worker?

• 2- How can discussion of the manager‘s leadership

style be avoided?

• 3- Has the employee been provided with sufficient

instructions and work tools?

• 4- How can dispute related to unsatisfactory

performance be avoided?



ANSWER 15

3- Has the employee been provided with

sufficient instructions and work tools?

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



QUESTION 16 – what formula is needed

A project has the following Earned value data assessed: AC: $ 4,000,000 CV: $ -500,000 SPI: 1.12 BaC: $ 9,650,000 What is the Earned value of the project?

• 1- $3,000,000

• 2- $3,500,000

• 3- $4,480,000

• 4- $5,650,000 2010 National BDPA Technology Conference


Answer 16

2- $3,500,000

PMBOK

RITA‘S

HEADFIRST

ANDY CROWE



NETWORK DIAGRAM

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DURATION

ES

LS LF

EF

FORWARD PASS

BACKWARD PASS

SCHEDULE NETWORK DIAGRAM

A = 4 (no predecessor)

B = 6 (no predecessor)

C = 9 (predecessor : A & D)

D = 1 (predecessor: B)

E = 2 (predecessor: B)

F= 0 (predecessor: C &B)

- draw network diagram

- what are the paths

- what is the critical path

- draw forward and backward passes

- how much float is on activity C

- duration of activity B 2010 National BDPA Technology Conference


Answers can be

discussed on webinar

next week if there is an

interest

Using what you know of FS

relationships to solve k

1



FS + 4 relationship CALCULATE MISSING VALUES

k = missing values

There is lag in this example!

7

Duration = 4

G

20

C

Duration =9

k

kk k

k k

predecessor successor

Think of what

this question is

asking.

We can work on this

next week if there is

an interest.

Suggestions

• Do not be intimidated by math

• Do not daydream while in test mode

• Use the web to access more knowledge

• Get your PMP then volunteer at PMI meetings

Enhance your profession



BOOKS FOR STUDYING

• PMBOK Guide 4th Edition

• PMP Exam Prep – 6th Edition (Rita Mulcahy)

• Head First PMP – 2nd Edition (Green, Stellman)

• The PMP Exam How to Pass on Your First Try

4th Edition (Andy Crowe)



BOOKS TO ENHANCE

• Results Without Authority - Controlling a

Project When The Team Does Not Belong to

You (Kendrick)

• The One Page Project Manager (Campbell)



READING FOR FUN AND

KNOWLEDGE

• 100 Things Project Managers Should Do

Before They Die (Rita Mulcahy)

• The Lazy Project Manager (Peter Taylor)

(www.thelazyprojectmanager.net With this project management training course you can learn more

about productive laziness and how you can apply a number of

simple techniques and approaches in your own projects to make

your life a whole lot less stressful.

Learn how to be twice as productive and still leave the office early!



http://www.thelazyprojectmanager.net/

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