PM Test Center » planning http://pmtestcenter.com FREE daily project management test questions for PMP®, CAPM®, and Project+ exams! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:01:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Estimating type that takes the least amount of time http://pmtestcenter.com/estimating-type-that-takes-the-least-amount-of-time?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=estimating-type-that-takes-the-least-amount-of-time http://pmtestcenter.com/estimating-type-that-takes-the-least-amount-of-time#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:01:02 +0000 Gabe Young http://pmtestcenter.com/?p=803

Which of the following estimating types takes the least amount of time to prepare?

A. Analogous
B. Parametric
C. Engineering
D. Bottom up

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Sally, made a testing error that cost the project several thousand dollars and a week delay. However, when the project sponsor learned of the mistake, he tells everyone that it must have been caused by something else because Sally is always careful. This is an example of:

A. Halo effect
B. Theory X
C. Theory Y
D. Motivation agent

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While interviewing for a new job, the hiring manager tells you that there are perquisites tied to the position. Based on what you know about these benefits, these could include any of the following except:

A. Company car
B. Health plan
C. Office with windows
D. Use of executive cafeteria

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]]> http://pmtestcenter.com/examples-of-perquisites/feed 2 Herzberg’s Theory – hygiene factors http://pmtestcenter.com/herzbergs-theory-hygiene-factors?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=herzbergs-theory-hygiene-factors http://pmtestcenter.com/herzbergs-theory-hygiene-factors#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:01:00 +0000 Gabe Young http://pmtestcenter.com/?p=773

Which of the following is an example of Herzberg’s Theory’s hygiene factors?

A. Career path within the company
B. Increased salary
C. Increased responsibility
D. Getting along with executives

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]]> http://pmtestcenter.com/herzbergs-theory-hygiene-factors/feed 2 Time and material contract disadvantage http://pmtestcenter.com/time-and-material-contract-disadvantage?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-and-material-contract-disadvantage http://pmtestcenter.com/time-and-material-contract-disadvantage#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:01:13 +0000 Gabe Young http://pmtestcenter.com/?p=747

When hiring a supplier with a time and material contract, one concern to be aware of is:

A. Supplier is not motivated to reduce cost
B. You must have clear scope
C. There is usually an increase in change orders
D. Work can be incomplete or sloppy if they fall behind

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]]> http://pmtestcenter.com/time-and-material-contract-disadvantage/feed 0 Fixed price contract disadvantage http://pmtestcenter.com/fixed-price-contract-disadvantage?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fixed-price-contract-disadvantage http://pmtestcenter.com/fixed-price-contract-disadvantage#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:01:45 +0000 Gabe Young http://pmtestcenter.com/?p=744

When hiring a supplier with a fixed price contract, one concern to be aware of is:

A. Supplier is not motivated to reduce cost
B. Work can be incomplete or sloppy if they fall behind
C. It is only appropriate for small projects
D. Total project cost is unknown

Answer:

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__________ is an activity sequencing technique that uses arrows to represent activities.

A. Critical chain method
B. Activity-on-Arrow (AOA)
C. Activity-on-Node (AON)
D. Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)

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]]> http://pmtestcenter.com/activity-sequencing-using-arrows/feed 0 Contract for project without defined scope http://pmtestcenter.com/contract-for-project-without-defined-scope?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contract-for-project-without-defined-scope http://pmtestcenter.com/contract-for-project-without-defined-scope#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:01:46 +0000 Gabe Young http://pmtestcenter.com/?p=727

You are the project manager for a utility company. While determining the type of contract with one of your suppliers, you realize that the scope has not been defined yet. Which of the following contract types is your best choice?

A. Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
B. Time and Material (T&M)
C. Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)
D. Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF)

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]]> http://pmtestcenter.com/contract-for-project-without-defined-scope/feed 0 Activity sequencing using nodes http://pmtestcenter.com/activity-sequencing-using-nodes?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=activity-sequencing-using-nodes http://pmtestcenter.com/activity-sequencing-using-nodes#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:01:01 +0000 Gabe Young http://pmtestcenter.com/?p=733

__________ is an activity sequencing technique that uses nodes to represent activities.

A. Project management software
B. Activity-on-Arrow (AOA)
C. Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)
D. Critical chain method

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]]> http://pmtestcenter.com/activity-sequencing-using-nodes/feed 0 Contract for project that spans many years http://pmtestcenter.com/contract-for-project-that-spans-many-years?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contract-for-project-that-spans-many-years http://pmtestcenter.com/contract-for-project-that-spans-many-years#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:01:26 +0000 Gabe Young http://pmtestcenter.com/?p=719

You are the project manager for a utility company. While determining the type of contract with one of your suppliers, you want to pay a simple fee but recognize that the project will take nearly a decade to complete. Which of the following contract types is your best choice?

A. Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)
B. Time and Material (T&M)
C. Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
D. Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FP-EPA)

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