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To calculate the total project cost, you use a technique that uses input
values selected at random from probability distribution of possible cost.
Which of the following options best describes this method?

a. Automated Schedule Development.
b. Monte Carlo Analysis.
c. Schedule Risk Analysis.
d. e-Pert.
Sample PMP® Exam Question
HINT: This is a simulation technique.
The correct answer is B

Monte Carlo analysis is a simulation
technique. It uses computer models and
estimates of risk usually expressed as a
probability distribution of possible costs or
durations at a detailed work level.


Answer and Explanation
Which of the following tasks will not be done
by the processes in the planning process group?

a. Define and refine objectives.
b. Plan the course of action required to attain
the objectives.
c. Identify the project scope.
d. Integrate people and other resources to
carry out the project management plan for
the project.

Sample PMP® Exam Question
HINT: What is the function of the Direct and Manage
Project Work process?
The correct answer is D

Integrating resources is the task of the
Direct and Manage Project Work process
that belongs to the executing process
group.




Answer and Explanation
A project manager is making a quantitative
assessment of the probable cost of the
resources required to complete the schedule
activities. He considers inflation allowance and
a special cost contingency reserve. Which type
of estimation is this an example of?_x000D_

a. Parametric Estimation
b. Activity Cost estimation
c. Cost aggregation
d. Funding Limit Reconciliation


Sample PMP® Exam Question
Hint: The PM is determining the activity costs and
contingency reserve requirements.
The correct answer is B

The PM is determining the activity costs
and contingency reserve requirements. This
is a part of the Estimate Costs process.






Answer and Explanation
The total actual cost incurred in accomplishing a
task on the schedule activity is $650 and the earned
value on the schedule activity is $900. What would
the cost performance index indicate?

a. Cost overruns.
b. Cost underrun.
c. Cost as per estimation
d. Project progress


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HINT: CPI = EV / AC
The correct answer is B

CPI=EV/AC, EV = 900, AC = 650. Therefore,
CPI = 1.38. CPI > 1 indicates cost
underrun.







Answer and Explanation
Management decided to introduce a quality management program which
required the employees to learn statistical process control techniques.
The employees responded negatively to this change. What can be the
probable reason for this?

a. They fear they will lose their job
b. Threat of safety
c. Change will lower their income
d. Fear of the unknown



Sample PMP® Exam Question
HINT: This fear results in resistance to change
The correct answer is D

The employees are resisting because they
are not familiar with the new technique.
Fear of the unknown is a very common
human characteristic. They fear that they
will not be able to perform on the job. The
PM should use his/her interpersonal skills
to manage this resistance to change.









Answer and Explanation