Drill Questions to Pass the PMP Exam

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2010 National BDPA Technology Conference

Drilling Questions to Pass the PMP
Certification Exam

Elaine Jackson, PMP
PMP Interactive Consulting

July 28th – July 31st
Philadelphia, PA

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•5 years PMP coaching experience internationally
•we have a 95% closing rate getting you to pass the exam
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 PMP Test Environment
 Exam Prep
 Sample Test Material (read
disclaimer to set realistic expectations)

 Questions

 Drawing for gifts

WHAT DO YOU VALUE

?


PROJECT MANAGEMENT

HOW IS PM conducted at your company?

HOW CAN you be a MORE EFFECTIVE
PROJECT MANAGER?


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 You pass test on 1st attempt
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• Nurturing relationship
they going to sit in the test with you and
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assessment with my career
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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)

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HOURS of PMP Work

• Work experience can be from many areas
• MUST fit in the following process groups:

Initiating
Planning
Executing
Monitoring & Controlling
Closing


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• 10% of applications submitted get audited
• Don‘t be AFRAID …
• BE Ready to take the exam


Contact HOURS

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… even after you pass the exam !


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90-minute session

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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 5…
• Mark questions for review
4…
 DON‘T CHANGE ANSWERS
3…
2…
1…
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Questions

 CALL OUT ANSWERS
YOUR FULL PARTICIPATION IS NEEDED

DISCUSSION TIME

**** TAKE NOTES!


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


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
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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
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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

Answer 16

2- $3,500,000

PMBOK
RITA‘S
HEADFIRST
ANDY CROWE


NETWORK DIAGRAM

`
FORWARD PASS

ES EF

DURATION

LS LF

BACKWARD PASS 57

SCHEDULE NETWORK DIAGRAM

A = 4 (no predecessor)
B = 6 (no predecessor)
Answers can be
C = 9 (predecessor : A & D) discussed on webinar
D = 1 (predecessor: B) next week if there is an
E = 2 (predecessor: B) interest
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

Using what you know of FS
relationships to solve k
1 FS + 4 relationship CALCULATE MISSING VALUES
k = missing values
Think of what
There is lag in this example! this question is
asking.
We can work on this
7 k k k next week if there is
an interest.
Duration =9 Duration = 4
C G
predecessor successor

k k k 20


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!


FINAL DRAWING

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Program
Virtual Class Environment
Meeting 2x weekly for 90 minute classes
This award was only
for individuals NOT YET
certified. I will award
Another free training class
Winner: at a webinar next
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