Certified Project Manager IPMA Level D® (Test-)Multiple choice questions Note Please make sure that you have the complete exam documents including pages 1 to 28 Time available for this part of the
110 minutes
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Number of questions:
100
501 to 600
type A (single choice)
40
501 to 540
type B (multiple choice)
30
541 to 570
type C (choice between correct/incorrect)
30
571 to 600
examination thereof
Score Maximum possible score per competence section
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achieved
Technical competence
70
Behavioural competence
15
Contextual competence
15
Maximum score
100
Scoring in MC questions and essay questions Competence sections
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questions
questions
score
score (60 %)
achieved
Technical competence
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50
120
Behavioural competence
15
20
35
Contextual competence
15
20
35
100
90
190
114
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IPMA Level D Examination Multiple Choice Questions Notes on the examination Correct answers •
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IPMA Level D Examination Multiple Choice Questions PM Technical competences Type A questions
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1.01
Which factor could lead to the failure of a project?
A
Mistakes made in former projects are repeated
B
People affected by the project are turned into people involved in the project
C
Adequate release of project staff
D
High process orientation
1.02
What is the optimum source of information for identifying internal stakeholders?
A
Workshop
B
Internet
C
Annual reports
D
Personal network
1.03
Which of the target groups below is in the ‘procedure objective’ category?
A
Project organisation
B
Finances
C
Functions
D
HR
1.04
Risk management is a permanent factor in the project management process which focuses on (at least) one risk-determining factor. Which answer is correct?
A
Decision on measures
B
Analysis and description of consequences
C
Risk minimisation measures
D
Probability of risk occurrence
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1.05
In the project management context, quality is important for several reasons. Various aspects are relevant in terms of project quality assurance. Which of the following quality terms relates to the project product?
A
Process quality
B
Quality of the result
C
Quality of the potential
D
Quality of implementation
1.06
The project principal fulfils a number of specific tasks. One of the answers below, however, refers to the project manager’s responsibilities. Tick the responsibility in question.
A
Choice of project manager
B
Management of the project team
C
External representation of project interests.
D
Decision in the case of escalation
1.07
Project teams do not come out of thin air. They must be formed and developed. What happens in the formation phase (initial phase of the team development process)?
A
The team members get to know each other
B
The individual team members find their future place in the group
C
Rules for cooperation are laid down.
D
Team work commences.
1.08
Team work has proven its worth in the development of solutions. Teams frequently employ creative problem solving techniques. Which of the answers below refers to a creative technique?
A
Critical success factor
B
ABC analysis
C
Mind mapping
D
Interview
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P05
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512
1.09
Which of the statements below describe an object-oriented Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
A
The work packages are based on the system components
B
The work packages are broken down according to tasks
C
The work packages are based on project deadlines
D
The work packages are based on project organisation
1.10
Definition of the project scope ensures that the principal/ordering party and the project manager agree on specific concepts in several dimensions: time, content and organisation. Which of the answers below relates to the content part?
A
When should the project start, what should be its duration and which interim deadlines will be incorporated
B
What should be processed as part of the project, what shouldn’t
C
Who should be actively involved, who should be kept informed, which target groups are of marginal importance
D
Who does what and how long will this take
1.11
Network diagrams present the logical dependencies between the work packages. They show whether work packages can be processed sequentially or in parallel. What are the main advantages of network diagrams?
A
They specify the project manager’s capacities
B
Beginners can understand network diagrams
C
The critical path and any reserves are specified
D
They are suitable for presentations
1.12
A member of the project team has a potential attendance time of 52 weeks - 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. In theory, this employee could work 2,080 hours per year. In practice, however, inactive periods arise as well as situations that lead to reduced performance. Which answer relates to a situation that leads to reduced performance?
A
Sickness
B
Training course
C
Meetings
D
New recruitment and/or initial training period
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1.13
In the case of internal projects, cost schedules are required to ...
A
... prepare and apply for a project budget
B
... calculate a price for projects that will be sold
C
… calculate the number of project days
D
… define milestones
1.14
Changes in projects may lead to problems. If, for example, the project team assumes new responsibilities, a scheduling problem may arise. Which of the answers below describe a scheduling problem?
A
If the scale of the functions is extended, tests also take more time
B
Changes lead to additional costs
C
The project team is frustrated because previous work has become obsolete
D
The solution that has been developed has become obsolete
1.15
Change management is a sub-process of project management. What function does change management fulfil in the project context?
A
.. effective documentation of changes and their effects
B
.. definite tender procedure and selection process
C
.. compliance with contractual terms
D
.. approval of mandatory criteria
1.16
What does the term ‘cost comparison’ refer to in the project context?
A
Comparison between actual and target costs
B
Comparison between requirements and performance
C
Comparison between target schedule and actual schedule
D
Comparison between milestone 1 and milestone 2
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1.17
What is the basic building block of a piece of information?
A
Documents
B
Data
C
Requirements
D
Need for information
1.17
In the project context, a distinction is made between a) project reporting, b) ongoing project documentation and c) final documentation. Which of the documents below are in category a) project reporting?
A
Project and procedural goals
B
Project planning
C
User documentation
D
Project progress report (status report)
1.19
The project contract serves as guideline throughout the entire project. However, the following reservation applies. Which answer is correct?
A
The project contract represents an unchangeable parameter that is set in stone
B
The project contract is always part of a project portfolio
C
The project contract does not deliver any specific target figures
D
The project contract merely describes the status quo
1.20
Which of the following represents an important step in the project closeout?
A
Compliance with deadlines and costs
B
Identification of unresolved issues and agreement on their resolution
C
Archiving of the minutes of meetings
D
Implementation of a project audit
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1.01
Which factor describes successful project management?
A
Clear prioritisation
B
Achievement of the economic results
C
Guarantee of swift implementation
D
Early recognition of possible conflicts
1.02
In which project phase is stakeholder analysis meaningful and advisable?
A
In the last project phase
B
As early as possible
C
Once the project goals have been defined
D
During the project planning process
1.03
What other dimension is often mentioned together with performance, deadline and cost targets?
A
The budget dimension
B
The project plan dimension
C
The quality dimension
D
The communications dimension
1.04
A project is experiencing a problem since a “key personality” is no longer available. The resulting damage that arises to the project may ... (which answer is most appropriate?)
A
affect the company's global environment
B
affect the company as a whole
C
affect the meeting of deadlines within the project
D
affect public opinion
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P05
P05
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528
1.05
In the quality management context, quality audits are an important process step within projects. What do quality audits generally disclose?
A
Difference in quality between result and plan
B
The solution works reliably and accurately
C
The required quality assurance is covered
D
The quality audit is exclusively analytical
1.06
What represents a major disadvantage of a matrix project organisation?
A
Double subordination of project staff
B
Project staff are consistently working at full capacity
C
Reintegration of project staff into the department
D
The project manager has no more than formal influence
1.07
Increasingly, project teams work together on a virtual basis, either partially or entirely, i.e. they are not present in the same location. What advantage does virtual collaboration provide?
A
Project staff gain time by having to perform fewer activities that do not provide added value
B
Project staff does not need to work independently
C
Project staff has a strong physical presence
D
Project staff gets along without clear rules of collaboration
1.08
The problem solving process includes a step entitled ‘investigation and analysis’. Which function does this process step fulfil?
A
Collection of all data relevant to the project
B
Determination of system objectives
C
Collection of possible solutions
D
Information of principal
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532
1.09
A work package describes a cohesive task or schedule event within the project. Work packages represent basic building blocks. What is a characteristic of work packages?
A
Several people are in charge
B
Makes project planning more difficult
C
Is not separate from other work packages
D
Serves to break down large tasks
1.10
Each measurable result that must be produced to complete a project or sub-project is referred to as a deliverable. Hence, deliverables represent the central element for ...
A
… team building in the project
B
... stakeholder management
C
… planning in the project context
D
… reporting in the project context
1.11
The use of bar charts (Gantt charts) has become common practice in projects. Which answer presents a significant disadvantage associated with bar charts?
A
They take a lot of space
B
The temporal-logical relationships are not clearly presented
C
Difficult to read for beginners
D
Less suitable for presentations
1.12
In the context of a project, 10 days have been allocated to the training work package. The processing period of the work package is 50 days. At what capacity does the responsible member of the project team have to work for the project?
A
20%
B
25%
C
50%
D
10%
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P05
P05
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536
1.13
What is the prerequisite of meaningful and transparent cost planning and project budgeting?
A
Complete Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
B
Complete project time schedule
C
Complete project phase schedule
D
Complete capacity schedule
1.14
Procurement management in a project includes the following process?
A
… Preparation of market analysis
B
… Purchase of products for the execution of work in the project context
C
… Development of a suitable marketing mix
D
… Definition of the distribution policy
1.15
Claim management within the project controls the following changes (one correct answer):…
A
Technical/content-related changes
B
Social changes
C
Legal/financial changes
D
Legal/content-related/financial changes
1.16
Which factor is important for assessing the current situation of a project during project controlling?
A
Collection of actual data is more detailed than collection of target data
B
Collection of actual data is less detailed than collection of target data
C
Actual data are not collected
D
Collection of actual data is as detailed as collection of target data
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540
1.17
Specific guidelines are required in situations whereby a large number of project staff from various fields work on the same documents or have access to such documents. What decisions must be taken in this context?
A
The scheduling of regular meetings
B
The channels of information that will be used
C
The addressee of the status report
D
The content that shall be documented
1.18
What is communication?
A
Conflict and crises
B
Lessons learned
C
Exchange of information between a minimum of two people
D
Getting feedback
1.19
Which of the following statements on project initialisation is correct?
A
The project is compatible with the corporate strategy
B
The solution must be contained in the project application
C
The project application serves as agreement on objectives between the project manager and the project team
D
In the case of visionary ideas, the aim is to remedy an unsatisfactory state of affairs
1.20
In the context of a project evaluation carried out upon completion of the project one aspect is of particular importance. Which answer is correct?
A
Formal completion of the project
B
Those involved in the project are satisfied with the results
C
Legal aspects
D
List of unresolved and open issues
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IPMA Level D Examination Multiple Choice Questions Type B questions
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P05
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544
1.01
Successful project managers (an important success factor in each project) … (two answers are correct)
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... have time
B
... provoke
C
... know everything at all times
D
... have the ability to listen
1.02
They identify the project’s technical/content-related factors that must be taken into account. Two of the factors below are in this category.
A
Departments affected by the project
B
Suppliers
C
Projects running in parallel
D
Technological framework conditions
1.03
Where two goals are 100% congruent, they are referred to as "identical goals". Below you will find a list of four goals that were set for a specific project. Two of the mentioned goals are congruent. Which ones are they?
A
The average lead time is reduced to 6 hours
B
All customer orders will be delivered before 2 p.m.
C
Personnel expenses in the sales department shall be cut by half (personal expenses account for 80% of the distribution costs)
D
The company’s costs shall be reduced by 40% via savings in the HR area
1.03
Goals that relate to the solution itself are referred to as system goals or result goals. Which two requirements applying to project goals (system goals) must be fulfilled?
A
A project’s goals must be solution-independent
B
A project’s goals must be feasible
C
A project’s goals must be motivating
D
A project’s goals must reduce costs
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1.05
Various techniques may be used to assure the quality of project results. Which two of these answers are in the ‘static evaluation’ category?
A
Review
B
Test
C
Performance measurement
D
Audit
1.06
Which two of the following statements relating to the issue of project organisation are correct?
A
In the case of matrix project organisation, conflicts of authority between line and project managers may arise
B
In the case of traditional project organisation, flexible staff assignment is possible
C
in the case of matrix project organisation, clear managerial authority exists
D
in the case of traditional project organisation, all involved are fully focused on the project goals
1.07
Most project teams distinguish themselves through substantial diversity. While this diversity makes for highly productive teams, it also represents a challenge. Which two of the following answers refer to important aspects of team diversity?
A
Technical background (experts with various technical backgrounds)
B
Cultural diversity (team members come from different organisational units/organisations/countries)
C
Uniform interests (all team members associate the same interests with the project)
D
Same hierarchical level (in terms of line management, all members of the project team are on the same hierarchical level)
1.08
Specific use of problem-solving techniques is one of the main characteristics of moderated meetings and makes a large contribution to successful cooperation within a group. Which two aspects are important and should be taken into consideration?
A
Information as opposed to communication
B
Solutions as opposed to blaming culprits
C
Existing knowledge and experience are not important
D
Use of a moderator supervising the group process
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1.09
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is also referred to as "plan of plans". Which two advantages can be achieved with the help of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
A
Creates an complete overview of the project
B
Provides the project with a normative structure
C
Provides information on the main characteristics of the problem
D
Assesses the relevance of the problem to the project
1.10
In the case of external customer projects, two project contracts/documents are required. Two answers refer to these project contracts/documents.
A
External customer order (written order and contract)
B
Internal project contract (contract including internal supplements, such as profit targets, strategic targets, internal project organisation)
C
Document listing non-goals
D
Document specifying binding provision of resources
1.11
If the project contract requires specific interim results, the project manager usually defines a milestone. Which two of the following answers represent typical events linked with milestones?
A
All specifications were issued on 31 October
B
The status report shall be prepared on the last working day of the month
C
Two audits shall be performed in the course of the project
D
All functions were tested as per 30 January
1.12
The following resources are principally employed in projects: HR, consumables, material, funds. Which two resources are in the consumable category?
A
Toner for printing
B
Software for simulations
C
External service providers
D
Test devices
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1.14
A contract is considered not concluded, if (two answers are correct):
A
the contract is in contravention of the law
B
the contractual duties are unclear
C
availability of resources is not guaranteed
D
there are cost differentials between manufacture and purchase
1.15
Why is it necessary to determine a date as of which no more changes may be incorporated in the project? Two answers are correct.
A
The incorporation of changes becomes more expensive the later it occurs
B
Deadlines and costs limits will be exceeded
C
Increasing risk that changes can no longer be integrated correctly into existing results
D
If framework conditions are changed, the project team may start doubting the significance of the project
1.16
Project controlling comprises two complimentary tasks:
A
Monitoring of Progress
B
Creation of rapport among project staff
C
Intercession in the project flow in the case of deviations or problems
D
Organisation of project meetings
1.11
The effective time needed per work package is broken down into operation time and effective time expenditure. Which two of the answers below define the time expenditure?
A
Time expenditure specifies the time needed to conclusively complete a certain task
B
Time expenditure also includes waiting time
C
Time expenditure specifies how long a person is actively working on a certain task
D
Time expenditure specifies the net working time only
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1.18
Communication is a two-way process that harbours sources of misunderstanding. Which two of the answers relate to possible sources of misunderstanding?
A
What the receiver hears is different from what the sender is saying
B
The issues are highly complex
C
The results are not being accepted
D
What the sender wants to tell the receiver is different from what he is saying
1.18
Communication between humans takes place both on the verbal and the non-verbal level. Which two of the terms below are in the non-verbal category?
A
Facial expression
B
Eye contact
C
Speech rate
D
Volume
1.19
Project ideas arise from many different situations. Principally, a distinction is made between "reactive ideas" and "visionary ideas". Which two situations are in the “reactive ideas” category?
A
Opportunity for expansion
B
Expansion of the service range
C
Long delivery times
D
Suboptimal user management
1.20
In the final review of the project, both the scope of work and the product quality are reassessed. Which of the following are two important prerequisites for this review?
A
Measurable (quantified and qualified) goals exist
B
Structure plan and flow chart exist
C
The project management procedure has been documented
D
Result review and approval reports have been prepared
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1.07
Successful teams distinguish themselves through a high level of cohesion, commitment and goal orientation. Two of the answers below contain important factors promoting the development of efficient teams.
A
Group discussions relate to specific persons
B
Participants do not get many opportunities to state their opinions
C
The team receives outside support and acknowledgement
D
Clear assignment of roles and tasks within the group that is accepted by all members
1.02
What are the aims of project environment analysis at an early stage of the project? Two answers specify these aims.
A
Comprehensive recording of factors impacting the project
B
Deriving strategies and measures
C
Classifying factual and social factors
D
Identification of a project’s problem areas
1.02
What are the main functions/aims of comprehensive stakeholder analysis? Two answers are correct.
A
To serve as a basis for a feasibility study
B
To serve as a basis for all project marketing activities
C
To serve for purposes of risk management and conflict prevention
D
Preparation of a project goal catalogue
1.04
Which two concrete points in time trigger a renewed risk assessment in the course of the project?
A
Frequent requests for changes by the customer (internal or external)
B
Necessary use of time reserves
C
Approval of project budget
D
Final approval of project contract
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1.05
Quality management comprises the fields of quality planning, quality control and quality assurance. Principally, in the context of project management, a distinction is made between two aspects:
A
Quality of the project team
B
Quality of the project (project results)
C
Quality of the project management
D
Quality of the project manager
1.06
To ensure successful interaction between the temporary project and the permanent host organisation, authorities, responsibilities and competencies must be clearly specified. Which two important results are achieved in the context of the process step entitled "clarification and assignment of project-related roles”?
A
Project assignment
B
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
C
Functional chart
D
Function profiles
1.07
What does "clearly defined role" mean in connection with team composition and team structure in a project? Two answers are correct.
A
Specification of individual authority
B
Information is accessible to everyone
C
Contributions are equally welcome from all team members
D
Specification of individual responsibility
1.03
What does "operationalisation of goals” mean? Two answers are correct.
A
Making goals quantifiable
B
Minimising goals
C
Clear definition of goals
D
Less detailed definition of goals
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1.09
In most cases, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)s are not broken down to the extent that they specify all of the activities that must be performed. There are two further reasons why a project is broken down further, i.e. why work packages are defined.
A
… to specify the structural principles
B
... to set out the functions within the project
C
... to determine the time needed for completing tasks
D
… to arrive at a reliable estimate of the work required
1.03
In the development phase, the project is usually rather vague and unclear. The project manager’s first task is therefore to identify framework conditions and collect information. Which two measures would you recommend the project manager to take if the issue is very complex?
A
Organising a preparatory workshop
B
Assigning sufficient time for this important phase
C
Preparing a project plan
D
Calculating the project budget
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2.01
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Which statements describe an authoritative/dictatorial managerial style?
A
Focus on technical requirements
B
Focus on hierarchy
C
Makes things clear
D
Focus on staff
2.02
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Motivation within the project can be controlled via work environment and work content. Which prerequisites apply to the work content?
A
Opportunity to achieve something
B
Opportunity to develop
C
Relationships with colleagues
D
Opportunity to assume responsibility
2.01
+
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Managing the team is one of the fundamental tasks of project management and is therefore assigned to the project manager. Which are important qualities that a project manager should bring to this managerial task?
A
Low frustration tolerance
B
Ability to work in a team
C
Decision-making ability
D
Personal integrity
2.04
+
-
The project manager’s assertiveness and determination means he is focused on the project goals. Which abilities does the project manager need in this context?
A
Present his point of view in a credible manner
B
Enforce his point of view by offering rewards
C
Convince with good arguments
D
Achieve consensus on common goals
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IPMA Level D Examination Multiple Choice Questions
P05
P05
P05
P05
575
576
577
578
2.01
+
-
Leadership within a project means determining the direction and course. What is required of the project manager? He should …
A
.. take action to raise attention
B
.. convey meaning through communication
C
.. delegate decisions
D
.. take up a position
2.01
+
-
A project manager’s authoritative managerial style is characterised (correct (+), not correct (-)?) ..
A
.. by strict control
B
.. by a lively negotiation process
C
.. by the issuance of instructions
D
.. by consistent implementation monitoring
2.07
+
-
Basic brainstorming rules are straightforward. Which rules apply (+), which do not (-)?)
A
Formulation of technical discrepancies
B
Formulation of the ideal overall result
C
Implementation of solutions
D
Recording ideas
2.07
+
-
Experienced project staff often are inclined to prefer proved and tested solutions. Hence, important rules applying to the use of creative methods consist of ...
A
.. initially ignoring existing solutions
B
.. participants letting their minds wander
C
.. criticising every idea straight away
D
.. discussing only obvious solutions
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P05
P05
P05
P05
579
580
581
582
2.07
+
-
Brainstorming is a well-known and well-established creative technique. Brainstorming is broken down into two phases: Coming up with ideas and evaluating ideas. What happens in the evaluation phase?
A
Evaluation of the feasibility of the suggestions
B
No positive or negative evaluation of ideas
C
All ideas are written down by a moderator
D
All ideas will be considered
2.08
+
-
Once the project team is actively involved in a project, it is easy to lose sight of the main task. Therefore a distinction should be made between the following levels:
A
The resource level
B
The object level
C
The financial level
D
The action level
2.08
+
-
Successful result orientation depends on small situational measures. It is a combination of project control and staff management. Which of the measures below belong to the staff management area?
A
Personal encouragement
B
Support when problems arise
C
Temporarily relieving staff of tasks
D
Savings at the supplier level
2.09
+
-
What is efficiency?
A
To do something right
B
To do the right thing
C
To do something swiftly
D
To achieve goals with minimum effort
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IPMA Level D Examination Multiple Choice Questions
P05
P05
P05
583
584
585
2.10
+
-
In practical project work, consultation and support is required, for example when ...
A
.. attempts at solutions always lead to the same deadlock situations
B
.. project members experience a feeling of being overwhelmed
C
.. it is a question of information exchange
D
.. a decision by the approval body is required
2.11
+
-
What describes a typical negotiation situation in a matrix-managed project?
A
Negotiations with the end customer regarding the respective requirements
B
Negotiations with the project staff regarding deadlines for deliverables
C
Negotiations with a member of the project team regarding a promotion
D
Negotiations with the principal regarding the project budget
2.12
+
-
Frequently, conflicts are not dealt with openly and it is only the symptoms that give such conflicts away to those not involved. Which are the symptoms of communication problems within the project team?
A
Change in choice of words and tone (sarcasm, insults)
B
Frequent sick leave
C
Strong disagreement in discussions
D
Withdrawal into formal communication
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P05
P05
P05
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587
588
589
3.05
+
-
Which forms of stakeholder participation are feasible and important in projects?
A
Information of the staff concerned
B
Consideration of staff opinions
C
Expertise of line managers
D
Cooperation of staff concerned
3.01
+
-
Which advantages arise from systematic project management in project-oriented companies?
A
Clear prioritisation of projects
B
No supra-departmental processes in the company
C
Improved team work
D
Systematic employment of project experience
3.01
+
-
Which tasks should the departments of a project-oriented company fulfil?
A
Making sufficient resources available
B
Project planning and budgeting
C
Providing the required technical expertise
D
Training of expert staff
3.05
+
-
Members of the project team often represent the interface between the project and the host organisation Which organisational qualities apply to the host organisation?
A
Unlimited in time
B
Differentiation from other projects
C
Temporal, funding and HR framework conditions
D
Uniqueness
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IPMA Level D Examination Multiple Choice Questions
P05
P05
P05
P05
590
591
592
593
3.05
+
-
An organisation’s strategy is a longer-term concept that promotes focus on an overriding goal within the host organisation and the associated projects. Which overriding goals could be pursued with the help of a strategy?
A
Optimisation: improvement of present situation
B
Performance objective: achievement of the agreed project result
C
Deadlines: compliance with agreed milestones and deadlines
D
Renewal: innovations
3.06
+
-
The evaluation of a project’s economic efficiency is broken down into dynamic and static procedures. What are the characteristics of dynamic procedures?
A
They are more complex
B
They provide a rough estimate
C
They assume average unchanging elements
D
They are more precise
3.06
+
-
The relationship between the profit generated by a project and the capital employed is referred to as ...
A
profitability
B
return on investment (ROI)
C
net present value
D
discount factor
3.06
+
-
What do a project’s financial goals reveal?
A
The project’s requirements in terms of economic efficiency
B
The maximum investment that will be made
C
The requirements relating to the different functions
D
The expertise required from the project staff
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IPMA Level D Examination Multiple Choice Questions
P05
P05
P05
P05
594
595
596
597
3.09
+
-
Protection targets in the field of IT security relate to different types of data and statuses that must be secured. What is the fundamental aim of data protection?
A
Protection of personal data against abuse
B
Protection of general data against damage
C
Compliance with internal processes
D
Prevention of system failure
3.10
+
-
Projects can be financed in many forms and from many sources. What needs to be determined in advance?
A
What is the amount of financing needed for the project?
B
Who formally approves the project upon completion?
C
Who funds the project?
D
Which demands does the accounting department place on financial reporting?
3.10
+
-
The project manager allocates costs to work packages. This automatically results in a chronological sequence of project costs. What function does this chronological sequence fulfil?
A
Basis for Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
B
Basis for milestone analysis
C
Basis for financial plan
D
Basis for project controlling
3.01
+
-
Why are schemes processed in the form of projects?
A
To deal with their complexity
B
To relieve the host organisation
C
To guarantee financing
D
To guarantee production
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P05
P05
P05
598
599
600
3.01
+
-
What are essential project management elements?
A
Project goals
B
Project organisation
C
Project status report
D
Project steering
3.06
+
-
The business case describes a specific project idea and evaluates the associated investments in terms of benefits and risks for the organisation. Which information does the business case have to include if it is to serve as a basis for decision-making?
A
Contribution the project idea will make to the success of the business
B
Stakeholders and their expectations
C
Project marketing process
D
Required resources and financing
3.06
+
-
Several instruments can be used within n the project marketing related activities. If the written form has been chosen as a communication instrument in a project, which tools are available for further action?
A
Presentations
B
Information events
C
Project magazine
D
Project information on the Intranet
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