Project Management Certification Question Types
Match the Following Questions
1. Match Agile Frameworks with Their Key Characteristics
Match the Agile framework with its key characteristic.
Agile Framework Key Characteristic
A. Scrum 1. Time-boxed iterations called Sprints
B. Kanban 2. Visual workflow management using boards
C. Extreme Programming (XP) 3. Pair programming and continuous testing
D. SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) 4. Agile at an enterprise level
✅ Answer:
- A → 1 (Scrum → Time-boxed iterations called Sprints)
- B → 2 (Kanban → Visual workflow management using boards)
- C → 3 (Extreme Programming (XP) → Pair programming and continuous testing)
- D → 4 (SAFe → Agile at an enterprise level)
2. Match Agile Roles with Their Responsibilities
Match the Agile role with its responsibility.
Agile Role Responsibility
A. Product Owner 1. Prioritizes backlog and represents customer needs
B. Scrum Master 2. Facilitates Agile ceremonies and removes impediments
C. Development Team 3. Self-organizing, cross-functional team responsible for delivery
D. Stakeholders 4. Provide feedback and validate increments
✅ Answer:
- A → 1 (Product Owner → Prioritizes backlog and represents customer needs)
- B → 2 (Scrum Master → Facilitates Agile ceremonies and removes impediments)
- C → 3 (Development Team → Self-organizing, cross-functional team)
- D → 4 (Stakeholders → Provide feedback and validate increments)
3. Match Agile Artifacts with Their Purpose
Match the Agile artifact with its purpose.
Agile Artifact Purpose
A. Product Backlog 1. Prioritized list of work items
B. Sprint Backlog 2. List of tasks for the current Sprint
C. Increment 3. A working product or feature
D. Burndown Chart 4. Visual representation of remaining work
✅ Answer:
- A → 1 (Product Backlog → Prioritized list of work items)
- B → 2 (Sprint Backlog → List of tasks for the current Sprint)
- C → 3 (Increment → A working product or feature)
- D → 4 (Burndown Chart → Visual representation of remaining work)
4. Match Agile Principles with Their Meaning (Agile Manifesto)
Match the Agile principle with its meaning.
Agile Principle Meaning
A. Customer collaboration 1. Engage customers frequently for feedback
B. Responding to change 2. Adapt based on evolving requirements
C. Individuals and interactions 3. Prioritize people over processes
D. Working software 4. Deliver functional software frequently
✅ Answer:
- A → 1 (Customer collaboration → Engage customers frequently for feedback)
- B → 2 (Responding to change → Adapt based on evolving requirements)
- C → 3 (Individuals and interactions → Prioritize people over processes)
- D → 4 (Working software → Deliver functional software frequently)
5. Match Agile Metrics with Their Purpose
Match the Agile metric with its purpose.
Agile Metric Purpose
A. Velocity 1. Measures work completed per Sprint
B. Lead Time 2. Time taken from request to completion
C. Cycle Time 3. Time taken to complete a single work item
D. Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD) 4. Tracks work in different states over time
✅ Answer:
- A → 1 (Velocity → Measures work completed per Sprint)
- B → 2 (Lead Time → Time taken from request to completion)
- C → 3 (Cycle Time → Time taken to complete a single work item)
- D → 4 (CFD → Tracks work in different states over time)
Multiple Answers Questions
1. Which of the following are key project constraints? (Select Two)
✅ A. Scope
✅ B. Time
⬜ C. Business Value
⬜ D. Change Requests
📌 Explanation: The six key project constraints are Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Resources, and Risk. Business Value and Change Requests are not part of the fundamental constraints.
2. What are the key roles in a Scrum Team? (Select Three)
✅ A. Product Owner
✅ B. Scrum Master
✅ C. Development Team
⬜ D. Project Manager
📌 Explanation: In Scrum, the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team form the core team. A Project Manager is not a Scrum-specific role.
3. What are effective risk response strategies for threats (negative risks)? (Select Two)
✅ A. Avoid
✅ B. Transfer
⬜ C. Exploit
⬜ D. Enhance
📌 Explanation: Avoid and Transfer are risk response strategies for threats. Exploit and Enhance are used for opportunities (positive risks).
4. Which of the following are tools used in the Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis process? (Select Two)
✅ A. Monte Carlo Simulation
✅ B. Decision Tree Analysis
⬜ C. Stakeholder Engagement Plan
⬜ D. Project Charter
📌 Explanation: Monte Carlo Simulation and Decision Tree Analysis are common quantitative risk analysis tools. Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Project Charter are unrelated.
5. Which Agile practices promote transparency? (Select Three)
✅ A. Daily Standups
✅ B. Sprint Reviews
✅ C. Information Radiators (e.g., Kanban Boards)
⬜ D. Gantt Charts
📌 Explanation: Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Information Radiators enhance transparency. Gantt Charts are more traditional project tracking tools.
6. Which of the following are components of Earned Value Management (EVM)? (Select Three)
✅ A. Planned Value (PV)
✅ B. Earned Value (EV)
✅ C. Cost Performance Index (CPI)
⬜ D. Stakeholder Register
📌 Explanation: EVM consists of Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), Actual Cost (AC), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and other related metrics.
7. What are key benefits of Progressive Elaboration in project planning? (Select Two)
✅ A. Improves accuracy of estimates over time
✅ B. Allows iterative refinement of project details
⬜ C. Prevents scope creep
⬜ D. Eliminates change requests
📌 Explanation: Progressive elaboration improves accuracy over time and allows continuous refinement. It does not prevent scope creep or eliminate change requests.
8. Which of the following are part of the Closing Process Group? (Select Two)
✅ A. Finalize all project activities
✅ B. Release project resources
⬜ C. Develop Project Charter
⬜ D. Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
📌 Explanation: Finalizing activities and releasing resources are key closing tasks. Developing a Project Charter and WBS occur in the Initiating and Planning phases.
9. Which of the following are key Agile Manifesto values? (Select Three)
✅ A. Working software over comprehensive documentation
✅ B. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
✅ C. Responding to change over following a plan
⬜ D. Fixed contracts over flexible negotiations
📌 Explanation: The Agile Manifesto emphasizes working software, individuals & interactions, and responding to change. Fixed contracts are not an Agile principle.
10. What are common causes of project failure? (Select Two)
✅ A. Poor stakeholder engagement
✅ B. Inadequate risk management
⬜ C. Strong leadership**
⬜ D. Well-defined project scope
📌 Explanation: Poor stakeholder engagement and inadequate risk management are leading causes of project failure. Strong leadership and clear scope help project success