Question 21: What is a common constraint that is often included in the Project Charter?
A) High-level resource allocation
B) Detailed risk mitigation strategies
C) Project success criteria
D) Project budget limitations
Answer: D) Project budget limitations
Explanation:
The Project Charter often includes high-level constraints such as budget, timeline, and resource limitations. Detailed risk mitigation strategies are developed later in the project planning process.
Question 22: Which of the following tools or techniques is commonly used in the “Develop Project Charter” process?
A) Expert Judgment
B) Decomposition
C) Parametric Estimating
D) Critical Path Method
Answer: A) Expert Judgment
Explanation:
Expert Judgment is a key tool in the “Develop Project Charter” process. It involves consulting individuals or groups with expertise in the area to ensure the charter aligns with business objectives and project needs.
Question 23: How does the Project Charter support project success?
A) By serving as a detailed guide for executing project activities
B) By ensuring the project aligns with organizational goals
C) By assigning resources to all activities
D) By identifying all risks and mitigation strategies
Answer: B) By ensuring the project aligns with organizational goals
Explanation:
The Project Charter links the project to the organization’s strategic objectives, ensuring alignment. While it does provide high-level information, detailed execution and resource assignment are part of the Planning Process Group.
Question 24: Which of the following is NOT an example of an Enterprise Environmental Factor (EEF) relevant to the “Develop Project Charter” process?
A) Organizational culture
B) Market conditions
C) Historical project documents
D) Government regulations
Answer: C) Historical project documents
Explanation:
Historical project documents are part of Organizational Process Assets (OPAs), not EEFs. EEFs include external and internal factors like market conditions, culture, and regulations that influence the project.
Question 25: How does the Business Case influence the “Develop Project Charter” process?
A) It defines the project budget in detail.
B) It provides the project manager with authority to execute the project.
C) It justifies the need for the project and aligns it with organizational goals.
D) It serves as a detailed risk register for the project.
Answer: C) It justifies the need for the project and aligns it with organizational goals.
Explanation:
The Business Case is an input to the “Develop Project Charter” process. It explains the rationale for the project, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and outlining the expected benefits.
Question 26: What is the role of the Assumption Log in the “Develop Project Charter” process?
A) It identifies all risks for the project.
B) It records high-level assumptions and constraints identified during the process.
C) It serves as a detailed plan for project scope.
D) It outlines the change management process.
Answer: B) It records high-level assumptions and constraints identified during the process.
Explanation:
The Assumption Log is an output of the “Develop Project Charter” process. It captures assumptions (e.g., resource availability) and constraints (e.g., deadlines) that can impact the project.
Question 27: What is the difference between the Project Charter and the Project Management Plan?
A) The Project Charter defines detailed project plans, while the Project Management Plan authorizes the project.
B) The Project Charter provides high-level project information, while the Project Management Plan provides detailed guidance for execution.
C) The Project Charter is used only during the Initiating Process Group, while the Project Management Plan is used only during the Executing Process Group.
D) There is no difference; they serve the same purpose.
Answer: B) The Project Charter provides high-level project information, while the Project Management Plan provides detailed guidance for execution.
Explanation:
The Project Charter is created during the Initiating Process Group to authorize the project and provide high-level information. The Project Management Plan, on the other hand, is developed during the Planning Process Group and provides detailed guidance for executing, monitoring, and controlling the project.
Question 28: What is NOT typically included in the Project Charter?
A) Project objectives
B) High-level milestone schedule
C) Detailed resource assignments
D) Business case
Answer: C) Detailed resource assignments
Explanation:
The Project Charter includes high-level details, such as objectives, milestone schedules, and the business case. Detailed resource assignments are part of the Planning Process Group and are documented in the Resource Management Plan.
Question 29: Which stakeholders are typically identified in the Project Charter?
A) All stakeholders with a low interest in the project
B) Only the project manager and project sponsor
C) High-level stakeholders involved in the project
D) Detailed list of all stakeholders with engagement strategies
Answer: C) High-level stakeholders involved in the project
Explanation:
The Project Charter includes a high-level identification of key stakeholders. A more detailed stakeholder analysis and engagement strategy are developed later in the Stakeholder Management Plan.
Question 30: What role does Organizational Process Assets (OPAs) play in the “Develop Project Charter” process?
A) OPAs provide resources for executing the project.
B) OPAs include policies, templates, and historical information for developing the charter.
C) OPAs are used to define the scope baseline.
D) OPAs are irrelevant to the development of the Project Charter.
Answer: B) OPAs include policies, templates, and historical information for developing the charter.
Explanation:
OPAs include organizational policies, procedures, templates, and lessons learned from previous projects. These assets are critical for standardizing and supporting the development of the Project Charter.