Sample Practice Exam Questions

1. Three programming activities must be completed on time in order to begin testing on time. The first two activities have a 0.90 probability of being completed by the due date. The third has a 0.80 probability of being completed on time. What is the probability of starting the testing on time?
   1. 0.65
   2. 0.70
   3. 0.72
   4. 0.87
   Reason:
   Answer A Probability = product of all the individual probabilities = 0.9 X 0.9 X 0.8. (PMBOK Guide 11.4.2 Quantitative Risk Analysis: Tools and Techniques) Process = Planning, Process Group = 11.4 Quantitative Risk Analysis, Knowledge Area = Risk

2. When does a conflict of interest arise?
   1. If you can acquire more clients because you work on a particular project.
   2. If you can realize personal gain because of your professional activities.
   3. If you might personally gain because of a decision you make or influence.
   4. If your professional activities can favor individuals on the project team.
   Reason:
   Answer A is a specific example of legitimate high quality PM performance. Answer B is not always true because it is legitimate to acquire a good reputation (personal gain) through consistent high quality PM performance. Answer D is not true because it is your job as project manager to select those individuals who can best do the job at hand -- your only personal gain is better performance of the project for which you are responsible. The pattern is a variation of what the PM should do and asks you to distinguish between closely related answers. This question tests your ability to demonstrate your understanding of the relationship among facts, principles and processes. Professional Responsibility. See the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.