PMBOK® 6th Edition: Data Gathering Tools and Techniques Knowledge Test

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Project Management Test sobre PMBOK® 6th Edition: Data Gathering Tools and Techniques Knowledge Test, creado por Adam Odd el 18/06/2018.
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Pregunta 1

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[blank_start]Benchmarking[blank_end] is the comparison of actual or planned products, processes, and practices to those of comparable organizations to identify best practices, generate ideas for improvement, and provide a basis for measuring performance.
Respuesta
  • Benchmarking
  • Check sheets
  • Brainstorming
  • Interviews

Pregunta 2

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Enterprise Environmental factors external to the organization such as Commercial Data bases can often include [blank_start]benchmarking[blank_end] results, standardized cost estimating data, industry risk study information, and risk databases.
Respuesta
  • benchmarking
  • market research
  • check sheet
  • statistical sampling

Pregunta 3

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Academic research can often include industry studies, publications, and [blank_start]benchmarking[blank_end] results.
Respuesta
  • benchmarking
  • checklist
  • brainstorming
  • question and survey

Pregunta 4

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Data gathering techniques such as [blank_start]benchmarking[blank_end], [blank_start]questions and surveys[blank_end], [blank_start]focus groups[blank_end], interviews, and brainstorming are all tools and techniques of the collect requirements process.
Respuesta
  • benchmarking
  • market research
  • statistical sampling
  • checklist
  • questions and surveys
  • market research
  • statistical sampling
  • checklists
  • focus groups
  • statistical sampling
  • market research
  • checklists

Pregunta 5

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In the practice of benchmarking the organizations compared can be both internal and external.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 6

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Data gathering techniques such as [blank_start]benchmarking,[blank_end] [blank_start]brainstorming[blank_end] and [blank_start]interviews[blank_end] are often tools and techniques of the Plan Quality Management process.
Respuesta
  • benchmarking,
  • checklists
  • risk register
  • statistical sampling
  • brainstorming
  • statistical sampling
  • quality metrics
  • meetings
  • interviews
  • cost-benefit analysis
  • flow charts
  • the assumption log

Pregunta 7

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Data gathering techniques such as [blank_start]benchmarking[blank_end] are often tools and techniques of the Plan Stakeholder Engagement process.
Respuesta
  • benchmarking
  • assumption and constraint analysis
  • prioritization/ranking
  • meetings

Pregunta 8

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Mind-Mapping is a technique used to consolidate ideas created through individual [blank_start]brainstorming[blank_end] sessions into a single diagram to reflect commonality an differences in understanding and to generate new ideas.
Respuesta
  • brainstorming
  • benchmarking
  • note taking
  • diagramming

Pregunta 9

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Nominal Group Technique is a technique that enhances [blank_start]brainstorming[blank_end] with a voting process used to rank the most useful ideas for further [blank_start]brainstorming[blank_end] or for prioritization.
Respuesta
  • brainstorming
  • meetings
  • focus groups
  • interviews
  • brainstorming
  • meetings
  • interviews
  • focus groups

Pregunta 10

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Data gathering techniques such as [blank_start]brainstorming[blank_end], [blank_start]focus groups[blank_end], and [blank_start]interviews[blank_end] are often tools and techniques of the Develop Project Charter process group.
Respuesta
  • brainstorming
  • conflict management
  • the business case
  • benchmarking
  • focus groups
  • benchmarking
  • market research
  • meeting management
  • interviews
  • meetings
  • the internet
  • check sheets

Pregunta 11

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[blank_start]Brainstorming[blank_end] is a technique used to identify a list of ideas in a short period of time. It is conducted in a group environment and is ed by a facilitator. [blank_start]Brainstorming[blank_end] comprises two parts; idea generation and analysis.
Respuesta
  • Brainstorming
  • Market research
  • Check sheets
  • Interviews
  • Brainstorming
  • Market research
  • Focus groups
  • Interviews

Pregunta 12

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Brainstorming can be used to gather data and other solutions or ideas from stakeholders, subject matter experts, and team members when developing the project charter.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 13

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Data gathering techniques such as [blank_start]brainstorming[blank_end], [blank_start]checklists[blank_end], [blank_start]focus groups[blank_end], and [blank_start]interviews[blank_end] are all often part of the Develop Project Management Plan.
Respuesta
  • brainstorming
  • basis of estimates
  • earned value management
  • benchmarking
  • checklists
  • benchmarking
  • analytical techniques
  • facilitation
  • focus groups
  • check sheets
  • benchmarking
  • inspections
  • interviews
  • interpersonal skills
  • earned value management
  • benchmarking

Pregunta 14

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Brainstorming is frequently used when developing the project management plan to gather ideas and solutions about the project approach. Attendees include project members as well as subject matter experts (SMEs) or stakeholders may attend.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 15

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Brainstorming is not often used as a technique to generate and collect multiple ideas related to project and product requirements.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 16

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Brainstorming is not effective and rarely used to gather data from group members and subject matter experts when developing a quality management plan that fits an upcoming project.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 17

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Data analysis techniques such as [blank_start]brainstorming[blank_end], [blank_start]checklists[blank_end], and [blank_start]interviews[blank_end] are often tools and techniques of the Identify Risks process.
Respuesta
  • brainstorming
  • benchmarking
  • statistical sampling
  • focus groups
  • checklists
  • benchmarking
  • statistical sampling
  • check sheets
  • interviews
  • expert judgement
  • benchmarking
  • check sheets

Pregunta 18

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The goal of [blank_start]brainstorming[blank_end] during the Identify Risks process is to obtain a comprehensive list of individual project risks and sources of overall project risk. The project team usually performs [blank_start]brainstorming[blank_end], often with multidisciplinary set of experts who are not part the team.
Respuesta
  • brainstorming
  • benchmarking
  • focus groups
  • interviews
  • brainstorming
  • benchmarking
  • interviews
  • focus groups

Pregunta 19

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Categories of risk, such as in a risk breakdown structure, can be used as a framework for brainstorming.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 20

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In the Identify Risk process, while conducting brainstorming it is not necessary to pay particular attention to ensuring that risks identified through brainstorming are clearly described as they can always be fully formed later in the process.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 21

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During the Identify Risks process the specialized meetings known as risk workshops include some form of what kind of data gathering technique?
Respuesta
  • Benchmarking
  • Focus Groups
  • Check Sheets
  • Brainstorming

Pregunta 22

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The techniques related to data gathering found in the Identify Stakeholders process include but are not limited to what?
Respuesta
  • Questionnaires and surveys
  • Issue log
  • Brainstorming
  • Meetings
  • Check Sheets

Pregunta 23

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What is a refinement of brainstorming that allows individual participants time to consider the questions individually before the group creativity session is held, then allows participants to gather face-to-face in groups or through virtual environments supported by technology?
Respuesta
  • Individual Brainstorming
  • Brain Writing
  • Mind Mapping
  • Brain Dump

Pregunta 24

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Organizational process assets often used in the Plan Quality Management process often include quality templates such as [blank_start]check sheets[blank_end], tractability matrix, and others.
Respuesta
  • check sheets
  • checklists
  • quality metrics
  • interviews

Pregunta 25

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Control Quality is the process of monitoring and recording results of executing the quality management activities in order to assess performance and ensure the project outputs are complete, correct and meet customer expectations. In order to carry out this process effectively what data gathering techniques are often used?
Respuesta
  • Checklists
  • Scatter diagrams
  • Check sheets
  • Performance reviews
  • Histograms
  • Statistical Sampling
  • Questionnaires and Surveys
  • Root cause analysis

Pregunta 26

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The figure shown is an example of what kind of data gathering tool and technique used in the Control Quality process group?
Respuesta
  • Check / tally sheet
  • Checklist
  • Defect Tracker
  • Tally list

Pregunta 27

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Check sheets are especially useful for gathering attributes data while performing inspections to identify defects as well as data about frequencies or consequences of defects collected.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 28

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Quality [blank_start]Checklists[blank_end] are structured tools used to verify that a set of required steps has been performed.
Respuesta
  • Checklists
  • Check sheets
  • Metrics
  • Audits

Pregunta 29

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Many organizations have standardized [blank_start]checklist[blank_end] available based in their own experience or use standard versions from their industry. These may guide the project manager to develop the plan or may help to verify that all the required information is included in the project management plan.
Respuesta
  • checklist
  • focus groups
  • interview processes
  • check sheets

Pregunta 30

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Select all the data gathering techniques used in the Manage Quality process.
Respuesta
  • Flow charts
  • Check sheets
  • Checklists
  • Root cause analysis
  • Interviews

Pregunta 31

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Quality checklists used in the Manage Quality process should incorporate the acceptance criteria included in the scope baseline.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 32

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Test and Evaluation Documents can be created based on industry needs and the organization's templates. They are inputs to the Control Quality process and are used to evaluate the achievement of quality objectives. These documents may include dedicated [blank_start]checklists[blank_end] and detailed requirements tractability matrices as part of the document.
Respuesta
  • checklists
  • quality metrics
  • root cause analyses
  • check sheets

Pregunta 33

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Checklist are not helpful in managing the control quality activities in the a structured manner and therefore only seldom applied while carrying out the Control Quality process.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 34

Pregunta
Enterprise Environmental Factors that often play a role in the Identify Risks process group include which of the following data gathering techniques?
Respuesta
  • Statistical Sampling
  • Checklists
  • Check sheets
  • Interviews

Pregunta 35

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Risk [blank_start]checklists[blank_end] are developed based on historical information and knowledge that has been accumulated from similar projects and from other sources of information.
Respuesta
  • checklists
  • analyses
  • metrics
  • responses

Pregunta 36

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Risk checklists list specific individual project risks that have occurred previously and that are relevant to the project. They also provide an effective way to capture lessons learned.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 37

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While identifying risks and applying the checklist data gathering technique it is not important to look for risks not identified in the checklist due to the comprehensive nature of checklists. A team therefore has no need to update new information or remove obsolete information from the checklists. This is why use of checklists is so highly recommended.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 38

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[blank_start]Focus groups[blank_end] are an elicitation technique that brings together prequalified stakeholders and subject matter experts to learn about their expectations and attitudes about a proposed product, service or result.
Respuesta
  • Focus groups
  • Interviews
  • Brainstorming sessions
  • Planning meetings

Pregunta 39

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[blank_start]Focus groups[blank_end] are a data gathering technique used in the Develop Project Charter process to bring together stakeholders and subject matter experts to learn about perceived project risk, success criteria, and other topics.
Respuesta
  • Focus groups
  • Interviews
  • Stakeholder meetings
  • Brainstorming sessions

Pregunta 40

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Focus groups are often used as a data gathering technique in the Develop Project Management Plan process to discuss project management approach and the integration of the different components of the project management plan.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 41

Pregunta
Knowledge management tools and techniques connect people so they can work together to create new knowledge, share tacit knowledge, and integrate the knowledge of diverse team members. These tools and techniques can sometimes include what data gathering method?
Respuesta
  • Market Research
  • Interviews
  • Focus groups
  • Brainstorming

Pregunta 42

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Focus groups usually are conducted under the guidance of a trained moderator who guides the group through the interactive discussion with the intent of making it more conversational than a one-on-one interview.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 43

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Individual and team assessment tools give the project manager and the project team insight into areas of strengths and weaknesses. Various tools are available that can help the project manager asses team member preferences, aspirations and how they process and organize information. Which of the below data gathering techniques is an effective tool often used to help conduct these assessments?
Respuesta
  • Checklists
  • Check Sheets
  • Market Research
  • Focus Groups

Pregunta 44

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Communication Requirements Analysis is an analytical technique to determine the information needs of the project stakeholders through [blank_start]interviews[blank_end], workshops, study of lessons learned from previous projects, etc.
Respuesta
  • interviews
  • focus groups
  • questionnaires and surveys
  • market research

Pregunta 45

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[blank_start]Interviews[blank_end] are a formal or informal approach to elicit information from stakeholders by taking to them directly.
Respuesta
  • Interviews
  • Focus groups
  • Conversations
  • Individual assessments

Pregunta 46

Pregunta
During the Develop Project Charter process a common method for obtaining information on high-level requirements, assumptions or constraints, approval criteria and other information from stakeholders is through what data gathering technique?
Respuesta
  • Checklists
  • Facilitation
  • Group discussions
  • Interviews

Pregunta 47

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Interviews are a common tool and technique used in the Develop Project Management Plan process to obtain specific information from stakeholders.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 48

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During the Collect Requirements process [blank_start]interviews[blank_end] are typically performed by asking prepared and spontaneous questions and recording the responses.
Respuesta
  • interviews
  • focus groups
  • informal conversations
  • questionnaires and surveys

Pregunta 49

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Interviews often not very useful when trying to obtain confidential information.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 50

Pregunta
Projects and product quality needs and expectations, implicit and explicit, formal and informal can be verified by using the data gather technique of [blank_start]interviewing[blank_end].
Respuesta
  • interviewing
  • focus groups
  • data sheets
  • checklists

Pregunta 51

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Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis is the process of prioritizing individual project risks for further analysis or action by assessing the probability of occurrence and impact as well other characteristics. What are the data gathering tools and techniques used in this process?
Respuesta
  • Focus groups
  • Interviews
  • Checklists
  • Check sheets

Pregunta 52

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During the Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis process group expert judgment is often obtained through facilitated risk workshops or [blank_start]interviews[blank_end].
Respuesta
  • interviews
  • focus groups
  • team meetings
  • questionnaires and surveys

Pregunta 53

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While in the Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis the possibility of expert views being biased should be taken into account during interviews and risk workshops.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 54

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When conducting risk probability and impact assessments, risk can be assessed in [blank_start]interviews[blank_end] or meetings with participants selected for their familiarity with the types of risk recorded in the risk register.
Respuesta
  • interviews
  • focus groups
  • risk workshops
  • questionnaires

Pregunta 55

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Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis is the process of numerically analyzing the combined effect of identified individual project risk and other sources of uncertainty on overall project objectives. While conducting this process what data gathering technique(s) are used?
Respuesta
  • Interviews
  • Focus groups
  • Questionnaires and Surveys
  • Brainstorming

Pregunta 56

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[blank_start]Interviews[blank_end] may be used to generate inputs for the quantitative risk analysis, drawing on inputs that include individual project risks and other sources of uncertainty.
Respuesta
  • Interviews
  • Brainstorming
  • Focus groups
  • Surveys

Pregunta 57

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During the Plan Risk Response Strategy and while gathering data using interviews it is important to promote an environment of trust and confidentiality in order to encourage honest unbiased decisions.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 58

Pregunta
Plan Procurement Management is the process of documenting project procurement decisions, specifying the approach and identifying potential sellers. What data gathering tool(s) and technique(s)are used throughout this process?
Respuesta
  • Expert judgement
  • Market Research
  • Questionnaires and surveys
  • Benchmarking

Pregunta 59

Pregunta
While in the Plan Procurement Management process [blank_start]market research[blank_end] includes examination of industry and specific seller capabilities.
Respuesta
  • market research
  • statistical sampling
  • check sheets
  • brainstorming

Pregunta 60

Pregunta
Conducting market research while in the Plan Procurement Management process can include some or all of the following sources of information?
Respuesta
  • Industry conferences
  • Online reviews
  • Encyclopedias
  • Government agencies

Pregunta 61

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[blank_start]Questionnaires and surveys[blank_end] are written sets of questions designed to quickly accumulate information from a large number of respondents.
Respuesta
  • Questionnaires and surveys
  • Statistical sampling
  • Benchmarking
  • Focus groups

Pregunta 62

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While conducting the Collect Requirements process when are questionnaires and surveys most appropriate? Select all that apply.
Respuesta
  • When gathering information from varied audiences
  • When analyzing large amount of data
  • When a quick turnaround is needed
  • When respondents are geographically dispersed
  • When trying to acquire detailed data from stakeholders
  • Where statistical analysis could be appropriate

Pregunta 63

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[blank_start]Surveys[blank_end] may be used to gather data about customer satisfaction after deployment of a product or service.
Respuesta
  • Surveys
  • Focus groups
  • Checklists
  • Brainstorming

Pregunta 64

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The cost regarding defects identified in surveys may be considered external failure costs in the COQ model and can have extensive cost implications for the organization.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 65

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[blank_start]Statistical sampling[blank_end] is choosing part of a population of interest for inspection.
Respuesta
  • Statistical sampling
  • Focus groups
  • Benchmarking
  • Interviews

Pregunta 66

Pregunta
While conducting the Control Quality process selecting 10 engineering drawings at random from a list of 75 is an example of what type of data gathering technique.?
Respuesta
  • Root cause analysis (RCA)
  • Market Research
  • Statistical sampling
  • Benchmarking

Pregunta 67

Pregunta
While conducting the Control Quality process and gathering data using statistical sampling technique, the sample frequency and sizes should be determined in the Plan Quality Management process.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False
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