1. PMP® Sample
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3. Sensitivity Analysis has strong similarities to which of the following?
a. Probability Distributions
b. Risk Identification
c. Design of Experiments
d. Statistical Sampling
Sample PMP® Exam Question
HINT: Sensitivity Analysis is a risk
analysis technique not a risk
identification technique.

4. The correct answer is C
Don't get carried away by choice B. Sensitivity Analysis
is a risk analysis technique not a risk identification
technique. It is not a sampling technique or a
distribution. In Design of Experiments one studies the
effect of some process or intervention (the treatment)
on some objects (the experimental units). In Sensitivity
Analysis one looks at the effect of varying the inputs of
a mathematical model on the output of the model itself.
In both disciplines one strives to obtain information
from the system with a minimum of physical or
numerical experiments.
Answer and Explanation

5. You are performing the Plan Risk Responses process for your
manufacturing project when encounter a critical risk that may have a
high impact on the project completion. All of the following are valid
responses to this new risk except?
a. Allocating Contingency Reserves
b. Developing Fallback Options
c. Conducting Bidder Conferences
d. Reviewing risks driven by strategies
Sample PMP® Exam Question
HINT: A Fallback Plan is used when a
primary response plan proves
to be inadequate.

6. The correct answer is C
Conducting Bidder Conferences is not a strategy
used in Risk Management. All other answer
choices are valid risk responses.
Answer and Explanation

7. Cultural resistance is the root cause of quality issues according to
whom?
a. Deming
b. Malcolm Baldridge
c. Juran
d. Shelby
Sample PMP® Exam Question
HINT: Juran is credited for adding
human dimensions to quality
management.

8. The correct answer is C
Juran says the cultural resistance or resistance to
change is the primary reason for quality
problems.
Answer and Explanation

9. You are working on a web development project. You looked on the
internet for some off-the-shelf software to support the project. Your
internet search may lead to better products but which of the following
problems are associated with those products?
a. Off-the-shelf-products always charge variable rates.
b. Often the software does not work.
c. It is difficult to get support after installation.
d. Internet search cannot be used for highly complex
procurements.
Sample PMP® Exam Question
HINT: Internet search may be good for procuring small products.

10. The correct answer is D
Highly complex, and high-risk procurement efforts
that must be closely monitored cannot be
obtained by internet search.
Answer and Explanation

11. Which of the following documents is in a text-oriented format
compared to other documents?
a. Organizational Breakdown Structure
b. Responsibility Assignment Matrix
c. Resource Breakdown Structure
d. Role-Responsibility-Authority Forms
Sample PMP® Exam Question
HINT: Look for the keyword 'forms'.

12. The correct answer is D
Role-Responsibility-Authority Forms are text-
oriented forms used as a tool to in the Develop
Human Resource Plan.
Answer and Explanation

13. On your project you handle known risks by performing the Plan Risk
Responses process. Which of the following would you use when you
encounter unknown risks?
a. Risk Reserves
b. Risk Mitigation
c. Risk Transfer
d. Risk Acceptance
Sample PMP® Exam Question
HINT: Unknown risks cannot be
managed proactively.

14. The correct answer is A
Unknown risks are handled by applying Risk
Reserves in the project.
Answer and Explanation