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PMBOK® 6th Edition: Data Gathering Tools and Techniques Knowledge Test
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1[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.
- ABenchmarking
- BCheck sheets
- CBrainstorming
- DInterviews
2Enterprise 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.
- Abenchmarking
- Bmarket research
- Ccheck sheet
- Dstatistical sampling
3Academic research can often include industry studies, publications, and [blank_start]benchmarking[blank_end] results.
- Abenchmarking
- Bchecklist
- Cbrainstorming
- Dquestion and survey
4Data 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.
- Abenchmarking
- Bmarket research
- Cstatistical sampling
- Dchecklist
- Equestions and surveys
- Fmarket research
- Gstatistical sampling
- Hchecklists
- Ifocus groups
- Jstatistical sampling
- Kmarket research
- Lchecklists
5In the practice of benchmarking the organizations compared can be both internal and external.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Data 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.
- Abenchmarking,
- Bchecklists
- Crisk register
- Dstatistical sampling
- Ebrainstorming
- Fstatistical sampling
- Gquality metrics
- Hmeetings
- Iinterviews
- Jcost-benefit analysis
- Kflow charts
- Lthe assumption log
7Data gathering techniques such as [blank_start]benchmarking[blank_end] are often tools and techniques of the Plan Stakeholder Engagement process.
- Abenchmarking
- Bassumption and constraint analysis
- Cprioritization/ranking
- Dmeetings
8Mind-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.
- Abrainstorming
- Bbenchmarking
- Cnote taking
- Ddiagramming
9Nominal 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.
- Abrainstorming
- Bmeetings
- Cfocus groups
- Dinterviews
- Ebrainstorming
- Fmeetings
- Ginterviews
- Hfocus groups
10Data 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.
- Abrainstorming
- Bconflict management
- Cthe business case
- Dbenchmarking
- Efocus groups
- Fbenchmarking
- Gmarket research
- Hmeeting management
- Iinterviews
- Jmeetings
- Kthe internet
- Lcheck sheets
11[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.
- ABrainstorming
- BMarket research
- CCheck sheets
- DInterviews
- EBrainstorming
- FMarket research
- GFocus groups
- HInterviews
12Brainstorming can be used to gather data and other solutions or ideas from stakeholders, subject matter experts, and team members when developing the project charter.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Data 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.
- Abrainstorming
- Bbasis of estimates
- Cearned value management
- Dbenchmarking
- Echecklists
- Fbenchmarking
- Ganalytical techniques
- Hfacilitation
- Ifocus groups
- Jcheck sheets
- Kbenchmarking
- Linspections
- Minterviews
- Ninterpersonal skills
- Oearned value management
- Pbenchmarking
14Brainstorming 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15Brainstorming is not often used as a technique to generate and collect multiple ideas related to project and product requirements.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16Brainstorming 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
17Data 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.
- Abrainstorming
- Bbenchmarking
- Cstatistical sampling
- Dfocus groups
- Echecklists
- Fbenchmarking
- Gstatistical sampling
- Hcheck sheets
- Iinterviews
- Jexpert judgement
- Kbenchmarking
- Lcheck sheets
18The 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.
- Abrainstorming
- Bbenchmarking
- Cfocus groups
- Dinterviews
- Ebrainstorming
- Fbenchmarking
- Ginterviews
- Hfocus groups
19Categories of risk, such as in a risk breakdown structure, can be used as a framework for brainstorming.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20In 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21During the Identify Risks process the specialized meetings known as risk workshops include some form of what kind of data gathering technique?
- ABenchmarking
- BFocus Groups
- CCheck Sheets
- DBrainstorming
22The techniques related to data gathering found in the Identify Stakeholders process include but are not limited to what?
- AQuestionnaires and surveys
- BIssue log
- CBrainstorming
- DMeetings
- ECheck Sheets
23What 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?
- AIndividual Brainstorming
- BBrain Writing
- CMind Mapping
- DBrain Dump
24Organizational 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.
- Acheck sheets
- Bchecklists
- Cquality metrics
- Dinterviews
25Control 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?- AChecklists
- BScatter diagrams
- CCheck sheets
- DPerformance reviews
- EHistograms
- FStatistical Sampling
- GQuestionnaires and Surveys
- HRoot cause analysis
26The figure shown is an example of what kind of data gathering tool and technique used in the Control Quality process group?
- ACheck / tally sheet
- BChecklist
- CDefect Tracker
- DTally list
27Check 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28Quality [blank_start]Checklists[blank_end] are structured tools used to verify that a set of required steps has been performed.
- AChecklists
- BCheck sheets
- CMetrics
- DAudits
29Many 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.
- Achecklist
- Bfocus groups
- Cinterview processes
- Dcheck sheets
30Select all the data gathering techniques used in the Manage Quality process.
- AFlow charts
- BCheck sheets
- CChecklists
- DRoot cause analysis
- EInterviews
31Quality checklists used in the Manage Quality process should incorporate the acceptance criteria included in the scope baseline.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32Test 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.
- Achecklists
- Bquality metrics
- Croot cause analyses
- Dcheck sheets
33Checklist 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
34Enterprise Environmental Factors that often play a role in the Identify Risks process group include which of the following data gathering techniques?
- AStatistical Sampling
- BChecklists
- CCheck sheets
- DInterviews
35Risk [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.
- Achecklists
- Banalyses
- Cmetrics
- Dresponses
36Risk 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
37While 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
38[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.
- AFocus groups
- BInterviews
- CBrainstorming sessions
- DPlanning meetings
39[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.
- AFocus groups
- BInterviews
- CStakeholder meetings
- DBrainstorming sessions
40Focus 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
41Knowledge 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?
- AMarket Research
- BInterviews
- CFocus groups
- DBrainstorming
42Focus 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
43Individual 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?- AChecklists
- BCheck Sheets
- CMarket Research
- DFocus Groups
44Communication 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.
- Ainterviews
- Bfocus groups
- Cquestionnaires and surveys
- Dmarket research
45[blank_start]Interviews[blank_end] are a formal or informal approach to elicit information from stakeholders by taking to them directly.
- AInterviews
- BFocus groups
- CConversations
- DIndividual assessments
46During 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?
- AChecklists
- BFacilitation
- CGroup discussions
- DInterviews
47Interviews are a common tool and technique used in the Develop Project Management Plan process to obtain specific information from stakeholders.
- ATrue
- BFalse
48During the Collect Requirements process [blank_start]interviews[blank_end] are typically performed by asking prepared and spontaneous questions and recording the responses.
- Ainterviews
- Bfocus groups
- Cinformal conversations
- Dquestionnaires and surveys
49Interviews often not very useful when trying to obtain confidential information.
- ATrue
- BFalse
50Projects 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].
- Ainterviewing
- Bfocus groups
- Cdata sheets
- Dchecklists
51Perform 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?- AFocus groups
- BInterviews
- CChecklists
- DCheck sheets
52During the Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis process group expert judgment is often obtained through facilitated risk workshops or [blank_start]interviews[blank_end].
- Ainterviews
- Bfocus groups
- Cteam meetings
- Dquestionnaires and surveys
53While in the Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis the possibility of expert views being biased should be taken into account during interviews and risk workshops.
- ATrue
- BFalse
54When 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.
- Ainterviews
- Bfocus groups
- Crisk workshops
- Dquestionnaires
55Perform 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?- AInterviews
- BFocus groups
- CQuestionnaires and Surveys
- DBrainstorming
56[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.
- AInterviews
- BBrainstorming
- CFocus groups
- DSurveys
57During 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
58Plan 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?- AExpert judgement
- BMarket Research
- CQuestionnaires and surveys
- DBenchmarking
59While in the Plan Procurement Management process [blank_start]market research[blank_end] includes examination of industry and specific seller capabilities.
- Amarket research
- Bstatistical sampling
- Ccheck sheets
- Dbrainstorming
60Conducting market research while in the Plan Procurement Management process can include some or all of the following sources of information?
- AIndustry conferences
- BOnline reviews
- CEncyclopedias
- DGovernment agencies
61[blank_start]Questionnaires and surveys[blank_end] are written sets of questions designed to quickly accumulate information from a large number of respondents.
- AQuestionnaires and surveys
- BStatistical sampling
- CBenchmarking
- DFocus groups
62While conducting the Collect Requirements process when are questionnaires and surveys most appropriate?
Select all that apply.- AWhen gathering information from varied audiences
- BWhen analyzing large amount of data
- CWhen a quick turnaround is needed
- DWhen respondents are geographically dispersed
- EWhen trying to acquire detailed data from stakeholders
- FWhere statistical analysis could be appropriate
63[blank_start]Surveys[blank_end] may be used to gather data about customer satisfaction after deployment of a product or service.
- ASurveys
- BFocus groups
- CChecklists
- DBrainstorming
64The 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
65[blank_start]Statistical sampling[blank_end] is choosing part of a population of interest for inspection.
- AStatistical sampling
- BFocus groups
- CBenchmarking
- DInterviews
66While 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.?
- ARoot cause analysis (RCA)
- BMarket Research
- CStatistical sampling
- DBenchmarking
67While 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.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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