CPM v6.0 (PDM-2002001060)

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If a customer requests a consistency check to the network design, which was not included in Nokia scope of work, what is the appropriate action?

  • A. The planner should perform this request if there is a risk that failing to do so will negatively impact customer satisfaction.
  • B. The project manager should initiate the change management process.
  • C. The planner should perform this request only with the formal approval of the project manager.
  • D. The planner should perform this request if it will not have a significant impact on the project cost and will keep the customer happy.


Answer : B

What of the following is NOT part of the root cause analysis process?

  • A. Gather the facts.
  • B. Identify the people/teams responsible for the cost overrun.
  • C. Escaped defect analysis.
  • D. Proposals for corrective/ preventive actions.


Answer : B

What is the duration of short term planning (STP) period?

  • A. 1 month.
  • B. 6 months.
  • C. 3 months.
  • D. 12 months.


Answer : B

Which of the following cost components are allocated to a non-site level WBS element?

  • A. External site services (Subcontracting).
  • B. Resource and project office costs.
  • C. Global material costs.
  • D. Local material costs.


Answer : B

Nokia orders the I&C from a subcontractor. The subcon, not completely familiar with this new equipment, requires a Nokia technician to complete the service. What is the correct way to proceed?

  • A. The technician is immediately provided to properly support our subcontractor and quickly complete the service and enable customer acceptance and invoicing.
  • B. The technician will support the subcontractor only after the newly created change request is approved.
  • C. A new change request is created and approved by the project manager then the technician is provided to support the subcontractor; an outgoing claim to the subcontractor is applied just after the service is completed and then the internal acceptance is provided.
  • D. A new change request is created and approved by project manager, then the technician is provided to support the subcon; however an internal acceptance is not provided because of the incomplete service from the subcontractor.


Answer : C

Which of the following contract types places the greatest risk on the seller?

  • A. Cost plus fixed fee contract.
  • B. Cost plus incentive fee contract.
  • C. Fixed price incentive contract.
  • D. Firm fixed price contract.


Answer : D

If Net Sales are €150 and Cost of Goods Sold are €100, what is the Gross Profit in %?

  • A. This cannot be determined without knowing Gross Sales.
  • B. 100%.
  • C. 50%.
  • D. 33%.


Answer : D

Internal acceptance is a milestone that will trigger:

  • A. SAP billing block released.
  • B. SAP goods receipt.
  • C. customer invoicing.
  • D. cost estimate to complete (ETC).


Answer : B

Before which approval gate do you have greatest possible influence on risks and the related costs?

  • A. Gate 4.
  • B. Gate 5.
  • C. Gate 6.
  • D. Project Closing.


Answer : A

What will be the resulting performance index if the actual cost is higher than the earned value?

  • A. Cost performance Index (CPI) is greater than 1.
  • B. Schedule performance Index (SPI) is lower than 1.
  • C. Cost performance Index (CPI) is lower than 1.
  • D. Schedule performance Index (SPI) is greater than 1.


Answer : C

A __________ is a formal invitation to submit a price for goods and/or services as specified:

  • A. request for quotation.
  • B. bid response.
  • C. intention to bid.
  • D. request for proposal.


Answer : A

A project risk is a(n) __________ event or condition that, if it occurs, has a ___________ effect on at least one project objective:

  • A. certain. negative or positive.
  • B. uncertain. negative and positive.
  • C. uncertain. negative or positive.
  • D. unknown. neither negative nor positive.


Answer : C

Which one of the following is NOT a risk?

  • A. Customer might run into environmental issues with the municipality due to our product and missing ISO14000 certification.
  • B. Our subcontractor might charge us for the extra site visits as this particular case is not written down in our supply contract.
  • C. Logistic has informed the project team that the delivery which was expected last week has not arrived yet.
  • D. The acceptance criteria in the contract amendment might lead to additional effort as the wording could be misunderstood.


Answer : C

The project team has received the LoA approved risk log, which is the basis for the cost baseline risk contingency. During project execution a new relevant risk is identified. What is the best way to manage it?

  • A. Evaluate the risk impact and probability, update Risk Log, revise ETC, NCC cost accordingly, and if required trigger LoA process.
  • B. If the new risk is not part of the current risk log, than it must be part of a change management process and not be included in the contingency reserve.
  • C. Evaluate the impact and probability and, if needed, make a revision of the contingency reserve in the cost baseline and in the EAC, and communicate to the relevant stakeholders.
  • D. Define the Response plan for the new eisk and apply it.


Answer : A

What is the purpose of a Project Target Agreement (PTA)?

  • A. 1. Full or partial agreement between CT Head and respective PM on the project baseline and the contract terms at the end of the handover process.2. PM's formal confirmation that all relevant information from tender phase was handed over.3. Release of tendering team.
  • B. 1. Agreement between PM and their line manager of the project targets relevant for short term incentive.2. PM's confirmation that he is aware of and accepts the incentive relevant project objectives.
  • C. 1. Agreement between the PM and the customer of the project targets and the contract terms at the start of project execution.2. Formal approval by the customer that the PM proposed by Nokia is considered acceptable.
  • D. 1. Full or partial agreement between tender PM and project execution PM of the project baseline and the contract terms at the end of the handover process.2. PM's formal confirmation that all relevant information from tender phase was handed over.3. Release of tendering team.


Answer : A

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