Project Governance and Management CISA Practice Questions (Page 10)

Questions 46–50

1. 46foundation · easy

   How does project governance ensure compliance with regulatory requirements?

   • ABy avoiding any changes to the project scope
   • BBy ensuring the project is completed as quickly as possible
   • CBy establishing policies and procedures that the project must follow
   • DBy eliminating all risks from the project
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2. 47application · medium

   During the execution of a data warehouse project, a key business user requests an additional data source to be integrated. The project manager recognizes this was not in the original scope. The project is already behind schedule. What is the MOST appropriate governance action?

   • AAdd the data source to the project plan and adjust the schedule to accommodate it
   • BInform the user that no changes are allowed under any circumstances
   • CLog the request as a change and submit it to the change control board for impact analysis and approval
   • DAsk the user to discuss the request directly with the development team to implement it quickly
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4. 48foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of earned value management (EVM) in project monitoring?

   • ATo replace the need for status reporting
   • BTo measure project performance against the baseline in terms of cost and schedule
   • CTo ensure the project has no risks
   • DTo create the project schedule
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5. 49foundation · easy

   What is 'scope creep' in project management?

   • AThe process of formally closing the project
   • BA technique for estimating project costs
   • CUncontrolled changes or growth in the project's scope without adjustments to time, cost, and resources
   • DThe initial definition of the project's deliverables
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6. 50application · medium

   A project is implementing a new billing system. A change request is submitted to modify the reporting module to include a new regulatory field. The change control board (CCB) is reviewing the request. What information is MOST critical for the CCB to make an informed decision?

   • AA promise from the development team that the change will not affect the schedule
   • BA detailed impact analysis of the change on scope, schedule, budget, and quality
   • CThe original project charter to verify the change is in scope
   • DThe name of the person who requested the change
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