Project Governance and Management CISA Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A new IT project to implement a cloud-based CRM is being initiated. The project sponsor has verbally approved the project and allocated a budget, but no formal documentation exists. The project manager is concerned about the lack of authority to secure resources and make decisions. What should the project manager do FIRST?

   • ACreate a detailed project schedule and assign tasks to available team members immediately
   • BProceed with the project based on the sponsor's verbal approval to avoid delaying the timeline
   • CAsk the sponsor to sign a budget approval form to secure funding
   • DDraft a project charter that defines the project's scope, objectives, sponsor, and authority, and obtain formal sign-off
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key element typically included in a project charter?

   • AHigh-level project objectives and business case
   • BComplete risk register
   • CDetailed project schedule with milestones
   • DDetailed work breakdown structure
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4. 23foundation · easy

   How is governance typically adapted in agile project environments?

   • ABy eliminating all formal oversight
   • BBy requiring approval for every change
   • CBy using the same governance as waterfall projects
   • DBy using lightweight control mechanisms that focus on outcomes and continuous feedback
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is the primary focus of quality control in a project?

   • ADefining quality standards for the project
   • BAuditing the project to ensure quality standards are used
   • CMonitoring and recording results to assess performance and recommend necessary changes
   • DEnsuring the project is completed on time
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6. 25expert · hard

   An organization is transitioning from waterfall to agile for its software development projects. The governance framework currently requires detailed upfront plans and phase-gate approvals. The project teams are struggling because they need to make decisions quickly. What is the MOST effective way to adapt the governance framework for agile?

   • AEliminate all governance controls to allow teams to work without interference
   • BMaintain the current phase-gate approvals to ensure consistent oversight
   • CShift governance focus to outcomes and value delivery, with lighter-touch checkpoints and empowered teams
   • DRequire teams to document all decisions in detail before proceeding
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