Task 5 Demonstrate an Understanding of Common Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques. CAPM Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–28

1. 26application · medium

   After a project kickoff meeting, the project manager wants to assess whether the meeting was effective. The meeting had clear objectives and an agenda, but the project manager is unsure if the attendees understood their assigned roles. Which criterion would best indicate whether the meeting achieved its purpose?

   • AThe overall mood of the attendees.
   • BThe clarity of the action items assigned to each attendee.
   • CThe number of questions asked by attendees.
   • DThe meeting ended on time.
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2. 27application · medium

   A manufacturing team is experiencing recurring defects in a product. The project manager wants to systematically identify the root cause of the defects rather than just addressing the symptoms. Which tool is most appropriate for this structured problem-solving effort?

   • AA standup meeting to discuss daily progress.
   • BA brainstorming session to list all possible defects.
   • CA focus group with customers to gather opinions.
   • DA fishbone diagram to categorize potential causes.
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3. 28application · medium

   A project manager is reviewing the notes from a weekly status meeting. The meeting had a written agenda that was followed, but two attendees spent most of the time discussing an unrelated operational issue. The project manager wants to evaluate whether the meeting achieved its purpose. Which criterion should the project manager use as the primary indicator of meeting effectiveness?

   • AThe overall satisfaction of the attendees with the meeting.
   • BThe degree to which the discussion stayed on the agenda topics.
   • CThe meeting started and ended on time.
   • DThe number of action items assigned to attendees.
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