Task 7 Plan and Optimize Quality of Products/deliverables PMP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   A project manager is planning the construction of a new office building. The client has requested that the building be certified as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The project manager needs to integrate sustainability into the quality planning. What should the project manager do?

   • AUse cheaper, non-sustainable materials to reduce costs and then apply for LEED certification after construction.
   • BInclude LEED certification requirements as quality requirements and plan for sustainable materials and construction practices.
   • CFocus only on the client's functional requirements and ignore the LEED certification to avoid additional costs.
   • DPlan for LEED certification but do not document it in the quality management plan to keep the plan simple.
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2. 27application · medium

   A project manager is working on a project to build a new data center. The project must comply with local environmental regulations regarding energy efficiency. The project sponsor wants to reduce costs by using less efficient cooling systems. What should the project manager do?

   • AUse the less efficient cooling systems to save costs and hope the regulations are not enforced.
   • BAsk the sponsor to provide a waiver from the environmental regulations.
   • CComply with the environmental regulations and explore cost-saving measures that do not violate them.
   • DDelay the project until the regulations change.
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4. 28application · medium

   A construction project manager is planning quality activities for a new bridge. The team has identified that welding quality is critical. The project manager needs to select a quality tool to verify that welds meet specifications. The project has a tight budget, and the welding is performed by a subcontractor. What should the project manager do?

   • ACreate a Pareto chart to prioritize the most common welding defects and focus improvement efforts.
   • BUse a control chart to monitor weld strength over time and detect variations from the specification.
   • CPerform inspections and non-destructive testing on welds to verify they meet the specified standards.
   • DConduct a cause-and-effect diagram to identify potential causes of welding defects before starting production.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   A project manager is implementing the quality management plan. Which action is part of executing the plan?

   • AApplying the planned quality tools to project activities
   • BDocumenting the final quality report
   • CDefining quality metrics for the project
   • DUpdating the quality management plan based on lessons learned
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6. 30foundation · easy

   A project manager is planning how to ensure that deliverables meet quality requirements. Which activity is part of planning quality processes and tools?

   • ACorrecting defects found in a deliverable
   • BMeasuring the actual quality of a deliverable
   • CPerforming quality audits on completed deliverables
   • DSelecting the quality tools and techniques to be used
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