A junior team member has been promoted to the position of project manager. The first task to execute is the Quality Management Plan.
Which tools and techniques will help the project manager to complete this task?

• A.Benchmarking, design of experiments, and cost-benefit analysis
• B.Quality audits, process analysis, and meetings
• C.Inspection, brainstorming, and quality audits
• D.Networking, brainstorming, and negotiation

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In which type of organizational structure are staff members grouped by specialty?

• A.Functional
• B.Projectized
• C.Matrix
• D.Balanced

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Regression analysis, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and trend analysis are examples of which tool or technique?

• A.Expert judgment
• B.Forecasting methods
• C.Earned value management
• D.Analytical techniques

Correct Answer: D

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Explanation:
4.4.2.2 Analytical Techniques
Analytical techniques are applied in project management to forecast potential outcomes based on possible variations of project or environmental variables and their relationships with other variables. Examples of analytical techniques used in projects are:
Regression analysis,

Grouping methods,

Causal analysis,

Root cause analysis,

Forecasting methods (e.g., time series, scenario building, simulation, etc.),

Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA),

Fault tree analysis (FTA),

Reserve analysis,

Trend analysis,

Earned value management, and

Variance analysis.

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The following is a network diagram for a project.

The free float for Activity E is how many days?

• A.2
• B.3
• C.5
• D.8

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Lessons learned are created and project resources are released in which Process Group?

• A.Planning
• B.Executing
• C.Closing
• D.Initiating

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