Which of the following can be seen as a group of projects and time-bound tasks that are closely

linked together through common objectives, a common budget, and intertwined schedules and
strategies?

A program can be seen as a group of projects and time-bound tasks that are closely linked together
through common objectives, a common budget, and intertwined schedules and strategies. The other
answers represent similar project management concepts that an auditor should be aware of, but each
serves a different purpose

A program

A portfolio

A procedure

A plan

The objective of program management is the successful execution of programs which include the
management of all except which of the following?

The objective of program management is the successful execution of programs which include the
management of a program scope, schedule, and communication. Program poolitics is not a defined
program management concept, although politics are present in most every project in an organization

Program Scope

Program Politics

Program Schedule

Program Communication

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Which of the following is defined as all the projects being carried out in an organization at a given
point in time?

A project portfolio is defined as all the projects being carried out in an organization at a given point
in time. The other concepts are valid project and program management concepts that an auditor should
be aware of, but with different definitions
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Project Portfolio

Project Charter

Project Schedule

Ghannt Chart

Which of the following is generally considered an owner of the project management and program
management process?

A Project Management Office (PMO) is generally considered an owner of the project management
and program management process. The important thing to remember here is that it manages the
process of project management. PMOs are not business sponsors, but they facilitate the management of
the project process itself

Business Owner

Executive Sponsor

Project Management Office

All Key Stakeholders

Which of the following is generally NOT considered one of the objectives of project portfolio
management?

Project sponsorship is generally NOT considered one of the objectives of project portfolio
management. However prioritizing and scheduling projects, resource coordination, and knowledge
transfer throughout the project is generally considered valid objectives

Prioritizing and scheduling projects

Resource coordination

Knowledge transfer throughout the project

Project sponsorship
 An initial business case would generally derive from which of the following?

An initial business case would generally derive from a feasibility study. The other concepts are also
valid project management concepts, but they do not occur at the same point in the project management
lifecycle

Feasibility study

Project portfolio

Project management office

Ghannt Chart

The busines case for a project should answer which of the following questions?

The busines case for a project should answer the question, &amp;quot;why should this project be
undertaken?&amp;quot; Project sponsorship, budgets, and schedule are important aspects to consider,
but they occur later in the project planning process

Who is the business sponsor for the project?

Is there sufficient budget for the project?

Why should this project be undertaken?

When will the project be competed?

The process of benefits management for Information Technology related projects generally does
NOT require which of the following?

The process of benefits management for Information Technology related projects generally does
NOT require determining the budget necessary for completion. This is a planning issue during a project,
but it is not considered part of the benefits analysis process, while the other choices are

Assigning a measure and target

Documenting the assumption

Establishing key responsibilities for realization

Determining the budget necessary for completion

The process of benefits management for Information Technology related projects generally does
NOT require which of the following?

The process of benefits management for Information Technology related projects generally does
NOT require defining the project manager and sponsor. This is a planning issue during a project, but it is
not considered part of the benefits analysis process, while the other choices are

Defining the project manager and sponsor

Establishing a tracking regimen

 Validating the benefits predicted in the business

Planning the benefit that is to be realized

Benefits realization often includes a postimplementation review of how long after the
implementation of systems?

Benefits realization often includes a postimplementation review of 6-18 months after the
implementation of systems. This is length of time determined by ISACA and other sources to be an
appropriate length to be able to determine benefits realization

1-3 months

3-6 months

6-18 months

18-24 months

Which of the following is generally NOT considered one of the de facto standards and organizations
for project management?

SPICE, while a valid software development methodology and maturity definition, is generally NOT
considered one of the de facto standards and organizations for project management. The PMBOK,
PRINCE2, and IPMA are generally all considered valid sources

PMBOK

PRINCE2

IPMA

SPICE

Which of the following can be perceived not only as a group of complex tasks, bust also as a social
system and/or a temporary organization?

A project can be perceived not only as a group of complex tasks, bust also as a social system and/or
a temporary organization. The other concepts are related project management concepts, but have
different purposes and definitions

Project

Portfolio

Program

Charter

A project context can be divided into which of the following two contexts?

A project context can be divided into a time and a social context. Financial and procedural contexts
are generally not considered contexts in the same light
 Time and Social

Financial and Social

Time and Financial

Procedural and Financial

Which of the following by definition has a specific start and end date?

A project by definition has a specific start and end date. Portfolios and programs are not bound by
the same time restrictions and charters are generally time time oriented aspects of a project

Project

Portfolio

Program

Charter

Which of the following is generally NOT considered a major form of organizational alignment for
project management?

A scaled project organization is generally NOT considered a major form of organizational alignment
for project management. Influence, pure, and matrix project organizations are common organizational
approaches to project management

Influence project organization

Pure project organization

Matrix project organization

Scaled project organization

In which of the following project organizations does the project manager have only a staff function
without formal management authority?

In an influence project organization the project manager have only a staff function without formal
management authority. The other forms or project organization do not meet the same definition

Influence project organization

Pure project organization

Matrix project organization

Scaled project organization

In which of the following project organizations does the project manager have formal authority over
those taking part in the project?

In a pure project organization the project manager have formal authority over those taking part in
the project. The other forms or project organization do not meet the same definition
 Influence project organization

Pure project organization

Matrix project organization

Scaled project organization

In which of the following project organizations does the project manager share management
authority with department heads?

in a a matrix project organization the project manager share management authority with
department heads. The other forms or project organization do not meet the same definition

Influence project organization

Pure project organization

Matrix project organization

Scaled project organization

Requests for major projects in an organization should be submitted to which of the following groups?

Requests for major projects in an organization should be submitted to the IS steering committee.
This group is generally composed of individuals responsible for setting the strategy for information
systems and therefore must directly approve new projects. The other groups will often exert influence
on the process but will not be the direct decision makers

The audit committee

The IS steering committee

The executive leadership committee

The board of directors

Which of the following is NOT commonly used as a form of communication when initiating the
project management project process?

Budget strategy meetings are NOT commonly used as a form of communication when initiating the
project management project process. The other answers all represent valid methods for initial project
communication

One-on-one meetings

Kick-off meetings

Project start workshops

Budget strategy meetings

 Which of the following project initiation communication meetings may be used by the project
manager to inform the team of what has to be done for the project?

Kick-off meetings are project initiation communication meetings that may be used by the project
manager to inform the team of what has to be done for the project. The other meeting types are not
generally used for this purpose

One-on-one meetings

Kick-off meetings

Project start workshops

Budget strategy meetings

Which of the following project initiation communication meetings is a preferred method to ensure
that communication is open and clear among the project team?

Project start workshops are project initiation communication meetings that are a preferred method
to ensure that communication is open and clear among the project team. The other meeting types are
not generally used for this purpose

One-on-one meetings

Kick-off meetings

Project start workshops

Budget strategy meetings

Which of the following job titles is generally NOT a part of project management steering
committees?

Quality assurance team members are generally not a part of a project management steering
committee. Senior management, project sponsors, and user managers however will often play a part in
this reponsibility according to the organizational charts defined by ISACA

Quality assurance

Senior management

Project sponsor

User management

Which of the following project objective types will always be directly coupled with business success?

Main objectives are project objective types that will always be directly coupled with business
success. The other objectives should still be considered in the course of managing a project, but they are
used for different purposes

Main objectives

Additional objectives
 SMART objectives

Nonobjectives

Which of the following project objective types add clarity to scope and help project boundaries to be
clearer?

Nonobjectives are project objective types that add clarity to scope and help project boundaries to be
clearer. The other objectives should still be considered in the course of managing a project, but they are
used for different purposes

Main objectives

Additional objectives

SMART objectives

Nonobjectives

Which of the following project objective types are objectives that are not directly related to the main
results of the project but may contribute to project success?

Additional objectives are project objective types that are objectives that are not directly related to
the main results of the project but may contribute to project success. The other objectives should still be
considered in the course of managing a project, but they are used for different purposes

Main objectives

Additional objectives

SMART objectives

Nonobjectives

Which of the following approaches to define project objectives represents the individual components
of the solution and their relationship to each other in a hierarchical manner?

An Object Breakdown Structure (OBS) is an approach to define project objectives represents the
individual components of the solution and their relationship to each other in a hierarchical manner. This
is different from a Work Breakdown Structure, work package, or network diagram that may also be used
in the management of a project

Work Breakdown Structure

Object Breakdown Structure

Work Package

Network Diagram
 Which of the following represents the project in terms of manageable and controllable units of work,
serves as a central communications tool in the project, and forms the baseline for cost and resource
planning?

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) represents the project in terms of manageable and controllable
units of work, serves as a central communications tool in the project, and forms the baseline for cost
and resource planning. This is different from an Object Breakdown Structure, work package, or network
diagram that may also be used in the management of a project

Work Breakdown Structure

Object Breakdown Structure

Work Package

Network Diagram

Which of the following is a list of actions to be carried out in relation to work packages and includes
assigned responsibilities and deadlines?

A task list is a list of actions to be carried out in relation to work packages and includes assigned
responsibilities and deadlines. The other concepts are also used by project managers to manage the
progress of a project, but they are used for different purposes

Work Breakdown Structure

Object Breakdown Structure

Task List

Network Diagram

Tasks lists, once compiled into a project schedule, are used to monitor and track the completion of
work packages in which of the following phases of the project?

Tasks lists, once compiled into a project schedule, are used to monitor and track the completion of
work packages in the controlling phase of project management. The other phases of project
management are valid, but other project issues are addressed during those phases

Planning

Controlling

Initiation

Closing