This document contains 5 questions from the Initiating Process Group chapter of the PMBOK Guide. Each question is multiple choice and is followed by an explanation of the correct answer. The questions cover topics such as the definition of ongoing work versus projects, the meaning of "temporary" in relation to projects, examples of projects versus ongoing work, the process group that precedes planning, and examples of project constraints.

1. Initiating Process Group

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Question #1
Question: This is known as a repetitive
process that is part of an organization’s
existing procedures.
a) Project
b) System
c) Ongoing work
d) Project plan

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Q#1 Answer
c) Ongoing work
Explanation: Ongoing work is described as
regular activities that sustain the
organization, such as accounts payable, tech
support, and janitorial services.
Process Group: Initiating
Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 3)
Difficulty: Level 1

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Question #2
Question: The PMBOK® states the meaning
of “temporary” to be how long relative to
projects?
a) At least 3 months
b) At least 1 year
c) Longer than 1 year
d) Must have beginning and an end

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Q#2 Answer
Explanation: There is no specific timetable for
a project, but it must be unique (different from
operational work) and have a specific start and
end date.
Process Group: Initiating
Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 3)
Difficulty: Level 1
d) Must have beginning and an end

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Question #3
Question: Which of the following is NOT
considered a project?
a) Writing a textbook for a microbiology class
b) Conducting five performance appraisals
c) Erecting a water tower for a rural town
d) Planning a family vacation to Yosemite National Park

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Q#3 Answer
Explanation: Conducting performance
appraisals is an ongoing process of the
management team, and not unique.
Process Group: Initiating
Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 4)
Difficulty: Level 1
b) Conducting five performance appraisals

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Question #4
Question: The following process group
precedes the planning process.
a) Initiating
b) Work breakdown process
c) Executing
d) Closing

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Explanation: The process groups stated in the PMBOK® include
Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.
We must first initiate the project before we create the project
management plan, which is part of the Planning Process Group.
Process Group: Initiating
Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 5)
Difficulty: Level 1
a) Initiating
Q#4 Answer

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Question #5
Question: Which of the following is NOT
a constraint faced by project managers?
a) Scope
b) Quality
c) Budget
d) Benefit

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Q#5 Answer
Explanation: The PMBOK® lists the following
project constraints:
scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources, and
risks. The benefit choice is a distractor.
Process Group: Initiating
Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 5)
Difficulty: Level 1
d) Benefit

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