21. Which of the following is a key Agile framework?
a) PRINCE2
b) Six Sigma
c) Scrum
d) Waterfall
Answer: c) Scrum
22. The term “sprint” in Agile refers to:
a) A short development cycle to deliver a working product increment
b) A method for risk analysis
c) The final phase of the project
d) A type of project budget
Answer: a) A short development cycle to deliver a working product increment
23. Which of the following tools is commonly used for Agile project management?
a) Microsoft Excel
b) Jira
c) SAP
d) Primavera
Answer: b) Jira
24. In project risk management, what is a risk register used for?
a) Tracking completed tasks
b) Storing identified risks and mitigation strategies
c) Managing project finances
d) Monitoring software performance
Answer: b) Storing identified risks and mitigation strategies
25. What is the purpose of a feasibility study in project management?
a) To determine the project’s technical, economic, and operational viability
b) To write the project code
c) To conduct software testing
d) To document software requirements
Answer: a) To determine the project’s technical, economic, and operational viability
26. In Scrum, the team presents the completed work to stakeholders in:
a) Daily Stand-up
b) Sprint Review
c) Retrospective
d) Backlog Grooming
Answer: b) Sprint Review
27. What does “timeboxing” mean in Agile?
a) Setting fixed time limits for tasks or activities
b) Removing unused code
c) Reducing testing time
d) Working extra hours
Answer: a) Setting fixed time limits for tasks or activities
28. Which software development model is best suited for high-risk projects?
a) Waterfall
b) Spiral
c) Agile
d) V-Model
Answer: b) Spiral
29. What is the main purpose of stakeholder management in project management?
a) To document all requirements
b) To ensure stakeholder expectations and engagement are managed effectively
c) To assign programming tasks
d) To create technical documentation
Answer: b) To ensure stakeholder expectations and engagement are managed effectively
30. A burndown chart in Agile is used for:
a) Tracking the amount of work remaining in a sprint
b) Estimating project costs
c) Identifying team conflicts
d) Reporting bugs
Answer: a) Tracking the amount of work remaining in a sprint
31. The primary goal of project scheduling is to:
a) Minimize cost
b) Ensure tasks are completed within the planned timeline
c) Improve team communication
d) Reduce documentation
Answer: b) Ensure tasks are completed within the planned timeline
32. The role of a PMO (Project Management Office) is to:
a) Approve all code changes
b) Oversee and standardize project management practices
c) Conduct software testing
d) Write project documentation
Answer: b) Oversee and standardize project management practices
33. What is the primary benefit of using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
a) Reducing project costs
b) Dividing the project into smaller, manageable components
c) Improving communication between teams
d) Reducing testing time
Answer: b) Dividing the project into smaller, manageable components
34. The MoSCoW method is used for:
a) Risk management
b) Requirements prioritization
c) Software testing
d) Quality assurance
Answer: b) Requirements prioritization
35. What is scope creep in project management?
a) Uncontrolled expansion of project scope without proper approval
b) Delays in project execution
c) Lack of stakeholder involvement
d) A software bug
Answer: a) Uncontrolled expansion of project scope without proper approval
36. The primary goal of software quality assurance (SQA) is to:
a) Reduce project costs
b) Improve software performance and reliability
c) Write better code
d) Reduce time to market
Answer: b) Improve software performance and reliability
37. Which metric measures the percentage of work completed versus the total planned work?
a) Schedule Variance (SV)
b) Cost Performance Index (CPI)
c) Earned Value (EV)
d) Return on Investment (ROI)
Answer: c) Earned Value (EV)
38. What is the primary purpose of regression testing in software projects?
a) To check if old functionalities still work after changes
b) To improve software performance
c) To reduce project costs
d) To add new features
Answer: a) To check if old functionalities still work after changes
39. Which of the following is a key principle of DevOps?
a) Manual deployment
b) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
c) Isolated development teams
d) Waterfall approach
Answer: b) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
40. What does RACI stand for in project management?
a) Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
b) Requirements, Analysis, Coding, Implementation
c) Risk Assessment, Cost Integration
d) Review, Audit, Control, Inspection
Answer: a) Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
41. The purpose of a sprint retrospective in Scrum is to:
a) Plan the next sprint
b) Review the completed work
c) Identify areas for improvement in the development process
d) Assign new developers to the project
Answer: c) Identify areas for improvement in the development process
42. A project is said to be “gold-plated” when:
a) It exceeds quality expectations unnecessarily
b) It is completed ahead of schedule
c) It fails to meet budget constraints
d) It is outsourced
Answer: a) It exceeds quality expectations unnecessarily
43. The primary responsibility of a Test Manager in a software project is:
a) Managing the testing process
b) Writing source code
c) Assigning project budgets
d) Handling customer complaints
Answer: a) Managing the testing process
44. In Kanban, work items move through different stages using:
a) A task list
b) A visual board
c) A Gantt chart
d) A code repository
Answer: b) A visual board
45. The purpose of configuration management in software development is to:
a) Manage changes to software artifacts
b) Design the software architecture
c) Improve coding standards
d) Assign tasks to developers
Answer: a) Manage changes to software artifacts
46. What does SPI (Schedule Performance Index) indicate?
a) Whether the project is ahead or behind schedule
b) The overall cost of the project
c) The quality of the software
d) The number of developers required
Answer: a) Whether the project is ahead or behind schedule
47. In risk management, what is a contingency plan?
a) A plan for unexpected project risks
b) A list of project milestones
c) A project budget plan
d) A list of completed tasks
Answer: a) A plan for unexpected project risks
48. Which Agile ceremony focuses on planning the work for the next sprint?
a) Sprint Planning
b) Sprint Review
c) Daily Stand-up
d) Sprint Retrospective
Answer: a) Sprint Planning
49. The function of a burn-up chart is to:
a) Show work completed versus total scope
b) Track unresolved bugs
c) Measure server response time
d) Plan software architecture
Answer: a) Show work completed versus total scope
50. A key principle of Lean methodology is:
a) Reducing waste
b) Increasing project documentation
c) Minimizing stakeholder involvement
d) Rigid project planning
Answer: a) Reducing waste
