WGU C722 Project Management Updated
Questions and Answers (2026/2027) |
Review Guide | Grade A+
The Standard for Project Management . ANSWER: presents 12 principles that anyone
leading projects should be able to live by
• Stewardship . ANSWER: Be a diligent, respectful, and caring steward.
• Team . ANSWER: Create a collaborative team environment.
• Stakeholders . ANSWER: Effectively engage with stakeholders.
• Value . ANSWER: Focus on value.
• Systems thinking . ANSWER: Recognize, evaluate, and respond to the system
interactions.
• Leadership . ANSWER: Demonstrate leadership behaviors to support individual and
team needs.
• Tailoring . ANSWER: Tailor based on context.
• Quality . ANSWER: Build quality into processes and products (deliverables).
• Complexity . ANSWER: Navigate complexity.
• Risk . ANSWER: Optimize risk response.
• adaptability and resiliency. . ANSWER: Embrace adaptability and resiliency.
• Change . ANSWER: Enable change to achieve the envisioned future state.
• Responsibility . ANSWER: The duty to take ownership of the decisions made or failed
to make as a practitioner, the actions you take or fail to take, and the consequences that
result.
• Respect . ANSWER: is the duty to show a high regard for yourself, others, and the
resources entrusted to you. Resources entrusted to you may include people, money,
reputation, the safety of others, and natural and environmental resources. An
environment of respect engenders trust, confidence, and performance excellence by
fostering cooperation and an environment where diverse perspectives and views are
encouraged and valued.
,• Fairness . ANSWER: is your duty to make decisions and act impartially and
objectively. Your conduct must be free from competing self-interest, prejudice, and
favoritism.
• Honesty . ANSWER: is your duty to understand the truth and act in a truthful manner
both in your communications and in your conduct.
• project . ANSWER: temporary endeavor with a specified start and end date. It exists to
develop a unique product, service, or result that may become a part of the
organization's ongoing operations
• Operations . ANSWER: are the ongoing, daily activities of an organization that
produce revenue and expense. They continue over an indefinite period of time, creating
business transactions and delivering products and services that generate revenue.
• Operations . ANSWER: the ongoing, day-to-day activities that a company, a not-for-
profit, or a government entity engages in.
• Operations . ANSWER: There is not a specifically defined start date, there is no
specifically defined end date, and there is no unique product, service, or result as an
output
• A product . ANSWER: anything that's created and offered to meet a need or solve a
problem for a customer
• business scenario . ANSWER: description of a business situation or problem that
describes the following:
past events that are relevant
current key information
expected or desired outcomes
• A business scenario . ANSWER: is representative of a significant business need or
problem and enables vendors to understand the value to the customer organization of a
developed solution
• business strategy . ANSWER: is the overall plan an organization uses to achieve its
goals and improve its value.
• example of business strategy . ANSWER: activities, methods, and tactics a company
chooses
• Subject matter experts (SMEs) . ANSWER: are individuals within an organization who
have specialized knowledge, skills, and experience in a specific area.
• example of subject matter expert (SME) . ANSWER: software engineer, marketing
specialist
,• A program . ANSWER: is a group of projects that support the goals and objectives of
the company; it may be established and is a group of related projects
• example of a project . ANSWER: Developing a more efficient engine for the new full-
size passenger car.
• A portfolio . ANSWER: is a group of related programs that support a long-term
company goal or objective.
• charter i . ANSWER: is a document that, like a contract, is agreed upon by the sponsor
and key stakeholders. It defines the project and authorizes the resources, roles,
responsibilities, authorities, and scope for the project.
• example of a charter . ANSWER: A company wants to develop a new electric car
battery.
• Defining . ANSWER: project charter is created to officially start the project and give it
direction.
• example of defining . ANSWER: A company decides to launch a new mobile app.
• Project planning . ANSWER: is the phase where a team outlines how a project will be
carried out by organizing key elements such as technology, staffing, training, testing,
communication, budget, and how the project will integrate with business operations.
• project management planning phase examples . ANSWER: technology
business process
staffing
training
testing
communications
budget constraints
integration of the project with operations and other projects
• Project execution . ANSWER: is the phase where the project plan is carried out by
completing tasks and deliverables, while the project manager monitors progress,
manages changes, and ensures the work stays aligned with the schedule, budget, and
goals despite challenges or risks.
• Project execution example . ANSWER: is when a team completes project tasks and
deliverables while the project manager monitors progress and handles any changes or
issues that arise.
, • Project closing . ANSWER: is the final phase where a project is completed or officially
ended, deliverables are handed over, success is reviewed, and lessons learned are
documented.
• project closing example . ANSWER: A company finishes building and launching a new
website, gets approval from the client, hands over all files and documentation, and
reviews what went well and what could be improved.
• Specific . ANSWER: Exactly what are you attempting to achieve?
• Measurable . ANSWER: Can you assign a number? Is the result quantifiable?
• Attainable (or Achievable) . ANSWER: Is this possible with the resources (including
financial) and technology available?
• Relevant . ANSWER: Does it make sense? Does it fit with the organization's strategic
goals?
• Time-based (or Timely) . ANSWER: Is there a date when it needs to be completed?
• example of specific in smart . ANSWER: A specified fuel economy objective was
identified.
• example of measurable in smart . ANSWER: A number (miles per gallon or mpg) is
identified for fuel economy.
• example of achievable in smart . ANSWER: The desired mpg is achievable with
technology that is, or will be, available.
• example of relevant in smart . ANSWER: Customers desire more fuel economy
• example of time based in smart . ANSWER: A date for manufacture of new vehicles
was identified
• the challenges of project management . ANSWER: lack of clearly defined project
scope, objectives, and charter
lack of clear and direct strategic alignment with the specific project underway
customer needs and requirements not properly understood or defined
project change management process not well defined and/or followed, resulting in
expanding scope of the project
potentially jeopardizing the successful achievement of the project objectives
lack of project integration
inadequate project management training, skills, and experience
shifting management and organizational priorities adversely impacting ongoing projects
changes to the organization's long-term strategic plans
lack of comprehensive project risk management and mitigation
Questions and Answers (2026/2027) |
Review Guide | Grade A+
The Standard for Project Management . ANSWER: presents 12 principles that anyone
leading projects should be able to live by
• Stewardship . ANSWER: Be a diligent, respectful, and caring steward.
• Team . ANSWER: Create a collaborative team environment.
• Stakeholders . ANSWER: Effectively engage with stakeholders.
• Value . ANSWER: Focus on value.
• Systems thinking . ANSWER: Recognize, evaluate, and respond to the system
interactions.
• Leadership . ANSWER: Demonstrate leadership behaviors to support individual and
team needs.
• Tailoring . ANSWER: Tailor based on context.
• Quality . ANSWER: Build quality into processes and products (deliverables).
• Complexity . ANSWER: Navigate complexity.
• Risk . ANSWER: Optimize risk response.
• adaptability and resiliency. . ANSWER: Embrace adaptability and resiliency.
• Change . ANSWER: Enable change to achieve the envisioned future state.
• Responsibility . ANSWER: The duty to take ownership of the decisions made or failed
to make as a practitioner, the actions you take or fail to take, and the consequences that
result.
• Respect . ANSWER: is the duty to show a high regard for yourself, others, and the
resources entrusted to you. Resources entrusted to you may include people, money,
reputation, the safety of others, and natural and environmental resources. An
environment of respect engenders trust, confidence, and performance excellence by
fostering cooperation and an environment where diverse perspectives and views are
encouraged and valued.
,• Fairness . ANSWER: is your duty to make decisions and act impartially and
objectively. Your conduct must be free from competing self-interest, prejudice, and
favoritism.
• Honesty . ANSWER: is your duty to understand the truth and act in a truthful manner
both in your communications and in your conduct.
• project . ANSWER: temporary endeavor with a specified start and end date. It exists to
develop a unique product, service, or result that may become a part of the
organization's ongoing operations
• Operations . ANSWER: are the ongoing, daily activities of an organization that
produce revenue and expense. They continue over an indefinite period of time, creating
business transactions and delivering products and services that generate revenue.
• Operations . ANSWER: the ongoing, day-to-day activities that a company, a not-for-
profit, or a government entity engages in.
• Operations . ANSWER: There is not a specifically defined start date, there is no
specifically defined end date, and there is no unique product, service, or result as an
output
• A product . ANSWER: anything that's created and offered to meet a need or solve a
problem for a customer
• business scenario . ANSWER: description of a business situation or problem that
describes the following:
past events that are relevant
current key information
expected or desired outcomes
• A business scenario . ANSWER: is representative of a significant business need or
problem and enables vendors to understand the value to the customer organization of a
developed solution
• business strategy . ANSWER: is the overall plan an organization uses to achieve its
goals and improve its value.
• example of business strategy . ANSWER: activities, methods, and tactics a company
chooses
• Subject matter experts (SMEs) . ANSWER: are individuals within an organization who
have specialized knowledge, skills, and experience in a specific area.
• example of subject matter expert (SME) . ANSWER: software engineer, marketing
specialist
,• A program . ANSWER: is a group of projects that support the goals and objectives of
the company; it may be established and is a group of related projects
• example of a project . ANSWER: Developing a more efficient engine for the new full-
size passenger car.
• A portfolio . ANSWER: is a group of related programs that support a long-term
company goal or objective.
• charter i . ANSWER: is a document that, like a contract, is agreed upon by the sponsor
and key stakeholders. It defines the project and authorizes the resources, roles,
responsibilities, authorities, and scope for the project.
• example of a charter . ANSWER: A company wants to develop a new electric car
battery.
• Defining . ANSWER: project charter is created to officially start the project and give it
direction.
• example of defining . ANSWER: A company decides to launch a new mobile app.
• Project planning . ANSWER: is the phase where a team outlines how a project will be
carried out by organizing key elements such as technology, staffing, training, testing,
communication, budget, and how the project will integrate with business operations.
• project management planning phase examples . ANSWER: technology
business process
staffing
training
testing
communications
budget constraints
integration of the project with operations and other projects
• Project execution . ANSWER: is the phase where the project plan is carried out by
completing tasks and deliverables, while the project manager monitors progress,
manages changes, and ensures the work stays aligned with the schedule, budget, and
goals despite challenges or risks.
• Project execution example . ANSWER: is when a team completes project tasks and
deliverables while the project manager monitors progress and handles any changes or
issues that arise.
, • Project closing . ANSWER: is the final phase where a project is completed or officially
ended, deliverables are handed over, success is reviewed, and lessons learned are
documented.
• project closing example . ANSWER: A company finishes building and launching a new
website, gets approval from the client, hands over all files and documentation, and
reviews what went well and what could be improved.
• Specific . ANSWER: Exactly what are you attempting to achieve?
• Measurable . ANSWER: Can you assign a number? Is the result quantifiable?
• Attainable (or Achievable) . ANSWER: Is this possible with the resources (including
financial) and technology available?
• Relevant . ANSWER: Does it make sense? Does it fit with the organization's strategic
goals?
• Time-based (or Timely) . ANSWER: Is there a date when it needs to be completed?
• example of specific in smart . ANSWER: A specified fuel economy objective was
identified.
• example of measurable in smart . ANSWER: A number (miles per gallon or mpg) is
identified for fuel economy.
• example of achievable in smart . ANSWER: The desired mpg is achievable with
technology that is, or will be, available.
• example of relevant in smart . ANSWER: Customers desire more fuel economy
• example of time based in smart . ANSWER: A date for manufacture of new vehicles
was identified
• the challenges of project management . ANSWER: lack of clearly defined project
scope, objectives, and charter
lack of clear and direct strategic alignment with the specific project underway
customer needs and requirements not properly understood or defined
project change management process not well defined and/or followed, resulting in
expanding scope of the project
potentially jeopardizing the successful achievement of the project objectives
lack of project integration
inadequate project management training, skills, and experience
shifting management and organizational priorities adversely impacting ongoing projects
changes to the organization's long-term strategic plans
lack of comprehensive project risk management and mitigation
