WGU C722 PROJECT MANAGEMENT <TWO
VERSIONS> - STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE SOLUTION)
NEWEST 2025/2026
VERSION A
Triple Constraint - ANSWER 1. Cost
2. Time
3. Scope
Working Project Manager - ANSWER Project Manager also responsible for
operational delivery project.
Problems with working project managers:
* Usually wearing multiple hatsLack of time.
* May also have lack of PM skills and training
* People from other disciplines may not report directly to you but you are
responsible for their work in project.
Dedicated Projerct Manager - ANSWER Program Managers who have a distinctly
separate role in organization and can be the functional manager for project for
duration of project.
Projects - ANSWER A temporary activity that creates a unique result.
Initiatives with specific goals and start and end dates.
,Develop a new product or service reduces cost add technology.
Example of Projects - ANSWER * A car company developing a new passenger
car.
* A freight company adding a computer program to optimize cargo carrying
capacity.
* A construction company building a new facility for a customer.
Operations - ANSWER Day-to-day activities in an organization.
Continuous/ongoing.
Examples of Operations - ANSWER * A car company making cars.
* An airline flying passsengers.
* A CPA firm completing taxes for clients.
Product - ANSWER Something created by a project.
Example of Product - ANSWER * A flu vaccine.
* An office building.
* The movie you just watched.
* The design of the vehicle you drive.
Business Scenario - ANSWER An imagined or projected sequence of events that
is representative of a significant business need or problem, enables vendors to
understand the value to the customer organization of a developed solution.
,Business Scenarios have this information: - Past events that are relevant- Current
key information- Expected or desired outcomes
Business Strategy - ANSWER The activities, methods, tactics, etc. that will be
employed to meet the business's goals. Determined by senior management in the
organization to improve the value of the company to its stakeholders.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) - ANSWER A person who is an authority in a
particular area or project.
Program - ANSWER A group of related projects.
Portfolio - ANSWER A group of initiatives (projects and programs) that a
company engages in to improve its operations.
Charter - ANSWER The definition of a project according to stakeholders. Defines
how customer will determine if project met expectations. Includes a beginning,
work steps, and clear and defined end.
Business Case - ANSWER The justification for a project - Explains the business
need.
Project Life Cycle Phases - ANSWER Defining, Planning Executing, Closing
Defining - ANSWER Idea for project is generated and formalized. Decision on
whether to implement is made. Ends when project charter is approved.
Planning - ANSWER Where detailed planning occurs. Level of detail aligns with
the complexity of the project. Use Work Breakdown Structure to identify outcomes
needed.
Can require significant time for large projects.
Typically ends when baselines for scope, budget, and schedule are approved by the
customer and/or sponsor and project team.
, Executing - ANSWER Where most of the work is done.
Deliverables are completed. Progress is monitored and actions taken as needed to
stay on track.
May return to planning phase as needed if objectives can't be met, to modify
budget, schedule, or scope.
Critical to be careful of scope creep - don't add functionality without considering
impact.
This phase is complete when all work activities and deliverables are ready to be
delivered to customer/sponsor.
Closing - ANSWER When project outcomes are delivered to the customer and/or
sponsor.
Project Manager ties up loose ends
* Reassign project resources back to company
* Document project results and lessons learned
* Close out procurement activities
* Verify completed project is transitoned to customer
SMART Goals - ANSWER * Specific
* Measurable
* Achievable
* Relevant
* Time Based
Project Management - ANSWER The act of running a project and encompasses
the use of general management or specific project management knowledge, skills,
tools, and techniques to ensure that the project meets its goals.
VERSIONS> - STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE SOLUTION)
NEWEST 2025/2026
VERSION A
Triple Constraint - ANSWER 1. Cost
2. Time
3. Scope
Working Project Manager - ANSWER Project Manager also responsible for
operational delivery project.
Problems with working project managers:
* Usually wearing multiple hatsLack of time.
* May also have lack of PM skills and training
* People from other disciplines may not report directly to you but you are
responsible for their work in project.
Dedicated Projerct Manager - ANSWER Program Managers who have a distinctly
separate role in organization and can be the functional manager for project for
duration of project.
Projects - ANSWER A temporary activity that creates a unique result.
Initiatives with specific goals and start and end dates.
,Develop a new product or service reduces cost add technology.
Example of Projects - ANSWER * A car company developing a new passenger
car.
* A freight company adding a computer program to optimize cargo carrying
capacity.
* A construction company building a new facility for a customer.
Operations - ANSWER Day-to-day activities in an organization.
Continuous/ongoing.
Examples of Operations - ANSWER * A car company making cars.
* An airline flying passsengers.
* A CPA firm completing taxes for clients.
Product - ANSWER Something created by a project.
Example of Product - ANSWER * A flu vaccine.
* An office building.
* The movie you just watched.
* The design of the vehicle you drive.
Business Scenario - ANSWER An imagined or projected sequence of events that
is representative of a significant business need or problem, enables vendors to
understand the value to the customer organization of a developed solution.
,Business Scenarios have this information: - Past events that are relevant- Current
key information- Expected or desired outcomes
Business Strategy - ANSWER The activities, methods, tactics, etc. that will be
employed to meet the business's goals. Determined by senior management in the
organization to improve the value of the company to its stakeholders.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) - ANSWER A person who is an authority in a
particular area or project.
Program - ANSWER A group of related projects.
Portfolio - ANSWER A group of initiatives (projects and programs) that a
company engages in to improve its operations.
Charter - ANSWER The definition of a project according to stakeholders. Defines
how customer will determine if project met expectations. Includes a beginning,
work steps, and clear and defined end.
Business Case - ANSWER The justification for a project - Explains the business
need.
Project Life Cycle Phases - ANSWER Defining, Planning Executing, Closing
Defining - ANSWER Idea for project is generated and formalized. Decision on
whether to implement is made. Ends when project charter is approved.
Planning - ANSWER Where detailed planning occurs. Level of detail aligns with
the complexity of the project. Use Work Breakdown Structure to identify outcomes
needed.
Can require significant time for large projects.
Typically ends when baselines for scope, budget, and schedule are approved by the
customer and/or sponsor and project team.
, Executing - ANSWER Where most of the work is done.
Deliverables are completed. Progress is monitored and actions taken as needed to
stay on track.
May return to planning phase as needed if objectives can't be met, to modify
budget, schedule, or scope.
Critical to be careful of scope creep - don't add functionality without considering
impact.
This phase is complete when all work activities and deliverables are ready to be
delivered to customer/sponsor.
Closing - ANSWER When project outcomes are delivered to the customer and/or
sponsor.
Project Manager ties up loose ends
* Reassign project resources back to company
* Document project results and lessons learned
* Close out procurement activities
* Verify completed project is transitoned to customer
SMART Goals - ANSWER * Specific
* Measurable
* Achievable
* Relevant
* Time Based
Project Management - ANSWER The act of running a project and encompasses
the use of general management or specific project management knowledge, skills,
tools, and techniques to ensure that the project meets its goals.
