PDC Initiation Practice Test

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• What is an assumption log, and how is it used in initiation?
• What is the purpose of the stakeholder salience model?
• Which statement describes a Graduate Brother?
• Which governance structure elements are typically defined in initiation?
• Why is a communication plan important in initiation, and what should it include?
• What is vendor risk assessment, and how is it used at initiation?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of a preliminary procurement plan?
• The official Phi Delta Chi Nickname is:
• What is the name of the organization's electronic publication?
• How is a benefits owner defined?
• What is the name of the section on the Phi Delta Chi website where anonymous reports of hazing may be submitted?
• What typical go/no-go decision criteria are used to decide whether to proceed from initiation to planning?
• What is change control, and why is an initial change control process needed in initiation?
• Name two legal/regulatory considerations that might be assessed during initiation.
• What is a risk register?
• Which statement best describes the Candidate pin wearing guideline?
• When and where was Phi Delta Chi founded?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common data source for a business case?
• On what date was the chapter founded?
• Who is responsible for ensuring the AAP is completed?
• How does initiation transition to planning, and what triggers the handoff?
• What is the primary purpose of a project charter in the initiation phase?
• What region is our chapter in?
• In project initiation, what is the primary purpose of conducting a stakeholder analysis?
• Who is the WMA at our chapter?
• When is approval to proceed to planning typically granted, and what criteria are used?
• The purpose of the AAP is:
• What does ChEQ stand for when referring to the ChEQ Program?
• The Phi Delta Chi Colors are:
• What is the purpose of a high-level milestone schedule in initiation?
• A boundary in the project charter defines:
• Which statement from the Reflection of Brotherhood expresses respect for older and guiding younger?
• What does ROM stand for in ROM estimates?
• Which definition correctly defines a Graduate Brother?
• Which model is commonly used within stakeholder analysis to categorize stakeholders by influence and interest?
• Which elements are commonly included in a project charter?
• Which analysis within the business case is used to compare different approaches for achieving the project objectives?
• Who is the WC at our chapter?
• In a risk register, what is the purpose of including triggers?
• Which regional officer position is held by a collegiate Brother?
• What is the timeline for benefits realization after implementation called?
• Which analysis method uses numerical models to estimate impact and probability?
• How are non-functional requirements treated at the initiation stage?
• How are risks categorized in initiation?
• What is a stakeholder register?
• What is the role of an assumptions log?
• What is the Phi Delta Chi Flower?
• Which activity is commonly performed at initiation to aid feasibility assessment?
• How is strategic alignment evaluated in initiation?
• What is a risk owner and why assign one in initiation?
• What is the governance plan's role during initiation?
• How would you create a high-level schedule during initiation, and what should it include?
• Which document links the project to strategic goals and is evaluated during initiation?
• Which standard would you consult to understand how a chapter presents itself publicly and its reputation?
• What purpose does an options analysis serve during initiation?
• Which of the following is a Thurston Cup report?
• Who is the Regional Correspondent for our region?
• In initiation, risks are typically categorized by:
• True or False: Candidate attendance is mandatory for all meetings and projects during the Candidacy Period.
• Which document authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority?
• Who must be notified immediately of any violation to the Phi Delta Risk Management Policy?
• Which event includes regional caucuses, fraternal business, and officer elections?
• Who is the WIG at our chapter?
• What is a governing body in initiation?
• Which officer ensures proper communication with alumni and how are alumni notified of chapter activities?
• In initiation, which element describes a high-level risk and its mitigation as identified during planning?
• What should be included in a kickoff meeting agenda during initiation?
• What components should be included in describing a high-level risk during initiation?
• Name three required components of the AAP other than the Thurston Cup Reports
• What is a boundary in the project charter?
• In the stakeholder salience model, which attributes are used to determine priority for engagement?
• Explain the concept of baselines introduced at initiation and why they matter.
• What is the role of the sponsor in initiation?
• Which of the following is a common metric used to define the financial value of benefits realization in initiation?
• What is a feasibility study and which types are commonly considered?
• What is a benefits realization plan, and what does it address in initiation?
• Which technique helps identify stakeholders and their influence early in initiation?
• What is the difference between assumptions and constraints in initiation?
• Which program allows alumni to sponsor Collegiate attendance at Grand Council or LDS?
• Which of the following is a leadership-focused Thurston Cup report?
• Who were two founders of our chapter?
• How is option analysis performed during initiation?
• Which outcome does vendor risk assessment primarily support?
• Which standard is related to hazing and treatment of other brothers?
• What is a high-level risk register and when is it created?
• Which of the following is NOT a common funding approach discussed during initiation?
• In a business case, which element is used to measure and track project success after implementation?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a founder of Phi Delta Chi?
• What is the purpose of the rough initial plan in initiation?
• Which phrase reflects valuing family in the Reflection?
• Which statement best describes a benefits realization plan?
• Which activity is listed as an example of alumni involvement with Collegiate Chapters?
• Alumni Chapters may be formed at which levels?
• Who grades the John D. Grabenstein Leadership Reports?
• What should be included in a risk register at initiation?
• Which statement best differentiates economic feasibility from technical feasibility in initiation?
• How are issues typically handled during initiation?
• What quality checks are typical in the initiation stage of a project?
• In initiation, how is the high-level milestone schedule used?
• What is scope creep and how is it prevented during project initiation?
• Which of the following best describes a risk register at initiation?
• For every 15 alumni Brothers who pay alumni dues, what does the Chapter receive?
• Stage gates are best described as
• How should external dependencies be treated in the high-level schedule during initiation?
• Who is the WAL at our chapter?
• How are issues escalated during initiation?
• Why is it important to tie benefits to milestones and owners?
• Explain the difference between project scope and product scope in the initiation context.
• What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis in initiation?
• Go/no-go decision thresholds at the end of initiation are based on comparing which factors against predefined thresholds?
• Who is the Regional Director for Communications for our region?
• Which statement accurately describes National Alumni Dues and Lifetime Membership Dues?
• What is a change readiness assessment, and why is it relevant to initiation?
• Which statement correctly differentiates project scope and product scope?
• How are constraints and assumptions treated differently in initiation risk management?
• Who is the WKRS at our chapter?
• Which statement best describes ROM estimation's stage in the project lifecycle?
• Describe a method to map stakeholder influence and interest in initiation?
• What is the main purpose of comparing high-level requirements with available funding and constraints during initiation?
• Which of the following is NOT a Thurston Cup report?
• Ritual encompasses the initiation process and the manner in which business is conducted within the Fraternity and may be changed by a chapter.
• What is the purpose of Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimation in project initiation?
• Why is a risk register described as a living document in initiation?
• What is the role of the business case in initiation?
• What is the AAAE Campaign?
• What are the names of the national publication and its electronic publication?
• Which document defines how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled?
• How do you ensure alignment of project scope with budget in initiation?
• What is the primary purpose of the project charter during initiation?
• The stakeholder register includes:
• What is an assumptions log?
• How do you distinguish between a business case and a benefits realization plan in initiation?
• What is a business case benefits map?
• Which of the following is an example of a constraint in initiation risk management?
• Which officer is responsible for alumni communications within the chapter?
• Which document authorizes the project at a high level?
• What are conditions for success in initiation?
• How is the business case used to determine go/no-go decisions at the end of initiation?
• Which element should be defined in initiation's stakeholder engagement plan?
• Which grand officer position can a collegiate brother hold?
• Risk management is only concerned with allegations of illicit drug use, alcohol misuse, sexual abuse, and hazing. Which statement is true?
• What is the translation of Alterum Alterius Auxillio Eget?
• Which activity is explicitly listed as a way alumni can stay involved with Collegiate Brothers?
• During option analysis, which criterion is explicitly used to assess options' viability?
• Who is the WVC at our chapter?
• How do portfolio-level criteria influence project selection during initiation?
• What is the primary use of National Alumni Dues?
• How does the business case support initiation decisions?
• What governance structure is commonly established during initiation, and what is its role?
• Which conference is held nationwide for fraternal business, regional caucuses, officer elections, and Thurston Cup awards?
• Who is the Regional Director for Alumni Affairs for our region?
• Early stakeholder engagement helps to:
• What is the significance of functional vs non-functional requirements at initiation?
• Which option describes a go/no-go decision point in initiation?
• What is the purpose of a high-level schedule in initiation?
• What is one role of alumni after they transition to alumni status?
• Which statement best describes high-level requirements during initiation?
• What is included in a preliminary stakeholder management plan?
• Where are Lifetime Membership funds placed?
• Who is the Regional Director for Collegiate Affairs for our region?
• What is a benefits dependency network, and how is it used in initiation?
• Why is alignment with organizational strategy crucial in initiation?
• Which term refers to Phi Delta Chi's official national publication?
• What information is captured in a stakeholder register at initiation?
• When were women first initiated into Phi Delta Chi and into which chapter?
• In initiation, what is a change control process used for?
• The minimum project requirements during the Candidacy period include: ______ professional/service project, and ______ social event
• The minimum cumulative score a Candidate must achieve is:
• Which criterion is NOT a typical factor used in option analysis?
• Which statement best distinguishes Graduate Brother from Honorary Brother?
• What is a make-or-buy decision, and why is it considered in initiation?
• The Honorary Brother is defined as someone who receives final approval from which body?
• What are high-level requirements?
• Which of the following is typically included in a high-level risk consideration during initiation?
• Why is alignment between the project manager and sponsor crucial during initiation?
• Which standard helps to ensure that the chapter meets its operating costs and what activities are conducted?
• Explain the concept of real options analysis in the initiation phase.
• What is an authority matrix?
• The name of our chapter publication is:
• Which of the following is typically reviewed before proceeding to planning?
• Which directive emphasizes listening, speaking, and acting well?
• What is a true statement about baselines in project management?
• What are the two types of ChEQ visits and how do they differ?
• Which essential components are typically included in a business case presented during initiation?
• Who is the WKF at our chapter?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between the stakeholder salience model and engagement planning?
• What is the initial scope statement?
• How many Chapter Standards are reviewed in Comprehensive ChEQ visits?
• Which option is not typically part of project initiation?
• Who is the current Grand President of Phi Delta Chi?
• What is PDC's motto and what does it mean?
• What are risk tolerances, and how are they used during initiation?
• What is a stakeholder register?
• What is the purpose of a high-level requirements list in initiation?
• Our next regional conference will be hosted in...
• Define ROI and how it differs from NPV in initiation evaluation.
• How should resource availability be considered during initiation?
• What kinds of data collection might be used to support feasibility decisions in initiation?
• In risk analysis, qualitative assessment uses which type of scale?
• Which definition correctly defines a Honorary Brother?
• Which statement is included in the Reflection of Brotherhood?
• What is the difference between a business justification and a problem statement in initiation?
• What exit criteria might be defined at initiation?
• Who is the WCC at our chapter?
• Who acts as a permanent committee member on the Finance and Budget Committee?
• Option appraisal aims to accomplish which outcome?
• Why is ethics and compliance assessment important in project selection during initiation?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between Graduate and Honorary definitions?
• Which of the following is a PDC region?
• What is a high-level project scope statement?
• What is the difference between scope and requirements in initiation?
• Which statement best describes the Gamma Alpha Mailer?
• Give an example of a high-level risk identified during initiation and a potential mitigation.
• Why is it important to define the project lifecycle during initiation?
• What is option appraisal in initiation?
• What does the level of effort concept mean in ROM estimates?
• In what way can alumni help support the collegiate chapter?
• Which standard focuses on the goals and structure of the organization?
• Which action is typically associated with the project sponsor's go/no-go decision during initiation?
• Attendance at national and regional meetings is expected.
• Which of the following is NOT typically included in a benefits realization plan?
• Which funding structure ties funding to milestones and benefits delivery?
• What is a phase gate (tollgate) in initiation?
• Which of the following phrases is a directive in the Reflection of Brotherhood?
• What are some common high-level cost estimation techniques used in initiation?
• Who is the WP at our chapter?
• What is stakeholder engagement and why early initiation matters?
• Explain a RACI matrix and its value in initiation.
• Which statement best describes the Achievement Award Committee?
• What is the purpose of a feasibility assessment in initiation?
• Which technique is commonly used to identify stakeholders during initiation?
• Who is the Chapter Advisor at our chapter?
• How does a project charter differ from a project plan?
• What is a preliminary procurement plan?
• How many founders are named in Phi Delta Chi?
• When should procurement considerations be raised in initiation, and what should be evaluated?
• What does the acronym AAP stand for in this program?
• What is a SMART objective and why is it important in initiation?
• When shall a Candidate wear their Candidate pin?