QUESTION: 177

Which tool or technique used in the Control Procurements process can be conducted during the execution of the project to verify compliance with deliverables?

Procurement documents
Inspection and audits
Estimate budget
Risk register

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Inspections and Audits. A process to observe performance of contracted work or a promised product against agreed-upon requirements.

Process: 12.3 Control Procurements
Definition: The process of managing procurement relationships, monitoring contract performance, and making changes and corrections as appropriate.
Key Benefit: The key benefit of this process is that it ensures that both the seller’s and buyer’s performance meets procurement requirements according to the terms of the legal agreement.

Inputs
1. Project management plan
2. Procurement documents
3. Agreements
4. Approved change requests
5. Work performance reports
6. Work performance data

Tools & Techniques
1. Contract change control system
2. Procurement performance reviews
3. Inspections and audits
4. Performance reporting
5. Payment systems
6. Claims administration
7. Records management system

Outputs
1. Work performance information
2. Change requests
3. Project management plan updates
4. Project documents updates
5. Organizational process assets updates