GSLC · Question #244
Which of the following is NOT an input of the Administer Procurements process?
The correct answer is B. Requirements traceability matrix. In the PMBOK Administer Procurements process, the Requirements Traceability Matrix is not a valid input because it belongs to the scope and requirements management domain, not procurement administration.
Question
Which of the following is NOT an input of the Administer Procurements process?
Options
- AContract
- BRequirements traceability matrix
- CProcurement management plan
- DProcurement documents
- EWork performance information
How the community answered
(18 responses)- A6% (1)
- B94% (17)
Why each option
In the PMBOK Administer Procurements process, the Requirements Traceability Matrix is not a valid input because it belongs to the scope and requirements management domain, not procurement administration.
The Contract is a primary input to Administer Procurements as it defines the legal obligations, deliverables, and terms being monitored against vendor performance.
The Requirements Traceability Matrix is an output of the Collect Requirements process used in scope management, and PMBOK does not list it as an input to Administer Procurements. The recognized inputs to Administer Procurements include procurement documents, the project management plan, contracts, work performance information, and approved change requests - the Requirements Traceability Matrix serves no direct function in monitoring vendor contract performance.
The Procurement Management Plan is a component of the Project Management Plan input and provides the procedures and policies governing how procurements are administered.
Procurement Documents such as the Statement of Work and solicitation materials are inputs that establish the baseline against which seller performance and compliance are measured.
Work Performance Information is a key input providing actual data on vendor delivery status, quality, and cost that is used to evaluate contractor performance.
Concept tested: PMBOK Administer Procurements process inputs
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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