PMP practice questions 1–10

1. Question 1 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager leads a software development project in a hybrid environment. During project planning, the project manager identified a risk where a technical resource for a critical path item may not be available when needed. One week before the resource is needed, the technical engineer had a personal emergency and had to take a leave. What should the project manager do next?

   • AConsult the risk register for an appropriate planned risk response and implement.
   • BRevise the project management plan and move the task to a time when the technical resource will be available.
   • CReview the business requirement with stakeholders and exclude the task assigned to the technical resource.
   • DUpdate the lessons learned report and the risk log to reflect that this risk has materialized.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Hint is PM already identified this risk during Project Planning. Output of Identify Risk process is Risk register. Basically, a good PM w/ 4 values & 12 principles under PMI languages need to do this task with due diligent thus Risk register can be used later as sufficient reference regarding risk response plan when relevant risk happen. A is still the correct answer.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Hao2

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2. Question 2 · 1401 in bank

   In a newly formed project team, one experienced team member is overwhelmed by the complexity of the tasks and is not happy with the project team. What should the project manager do?

   • AExplain that the tasks are unavoidable and ask the team member to find a solution to overcome the challenges
   • BSet up team-building activities with the project team members to reduce tension
   • CAsk the team member to enter this potential schedule delay in the risk register
   • DActively listen to the team member and identify ways to support their needs in completing the tasks

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   Answer: D

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3. Question 3 · 1401 in bank

   A project team member is having difficulty delivering assigned tasks for a project that is at risk of being delayed. The main issue is that the team member does not understand a new system that was recently implemented. What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the team member to learn the new system as on-the-job training.
   • BIssue a change request to extend the project schedule.
   • CEscalate the team member's performance to the project sponsor.
   • DAssign an experienced resource to support the team member.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Option A: The project is at Risk of delay but has not been affected yet. Means there is still time for improvement. Cheapest and motivating team development method shall On Job training. Option D should be when dealing with impact of risk.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — WhiteTable

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4. Question 4 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is managing a few innovation projects with a high level of uncertainty. The project manager is experiencing challenges with the large number of change requests issued due to the nature of the project. What should the project manager do?

   • AReduce the number of approvers required to implement a change request
   • BRequest sponsor approval for all change requests to reduce the number of changes
   • CInitiate the number of iterations to reduce the number of change requests
   • DAdd a fixed number of change requests allowed by the client on the project baseline

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   "Initiate the number of iterations to reduce the number of change requests" means to increase the number of iterations or review cycles during the project's planning or execution phase to reduce the number of change requests later on in the project. Iterative development is a project management approach that involves breaking down a project into smaller chunks or iterations, each with its own set of deliverables, timelines, and feedback mechanisms. By completing each iteration and getting feedback, the project team can identify issues and address them before moving onto the next iteration. This process can help to reduce the number of change requests that arise later in the project. By initiating more iterations, the project team can catch potential issues earlier in the project and make necessary adjustments. This can help to minimize the need for change requests, which can be time-consuming and expensive. Therefore, initiating more iterations can help to reduce project risks and improve the overall project outcomes.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Sumit182

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5. Question 5 · 1401 in bank

   A project team is in the planning phase of a product migration project. The project manager schedules a meeting with the project team, telecommunications team, and the department leaders with group product accounts. The purpose of the meeting is to determine the project timeline based on how much content needs to be transferred to or created in the new system and the processing procedures and time frames. Who should the project manager also invite to the meeting?

   • ARepresentative from the provisioning team
   • BRepresentative from the network team
   • CRepresentative from the reimbursement team
   • DRepresentative from the service desk team

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   The best choice is: A. Representative from the provisioning team Explanation: The provisioning team typically handles the setup, allocation, and preparation of resources for new systems or platforms. Since this meeting involves planning the migration timeline and determining the amount of content to be transferred or created, the provisioning team is critical for ensuring that the necessary infrastructure, resources, and accounts are properly provisioned in the new system. Why not the other options? • B. Representative from the network team: While the network team might be useful for addressing connectivity or bandwidth concerns, this is not explicitly part of the meeting’s purpose as described.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Schwery

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6. Question 6 · 1401 in bank

   A project sponsor is promoting the use of a new technology that has not yet been approved. The technology guarantees cost savings and a delivery ahead of schedule. However, the operational support at project completion is uncertain as the service organization expressed an inability to provide support without approval of the new technology. What should the project manager do to resolve the conflict?

   • ASeek to understand the project stakeholders’ needs in an effort to support the new technology.
   • BCommunicate the project’s progress to the stakeholders and promote the new technology.
   • CMaintain and adhere to project plans to ensure the project delivers successful outcomes.
   • DAcknowledge the lack of approval and focus on a resolution that will benefit the customer.

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   Answer: D

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7. Question 7 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is assigned to a project. There was a lot of conflict regarding the status of the project and compliance with international regulations. During a regular meeting, the sponsor wanted to know how frequently the risks are being reviewed. Which document project manager should check first?

   • ARisk management plan
   • BRisk register
   • CIssue log
   • DRisk report

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Sorry its A. Process for identifying, analyzing, responding to, and monitoring risks are part of risk management plan. Risk register only shows the current state not the frequency. Any thougts?

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — cb4a6c4

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8. Question 8 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has been hired to lead a governance consulting project that is in the initial phase. The project manager has been assigned to evaluate the supplier search activity. There are many interested candidates, including former suppliers and suppliers recommended by the sponsor. What should the project manager do in this situation?

   • AEvaluate suppliers who have worked successfully with the company before
   • BRequest the contracting area take charge of the supplier evaluation process
   • CPrioritize evaluation of the suppliers recommended by the sponsor
   • DEvaluate the suppliers based on their experience and skills in similar projects

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   D. Evaluate the suppliers based on their experience and skills in similar projects. Here's why: Objectivity: While former suppliers might have worked with the company previously, considering only their prior experience (option A) can lead to bias and limit options. Similarly, prioritizing the sponsor's recommendation (option C) might not guarantee the best fit for the project. **Contracting area involvement (option B) can be helpful for administrative tasks, but the project manager ultimately bears responsibility for supplier selection. Focusing on project needs: Evaluating suppliers based on their specific experience and skills in similar projects (option D) ensures a more objective and project-focused approach. This ensures you select a supplier who can deliver the required expertise and understanding of the project's context

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — chlaithem

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9. Question 9 · 1401 in bank

   A company is implementing a project with team members located in different countries and time zones. Individual performance is satisfactory, but the team's performance as a whole is low, especially in terms of group activities. What should the project manager do?

   • AReview and reassign team assignments
   • BFacilitate communication and team building
   • CNegotiate for new team members
   • DReview and update the communications management plan

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   Answer: B

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10. Question 10 · 1401 in bank

    A transportation company is developing a new tool to improve their delivery process. As project development for sprint two began, the executive steering committee made a request to include a new capability to perform a what-if analysis in the tool based on the customer demand and forecast. What should the project manager do next?

    • ARevise the project schedule and budget based on the additional scope, and review with the team.
    • BInclude the new capability to the product backlog and continue activities based on the current plan.
    • CPerform an impact analysis on the schedule and budget based on the additional scope.
    • DAnalyze and negotiate with the executive steering committee regarding this new request.

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    Answer: C

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