PMP practice questions 1,011–1,020

1. Question 1011 · 1401 in bank

   In a project progress review meeting, the end user raises concern about the quality of the construction of the project. What should the project manager do next?

   • ARequest a special technical meeting.
   • BRefer to the requirements document.
   • CReview the risk management plan.
   • DReview all implementation checklists.

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   Answer: B

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2. Question 1012 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading an in-house company project in its very early stages. This current project is similar to another project that ended a year ago. What should the project manager do to analyze the involved stakeholders?

   • ALower the priority of stakeholder engagement as the stakeholders already have knowledge of this kind of project
   • BUse lessons learned from the previous project as a guide for the current project's stakeholder register
   • CRefer to the stakeholder register from the previous project as it was similar to the current project
   • DDocument in the risk register that the current project may have different stakeholders than the previous project

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   Answer: B

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3. Question 1013 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is replacing the knowledge-sharing platform of a project with a new web-based solution, ensuring that the system is aligned with a significant change in the organization's structure. The project charter was approved and the team is working on the detailed planning. The project management office (PMO) has provided detailed templates for all new projects to follow. Which strategy should the project manager adopt for the project?

   • AAlign the project schedule with the PMO's change control process in collaboration with the PMO manager.
   • BDevelop a training and communications schedule with sufficient lead time in collaboration with the change agents.
   • CDevelop a communications management plan aligned with the new organizational structure in collaboration with the project sponsor.
   • DAlign the project schedule with the IT change control processes and tools in collaboration with the release manager.

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   Answer: C

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4. Question 1014 · 1401 in bank

   A product owner presented the backlog to the team, and the team raised concerns over implementing some of the features due to various impediments. What should the project manager suggest that the product owner do next?

   • AEnsure that the impediments are captured and prioritized based upon the highest valued features
   • BEstimate the financial impact of the impediments and request additional funding
   • CBegin to remove the impediments, starting with the easiest ones first, to foster team accomplishment
   • DCapture the impediments and inform management that their assistance is needed in resolving the impediments

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   Answer: A

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5. Question 1015 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager was just assigned to a project as the leader of an experienced agile team. How should the project manager influence the team to accomplish the project objectives?

   • AAssert judgment over the team.
   • BIncrease the amount of subject matter experts (SMEs) to get better results.
   • CUse a plan-driven approach in order to demonstrate control over the project.
   • DExpress trust in the team’s ability to fulfill the necessary deliverables.

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   Answer: D

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6. Question 1016 · 1401 in bank

   A company was awarded a project in a dangerous location that poses several high-level risks for employees. Help is needed to tram the employees on major safety and health factors. The project is ongoing and uses a hybrid approach. The project will be conducted in multiple sites, with several development iterations running in parallel. How should the project manager handle this situation?

   • AAllocate and use part of the project's contingency reserves for training purposes
   • BNegotiate a contract and form a partnership with a local authority for medical and security support services
   • CPerform a retrospective and update the risk register and resource management plan regarding the necessary budget for training
   • DHire only local resources who are aware of the territory's hazards, providing employment to the local community

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Per chatgpt: "Given the dangerous location and high-level risks involved, the best way for the project manager to handle this situation would be to select option B: Negotiate a contract and form a partnership with a local authority for medical and security support services. Forming a partnership with a local authority will provide access to expertise and resources specific to the project location. The local authority can offer valuable insights into the safety and health factors that need to be considered, as well as provide support services such as medical assistance and security measures. While the other options may also be beneficial, such as allocating part of the project's contingency reserves for training (option A) or performing a retrospective and updating the risk register and resource management plan (option C), forming a partnership with a local authority is a proactive approach that ensures ongoing support and guidance throughout the project."

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — cwilson91

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7. Question 1017 · 1401 in bank

   A team member has encountered a technical issue, similar to the one faced in a successfully closed project. However, the team member did not know about the previous project and would like to resolve the issue on their own. What should the project manager do?

   • AReach out to the project manager of the previous project for assistance.
   • BAllow the team member to work through the issue as a training opportunity.
   • CImprove the risk management strategy and risk monitoring.
   • DShare the lessons learned from the previous project with the team member.

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   Answer: D

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8. Question 1018 · 1401 in bank

   A vendor informed the project manager that a critical resource will be on a long leave of absence. The project team reviewed the pending vendor deliverables and identified an alternative solution, but the solution will incur an additional cost. The project is currently on schedule and slightly under budget. What should the project manager do next?

   • ARequest a replacement resource
   • BPerform a cost-benefit analysis
   • CImplement risk responses
   • DPerform Integrated Change Control

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   The best course of action in this scenario is: B. Perform a cost-benefit analysis Here’s why: Before making any decisions, the project manager needs to evaluate the alternative solution, considering both the additional cost and the benefits it may bring to the project. A cost-benefit analysis will help determine whether the alternative solution is worth the extra expense and how it might impact the project's overall success. Once the analysis is completed, the project manager can decide whether to proceed with the alternative solution, request a replacement resource (Option A), or take other necessary actions such as implementing risk responses (Option C) or performing Integrated Change Control (Option D), if a change is required. Performing the cost-benefit analysis first ensures that any subsequent actions are well-informed and aligned with the project's objectives.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — ea4e1f8

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9. Question 1019 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has recently been assigned to an agile project and discovers that a contractor for the project does not have any experience with agile. What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the project sponsor to replace the contractor since they do not have agile experience
   • BIssue a formal notice to the contractor to obtain an agile certification.
   • CInstruct the contractor to receive agile training since the project has already started.
   • DConsult the project team to understand the extent of the training needs for the contractor.

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   Answer: D

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10. Question 1020 · 1401 in bank

    A project manager just started managing agile projects. The project manager realizes that due to the lack of a clear definition of project objectives and definition of done (DoD), their colleague's projects have had many difficulties. Sponsors keep asking for more features and the projects have yet to be completed. What should the project manager do to avoid these issues?

    • AArrange meetings to ensure every necessary task to complete the project is included in the project management plan
    • BConvince the project sponsor to incorporate quality experts so the product can be tested and accepted as completed
    • CConvince the product owner to approach the team and look for options to find a solution to the problem
    • DSchedule meetings with key stakeholders to build the agile project charter and set clear expectations for the project

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    Answer: D

    Explanation

    I think D is correct. Because: The project manager realizes that due to the lack of a "clear definition of project objectives" and definition of done (DoD) -> So that I think need to build the agile project charter and set clear expectations for the project with key stakeholders in the meeting.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — lannt307

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