PMP practice questions 1,051–1,060

1. Question 1051 · 1401 in bank

   During the design phase, a project manager realizes that the project will benefit from using adaptive tools. The effectiveness of this approach has been proven in past projects inside the organization. What should the project manager do first?

   • AUpdate project documents to include adaptive tools and artifacts and plan the first iterative session
   • BContact the project sponsor and request new team members who are familiar with adaptive projects
   • CConfirm team capabilities before introducing adaptive tools and artifacts to the project
   • DFreeze the design stage and look for an external resource to run iterative design at extra cost

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   Answer: C

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2. Question 1052 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is managing a project aimed at providing incremental deliveries to the market every three months. The team has been assigned, and the product backlog was created and prioritized by the product owner. After four iterations, the product owner escalates complaints to the CEO because the product does not meet the product owner's expectations. What should the project manager have done to prevent this situation from happening?

   • AReviewed the organizational process assets (OPAs) and lessons learned from similar projects
   • BPerformed risk management analysis during daily scrums
   • CPerformed backlog grooming to ensure that acceptance criteria were being met
   • DImplemented sprint reviews with the product owner and retrospectives with the team to minimize gaps

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   Answer: D

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3. Question 1053 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading a project which shows a trend to exceed the cost baseline. What should the project manager do first to manage the budget?

   • AAsk the project sponsor for assistance in getting the budget back on track
   • BMeet with the project team to analyze the actual cost to determine deviations
   • CInform the stakeholders that the project will be finished over budget
   • DIssue a change request including the analysis to increase the budget

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   Answer: B

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4. Question 1054 · 1401 in bank

   In a project that will deliver a new product using new technology, the project team frequently discusses difficulties that may arise and possible strategies to address them. One team member sets up a meeting with the project manager to discuss their list of challenges and presents an extensive list of items that require continuous attention. How should the project manager use this event to maximize the benefits to the stakeholders?

   • AValidate the list of challenges and act on the valid items according to the priority indicated.
   • BDocument the findings and update and redistribute the communications management plan.
   • CInvite the team member to participate in the risk register and review the evaluation frequently.
   • DPresent the list of challenges to the steering committee to gain buy-in before starting the activities.

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   Answer: A

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5. Question 1055 · 1401 in bank

   Two functional managers disagree on key features of one deliverable during the planning of a project. The project manager discovers that each manager included requirements that contradict each other. The functional managers do not want to meet with each other to find a solution. This situation has been escalated to the sponsor who requests a meeting with them. What strategy should the project manager use to resolve this conflict in the meeting?

   • AExplain to the managers that the contradicting requirements are being considered for implementation in the project
   • BExplain to the managers that only one of the two requirements can be implemented, and submit a change request
   • CEnsure that both managers understand the requirements and search for a solution that best satisfies this deliverable
   • DRequest that the managers explain why each requirement must be implemented and decide by considering the cost and benefits

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   Answer: C

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6. Question 1056 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading a project that is in the execution phase. During a team meeting, the project manager realizes that there are two team members who lack the technical skills required for some of the upcoming tasks. What should the servant leader project manager do next?

   • ARecommend to the team members to upskill themselves on the requirements for the project.
   • BDiscuss with the human resource (HR) manager about the possibility of changing team members.
   • CExplore a training program that is within the project budget for the team members.
   • DInform the sponsor about a possible delay due to the lack of skills in the team.

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   Answer: C

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7. Question 1057 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is approaching the end of a project, and several tasks are now practically complete and ready for handover to the client. How should the project manager proceed?

   • AUpdate the quality management plan for the overall project
   • BAsk the client to verify and accept the tasks that have been completed
   • CClose out the project tasks that have been completed
   • DUpdate the communications management plan for the overall project

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   Chatgpt seems to select option B as well "The correct next step for the project manager, when several tasks are practically complete and ready for handover to the client, is to ask the client to verify and accept the tasks that have been completed. Option B: Ask the client to verify and accept the tasks that have been completed. This step involves engaging the client in the verification and acceptance process to ensure that the completed tasks meet the agreed-upon requirements and quality standards. By involving the client in this process, the project manager can gain their confirmation and acceptance of the work done. While other options mentioned (updating the quality management plan, closing out project tasks, updating the communications management plan) may be necessary steps in the project closure process, the immediate next step in this scenario would be to seek client verification and acceptance of the completed tasks."

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — cwilson91

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8. Question 1058 · 1401 in bank

   A team has been working for two months and has consistently missed planned user stories. How should the project manager address this issue?

   • AEnsure the sprint size is appropriate for the iteration duration.
   • BEngage is recruiting a highly skilled resource to reinforce the skills.
   • CPromote changing the iteration duration in order to commit as planned.
   • DConsider using a reward system to encourage timely delivery.

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   Answer: A

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9. Question 1059 · 1401 in bank

   During a documentation audit of an international company, it was identified that the last version of the project schedule was from one month ago even though the project manager knew it was recently updated. How should the project manager have handled documentation for the project?

   • AUpdated the project management plan regularly and had it securely shared with all stakeholders
   • BAssigned a project team member to ensure all project documentation was updated
   • CReviewed the risk register to identify a response plan for the audit
   • DKept documentation in the project management information system (PMIS), and shared it with appropriate stakeholders

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Correct me if i am mistaken of the english in the question. "latest version was one month ago", but "project manager knew it was recently updated" Doesnt this imply that the project schedule was recently updated but PM is referencing the wrong version? Wouldnt this then mean that proper version control is needed to ensure artifacts are updated and latest version is acquired.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — KennyMuffins

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10. Question 1060 · 1401 in bank

    An agile project is running its fifth iteration out of 10. After the last retrospective, the team members realize that they had to work extra hours to deliver the committed work. What should the project manager do?

    • AAsk the team to have a lower commitment for the next iteration.
    • BImplement a checkpoint in the iteration to verify if the team is on track.
    • CAsk for additional team members to maintain the velocity.
    • DConduct a focused retrospective to help the team to discover the root cause.

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    Answer: D

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