PMP practice questions 1,141–1,150

1. Question 1141 · 1401 in bank

   A new project manager is working on a time-sensitive social media strategy for a software development company that is building a communications management plan for the stakeholders. This is the first major project since the company shifted to working remotely on a full-time basis. After reviewing all previous company artifacts, the project manager finds a standard operating procedure (SOP) document outlining how all communication should take place. How should the project manager proceed?

   • AAdhere to the SOP for the project, make a note of required changes, and escalate to the change management board.
   • BUse the SOP as a base plan and make updates during the control and monitoring phase of the project.
   • CIgnore the SOP and write a separate communications management plan for this project.
   • DAssess the SOP for relevancy, make updates, and circulate to the stakeholders for comment during project planning.

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   Answer: D

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2. Question 1142 · 1401 in bank

   Select 2

   A large project is affecting the neighborhood in which it is located. The neighbors are not satisfied with the project and their resistance to the project may affect the project deadline. What two actions should the project manager take? (Choose two.)

   • ASend letters to the neighbors and ask them kindly not to disturb the project
   • BSet up a meeting with neighborhood representatives to win their cooperation
   • CAnalyze the situation and find out what is causing the neighborhood's negative attitude
   • DAsk the customer to extend the project deadline to allow time for conflict resolution
   • EAsk the mayor of the city to use their authority to stop neighborhood resistance

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   Answer: BC

   Explanation

   C will be an outcome of B and so it sounds more like a repetition of the same thing. My answer would be B & D since a resolution may take a while.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Bobbie30

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3. Question 1143 · 1401 in bank

   A project team is reviewing the project business document for a phase-gate session and discovers that the benefits need to be validated by the project sponsor. Unfortunately, the project sponsor was recently changed, and the new sponsor does not seem to be supportive. What should the project manager do to address this situation?

   • ANotify and escalate to the high-level management team and request that they take action.
   • BArrange for a discussion with the project sponsor and clarify the project business document.
   • CSchedule a one-on-one meeting with the project sponsor to obtain their buy-in on the project benefits.
   • DIdentify and add the change in management as a risk in the risk register.

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   Answer: C

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4. Question 1144 · 1401 in bank

   A company has decided to implement a new archiving system. A data breach occurred during the implementation of the project. What should the project manager do first?

   • AImplement the planned risk response to handle the issue
   • BReview possible alternative documentation methods with team
   • CUpdate the risk register with the risk and proposed impact
   • DAsk the team to fix the system to resolve the issue

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A is correct. You could ask the team to fix it first, however that might not be the FIRST thing you have to do. You may have to notify supervisors/security, notify customers, work with authorities of some kind, there's plenty of things that will likely be in the risk response before asking the team to fix it.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — [Removed]

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5. Question 1145 · 1401 in bank

   A project is being executed in multiple phases. Midway through, the customer wants to bring in a new tool to replace the existing software in the project as part of their improvement program. The project team has identified the changes and submitted the change request to the customer for approval What should the project manager do next?

   • APrioritize the impact of the change and modify the project management plan.
   • BInform management of the customer's organizational change.
   • CExamine the business value of the change request.
   • DPerform a team-skills versus project-skills analysis.

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   Answer: C

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6. Question 1146 · 1401 in bank

   After gathering all the requirements for a project with dependencies on external stakeholders, the project team is finishing the second iteration. At this point, the project manager learns about a possible change in regulations that would prevent the product launch. What should the project manager do to realize benefits?

   • AAdd an entry in the risk log
   • BImplement the changes
   • CReview target benefits
   • DImprove the team's velocity

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   In a situation where a possible change in regulations could affect the project's ability to realize benefits, the project manager should take the following steps: C. Review target benefits. This means the project manager should reassess the expected benefits and their feasibility in light of the potential regulatory changes. This involves revisiting the project's objectives, benefits realization plan, and business case to determine if the project can still deliver the intended value under the new regulatory conditions. Depending on the outcome of this review, the project manager may need to make adjustments to the project plan, scope, or strategy to align with the changed regulatory landscape.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Only12go

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7. Question 1147 · 1401 in bank

   A company is building a minimum viable product (MVP). How can the project manager help to ensure the company builds a high-quality product?

   • APartner with a qualified third-party vendor to develop a product that meets the requirements.
   • BHire a quality engineering leader to drive the strategy.
   • CDetermine the quality metrics for the product and recommend options for improvements.
   • DAsk the product manager to spend more time improving quality.

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   Answer: C

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8. Question 1148 · 1401 in bank

   After a couple of iterations, the project manager decides to present the product to a key stakeholder. The stakeholder's feedback is that the team missed the mark on many features. What should the project manager do to avoid this in the future?

   • ASet up requirements-gathering sessions with all key stakeholders to evaluate the scope once again and reprioritize the backlog based on the sessions
   • BSchedule adequate sprint demos to gather early feedback from the stakeholders and adapt the plan accordingly
   • CIncorporate design thinking practices into the project life cycle to better understand the product's personas and be more effective to match their needs
   • DEvaluate the team's skills to look for someone with experience in product design and assign that person the task of rebuilding the product interface

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   In agile projects, frequent feedback loops are essential to ensure the product is developing in alignment with stakeholder expectations. Option B suggests scheduling adequate sprint demos, which are specific sessions at the end of each sprint where the work done is demonstrated to stakeholders. This provides an opportunity for the stakeholders to see the progress, provide feedback, and for the team to adjust accordingly in the subsequent sprints.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Only12go

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9. Question 1149 · 1401 in bank

   Select 2

   A new team member is added to a self-organizing team. The new team member is reluctant to speak and take part in team discussions or decisions. Which two actions should the team take to engage this new team member? (Choose two.)

   • ARevisit the team's discussion on team behaviors and norms
   • BReport to the project manager about the new team member's behavior
   • CCoach the new team member to improve engagement with the team
   • DForce the new team member to participate in activities that are considered easy
   • EFacilitate an open discussion on all ideas and perspectives

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   Answer: CE

   Explanation

   Gonna go with C and E here, revisiting a discussion doesn't seem like the right thing. I feel like its going to put the team member more on the spot and they may get some mixed signals from it.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — [Removed]

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10. Question 1150 · 1401 in bank

    A company wants to increase the commercial value of one of its products in a highly competitive market. In order to do this, the company commissions a project to create a prototype. The team constructs the prototype incrementally. Which action should the project manager take as a priority?

    • AEmphasize the use of Kanban methodology
    • BEnsure the project sponsor is aware of the go-to market date
    • CDeliver business value as soon as possible
    • DImplement a plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle

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    Answer: C

    Explanation

    In a highly competitive market, time-to-market is critical to ensure the commercial success of a product. Therefore, the project manager should prioritize delivering business value as soon as possible, option C. The project team should focus on delivering a minimum viable product (MVP) that can be tested in the market and refined based on feedback. This will allow the company to gain a competitive advantage by entering the market faster than its competitors and refining the product based on customer feedback. The use of incremental development can help achieve this by breaking down the project into smaller, more manageable increments that can be tested and refined.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — Hung3102

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