PMP practice questions 1,181–1,190

1. Question 1181 · 1401 in bank

   A company's CEO has just returned from a conference on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and would like the project manager to implement this technology in the organization. What should the project manager do first?

   • AStart developing a business case
   • BStart a strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)
   • CEngage stakeholders and allocate resources
   • DGather requirements from stakeholders

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   I would go with A. Because, in order to do a SWOT analysis, you need an opportunity. Developing a business case is nothing but an opportunity and SWOT can follow it.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — rajeshtk

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2. Question 1182 · 1401 in bank

   A member of an agile team constantly borrows the password to enter the software development platform. This situation has created a problem, because a version of the code was modified without authorization and nobody wants to take responsibility for this modification. What should the project lead have done to prevent this situation?

   • AChecked user permissions
   • BDefined the ground rules
   • CReviewed the security policies
   • DShared the code of ethics

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   Answer: B

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3. Question 1183 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading a project with several stakeholders in other functional areas of the company. One of these stakeholders has just been promoted to lead another functional area, and remains a stakeholder for this project. What should the project manager have the project team update to ensure proper communications to stakeholders?

   • AProject management plan
   • BStakeholder engagement plan
   • CStakeholder register
   • DCommunications management plan

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   B is the correct answer. The stakeholder has been promoted to lead another project. With this promotion, his priorities will change, his needs will change. The PM needs to do a brand new stakeholder analysis to see where he stands now on the power/influence grid and then update the engagement strategy according to his new role. He may no longer be interested or supportive towards this project, as his priority would now be to make his own project a success.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — PMPStudent

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4. Question 1184 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is assigned to an analysis project for a customer. The project manager needs to keep the performance of the team a step ahead of the estimated delivery schedules. What should the project manager do to impact the sprint cycles going forward on the project?

   • ABuild the capacity of the team to improve sprint cycles and provide weekly trend reports.
   • BEngage an expert in project management to explain to the team how fast to work on the sprint cycle.
   • CWork with the team on how to focus on only precommunicated project results.
   • DTrain the team to analyze data and complete the user stories within the schedule.

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   Answer: A

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5. Question 1185 · 1401 in bank

   A verbal announcement is made that the new team member joining the Scrum team has limited mobility. The scrum master is aware that some team members are unsure how the dynamics of the team will change. What should the scrum master do?

   • ACreate a stakeholder engagement plan
   • BDesign a communications management plan
   • CUpdate the team charter accordingly
   • DSet up a meeting to discuss accommodations the team will have to make

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   The scrum master should set up a meeting to discuss accommodations the team will have to make for the new team member with limited mobility. This will provide an opportunity for the team to discuss any concerns they may have, identify any changes that need to be made to accommodate the new team member, and work together to create a plan that ensures the team's success. The scrum master should facilitate the meeting and ensure that all team members have an opportunity to participate.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Hung3102

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6. Question 1186 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is working on a project implementing a new time management system that will be rolled out in the next three months throughout the whole organization. Some managers have doubts about the transition period. How should the project manager align with the managers during the rollout and cut over?

   • AOrganize a sprint review for the new business units one month before the transition ends.
   • BOrganize sprint reviews with the managers, grouping them based on hierarchy.
   • COrganize sprint reviews for all managers, grouping them based on the deployment schedule.
   • DOrganize a full-day sprint review with all the senior managers in the organization.

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   Answer: C

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7. Question 1187 · 1401 in bank

   Stakeholders in some industries prefer to deal with programmers and system analysts directly, bypassing project managers. This complicates managing resources on projects. How should a project manager solve this issue?

   • APropose implementing a new project management information system (PMIS).
   • BRequest a meeting with senior management to escalate the situation
   • CPromote adoption of the communications management plan with the project team.
   • DHost a team-building event to develop team cohesion and improve communication

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C. "Promote adoption of the communications management plan with the project team" is the best answer because it directly addresses the root of the problem: communication and how stakeholders engage with the team. When stakeholders bypass the project manager to directly communicate with programmers and system analysts, it disrupts the structured flow of communication, which can lead to misalignment, missed requirements, and other challenges. The communications management plan outlines how communication should take place, who should be communicated with, and the channels to be used. By promoting the adoption of this plan, the project manager ensures that everyone understands and adheres to the established communication guidelines, reducing the potential for confusion or miscommunication.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Only12go

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8. Question 1188 · 1401 in bank

   An organization is using a hybrid delivery approach for a complex project. In the iteration review, a senior manager asks for a complete redesign of the functionality presented. The manager is new to the organization and has no experience with agile delivery. What should the project lead do first?

   • AAsk the development team to explain how the functionality was implemented.
   • BAsk the manager for more details about their expectations for the functionality.
   • CInform the manager that the agreed upon scope cannot be changed.
   • DInform the manager that their request will be escalated to the project sponsor.

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 1189 · 1401 in bank

   During an inspection, the production phase was stopped because the inspector claimed that regulatory labels were missing. What should the project manager do?

   • AConduct an expert judgment evaluation.
   • BReview the quality management plan
   • CUpdate the lessons learned register
   • DReview the risk management plan

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   Answer: B

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10. Question 1190 · 1401 in bank

    A team has noticed a labeling mistake in two different prototypes. The mistake resulted in a need to apply a different destructive testing plan for each prototype. This resulted in a decline in team morale. What should the project lead do?

    • ALead the team through the next sprint to prevent a similar issue.
    • BInfluence stakeholders to support the team allowing recovery within limits.
    • CBring in subject matter experts (SMEs) to coach the team.
    • DUse cost and time contingencies to mitigate a project baseline impact.

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    Answer: B

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