PMP practice questions 1,271–1,280

1. Question 1271 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is having difficulty acquiring final acceptance of some deliverables from a stakeholder for reasons that seem to be outside of the project acceptance criteria. What should the project manager do?

   • APersuade this stakeholder using emotional intelligence skills to obtain acceptance.
   • BObtain final acceptance from another stakeholder who is also familiar with the project.
   • CEscalate this issue to the project sponsor and ask for support in obtaining final stakeholder acceptance.
   • DCreate a project acceptance waiver noting the stakeholder's concerns so they can be addressed later.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Escalate this issue to the project sponsor and ask for support in obtaining final stakeholder acceptance, is the best course of action for the project manager in this situation. The project sponsor is the ultimate authority on the project and has the power to resolve any issues related to the project. The project manager should explain the situation to the project sponsor and seek their support in obtaining final stakeholder acceptance. This may involve the sponsor intervening directly with the stakeholder or helping the project manager to develop a plan to address the stakeholder's concerns. The other options, such as persuading the stakeholder or obtaining acceptance from another stakeholder, may not be effective in addressing the root cause of the problem and may compromise the project's success in the long term.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — RevZig67

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2. Question 1272 · 1401 in bank

   A customer approaches the product owner with a new requirement and asks for a rough estimation to implement it. The outline of the task would be similar to a prior deliverable. What should the product owner do to properly inform the customer?

   • AAnalyze the current backlog and the backlog refinement to determine a gap for fulfilling the requirement.
   • BCheck the work breakdown structure (WBS) and the cost estimation for the similar requirement and provide an estimate for the new requirement.
   • CRevisit the user story of the similar requirement, learn about its story points and velocity, and sketch out the time needed for this requirement.
   • DRefer to the lessons learned register where the experience and effort of former requirements should have been noted.

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   Answer: C

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3. Question 1273 · 1401 in bank

   How should the project manager develop the project management plan to ensure that the project continually delivers the expected benefits?

   • AClarify project benefits with the sponsor
   • BIdentify the goal of each work product
   • CPerform integration testing of each release
   • DInclude the entire project team in testing

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   The project management plan should be aligned with the expected benefits of the project, which are typically defined by the sponsor. By clarifying these benefits with the sponsor, the project manager ensures that the plan is focused on delivering the outcomes that are most important to the organization. (Option B) is important for task management, but it doesn't directly ensure that the project delivers the expected benefits.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Paramak

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4. Question 1274 · 1401 in bank

   An internal process was recently introduced by the management team. The new process, however, has not added much value and is impacting the project's deliverables. What should the project manager do?

   • AAllocate one team member who can focus only on process adherence.
   • BEnsure that the team implements the process without delays in deliverables.
   • CDiscuss this with the team and convince them to continue with the process.
   • DNegotiate with management and get the required process changed.

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 1275 · 1401 in bank

   During project execution, a project manager is informed that most of the project team members have enrolled in the newly implemented work-from-home company policy. How should the project manager reflect this change in the project?

   • AUpdate the communication styles for enrolled team members in the communications management plan.
   • BUpdate roles and responsibilities for enrolled team members in the responsibility assignment matrix (RAM).
   • CUpdate the stakeholder engagement plan to include the emergency contact information for enrolled team members.
   • DUpdate the resource calendar for enrolled team members in the resource management plan.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Change to D as question asks specific this change D. Update the resource calendar for enrolled team members in the resource management plan

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — victory108

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6. Question 1276 · 1401 in bank

   A project lead is managing a project in the execution phase. A new product owner was assigned and the project lead had their first meeting with the new product owner. During the meeting, the new product owner indicated the scope of the first release needs to be changed. What should the project lead ask the product owner to do first?

   • ACreate new backlog items and discuss them in the next sprint retrospective.
   • BCreate new backlog items and discuss them in the next sprint planning.
   • CReview the new backlog items and discuss them in the next standup.
   • DReview the priorities of the existing backlog items included in the release.

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   Answer: D

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7. Question 1277 · 1401 in bank

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   A project manager for a large multiyear industrial project has a project with diversified stakeholders from various geographical areas. Recently, the project manager encountered an issue with stakeholder engagement. Which two tools should the project manager use to determine the underlying reason for why engagement is not having the planned effect? (Choose two.)

   • AFive whys
   • BCommunications management plan
   • CIshikawa diagrams
   • DIssue log
   • EOpen-space meetings

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   Answer: AC

   Explanation

   From chatgpt: "A. Five whys: The Five Whys is a problem-solving technique that involves repeatedly asking "why" to dig deeper into the root cause of a problem. By asking "why" multiple times, the project manager can uncover the underlying factors contributing to the issue with stakeholder engagement. C. Ishikawa diagrams: Also known as fishbone or cause-and-effect diagrams, Ishikawa diagrams help identify the potential causes of a problem by visualizing the various factors that may be contributing to it. The project manager can use this tool to analyze the different categories of factors that could be impacting stakeholder engagement, such as communication, resources, processes, or cultural differences."

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — cwilson91

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8. Question 1278 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is working on an international effort that involves a project team located on four different continents. The project team is extremely proud of the progress they have made on a recent iteration of the project. However, senior stakeholders unfamiliar with the project's progress are concerned that the project may be unsuccessful. What should the project manager do to help mitigate the stakeholders' concerns?

   • ACreate and send out a high-level progress summary to all stakeholders that has been approved by the program manager.
   • BSetup an in-person status meeting so stakeholders can speak with the project team about their project concerns.
   • CSetup a virtual meeting with the stakeholders to discuss concerns and provide regular progress updates every 2 weeks.
   • DAsk key developers to identify the most important risks and what the project team is doing to address those risks for the stakeholders.

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   Answer: C

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9. Question 1279 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is assigned to a project within a program. The high-level requirements of the project are known, but the priorities of some of the requirements are uncertain as they are interdependent on some other pipeline projects within the program. How should the project manager prepare for the next steps of the project?

   • AEscalate to the management team to increase the timeline based on the complexity of the project
   • BWait for the other project estimates before planning the schedule
   • CPrioritize and estimate the milestones for the high-level requirements based on historical data
   • DAsk the project management office (PMO) to estimate the tasks for all the projects and share the project management plan

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   Answer: C

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10. Question 1280 · 1401 in bank

    During user acceptance testing, a project sponsor asks the project manager to add a couple of features. To meet the firm go-live date, the project team will need to work overtime. What should the project manager do?

    • ASubmit an emergency change request and assign tasks to the team.
    • BRequest approval for overtime and a bonus to deliver on time.
    • CInform the sponsor that the project team cannot commit to more work.
    • DConsult with the project team and provide options to the sponsor.

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    Answer: D

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