PMP practice questions 121–130

1. Question 121 · 1401 in bank

   A key challenge that a project manager is facing is the lack of discipline by various team members and their inability to harness energy to achieve the project objectives. What should the project manager do to overcome this challenge?

   • AMeet with each team member separately and apply an appropriate approach with each one
   • BAssign multiple managers to the various teams and delegate all of the tasks to them
   • CExplain to the team that the project manager is ultimately responsible for the delivery
   • DApproach the project sponsor and request help in discussing the project deliverables with team members

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   Answer: A

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2. Question 122 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is working in a company that has several global offices. During resource planning for a new project, the project manager realizes that the company requires projects to include team members from different continents. What should the project manager do to ensure a successful project execution?

   • APlan for a meeting with the project sponsor to discuss the possibility of utilizing only local colleagues.
   • BSend emails with information about the project deliverables on the first day of the project.
   • CConnect with every location and check their preferred methods of communication.
   • DInvite all resources to the project manager's location to form a cohesive team until all deliverables are completed.

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   Answer: C

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3. Question 123 · 1401 in bank

   A product is undergoing its last iterative increment, and the project team is ready to make the final deployment. The company’s financial manager is asking the project team to complete the deployment and close the project as soon as possible so it can be capitalized. What should the project manager do?

   • AExpedite the final deployment and close the project.
   • BIgnore the stakeholder's request as there is a defined plan.
   • CUpdate the acceptance criteria for the iteration.
   • DCheck on the definition of done (DoD) for the project.

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   Answer: D

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4. Question 124 · 1401 in bank

   A business stakeholder for a project is reluctant to accept an agile approach due to a previous bad experience, and is pushing for a predictive approach. What strategy should the project manager use to persuade the stakeholder to use an agile approach?

   • AAgree on a predictive approach, but apply agile concepts under the project management umbrella.
   • BEnsure the stakeholder that an agile approach will deliver all of the expected results in a shorter period of time.
   • CDocument the request and escalate to upper management to consider a modification of the project charter.
   • DPropose a phased project approach with multiple small interactions and build trust with the stakeholder through frequent value delivery.

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 125 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has been assigned to a corporate project management office (PMO). They are responsible for leading the development and rollout of updated project management procedures and templates that would include both predictive and agile approaches. What should the project manager do after the documents are completed?

   • AUpload the files to the corporate website to be available for internal use
   • BDevelop a training plan for all of the stakeholders to learn about the updates
   • CHire an external consultant to monitor the execution of the new procedures
   • DMeet with the department managers to help them roll out the new procedures

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   This is tricky questions as option A also looks good. But since roll out is mentioned it can't be just upload of new version of documents. There is effort need to have plan to provide training material to help users know what changes has been done and more details on usage of these changes.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — certificate988

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6. Question 126 · 1401 in bank

   A project engineer in country A is complaining about the sample received from the supplier in country B because the sample is not the correct length. During a telephone conference, the supplier checked the drawings and insisted that the measurement was accurate. What should the project manager do next?

   • AHire a company in country B to perform a quality check before shipment
   • BEvaluate the procurement contract to determine the agreed-upon specifications
   • CEscalate the issue to the purchasing department for review
   • DAdd an additional task to cut the received part according to the specifications

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   Answer: B

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7. Question 127 · 1401 in bank

   Organizational downsizing has resulted in the key subject matter expert (SME) resource leaving a multiyear project. What should the project manager do?

   • AUpdate the stakeholder register.
   • BConsult the project sponsor.
   • CRefer to the resource management plan.
   • DModify the statement of work (SOW).

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   In the scenario where organizational downsizing results in the loss of a key Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a multiyear project, the project manager should: C. Refer to the resource management plan. The resource management plan is a part of the project management plan that provides guidance on how project resources should be categorized, allocated, managed, and released. It likely contains procedures and policies for dealing with situations like the loss of a key resource. This plan should outline steps for identifying and acquiring new resources, reallocating existing resources, and adjusting timelines and strategies to compensate for the change.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Delab202

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8. Question 128 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has team members around the world in many different time zones. Project work frequently stalls because people in one office need to wait until another office is awake to have questions answered. What should the project manager have done to avoid this?

   • AEnsured that the project would be the highest priority for all team members
   • BPlanned and scheduled tasks and work packages to overcome geographical and time zone challenges
   • CLearned more about how each team member prefers to communicate before assigning project work
   • DUsed communication tools, such as video conferencing, so different offices could communicate

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 129 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is working on a project that is required to deliver value on an incremental basis. Which action should the project manager take to enable successful project execution?

   • AIdentify the tangible and intangible benefits.
   • BCreate a project schedule containing milestones.
   • CEngage with the project sponsor to understand the scope.
   • DDevelop a comprehensive set of requirements.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   This option is aligned with enabling incremental delivery. Creating a project schedule containing milestones allows the project manager to plan and track the delivery of incremental outcomes or increments of value. Milestones mark significant points in the project timeline where specific deliverables or objectives are achieved. By breaking down the project into manageable increments with clear milestones, the project manager can ensure that progress is measurable and aligned with the project's incremental delivery approach.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Davard

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10. Question 130 · 1401 in bank

    The project manager is reviewing a project's progress and notices that one of the risks has become an issue. What should the project manager do to address the situation?

    • AInitiate a change request to obtain additional funds from the management reserve
    • BMeet with the project team and customer to brainstorm about potential solutions
    • CSchedule a high-priority meeting with the project stakeholders to discuss the issue
    • DCollaborate with the relevant stakeholders on implementing the risk response plan

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    Answer: D

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