PMP practice questions 1,391–1,400

1. Question 1391 · 1401 in bank

   A project sponsor has requested a trend analysis of all risks that the project has monitored over the past 12 months. What should the agile project manager do?

   • AExtract this from the project risk register tracking tool and issues log
   • BRefer the sponsor to the contract document
   • COrganize a stakeholder meeting to brainstorm on general project risks
   • DShare the annual report with the sponsor

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   Answer: A

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2. Question 1392 · 1401 in bank

   Project reviews are done regularly in a project. The team has encountered a critical technical issue that will be discussed in the next project review. Who should the project manager invite to the review for an effective decision on the way forward?

   • AInternal team
   • BProject team
   • CManagement team
   • DEnd user team

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   Internal team members: These are the people who have been working on the project on a day-to-day basis. They will be able to provide valuable insight into the critical technical issue and the possible solutions. Project team members: These are the people who are responsible for the project's overall success. They will need to be involved in the decision-making process so that they can ensure that the solution does not impact the project's overall goals. Management: These are the people who are ultimately responsible for the project's success or failure. They will need to be involved in the decision-making process so that they can approve any changes to the project's scope or budget.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — AmitBI

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3. Question 1393 · 1401 in bank

   A construction project to build a fish hatchery is in execution. The operations group notified the project manager about a concern that might turn into a potential issue; however, the concern could not be addressed. In which project document should the project manager record the concern?

   • ARequest for information
   • BScope statement
   • CRisk register
   • DIssue log

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   Answer: C

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4. Question 1394 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is initiating an agile project for which some external components will be delivered by vendors. One of the vendors, however, will be unable to deliver its component in an incremental, collaborative way. How should the project manager handle this situation?

   • ASubmit a request to the project sponsor to have the vendor replaced with a vendor who can work following an agile approach.
   • BAsk the project management office (PMO) to abandon using an agile approach on the project to accommodate the vendor.
   • CHave the vendor deliver the component using another approach, then integrate it into the project without changing the overall agile approach.
   • DAsk the product owner to move the component to the product backlog to be addressed after the work using an agile approach has been completed.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   IA says: Option B, asking the project management office (PMO) to abandon using an agile approach to accommodate the vendor, is not recommended. It is important to maintain consistency in project management methodologies and not compromise the entire project's approach for one vendor. It is more practical to find a way to integrate the vendor's component within the existing agile framework. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate choice. The project manager should work with the vendor to find an alternative approach for delivering the component that aligns with the overall agile approach of the project.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — emelba

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5. Question 1395 · 1401 in bank

   A hybrid project is experiencing several issues with both the agile delivery of the product as well as the predictive development of a marketing strategy. What should the project manager do to receive feedback from stakeholders located in different time zones?

   • ASend an email to all stakeholders.
   • BRefer to the stakeholder engagement plan.
   • CSet up a conference call for all stakeholders.
   • DRefer to the communications management plan.

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   Answer: D

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6. Question 1396 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading a team that is geographically dispersed. The team needs to collaborate and finalize the monthly reports. Occasionally, meetings occur during the weekends due to the time differences. Team members have expressed that they do not want to work on the weekends. What should the project manager do?

   • ATake over the activity and deliver the reports whenever work is required on a weekend.
   • BAvoid reporting during the months that team members would need to work on the weekend.
   • CRemind the team members of their governance responsibilities documented in the team charter.
   • DCommunicate to the project stakeholders that the reports will be delayed certain months of the year.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   The team charter typically outlines the governance responsibilities, roles, and expectations of team members. By reminding team members of their governance responsibilities, the project manager reinforces the agreed-upon commitments and encourages a sense of accountability. This approach encourages the team to find collaborative solutions and ensures that everyone is aware of and respects the team's established working arrangements, even if adjustments may be needed to accommodate time zone differences.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Abdelmonm

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7. Question 1397 · 1401 in bank

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   A critical deliverable for the current iteration is giving the team difficulties. Functionality and quality issues are constantly emerging and delaying iteration progress. The project manager listens to the team's concerns and discovered that the work is not being well coordinated among the team members. Which two actions should the project manager take to handle this situation? (Choose two.)

   • ADevelop a team performance report to discuss in the next retrospective meeting.
   • BProvide dear instructions on how the work should flow among the team members.
   • CSchedule an iteration backlog refinement meeting to understand the issues.
   • DSet up one-on-one meetings to provide feedback to the team members.
   • EPrioritize the issues, focusing on the ones affecting the iteration goal.

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   Answer: CE

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   A. Develop a team performance report to discuss in the next retrospective meeting. It´s Agile no need to develop team performance, the team will feel the wrong result directly into the retrospective. B. Provide dear instructions on how the work should flow among the team members. Most Voted. It´s Agile, PM doesn´t provide clear instructions, PM empower the team. C. Schedule an iteration backlog refinement meeting to understand the issues. It´s Agile, PM is a facilitator, PM will facilitate to schedule a backlog refinement and the team will understand where the problems are and will decide how to fix it. D. Set up one-on-one meetings to provide feedback to the team members. Agile is a TEAM, it´s not an issue related to individual ones. E. Prioritize the issues, focusing on the ones affecting the iteration goal. PM can prioritize the issues with the Team showing them how to do where they are going to learn

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — David983

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8. Question 1398 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is managing a large project. During a review meeting, the project manager discovers that one of the team members who use to be a high performer was not able to complete their work on time. What should the project manager do?

   • ATalk to the team member to determine why their performance changed.
   • BTalk to the team member's manager to provide more training.
   • CTalk to the team member and a human resources (HR) representative.
   • DTalk to the project lead and ask them to allocate less demanding tasks.

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   Answer: A

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9. Question 1399 · 1401 in bank

   An organization is initiating a project that will be using new technology. The complexity of the project requires excellent technical skills. After reviewing the proposed project management plan, the project sponsor asks for options to reduce the labor cost without introducing risk to the project delivery. What should the project manager do first?

   • AReview the risk register and assign functional managers as resources.
   • BPerform an analysis of the key cost drivers and present alternatives.
   • CAnalyze the resource pool and assign internal resources who participated in past projects.
   • DReview the work breakdown structure (WBS) to ensure there are adequate resources.

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   Answer: B

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10. Question 1400 · 1401 in bank

    A project manager is using an agile approach. During the sprint planning meeting, the product owner flagged a backlog item as high business value and easy to implement. However, the other team members identified a high dependency between this item and another item that is flagged as low business value and high complexity. What should the project manager do to support the backlog prioritization?

    • ASupport the team to move both items to the next sprint when the team will know more.
    • BPrioritize the item flagged as high business value and low complexity for this sprint.
    • CFacilitate the discussion until the team reaches an agreement about the two items.
    • DPrioritize the item flagged as a dependency with low business value and high complexity.

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    Answer: C

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