PMP practice questions 191–200

1. Question 191 · 1401 in bank

   A project team is in the planning stage and has prepared a list of activities and completed sequencing the activities. During a review, the team noted that there is a dependency missing between: • Test the product • Release to customer According to the quality management plan, the product must be tested before being released. How should the project manager enter this dependency?

   • AStart to start
   • BFinish to start
   • CFinish to finish
   • DStart to finish

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   The correct way to enter this dependency is B. Finish to start. This is because the "Test the product" activity must be finished before the "Release to customer" activity can start. In a Finish to Start dependency, the initiation of the successor (in this case, releasing the product to the customer) is dependent on the completion of the predecessor (testing the product). This type of dependency is very common in project management, especially in cases where a certain phase or component of the project must be completed before the next phase can commence.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Delab202

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2. Question 192 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has access to risk management tools but chooses to use a quantitative method to evaluate the project risks. During project execution, the project sponsor asks for an updated risk matrix. What should the project manager do next?

   • AUse integrated risk management software to evaluate the risks.
   • BTrust in the quantitative method already chosen as it is a precise method.
   • CAdd new risks and send the risk matrix to leadership for approval.
   • DUse their own professional knowledge to reassess the risks.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   I think we should use the pre-approved risk assessment methods. An option to argue for a different measurement is missing.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — 6thEditionAndy

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3. Question 193 · 1401 in bank

   In a highly politicized organizational environment, the stakeholders are driven by their own operational or business goals, which results in conflicting interests regarding the project. What should the project manager do to steer the stakeholders toward the collective project goal?

   • AAnticipate, alert, and follow the risk management process.
   • BDiscuss, educate, and follow the communications management process
   • CDetect, track, and follow the issue management process
   • DPromote, inspire, and follow the stakeholder engagement process

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Promouvoir : Le chef de projet doit activement promouvoir l'importance du projet et les bénéfices qu'il apportera à l'organisation dans son ensemble. Cela aide à créer une vision partagée et à motiver les parties prenantes à s'aligner sur les objectifs communs. Inspirer : Il est essentiel d'inspirer les parties prenantes en leur montrant comment leur contribution individuelle et collective mènera au succès du projet. En inspirant, le chef de projet peut surmonter les résistances et les intérêts divergents. Suivre le processus d’engagement des parties prenantes : Cela inclut la gestion continue des attentes, la communication régulière et l'implication active des parties prenantes tout au long du projet. En suivant ce processus, le chef de projet peut assurer que les parties prenantes restent engagées et alignées avec l'objectif du projet.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — sidje

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4. Question 194 · 1401 in bank

   An agile project is running its second iteration out of six. A marketing director, who is a key stakeholder, contacts the project lead for a high-level report of the project. What should the project lead do?

   • AAsk the product owner to develop the new report based on the iteration information.
   • BDevelop the requested report based on the iteration information.
   • CExplain to the stakeholder that the key indicators are by iteration.
   • DTell the stakeholder that a new report will be produced at the end of the iteration.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   In an Agile project, when a key stakeholder like the marketing director requests a high-level report of the project during an ongoing iteration, the project lead should consider the Agile principles and practices. Option B, "Develop the requested report based on the iteration information," is the most appropriate course of action. Agile methodologies promote transparency and collaboration with stakeholders, and if the marketing director has a need for information, the project lead should work to provide it. However, it's essential to maintain the focus on delivering value during the iteration and not disrupt the team's work.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Delab202

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5. Question 195 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has recently moved to an organization to lead a key project. The project manager notices that team performance is below the target, and the tasks assigned are not delivered on time. Team commitment is also not as appropriate as it should be. What should the project manager do?

   • ASchedule a meeting and communicate the performance concern to the team.
   • BHire a project team leader who can influence the project team members.
   • CApply an agile approach to help improve team performance.
   • DStudy and determine the appropriate leadership style suitable for the team.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Before taking any specific actions, the project manager should assess the situation and understand the dynamics of the team. This includes studying the team's composition, individual strengths and weaknesses, communication styles, and overall work environment. Determining the most effective leadership style for the team is a crucial step in addressing performance issues. This approach allows the project manager to tailor their leadership strategies to the specific needs and characteristics of the team members, fostering a more effective and collaborative work environment.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Abdelmonm

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6. Question 196 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has commissioned a design study from a consulting firm to investigate a number of alternatives. The project manager has a strict policy on the cost of the study and has established a number of cost triggers and trend analyses. Which tool is the project manager using?

   • ATime and materials (T&M) contract
   • BS-curve analysis
   • CEarned value (EV)
   • DControl chart

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Contrat de temps et de matériaux (T&M) : C'est un type de contrat de projet qui permet de payer le fournisseur en fonction du temps travaillé et des matériaux utilisés, plutôt qu'un outil de gestion de projet pour surveiller les coûts et les tendances. Analyse de la courbe en S : Cette analyse est utilisée pour visualiser la progression du projet par rapport au temps et au budget, mais elle ne traite pas spécifiquement des déclencheurs de coûts ou des analyses de tendances en tant que méthodologie complète. Carte de contrôle : Utilisée principalement dans la gestion de la qualité pour surveiller les variations de processus, elle ne traite pas de la gestion des coûts de projet ou des tendances globales du projet.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — sidje

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7. Question 197 · 1401 in bank

   A project using a hybrid approach to migrate from a current system to a new and enhanced system is underway. The plan is to migrate the system in stages. However, the operations team is complaining that they are not ready to start supporting the new system. How should the project manager effectively approach this situation?

   • AInclude knowledge transfer sessions between the project and operations teams at every stage.
   • BPrepare detailed documentation to be shared with the operations team during project closure.
   • CChange the project management plan to add a final stage for product handoff to the operations team.
   • DCreate a lessons learned register to include operations team training for future projects.

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   Answer: A

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8. Question 198 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is working on the delivery of a solution that needs to be deployed to the public quickly. The project team is experienced, the stakeholders are supporting the delivery, and the customer is cooperating. What strategy should the project manager use to ensure on-time delivery of the solution?

   • AMeet with the customer to agree on the components of the solution and the priorities
   • BAsk the sponsor for support regarding the allocation of additional resources to finish on time
   • CHave a high-level plan for incremental deliveries and get the customer's feedback as early as possible
   • DHave a detailed plan of all milestones, deliverables, functionalities, and allocation of resources

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   I think C is correct, but I am conflicted. I think the question is phrased oddly. PMI says D, the traditional waterfall route can be "possibly faster than an iterative and incremental approach when requirements are fully known up front." https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/erp-oracle-unified-method-approach-5990 but... the question does not say that is known up front. The stakeholders are engaged and involved so getting feedback from them in an iteration approach would yield on-time delivery of Business Value and would be considered "deployed to the public quickly", but not the completed project, which the question does not ask for either. Thoughts? Thoughts?

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — thetailwind

   References

   • pmi.org documentation

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9. Question 199 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is assigned to a project to develop a mobile app. The sponsor explains that the application should do better than their closest competitor’s app. The sponsor’s expectation is that the team can be put together and start work immediately. What should the project manager do?

   • ADefine the project scope with the stakeholders and determine how formal acceptance will be obtained
   • BStart working on the resource management plan in order to identify the best team for the project.
   • CUtilize expert judgment and organizational process assets (OPAs) to estimate the effort and budget
   • DReview the competitor's app to understand the functionalities that the project scope should consider

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Reviewing the competitor's app helps gather insights into the functionalities that are currently successful in the market. This understanding can serve as a foundational step in defining the project scope, as it provides crucial information on what the app should incorporate to surpass the competitor's offering. Subsequently, defining project scope (option A) and other planning activities can follow once this initial analysis is complete.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Jaya12

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10. Question 200 · 1401 in bank

    A senior project manager is assigned to lead a team of project managers to run a large initiative. One of the key stakeholders often bypasses the senior project manager and girves instructions to the other project managers directly. What should the senior project manager do?

    • ATell the project managers to document the stakeholder’s instructions.
    • BEvaluate the stakeholder analysis to identify the stakeholder’s influence.
    • CReview the benefits realization plan with the sponsor and the stakeholder.
    • DEscalate to the project sponsors and the manager of this stakeholder.

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    Answer: B

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