PMP practice questions 261–270

1. Question 261 · 1401 in bank

   During a project to develop a new pharmaceutical product, the project manager was informed that there has been a change in government regulations regarding the materials of the project. What should the project manager do?

   • AUpdate the contingency plan to take this issue into account.
   • BMeet with the stakeholders to update the risk register and risk management plan.
   • CStudy the new regulations with the team and evaluate if there is any impact on the project variables.
   • DReview the procurement documentation and modify requirements as needed.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C In conclusion, according to the PMBOK, when faced with a change in government regulations during a project, the project manager should assess the impact, communicate with stakeholders, review and adjust the project plan, engage with regulatory authorities if necessary, and continuously monitor changes to ensure compliance. These steps help mitigate risks and ensure the project remains aligned with legal requirements and objectives. Adigun

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Aditech

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2. Question 262 · 1401 in bank

   A globally distributed project team is running behind schedule due to the lack of team commitment and low morale. In order to bring the schedule back on track, what should the project manager do first?

   • ASet up a meeting to perform a root cause analysis.
   • BPermanently colocate the team for better performance.
   • CUpdate the issue log and communicate it to the team.
   • DSeek the sponsor's approval to extend the project schedule.

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   Answer: A

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3. Question 263 · 1401 in bank

   A company has transitioned and is now delivering projects using a hybrid approach instead of a predictive approach. The distributed project team's knowledge of agile is varied. The project manager feels this new methodology will impact the timely delivery of the project. What should the project manager do?

   • AUse the predictive approach for team members who are not knowledgeable in agile project delivery practices.
   • BAsk to execute the project with a predictive approach since there is a budget and schedule risk.
   • CUse crashing to reduce the critical path to ensure enough buffer to include the impact of the agile methodology update.
   • DPlan for training on agile tools and techniques used in the defined hybrid methodology for consistent application by all team members.

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   Answer: D

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4. Question 264 · 1401 in bank

   A large construction project is progressing well as per the project objectives. The project manager would like to report the project's value to the project sponsor and seek the next phase of funding closure. What should the project manager do?

   • AEnsure a measurement system is in place like earned value analysis (EVA) to track project value for the project sponsor
   • BCreate a detailed project report on successes and challenges for the project sponsor
   • CSubmit a detailed report on the cost budget vs. the cost actuals as the project sponsor will want to know more about finances
   • DArrange a site visit to show the project sponsor the construction progress in person

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   "The project manager would like to report the project's VALUE to the project sponsor and seek the next phase of funding closure. B. is wrong. To be able to report you need a system to measure. Which is A. C. is just plainly wrong cause you assume that sponsor just want to know about finances. D. Might be a good choice. Show him the site and the deliverable but behind the curtains, your cost is messed up and your schedule is about to be f*cked up. A. Ensure a measurement system is in place like earned value analysis (EVA) to track project value for the project sponsor

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — adingmaki

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5. Question 265 · 1401 in bank

   A new relevant project stakeholder suggested a change to some of the project parameters midway through execution. What should the project manager do next?

   • AReject the change because it is contrary to what was agreed to during earlier phases of the project.
   • BTransfer the change to the steering committee for them to evaluate and decide the appropriate next steps.
   • CEvaluate the proposed change with integrated change controls and discuss the change with the project sponsor.
   • DAccept the change and use contingency funds to implement this change with minimal schedule impacts.

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   Answer: C

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6. Question 266 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager just finished a meeting to identify the main stakeholders of the project. What should the project manager do next?

   • AAnalyze the stakeholders.
   • BMonitor all stakeholders.
   • CKeep all stakeholders informed.
   • DEngage the stakeholders.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A According to the PMBOK Guide, the project manager should document the identified stakeholders, analyze their needs, expectations, and influence on the project, and develop a stakeholder management plan to effectively engage and communicate with them throughout the project lifecycle.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Aditech

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7. Question 267 · 1401 in bank

   In a functional organization, a product analyst is assigned to a short-duration application development effort. The analyst expresses concerns about the task and asks the project manager to provide the support of a peer with expertise in this domain. What should the project manager do?

   • AEnroll the analyst in a capacity-building program, and keep this analyst assigned to the task.
   • BRecognize the analyst's concerns and reassign the task to another team member.
   • CAsk the analyst to use skills to develop the tool, then move development to another team member.
   • DMake sure the analyst has regular pairing meetings with the other team member throughout task execution.

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   Answer: D

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8. Question 268 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager works in an organization that wants to implement agile methods. Traditionally, the project progress was communicated via a weekly email to stakeholders. The development team uses a burndown chart and a kanban board to visualize progress. What should the project manager do?

   • AUse the burndown chart and the kanban board as an auxiliary communication channel.
   • BProvide access to the burndown chart and kanban board and ask stakeholders to use them.
   • COrganize training for all stakeholders on the burndown chart and kanban board.
   • DContinue using only the traditional communication channels with external stakeholders.

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 269 · 1401 in bank

   A customer requests additional changes 1 day before the planned change date. How should the project manager respond to the change request?

   • AReject the changes as the lead time is too short.
   • BCheck if the changes are covered in the statement of work (SOW).
   • CDetermine whether the project team is capable of making the changes.
   • DReview the additional changes and perform integrated change control.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Selon le PMBOK, à chaque fois qu'un changement se présente le chef de projet doit en premier l'analyser et mesurer son impact.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — sidje

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10. Question 270 · 1401 in bank

    A company is transitioning from a predictive approach to an agile approach. A project manager is assigned to the first pilot with an inexperienced team. Due to an unexpected event, the whole team is asked to work remotely. During the second sprint, the project manager starts to notice a lack of commitment from the team members. What should the project manager do in this situation as a servant leader?

    • ACoach team members to increase their engagement and collaboration.
    • BRequest an exception to allow the team to return to work on-site.
    • CForce the team to attend the daily standups to gather the project status.
    • DAllow the team to address the problem as a self-organized team.

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    Answer: A

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