PMP practice questions 31–40

1. Question 31 · 1401 in bank

   Halfway through a project, the project sponsor is replaced by another peer who was not previously engaged in the project. The new project sponsor has rejected most of the project artifacts, and the team did not get the latest increment approved on the current iteration. Stakeholders are not feeling confident about the project outcome. What should the project manager have done to prevent this situation?

   • APerformed a stakeholder analysis when the sponsor joined the project
   • BHeld a governance meeting to review the project increment
   • CEscalated the issue to ensure the increment would be approved
   • DConducted a product iteration review with the new project sponsor

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   I chose D. But after read the correct answer and question. the question focuses on preventing this situation from happening in the future, rather than finding a solution to the current problem. With this mindset, "A. Performed a stakeholder analysis when the sponsor joined the project" is indeed worth considering.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — QuaTV

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2. Question 32 · 1401 in bank

   An agile project is approaching its first release date, and the product will be supported by the operations team. To ensure proper support for the product, what should the project manager do?

   • AEngage an external consultancy to assemble supporting documents and coordinate the knowledge transfer.
   • BPropose a workshop with the operations team to outline all requirements of the new software and how to properly support it.
   • CEnsure the operations team has representation in the planning and review meetings and that there are support requirements in the backlog.
   • DCreate and prioritize a support manual on the product backlog to ensure adequate knowledge transfer.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Early and ongoing collaboration: ongoing communication and collaboration between the development team and the operations team throughout the project lifecycle. By having the operations team present in planning and review meetings, they can: Understand the product's functionality and potential support challenges early on. Provide valuable feedback on design decisions and technical choices that might impact supportability. Contribute to backlog refinement by prioritizing support requirements alongside feature development. Agile alignment: Embedding support considerations throughout the project allows for continuous feedback and adaptation, reducing the likelihood of major post-release support issues. Cost-effective and efficient: leverages existing resources and integrates support activities into the existing project framework, making it more cost-effective and efficient.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — chlaithem

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3. Question 33 · 1401 in bank

   An experienced project manager is working on a complex hybrid project that has several dependencies with other projects. How should the project manager reduce the risk related to those external dependencies?

   • AAssess consolidated project plans for dependencies, gaps, and continued business value
   • BDelegate the review of dependencies to the project sponsor and resource manager
   • CSchedule a daily interproject review to track the progress of each project plan and their dependencies
   • DAsk the project management office (PMO) to review the project plan dependencies

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   Answer: A

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4. Question 34 · 1401 in bank

   In a complex project with several subcontractors, one subcontractor reports a likely delay in the schedule. This could affect the other subcontractors and impact their ability to deliver on time. What should the project manager do first?

   • AAssess the schedule and update the risk register.
   • BReport the delay to all other subcontractors.
   • CChange the milestones and sequence of work.
   • DEscalate to senior management and the stakeholders.

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   Answer: A

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5. Question 35 · 1401 in bank

   A company has always acquired very specialized services from local companies for its projects. During the planning stage for a regulatory project, the project manager is informed that local vendors would not be able to operate due to an unexpected major event. There is an option to hire the same services from companies in other countries. What should the project manager do in this situation?

   • AReview organizational process assets (OPAs) for similar projects.
   • BCreate a change request to extend the duration of the project.
   • CPlan to execute the procurement tasks in a virtual environment.
   • DAsk the project sponsor to put the project on hold.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   The first sentence tells you why you do not need to look at the OPAs. There is no precedence on not hiring local.... "A company has always acquired very specialized services from local companies for its projects." Plan to find and work with a vendor virtually, meaning online chats and meetings.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — kevzzz

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6. Question 36 · 1401 in bank

   A project scope was developed with numerous assumptions. During the execution phase, the assumptions changed, which has jeopardized the planned business value of the project. What should the project manager do next?

   • ADeliver what was planned in the project management document according to the specifications
   • BUpdate the assumptions log and change log, and implement the change control process
   • CInform the client that the project cannot meet the project timeline and additional costs will be incurred
   • DReport on the changed assumptions to the project sponsor and seek support to prioritize the change requests

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   During the execution phase, changes need to be managed through established change control procedures. While involving the sponsor to prioritize changes is essential, it's crucial to first document the changed assumptions and associated impacts in logs to present a comprehensive view of the alterations. This information helps in discussing the proposed changes with the sponsor and seeking their support to prioritize and approve the necessary adjustments. Therefore, updating the logs and initiating the change control process (Option B) is a foundational step before engaging the sponsor to prioritize changes.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Jaya12

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7. Question 37 · 1401 in bank

   A project is scheduled to end in 2 weeks. The team is expected to continue working long hours and is showing signs of weariness and fatigue. What should the project manager do lo encourage the team?

   • ASchedule training courses to enhance team performance.
   • BSchedule working lunch meetings until the project is complete.
   • CAdd new team members to help the project finalization.
   • DInitiate rewards and incentives according to assessment results.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   In order to encourage and motivate a weary and fatigued team, initiating rewards and incentives based on an assessment of their performance is a positive approach. Recognizing and appreciating the team's efforts can boost morale and create a positive working environment. It's important to acknowledge their hard work and provide incentives that align with their achievements, which can contribute to renewed energy and commitment from the team.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Abdelmonm

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8. Question 38 · 1401 in bank

   A new project manager was assigned to a project during implementation. The project manager realized that new tax policies are creating a risk for a cost overrun by 25%. The project manager updated the risk register and kept the project running as normal. The CEO has announced that the project could be cancelled since the acceptable cost overrun is only 20%. The project manager was quite surprised as this was new information. What should the project manager have done to avoid this?

   • AImplemented the communications management plan properly.
   • BImplemented the stakeholder engagement plan correctly.
   • CProvided a proper risk response.
   • DEnsured the risk tolerance of the company was properly updated.

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   Answer: D

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9. Question 39 · 1401 in bank

   A project team member complained to the project manager that they are not sure if they are working on the latest requirements document because it was emailed to them about one week ago. They mentioned that, in the past, they worked on a document for more than 20 hours only to find out later that another learn member had already updated that same document but did not send them the latest revisions. What should the project manager do to avoid this situation in the future?

   • AEncourage better team communication by positioning team members closer together.
   • BImplement a project management information system (PMIS).
   • CUpdate the communications management plan to ensure correct delivery of the latest version.
   • DRestrict team members from sending the requirements documents via email.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   Very tricky question, B is the thing you should implement to control document version and communication channel. this question is look like they don't have PMIS. so should implement PMIS first.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — PeterCK

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10. Question 40 · 1401 in bank

    A project manager is preparing the business case for a project in a not for profit organization. The project manager justifies the cost of the project to a group of sponsors. Which benefits realization metric should the project manager use?

    • ABudget at Completion (BAC)
    • BPayback period
    • CTotal value of ownership
    • DReturn of investment (ROI)

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    Answer: C

    Explanation

    In a not-for-profit organization, where the focus might not solely be on financial returns, this metric provides a more holistic view of the project's benefits and costs. Total value of ownership allows the project manager to present a comprehensive view of all costs associated with the project, aligning more closely with the objectives of a not-for-profit organization.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — Jaya12

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