PMP practice questions 421–430

1. Question 421 · 1401 in bank

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   A team is testing a product on multiple radio frequencies. The project manager is informed that a new government policy, expected in 2 weeks, will mandate companies to obtain approval and licensing for frequency testing. The team has completed 80% of the testing and needs 4 weeks to complete the remaining tests. Which two actions should the project manager take until the approval is received? (Choose two.)

   • AHire a vendor with the required expertise and infrastructure to complete the testing.
   • BStop testing immediately and escalate the issue to senior management for a decision.
   • CAllow testing to continue for the complete duration as the policy may not apply to ongoing projects.
   • DUpdate the project risk checklist to consider licensing and approvals for risk identification.
   • EReallocate the testing resources to complete testing early before the policy takes effect.

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   Answer: DE

   Explanation

   There is no concern highlighted with the current testing team, so hiring a vendor does not add value. C makes sense but pending effort is of 4 weeks but time left is 2 weeks for the possible compliance to come in play. Hence D and E would be the right answer. The new policy is expected in 2 weeks. Why stop testing immediately. So B does not make sense.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Saurav6233

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2. Question 422 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is appointed to manage an infrastructure project that spans across several countries, including different time zones within a subregion. It is likely that most of the project team members will never meet, but they will have to collaborate to ensure deliverables are met. What should the project manager do to ensure good collaboration between the remote project team members?

   • ADiscuss the concerns with the project sponsor and modify the project charter to include more budget for interactions.
   • BCreate a social media group platform for the team to create a supportive environment.
   • CSet the ground rules and identify a contingency plan in the risk register.
   • DPlan a communication method and allow the project team members to virtually interact.

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   Answer: D

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3. Question 423 · 1401 in bank

   A team is assembled for a new project that will be using a predictive approach through requirements gathering and an agile approach for development and testing. Not everyone on the team has experience working in agile. The schedule has started slipping due to the unclear structure of the agile development approach. What should the project manager have done to avoid this situation?

   • ASet up weekly status meetings to review team progress, prepared weekly status reports to track progress, and regularly escalated delays.
   • BEstablished daily standup meetings to track and report on team progress and escalated delays to stakeholders as they occurred.
   • CMet with the team, allowed team members to make decisions about what to do, and established performance goals.
   • DConducted routine meetings and identified team members who are under performing.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   B. Established daily standup meetings to track and report on team progress and escalated delays to stakeholders as they occurred

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — victory108

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4. Question 424 · 1401 in bank

   A project team working on a hybrid project is struggling to achieve customer satisfaction. The team states that the customer keeps changing their priorities. Meanwhile, the customer argues that the project team does not understand their needs. What should the project manager do?

   • AMeet with the customer and the project team to understand the problem.
   • BHire an external organization to audit the project and deliverables.
   • CAsk the product owner to explain the customer needs to the project team.
   • DEscalate to the project sponsor and request immediate intervention.

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   Answer: A

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5. Question 425 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is working on a project to build a manufacturing complex. The project will run in three different phases: engineering, procurement, and construction. The procurement phase is in the initiation stage. The project sponsor wants to pursue the project phases as they have been planned, but also wants to accommodate and adjust to new data, input from the customer, and changes during the various phases as the project progresses. How should the project manager approach this project?

   • AUse a hybrid model to combine predictive and adaptive life cycles.
   • BImplement an adaptive project management approach.
   • CEvaluate and decide on a phased project management approach.
   • DApply a predictive project management approach.

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   Answer: A

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6. Question 426 · 1401 in bank

   An organization is transitioning to an agile approach. At the project’s first sprint review, the product owner did not accept the result of the sprint and has some concerns. What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the project team to address the product owner’s issues since the product owner is responsible for the scope in agile.
   • BCreate a record in the issue register and escalate the issue to the project steering committee.
   • CAsk the product owner to accept the outcome since the team delivered what was agreed in the sprint planning.
   • DOrganize a sprint retrospective and discuss the issues and how they can be avoided in the next sprint.

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   Answer: D

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7. Question 427 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager receives a serious complaint from a functional manager about a team member. What should the project manager do?

   • ASupport the team member and provide documentation to the functional manager proving their performance.
   • BReplace the team member immediately to maintain a good relationship with the functional manager.
   • CProtect the team member and ask the project sponsor to minimize any external interruptions.
   • DDiscuss the issue with the functional manager to understand the reason for the complaint.

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   Answer: D

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8. Question 428 · 1401 in bank

   A project involves exporting 150 packages to the customer. However, only 30 packages have been cleared by the customer for shipment. The logistics manager provided details to the customer 2 weeks ago and set up a weekly conference call to effectively communicate with them, but the customer has not been participating in the calls. How should the project manager handle this situation?

   • ARequest a change in the contract to include the shipment in the project management plan.
   • BFind the root cause of the issue and discuss the customer's current engagement.
   • CInform the customer that subsequent packages cannot be manufactured.
   • DRequest a delivery date extension from the customer.

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 429 · 1401 in bank

   A project team is working on a product that is planned for multiple iterations. They are delivering incremental value. When should the value be demonstrated?

   • AAfter full development is completed
   • BWhen the sponsor approves the increment
   • CWhen a major feature is completed
   • DAt the end of each and every iteration

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   Answer: D

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10. Question 430 · 1401 in bank

    A senior developer working on a large artificial intelligence (AI) project has worked hard and shown excellent results. The project manager is very happy with the developer's contribution and thinks that the developer deserves a reward. What should the project manager do?

    • ACreate an opportunity for the project team to recognize this developer
    • BPrint a recognition certificate and present it to the developer during a meeting
    • CSend a recognition email to the team and copy management
    • DReward the developer according to their motivations and interests

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    Answer: D

    Explanation

    No, answer A does not take into consideration their preferred method of reward. For example, taking someone who doesn't like to be center of attention and throwing them a party would backfire.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — thetailwind

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