PMP practice questions 41–50

1. Question 41 · 1401 in bank

   A large corporation is transforming itself from a predictive to agile approach. A project team with knowledge of agile practices is experiencing significant conflicts with the executives regarding the processes to be followed. How should these conflicts be resolved?

   • ATrain the executives on agile practices.
   • BInclude the executives in team retrospectives.
   • CNegotiate with the executives and agree on a process.
   • DRequest that the executives use agile practices.

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   Answer: A

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2. Question 42 · 1401 in bank

   A company is transitioning from a predictive to an agile approach. During the last two sprint reviews, the product owner complained about the development team, indicating that the increments do not meet the acceptance criteria defined in the user stories. The development team complained about the product owner, who is defining sprint backlog items, because the backlog items cannot be delivered during the 2-week sprints agreed to at the beginning of the project. How should the project manager resolve this situation in their new role as servant leader?

   • AEncourage the whole team to be empowered and accountable for the decisions made according to their roles.
   • BExtend the sprints to 3 weeks to allow the work requested by the product owner to be completed.
   • CRequest that the team use the next sprint to complete all technical debt remaining from the previous sprints.
   • DReview the organizational process assets (OPAs) to find similar situations and review the resolution actions taken.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   In agile methodologies, there is a strong emphasis on collaboration, communication, and shared responsibility among team members. The project manager, acting as a servant leader, should foster an environment where the development team and the product owner collaborate closely, communicate effectively, and collectively take ownership of delivering value.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Abdelmonm

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3. Question 43 · 1401 in bank

   A transportation company is transforming its operational processes and the main system this company uses to move freight. The scope statement is in place. An iterative delivery approach has been agreed by all stakeholders. What does the project manager need to do next to help the team understand the work that needs to be done?

   • ACreate the requirements management plan to outline how project requirements will be collected, analyzed, and documented, and then assign requirements to team members.
   • BWork with the team to decompose the scope into a WBS and work packages in order to create required deliverables and timelines.
   • CStart working on the project management plan with work packages, a detailed schedule, and work assignments for team members.
   • DWork directly with stakeholders on the work breakdown structure (WBS) and assign tasks with a required timeline for each team member to start the work.

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   Answer: B

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4. Question 44 · 1401 in bank

   During project execution, one of the project tasks is to create an important document for a service vendor. The project manager assigns a senior engineer to clearly detail the service instructions to avoid any redo loops. Two days after the service information document was sent, the service vendor has doubts and needs more clarity on the task. This redo loop will probably cause a delay of one or more days. What should the project manager do next?

   • AAssign another engineer to the task due to the urgency.
   • BDiscuss the issue with the engineer and determine how to prevent another problem.
   • CDocument the task on the kanban board and make it the highest priority.
   • DEscalate the issue to the engineer's functional manager.

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   Answer: B

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5. Question 45 · 1401 in bank

   A regulatory branch of an environmental government agency has recently placed a ban on the manufacturing of a specified thickness of plastic packaging products. This ban will take effect in 12 months. The project manager for a startup firm working in alternative packaging has been monitoring the progress of this law for a while and, as part of the risk management, has identified new products that can support a growing customer base. What should the project manager do next?

   • ABegin a marketing campaign to sell alternative packaging after the 12-month period ends
   • BOrganize a meeting with all stakeholders and review the stakeholder engagement plan
   • CContinue production processes and plan to discuss changes at the next annual target review meeting
   • DInform management of the new law as an opportunity to expand market share and share the proposed products

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   Answer: D

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6. Question 46 · 1401 in bank

   Select 3

   During the execution phase of a project, one of the customer's stakeholders keeps requesting changes to the scope every week. Which three actions should the project manager take to resolve this issue? (Choose three.)

   • AUpdate the relevant project documents with this obstacle.
   • BHighlight the impacts of the changes during the next project meeting.
   • CAdjust the project management plan to include the changes in scope.
   • DContinue the execution as planned and defer the changes to a future phase.
   • ESchedule a meeting with the customer to align the approach.

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   Answer: ABE

   Explanation

   A. Update the relevant project documents with this obstacle. This will ensure that the issue is officially recorded and can be referred to in future discussions or decision-making processes.Highlight the impacts of the changes during the next project meeting (Option B): Openly discussing the impact of ongoing scope changes in the next project meeting serves several purposes.(Option E.) Schedule a meeting with the customer to align the approach. This will provide an opportunity to discuss the issue directly with the customer, understand their needs and expectations, and agree on a way forward that is acceptable to all parties. C might be unnecessary and disruptive if changes are frequent and minor. Also constantly adjusting the project management plan to accommodate scope changes can lead to project instability and inefficiency.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — FredDurst

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7. Question 47 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager for an IT company starts a project with members distributed across five different countries and four different time zones. In the first meetings with the sponsor and some stakeholders, the project manager notices that people do not join the meetings on time, have internet connection issues, or experience language barriers during some conversations. What should the project manager do to improve communication among the team?

   • AArrange for some initial face-to-face team meetings for the project team to meet each other
   • BExplain the benefits of common working hours to aid better communication among the project team
   • CSet up a team communications management plan for the company and team members to follow immediately
   • DShare a contact log document for all the team members to make communication easier

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Establishing a communications management plan helps define communication protocols, tools, and expectations, which is crucial for effective collaboration in such diverse and distributed settings. This option aligns with best practices for managing communication in global projects with remote teams.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Abdelmonm

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8. Question 48 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is assigned midway through a project. The team members are in different locations across the country and they are unable to meet in-person often. During a status review meeting, one of the stakeholders highlighted that they were unaware of the status for the project deliverables. What should the project manager do first?

   • ASchedule a meeting with the stakeholder, and include the stakeholder’s needs in the project management plan
   • BReview the communications management plan and verify whether the stakeholder’s needs are captured in the project management plan
   • CRequest the project team include the stakeholder's details and make sure the project status reports are shared with the stakeholder
   • DReview the stakeholder management plan and update the stakeholder register for incorporation in the project management plan

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 49 · 1401 in bank

   A project that has to be delivered by the targeted date has been delayed due to an unforeseen risk occurrence. How should the project manager compress the project to ensure the completion date is not affected?

   • AAdd more project resources
   • BFast-track the project
   • CReduce the project scope
   • DIncrease the project cost

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   Answer: B

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10. Question 50 · 1401 in bank

    A client's company announces a reorganization, which includes changes in the senior management involved in the project. The new project sponsor is asking to put the project on hold until they review the scope. What should the project manager do next?

    • AWait for a new project scope from the new project sponsor
    • BDiscuss the requirements and update the project management plan with the new sponsor
    • CDiscuss the issue with the project team and update the project management plan
    • DAmend the risk register and provide suggested mitigation strategies

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    Answer: B

    Explanation

    In this scenario, the most appropriate action for the project manager would be: B. Discuss the requirements and update the project management plan with the new sponsor. Discussing the issue with the project team and updating the project management plan is important but should follow the alignment with the new sponsor. The project team's adjustments will be based on the outcomes of discussions with the sponsor.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — Delab202

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