PMP practice questions 501–510

1. Question 501 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is in the middle of an agile project comprised of 100 user stories broken down into five iterations. Each user story is worth US$50. The actual expenditure is US$2,000 and 50 user stories have been delivered. Which statement is true?

   • AThe project is under budget and on schedule.
   • BThe project is over budget and behind schedule.
   • CThe project is under budget and behind schedule.
   • DThe project is on budget and on schedule.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. The project is under budget and on schedule. Here’s why: 50 user stories have been delivered, and each story is worth $50, meaning the earned value (EV) is 50 x $50 = $2,500. The actual expenditure is $2,000, which means the actual cost (AC) is $2,000. Since the EV ($2,500) is greater than the AC ($2,000), the project is under budget. The fact that 50 user stories have been delivered (out of 100, halfway through the project) suggests the project is on schedule if it’s supposed to deliver all 100 stories across 5 iterations. Thus, the project is both under budget and on schedule.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Ngho

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2. Question 502 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has been assigned to lead a major project in a government organization. There are no policies and procedures for project management, since there is no project management office (PMO). The managers involved are unaware of their responsibilities for the project. What should the project manager do?

   • AProvide project management training to the stakeholders and explain their responsibilities.
   • BStart planning the project and then request that a PMO be implemented in the organization.
   • CRequest that the implementation of a PMO be executed in parallel with the project.
   • DProvide project management training to only the internal team involved in the project.

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   Answer: A

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3. Question 503 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager for a construction site realizes the importance of stakeholder relations, especially with the local community. The project manager and the project team strive to build effective relationships with these key stakeholders in order to prevent obstacles in the future. What should the project manager do to customize the stakeholder engagement plan?

   • AAssess the need to collaborate with the community.
   • BAnalyze the need to negotiate with the community.
   • CAssess the information requirements of the community.
   • DAnalyze stakeholder diversity in the community.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C. Assess the information requirements of the community. This option focuses on understanding what information the local community needs, how they prefer to receive it, and the timing of that information. By assessing these requirements, the project manager can ensure that the engagement plan is tailored to effectively meet the community's needs and concerns, fostering a positive relationship. => Tailored Communication Building Trust Proactive Engagement While options A (collaboration), B (negotiation), and D (analyzing diversity) are also important considerations for stakeholder engagement, understanding the information needs is a critical foundational step that directly influences how effectively the project manager can engage and communicate with the community.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — MonBouj

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4. Question 504 · 1401 in bank

   In a project, one core team member tends to do all the work and ensures all tasks are completed. This core team member is soon leaving the project, which may make the project vulnerable. What should the project manager do?

   • AEnsure the activities of this team member are distributed across the project team.
   • BAssess a mechanism for knowledge transfer among the team members.
   • CAsk human resources (HR) to counsel the team member to balance the workload.
   • DMotivate the team member to stay by providing them with incentives.

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   Answer: B

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5. Question 505 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has noticed that the performance of a new team member has increased dramatically over the past few months. The project manager has been measuring this team member's performance through the cost performance index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI) of work packages. The project manager has also assigned new, unrelated work packages to this team member. The project manager wants to formally record the team member's success in the project documentation. What should the project manager do?

   • ASend a communication to management recognizing the team member's contributions.
   • BHold a project team meeting about the team member's contribution and take minutes.
   • CRecord the team member's contribution in the responsibility assignment matrix (RAM).
   • DAttach a note to the project management plan about the team member.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. Send a communication to management recognizing the team member's contributions. => The key is the word "formally" record: This option ensures that the recognition is formalized and communicated to higher management, which can have several benefits: Visibility Motivation Documentation While options B, C, and D may contribute to internal project documentation, they do not provide the same level of formal recognition and visibility as option A, which directly engages management.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — MonBouj

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6. Question 506 · 1401 in bank

   A solution designer in an agile team often passes the design information to team members without any documentation. This has resulted in misunderstandings within the team. What should the agile leader do?

   • AMove the solution designer to another team
   • BReview the process that resulted in this situation
   • CAsk the team to document the design
   • DStop work until the design document is completed

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   C. is incorrect. It did not say designer did NOT document. It said he did not provide it to the team. One could still document and fail to provide the document.if yo picked C. he could still not provide thanks to a broken process. therefore agile leader should review the process to figure out next steps. which may require updating the process or training.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Jamrock

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7. Question 507 · 1401 in bank

   A key team member has recently gone through some personal issues that has affected their performance. The project manager noticed that the team member's emotional situation has affected the rest of the team's performance. How should the project manager handle this situation?

   • AHelp all team members learn to deal with their emotions by building a culture of empathy.
   • BSeparate the key team member and replace them while they emotionally recover.
   • CMeet with the team to discuss how to handle the performance problem.
   • DAsk the human resources (HR) department for their support providing emotional help.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. Help all team members learn to deal with their emotions by building a culture of empathy. This option promotes a supportive team environment, encouraging understanding and compassion among team members. By fostering a culture of empathy, the project manager can help the team navigate the challenges posed by personal issues, ultimately improving overall team dynamics and performance. Supporting emotional well-being can lead to better communication, collaboration, and resilience within the team, allowing them to work through difficulties together. Additionally, this approach can create a safe space for the affected team member to seek help and express their feelings, which can be beneficial for their recovery and reintegration into the team.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — MonBouj

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8. Question 508 · 1401 in bank

   A developer who has almost completed a required product feature for a prototype leaves the company in the middle of an iteration. What should the project manager do?

   • AGo to management and ask to hire a new external developer.
   • BReview the backlog to reschedule the deliverable for a later iteration.
   • CDetermine whether other cross-functional team members are able to take over the work.
   • DEngage with stakeholders directly to review the iteration process.

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   Answer: C

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9. Question 509 · 1401 in bank

   An agile project has a documented list of requirements prioritized in high, medium, and low categories. The project team has expressed that it is difficult to know what to work on next as so many items are listed as high priority. What should the project manager recommend?

   • AAsk the team to prioritize the high-priority items based on what they feel is a logical sequence to build.
   • BEnsure the product owner determines the priority based on a product roadmap, release plan, and iteration plan.
   • CAsk the team to prioritize the high-priority items based on the release plan and what allows for testing most effectively.
   • DDiscard the current categorization of requirements as "high, medium, and low" and prioritize numerically.

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   Answer: B

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10. Question 510 · 1401 in bank

    A self-organizing team was delivering as committed. The team accepted a development task with new technology and the iterations started to have reduced velocity. What management decision is suited for this situation?

    • AMove team members who are not performing from the team.
    • BAdd new members to the team and increase the velocity.
    • CRe-assign the project to a team that has worked with this technology.
    • DProvide opportunity for team members to learn and adjust to the technology.

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    Answer: D

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