PMP practice questions 671–680

1. Question 671 · 1401 in bank

   A client wants to create an innovative software for the travel industry using an agile approach. A project manager from the company was assigned to work on the details and estimates as requested by the client. What should the project manager do before sending the information to the client?

   • APut the tasks with estimates in the backlog and clarify that the project will not need any reserves.
   • BSequence the tasks with estimates and add standard risk reserves to use for software development.
   • CAnalyze the tasks, provide estimates, include a prototype demo, and send to the client directly.
   • DWork with the team to understand their views and add the appropriate dependencies and risks.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   This is D. You can't provide a prototype, at least a good one without consulting with the team first or even having any work done. The selected answer seems like the PM is doing everything without even talking with the team, and that's a recipe for failure.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — [Removed]

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2. Question 672 · 1401 in bank

   According to this burnup chart for the last 7-day sprint, what should the project lead address with the product owner and team?

   

   • AThe product owner should not ask the team to change their sprint commitments.
   • BThe team is accepting too much work in the sprint after it has started.
   • CThe team is not meeting the expectations of the product owner.
   • DThe team should have stopped on day 4 and started a new sprint.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   Looking at the chart, the team started with 10 tasks. On day 7, they completed those tasks, but 3 additional were added after the start. Had they not accepted those additional tasks, they would have been golden.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Maccaoidh

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3. Question 673 · 1401 in bank

   After the merger of two large companies, a project manager is assigned to a project. The company hires a consultant to ensure best practices are being used in information security. During an iteration, the consultant requests changes to a software component, claiming that it is not meeting market requirements. What should the project manager do?

   • AContinue the iteration and add the requested changes.
   • BContinue the iteration and review the change with the customer.
   • CCancel the iteration and meet with the product owner.
   • DCancel the iteration and add the requested changes.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   I'd probably go with B. The question doesn't say that the work the team is busy doing as part of the iteration contradicts the new market requirements. Therefore, they should carry on while the change needs to be discussed with the customer.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — SteAle

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4. Question 674 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is managing the scope of the project and creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) with the team members. How should the project manager organize the WBS?

   • ACustomer oriented
   • BTeam oriented
   • CCost oriented
   • DDeliverable oriented

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   pmi say it is deliverable orientedPMI. https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/applying-work-breakdown-structure-project-lifecycle-6979 A WBS, as defined in the PMBOK® Guide—Third Edition is “a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the work to be executed by the project team to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables. It organizes and defines the total scope of the project. Each descending level represents an increasingly detailed definition of the project work. The WBS is decomposed into work packages. The deliverable orientation of the hierarchy includes both internal and external deliverables.”

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Satyabrata_Paul

   References

   • pmi.org documentation

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5. Question 675 · 1401 in bank

   Two members of a new project team disagree on the best approach to solve a problem. The conflict has been going on for 1 week. The two members are tense around each other and are taking everything personally. What should the project manager do?

   • AHelp the team members to resolve the conflict in a way that results in the best team performance.
   • BOffer a compromise that is acceptable to both team members, even if it may not be the best solution.
   • CUnderstand each team member's argument and select the one that results in less risk to the project.
   • DSend both team members to the human resources (HR) department for an acceptable resolution.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   It is important for the project manager to help the team members resolve the conflict in a way that results in the best team performance. This means finding a solution that considers the viewpoints of both team members and ensures that the project objectives are met.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Alizade

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6. Question 676 · 1401 in bank

   A project to construct an electricity generation plant is on site near a nature reserve. An environmental activist group is questioning the need for the project. The customer has informed the project manager to disregard the group as they are not in support of the project. What should the project manager do next?

   • AAsk the customer to contact the activist group and let them know the project status and completion date.
   • BAdd the activist group to the list of stakeholders and analyze the impact they may have on project delivery.
   • CObey the directive from the customer since they are funding the project and are the most important stakeholder.
   • DRequest the project team disregard all communication from the activist group and continue with their project work.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   As a project manager, it is important to recognize that stakeholders can have both positive and negative impacts on a project. Environmental activists, in particular, may have concerns about the impact of the project on the surrounding environment. It is important for the project manager to add the activist group to the list of stakeholders and analyze the impact they may have on the project delivery. The project manager should engage with the activist group to understand their concerns and develop a plan to address them, while still delivering the project on time and within budget. Disregarding the activist group's concerns could lead to delays or legal issues down the line.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Alizade

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7. Question 677 · 1401 in bank

   A team working on a close deployment waits to receive critical information from the customer. The customer keeps postponing sending the information which is delaying the deployment. What should the project manager have done to prevent the delay?

   • AObtained all critical information ahead of time
   • BInvolved the customer in the deployment process
   • CUsed the sample data already in place
   • DInvolved upper management in the process

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   This is the response I got from Chat GPT - While involving the customer in the deployment process (option B) and involving upper management (option D) are also important, they are more reactive measures. Using sample data (option C) might be a temporary workaround but doesn't address the root cause of the delay. Obtaining all critical information ahead of time (option A) is a proactive and strategic approach that effectively prevents such delays.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — ShivYad

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8. Question 678 · 1401 in bank

   A project sponsor insists that the project scope for a new product launch should include two geographical locations. However, after the project scoping session was done, a project charter was completed and approved with one location only. What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the sponsor to increase the budget and schedule of the project to accommodate the additional scope.
   • BAssess the impact to the scope and submit a change request for approval of the two locations before including them in the scope of the project.
   • CDiscuss with the sponsor that the project scope is approved and it is not possible to include two locations as it will affect the budget.
   • DEncourage the sponsor to start another project for the additional location so that the current project is not impacted.

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 679 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading a project that is in the execution phase. Due to a company reorganization, some key project team members are likely to leave the project. What should the project manager do next?

   • ADiscuss this issue with the affected team members and support them during the transition.
   • BStart looking for replacements as soon as possible to help prevent any schedule slippage.
   • CEngage with the project sponsor to ensure that this change does not affect the project execution.
   • DDetermine the impact to the project and implement mitigations per the project management plan.

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   Answer: D

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10. Question 680 · 1401 in bank

    A project is on its fifth iteration out of six. One member of the team has left the company unexpectedly. What should the project manager do next?

    • ATake on some of the necessary work to minimize the impact.
    • BInvite the stakeholders to discuss a mitigation plan.
    • CDetail the reason for the project delay in the status report.
    • DRegister an issue and escalate it to the project sponsor.

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    Answer: B

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