PMP practice questions 61–70

1. Question 61 · 1401 in bank

   For some time now, doubts have been raised about who is responsible for delivering a key benefit of a project. What should the project manager do next?

   • AMeet with the stakeholders involved to clearly define their roles and responsibilities with regard to the benefit.
   • BUnderstand the context of the situation and escalate the problem to the steering committee.
   • CDocument the risk in the risk register and generate the risk responses and their respective associated plans.
   • DMeet with the customer to obtain consensus with the recipient of the benefit and determine a means to deliver the benefit.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   In situations where there is confusion or uncertainty about responsibilities, it is essential to engage with the stakeholders involved and clarify their roles and responsibilities. Meeting with the relevant parties to discuss and document expectations can help prevent misunderstandings and ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding the delivery of key project benefits. This proactive approach fosters clear communication and collaboration among stakeholders.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Abdelmonm

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2. Question 62 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is assigned to a new project. The project management office (PMO) and the project manager agree that this is the night opportunity to include daily standup meetings. The project team has never used such tools, and a few members are challenging the decision. What should the project manager do in this situation?

   • AUpdate the project schedule to consider a daily standup as part of the project design phase
   • BEngage an external vendor to perform the design phase under an iterative approach
   • CRequest that new team members familiar with iterative approaches be assigned to this project
   • DDefine the ground rules, responsibilities, and conflict management strategies

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   In this situation, it's important for the project manager to address the concerns and resistance from team members by establishing clear ground rules, responsibilities, and conflict management strategies for the daily standup meetings. This helps set expectations, fosters a collaborative environment, and provides a structured approach to address any challenges that may arise during the implementation of daily standup meetings. Clear communication about the purpose and benefits of daily standups can also help gain buy-in from team members.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Abdelmonm

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3. Question 63 · 1401 in bank

   Select 2

   An agile project is in its eighth iteration out of 16. After the last iteration review, the team members receive feedback from the security department about regulations with which the project must comply. Which two actions should the project manager take? (Choose two.)

   • AAsk the product owner to include the requirements in the product backlog.
   • BAsk the security department for details about regulations.
   • CAsk the stakeholders about the priority of this regulation.
   • DAsk the team members to include the requirements in the next iteration.
   • EAsk the team members to analyze the impact of including this regulation.

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   Answer: BE

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4. Question 64 · 1401 in bank

   A bank is considering building another branch in one of three neighboring cities. The project manager has been tasked with demonstrating the benefits of building a new branch, renting an existing building, or not expanding at all. How should the project manager proceed?

   • APerform a gap analysis on renting in each of the locations.
   • BCalculate the costs for each option in each location and compare the net present value (NPV) for each.
   • CPerform a Kano analysis on building a new branch versus renting in each of the locations.
   • DCalculate the payback period (PBP) for building a new branch in each location versus renting an existing building.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   Calculating the costs for each option in each location and comparing the net present value (NPV) helps in evaluating the financial viability of each choice. NPV takes into account the time value of money and helps in determining which option provides the greatest financial benefit over time. This approach aligns with a thorough financial analysis, which is crucial for decision-making in projects with multiple options.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — UppersquareCapital

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5. Question 65 · 1401 in bank

   During the course of the project, several obstacles are identified that are preventing the project from moving forward. What should the project manager do to remove the obstacles?

   • AHave the project team work on other activities
   • BImplement plans to remove the obstacles
   • CEscalate to the project steering committee
   • DPrioritize the obstacles for resolution

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   Answer: B

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6. Question 66 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager receives information in preparation for reporting the project's monthly performance to the project steering committee: • Actual progress = 2 units • Planned progress = 3 units • Actual cost (AC) = 2 units • Budgeted cost = 3 units What statement should the project manager make to the project steering committee?

   • AThe project is currently behind schedule but at a lower cost, and an application for a time and budget extension will be submitted
   • BThe project is currently behind schedule with a corresponding cost savings, and no further actions should be taken
   • CThe project is currently behind schedule with a corresponding lower cost, and every effort is being made to expedite the delayed activities
   • DThe project is currently behind schedule but is under the planned expenditure, and the project manager is pleased to declare a project cost savings

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   A project manager receives information in preparation for reporting the project's monthly performance to the project steering committee: • Actual progress = 2 units • Planned progress = 3 units • Actual cost (AC) = 2 units • Budgeted cost = 3 units What statement should the project manager make to the project steering committee? A. The project is currently behind schedule but at a lower cost, and an application for a time and budget extension will be submitted B. The project is currently behind schedule with a corresponding cost savings, and no further actions should be taken C. The project is currently behind schedule with a corresponding lower cost, and every effort is being made to expedite the delayed activities D. The project is currently behind schedule but is under the planned expenditure, and the project manager is pleased to declare a project cost savings

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Abdelmonm

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7. Question 67 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager who takes over halfway through a project determines that the cost performance index (CPI) is 0.65. A detailed audit identifies that the project cost was analogously estimated, and the audit team thinks that something was missing in the way the estimates were done. What should have been done to avoid this problem?

   • AUtilized three-point estimates
   • BValidated the schedule performance index (SPI) to evaluate deviation
   • CIncluded lessons learned from past projects
   • DUsed bottom-up estimating

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   If details were missing, a more thorough estimate should have been used and that would be bottom-up, which examines the work at the most granular level of detail.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — janojano

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8. Question 68 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager manages multiple information technology (IT) projects in a matrix organization. The project manager schedules a meeting with one of the functional managers to coordinate testing support for two software development projects. Unfortunately, the functional manager is not able to attend the meeting and informs the project manager that there may not be any resources available to test the software. What should the project manager do?

   • ADiscuss the testing requirements with a test engineer and negotiate the best approach to test the newly developed software
   • BMeet with a procurement specialist to negotiate with a company that specializes in software testing to test the software
   • CMeet with the project team to collaboratively determine how the project manager can ensure the needed testing assistance is obtained
   • DRequest a meeting with the sponsor to change the scope to allow the development team to conduct testing

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   Answer: C

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9. Question 69 · 1401 in bank

   A product owner is invited to a sprint review meeting. At the end of the review, the product owner says that the increment is ready to be delivered to the customer. What conclusion should the project manager come to with regard to the product owner’s statement?

   • AThe product owner trusts the team and is marking the product as complete.
   • BThe product owner does not have visibility into what the team has done in the product increment.
   • CThe product owner will release the product to customers without showing them a demo.
   • DThe product owner has evaluated the product against the definition of done (DoD).

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   Answer: D

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10. Question 70 · 1401 in bank

    A project manager is reviewing the status of a large project with team members in different countries. Through the status review. the project manager notices that one team is consistently behind schedule and their work often needs to be corrected. What should the project manager do to improve the quality of this team’s work?

    • AGuide all team members and bring in external consultants to complete the work.
    • BReview the issue with the project sponsor and work to reduce the scope for that team.
    • CAsk a local subject matter expert (SME) to assist the team in reviewing the project requirements.
    • DEvaluate the issue with the team to determine if they have the necessary skills to perform assignments.

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    Answer: D

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