PMP practice questions 781–790

1. Question 781 · 1401 in bank

   A customer reviewed the plan for a project with high uncertainty. The customer expressed concerned about the work requiring so many iterations with a risk of not reaching the mandatory delivery date. Which approach should the project manager use in this situation?

   • APredictive approach
   • BKanban approach
   • CHybrid approach
   • DAgile approach

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   The project manager should use C. Hybrid approach. This approach combines elements of both predictive (or traditional) and Agile methodologies. It allows for flexibility in areas of high uncertainty (where Agile shines) while maintaining a level of predictability for certain aspects of the project (where traditional methods are beneficial). This can help manage the customer’s concerns about the risk of not reaching the mandatory delivery date due to numerous iterations.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — josephsafiran

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2. Question 782 · 1401 in bank

   A few developers have identified a list of impediments at the daily standup and are asking for the project lead's assistance in prioritizing them. There are a few complex backlog items, and a new junior tester has identified a few compliance defects. The product owner and a couple of developers will be leaving the project team, and the contract with the test and production support partner will not be renewed. Which issue should the project lead focus on first?

   • ARecruiting, onboarding, and training new developers.
   • BFinding a new product owner to prioritize the product backlog.
   • CDeveloping a new contract for production support.
   • DRegulatory compliance issues discussed in the meeting.

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   Answer: D

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3. Question 783 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager encounters a governance issue during the project execution phase. One of the team members complains about receiving assignments from multiple people and states they are not able to work effectively. What should the project manager establish first in the project governance structure?

   • AClear project work breakdown structure (WBS) and timeline
   • BResource management and conflict resolution plan
   • CRisk management and issues resolution plan
   • DClear responsible, accountable, consult, and inform (RACI) matrix

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   D. Clear responsible, accountable, consult, and inform (RACI) matrix The project manager should first establish a clear RACI matrix in the project governance structure. The RACI matrix defines the roles and responsibilities of each team member, outlining who is responsible for making decisions, who is accountable for the outcomes, who should be consulted, and who should be informed. This will help to ensure that there is a clear understanding of who is responsible for assigning tasks and managing work assignments. This will help to prevent confusion and conflicts among team members, and ensure that the team is able to work effectively.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Adeshola1960

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4. Question 784 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading a project when a key stakeholder requests additional work that is not in the scope. The stakeholder is also concerned that the project sponsors may not approve and fund the additional change in scope. What should the project manager do first?

   • ADiscuss the requested change with the sponsor.
   • BEvaluate the cost of the additional requested work.
   • CDiscuss the requested change with the team.
   • DEvaluate the impact and submit a change request.

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 785 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has been asked to participate in the procurement process for a software application that allows customers to buy online e-learning courses. The project manager will take over the project once the supplier has been sourced. What should the project manager do before the project starts?

   • AAsk the project sponsor to involve the legal department in the negotiation for the project agreement.
   • BNotify the project sponsor that the project manager cannot be involved in the agreement negotiation process.
   • CInform the project sponsor that once the agreement has been signed, there cannot be any changes to the scope of the project.
   • DEnsure that the requirements for the project are understood and that the objectives are verified before approval of an agreement.

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   Answer: D

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   D is correct. I think you need to make sure everyone is on board with the objectives before you involve the legal team at all. A statement of work is typically formed before the contract review, and that seems to be what they're looking for here.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — [Removed]

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6. Question 786 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has just received communication from an operational functional manager to complete an additional scope item for a project that was formally closed a few weeks ago. The scope looks relatively small and simple to handle as part of the daily operations activity. How should the project manager deal with this request?

   • ACheck the alternative resources available in the organization for the request.
   • BConfirm that the budget and resources are available to execute the work request.
   • CEvaluate the nature of the request and plan communication accordingly.
   • DSubmit a change request and allocate the budget and resources needed for execution.

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   Answer: C

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7. Question 787 · 1401 in bank

   A new law was published about zoning permits for telecom towers. This may cause cost and schedule overruns for the new network rollout. What should the project manager do?

   • AMeet the sponsor to ask for additional time and budget increase
   • BMinimize the scope to catch the cost and schedule baseline
   • CUpdate the project plan because the law is an obligation for the project
   • DAssess and prioritize the impact of the new law on the project plan

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   Answer: D

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8. Question 788 · 1401 in bank

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   A project manager is scheduled to meet with a client for their weekly risk management meeting. The project manager observed that one of the tasks which had external dependencies is delayed by one week. The project manager knows this will have an impact but does not know the exact details. What two things should the project manager do? (Choose two.)

   • ADiscuss the issue with the external supplier's authority.
   • BGather additional information and estimate the impact.
   • CWait for the client to raise a concern and collect more information.
   • DReview the lessons learned from similar past projects.
   • EUpdate the risk log and bring this up in the meeting with the client.

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   Answer: BE

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9. Question 789 · 1401 in bank

   A company is about to start a complex research project. Due to the level of uncertainty, the project manager recommends the use of a hybrid approach; however, the organization only has experience with predictive projects. How can the project manager strategize the use of a hybrid approach to the organization?

   • ASubmit a notification to the project team confirming they will be using a hybrid approach on the project.
   • BSend a letter to the project management office (PMO) requesting to use a hybrid approach.
   • CCreate a project change request to execute the project using a hybrid approach.
   • DPresent the benefits of a hybrid approach to key stakeholders to get their support.

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   Answer: D

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10. Question 790 · 1401 in bank

    A new team member has joined a project team. During the first sprint, the new team member approached the project manager and requested to implement a new way of testing. The team has been resistant to the proposed change. What should the project manager do?

    • AAsk the new team member to focus only on development and not do the testing.
    • BCoach the new team member to conduct the testing the way it has always been done for this project.
    • CSchedule a meeting with the new team member to learn about the new method of testing.
    • DRequest that the new team member do the testing the way it has always been done for this project.

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    Answer: C

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