PMP practice questions 71–80

1. Question 71 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has just been hired by a company without a project management governance structure. During the kick-off meeting, a key stakeholder emphasizes the importance of the project meeting the company's strategy, investment, and compliance requirements. What should the project manager do?

   • APut into place a project governance model in line with the requirements
   • BReplicate the organizational governance to the project governance
   • CCreate an organizational project management governance
   • DAsk the organization to create a project portfolio governance

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A is the correct Answer The PM got some direction from the Sponsor and with that he can at least establish a Governance Model for the project to begin with. Remember he can at least control within his capacity around his project but can't do Option "C" as it is at the org level. "D" is shying away from his responsibilities so "A" is the best choice among all these.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — 4f6ae44

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2. Question 72 · 1401 in bank

   During a project gate review meeting, it is identified that one of the project deliverables will require corrective actions to meet the project quality requirements. What should the project manager do first?

   • ASubmit a change request to update the project quality requirements for the involved project deliverable.
   • BUpdate the issue log. identify the involved stakeholders, and assign resources to the corrective actions.
   • CUpdate the risk register and implement the approved risk response plan for quality deviations.
   • DIdentify the resources that were responsible for the deliverable and request a team development plan.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   B seems most suitable answer. Since issue has happened, so issue log should be updated and corrective action should be taken. But identify involved stakeholders is not required if it is software project and deployment to production is not done as per Project Gate review stage. But i think for other projects , it may be applicable.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — certificate988

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3. Question 73 · 1401 in bank

   A project team has identified a risk and wants to accept it as an opportunity to finish a project earlier than planned. The project manager realizes that the sponsor may not accept the risk since the sponsor is risk averse. What should the project manager do?

   • ACreate a contingency reserve to cover the risk in order to ensure that the risk will be accepted.
   • BConduct a Monte Carlo analysis to determine if the team will complete the project early.
   • CExplain to the sponsor that this is a nonevent type of risk and it will be fine to accept it.
   • DConvince the sponsor that this will cost less, ultimately resulting in more profit for the sponsor.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   In project management, Monte Carlo analysis can be used to calculate the probability that a project will be completed within schedule. For example, if the time required for each task is uncertain, you can assume different periods of time for each task (e.g. 5 to 10 days) and predict the completion time of the entire project through simulation. The results of the analysis provide statistical predictions such as “There is a 95% probability that the project will be completed within 30 days.”

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Kim222

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4. Question 74 · 1401 in bank

   One of the team members is always late to the daily standup meeting. What should the project manager do?

   • ASchedule the meeting at the end of the day to accommodate everyone.
   • BReinforce the ground rules for standup meetings with the entire team.
   • CSpeak with the team member directly to reinforce the ground rules.
   • DIgnore the situation since the team member is accomplishing their deliverables.

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   Answer: C

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5. Question 75 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has completed an assessment of the project team's performance. Some team members have performed poorly on their assigned tasks. What should the project manager do?

   • ACreate a new standard performance measure based on project requirements
   • BDevelop different approaches based on team members' motivation and ability
   • CDevelop a standard approach to provide feedback to all team members
   • DProvide intensive oversight to the team members who performed poorly

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   Answer: B

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6. Question 76 · 1401 in bank

   A project team is facing challenges understanding how to deliver a project's scope. A senior subject matter expert (SME) from the organization's global office is in town for 1 week. What should the project manager do to benefit from the SME’s presence?

   • AReview the project scope statement with the SME.
   • BMeet with the SME to discuss the current challenges the team is facing.
   • COrganize a mentoring session with the team and the SME.
   • DAsk the SME to review the scope for alignment with the project charter.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   B. Meet with the SME to discuss the current challenges the team is facing. Here's why: Focused problem-solving: By focusing on the specific challenges the team faces regarding scope delivery, the project manager can ensure the discussion directly addresses their needs. This targeted approach ensures the SME's expertise provides immediate and relevant solutions. A: Reviewing the scope statement is important, but might not address the specific challenges. C: A mentoring session could be beneficial, but a shorter, focused discussion might be more impactful given the limited time. D: Aligning with the charter is important, but the discussion about current challenges ensures practical guidance beyond formal documentation.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Delab202

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7. Question 77 · 1401 in bank

   A client has requested that a product be implemented in 4 months and is ready to increase their budget to do this quickly. The project manager cannot comply with the request with the current resources or even additional resources. The project manager estimates that 8 to 12 months are needed for the product to go live. What should the project manager do to address this situation?

   • AMotivate the team to work more efficiently and approve overtime in order to meet the client's goal in 4 months
   • BSeek additional resources from the subcontractors and other sources to parallelize the necessary work
   • CDiscuss with the client alternative approaches to deliver the minimal viable product (MVP) in 4 months and the rest later
   • DCall a meeting with the client so they will understand that 4 months is not enough time to deliver the product

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   Answer: C

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8. Question 78 · 1401 in bank

   Select 2

   A key project stakeholder has started to escalate all issues and main requirements to the project sponsor. The project manager is concerned about the team not receiving direct communications from this stakeholder. Which two actions should the project manager take to improve the relationship with the stakeholder? (Choose two.)

   • AProvide training to the team on emotional intelligence and status reporting techniques
   • BPromote an adaptive and transparent environment where the team can easily communicate with the stakeholders
   • CShare weekly status reports with detailed information about the project and team performance
   • DSubmit performance reports and task assignments to keep the stakeholder informed
   • ESchedule regular meetings with the key stakeholder to provide updates and receive feedback

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   Answer: BE

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9. Question 79 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager has recently been asked to take over an existing project. The project manager would like to determine how the project has been progressing by tracking features that are in progress. completed. or scheduled to be worked on. Which of the following can help the project manager assess the state of the project?

   • ACumulative flow diagram
   • BBurndown chart
   • CPareto diagram
   • DBurnup chart

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   Answer: A

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10. Question 80 · 1401 in bank

    Select 3

    A project manager is leading a multiyear project that involves internal and external stakeholders. As the project manager begins to gather requirements, additional business stakeholders express interest in being involved. Which three actions should the project manager take to ensure proper stakeholder involvement? (Choose three.)

    • APrioritize stakeholders based on the project phase and need
    • BPerform a stakeholder assessment to align with the project objectives
    • CClassify and rank stakeholders based on their positions in the organization
    • DInclude all stakeholders in the stakeholder engagement plan and provide the same level of communication
    • EDevelop a stakeholder impact/influence matrix to determine the level of engagement

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    Answer: ABE

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