PMP practice questions 791–800

1. Question 791 · 1401 in bank

   During project implementation, one team finds out that a key project deliverable was not budgeted. What should the project manager do first?

   • AEscalate the issue to the project sponsor for resolution.
   • BHold the team accountable and ask for an immediate solution.
   • CMeet with the team to discuss alternatives.
   • DRemove the deliverable from the project scope.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   The first thing the project manager should do in this situation is to hold a meeting with the team to discuss alternatives (Option C). The team should come together to brainstorm ideas on how to solve the problem while balancing the budget. It is important to involve the team in finding a solution because they are the ones who are most familiar with the project and can provide valuable insights. This also gives the team a sense of ownership of the project and increases their commitment to finding a solution. If the team is unable to identify a viable alternative, the project manager can then escalate the issue to the project sponsor for resolution (Option A). Removing the deliverable from the project scope (Option D) or holding the team accountable and asking for an immediate solution (Option B) should not be the first course of action as they do not involve finding a solution that supports the project objectives.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Dawn6699

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2. Question 792 · 1401 in bank

   A steering committee member is complaining about the weekly report. They stated that the report is too long and has unnecessary details. As a result, they are unable to obtain the main message and take action. What should the project manager do to avoid similar complaints?

   • ASend a shorter daily report to this steering committee member.
   • BDemonstrate the weekly reports in a presentation for the steering committee member.
   • CVerify the information needed for steering committee members.
   • DPresent the status at a weekly meeting with the steering committee.

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   Answer: C

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3. Question 793 · 1401 in bank

   During the final stage of the launch for a new design, team members are having a conflict about some features of the design. What should the project manager do?

   • ACall a stakeholder meeting along with team members and seek consensus.
   • BAsk stakeholders to reduce the scope in order to meet project deadlines.
   • CAsk the project sponsor to make the decision about the design features.
   • DReview the design with the team members and propose a new launch date.

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   Answer: A

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4. Question 794 · 1401 in bank

   All project team members refer to the project manager for various decisions. This causes delays for some tasks. as the project manager is usually preoccupied in meetings throughout the day. What should the project manager do to prevent these delays?

   • AMeet with the team in 2 weeks to respond to all of the open tasks.
   • BReview the Pareto diagram to identify the source of delays.
   • CDelegate the decision-making authority of some tasks to the team.
   • DConsolidate the decision-making authority to remain with the project manager.

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   Answer: C

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5. Question 795 · 1401 in bank

   An agile team is developing a new content management system. Some of the team members are struggling to deliver certain features since they have never worked on this type of solution. What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the team to read through all of the available system documents.
   • BEncourage the team to hold a knowledge-sharing session in each iteration.
   • CEncourage the team members to make changes directly in the system.
   • DReplace the members with new members who understand the system.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   When some team members are struggling to deliver certain features, it is essential to identify the root cause of the issue and work with the team to find a solution. In this case, the team members are struggling to deliver certain features because they have never worked on this type of solution. Encouraging the team to hold a knowledge-sharing session in each iteration can help team members share their expertise, learn from each other, and address any knowledge gaps that may exist.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Alizade

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6. Question 796 · 1401 in bank

   A customer is concerned about the time required to complete a project and is asking the project team to reduce the number of iterations required to complete the product. Which approach should the project manager take?

   • AAsk the team to raise blockers or impediments in daily meetings.
   • BPrioritize the tasks with high risks to reduce the number of iterations required.
   • CAsk the team to challenge the project estimations for a faster delivery.
   • DPrioritize deliverables based on business value and define frequent releases.

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   Answer: D

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7. Question 797 · 1401 in bank

   Key decision makers are meeting to define the objectives of a new database migration project. There are many disagreements about scope and time lines among the leaders of various company departments. How should the project manager impartially prioritize the requirements to be integrated?

   • ARetain only requirements that result in profitable revenue growth.
   • BEnsure the CEO selects the requirements from all department leaders.
   • CGive each department a fixed budget that will cover ten requirements.
   • DRank the requirements with the highest benefit-cost ratio as more important.

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   Answer: D

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8. Question 798 · 1401 in bank

   A human resource (HR) acquisition process for a large project has recently changed. One major process change includes the approval of the financial manager and the recruitment manager. This change to the process implies longer processing. The project urgently needs new resources. What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the financial manager to delay implementation due to potential project delays and penalties.
   • BAssess the impact of the change and review the project management plan for next steps.
   • CAdapt the resource management plan and ask for financial approval before sending it to the customer.
   • DReview the project schedule to determine which technique will reduce impact on project duration.

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 799 · 1401 in bank

   An agile team is required to address a technical, complex requirement that has no visual deliverable to show the customer. What guidance should the product manager provide to improve the requirement development?

   • AReprioritize the product backlog by lowering the priority of the complex activity, so it will be worked on later in the project.
   • BAllow the team to focus and complete the complex work because it will reduce the risk of finding issues later in the project.
   • CDiscuss this with the team and reprioritize the backlog to deliver maximum value by including a portion of the complex work.
   • DInform the customer that there will not be any deliverable due to the complexity involved in the requirement.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C. Discuss this with the team and reprioritize the backlog to deliver maximum value by including a portion of the complex work. In this situation, the PRODUCT MANAGER should discuss the technical, complex requirement with the team and reprioritize the backlog to deliver maximum value by including a portion of the complex work. This approach will allow the team to focus on delivering the most important features and functionality to the customer while also addressing the complex requirement. The product manager should also work with the team to identify ways to deliver visual representations of the complex work to the customer, such as diagrams, flowcharts, or mock-ups. It is important not to lower the priority of the complex activity because it will increase the risk of finding issues later in the project and not to inform the customer that there will not be any deliverable due to the complexity involved in the requirement because it could create dissatisfaction with the product.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Adeshola1960

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10. Question 800 · 1401 in bank

    At the end of a project's initiation phase, the budget was developed and sent to the approval board. During the approval meeting, one of the key stakeholders asked how the budget was developed for future uncertainties. How should the project manager reply?

    • AProbabilistic analysis was used to develop the budget to address future uncertainties.
    • BThe budget was developed by using the lessons learned from previous project data.
    • CRecurrent team meetings are planned to control the budget against future uncertainties.
    • DFeedback from stakeholders will be addressed at each board meeting to adapt the budget.

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    Answer: A

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