PMP practice questions 811–820

1. Question 811 · 1401 in bank

   An organization is transitioning from a predictive to an agile approach. What should the project manager do to ensure that the agile approaches will bring about significant change?

   • AObtain full management support
   • BIdentify the organization's key clients
   • CLearn as much as possible about the organization
   • DConduct agile training for the team members

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Why not A? If he gets full support THEN he'll get the training for the team members. And what is the use of training on Agile if the management then prevents the application of this framework (for example by not granting independence to the team?)

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — AP2023S

   References

   • pmi.org documentation

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2. Question 812 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading a hybrid project and is collaborating with the client to develop the project contract. Some delays have been experienced due to unforeseen technical difficulties and new dependencies. However, the project manager is optimistic about recovering the delays in the upcoming sprints. A key stakeholder asked the project manager if the contract deadlines can be met. What should the project manager do first?

   • AClarify the current work progress, causes for delays, existing risks, and planned corrective actions.
   • BAsk the stakeholder to remain calm and confirm that they are participating in all team meetings.
   • CStudy the contract terms and deadlines to ensure they are not under risk and confirm them with the stakeholder.
   • DSubmit a request for extra time and budget related to the dependencies and technical difficulties.

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   Answer: A

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3. Question 813 · 1401 in bank

   A customer's technical lead discussed a new feature with the project manager. The project manager believes the new feature will boost performance significantly and adds it as a high-priority item in the sprint backlog. At the end of the sprint, all of the planned stories were not completed because the new feature took more time. What should the project manager do next?

   • AAgree with the project team to modify and delete some of the stories in the current sprint backlog
   • BObtain approval from the project team and add the new story to the product backlog
   • CReceive an agreement from the product owner and add the new story to the product backlog
   • DNegotiate with the scrum master before adding the new story to the sprint backlog

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   There's a lot wrong with this question, especially since it asks what should they do next rather than what should they have not done. Ultimately though, C is the best answer because the product owner prioritizes the backlog and not the PM.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — [Removed]

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4. Question 814 · 1401 in bank

   A large global organization developed a new medical implant that requires compliance with local government regulations. The approval process for one country is lengthy and will impact the intended launch date. What should the project manager do?

   • AOrganize an online distribution channel from another country.
   • BAsk the sponsor to authorize the launch and then wait for approval.
   • CAsk the board to use their influence and speed up the approval.
   • DWork with the team to find ways to bypass the regulations.

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   Answer: C

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5. Question 815 · 1401 in bank

   DRAG DROP - A project manager in an automotive company is scheduling activities for a complex project. Some of the project requirements are fixed and some are flexible. Match the items on the left with the methodology on the right that the project manager is using. Select and Place:

   

   This is an interactive task on the real exam — a drag-and-drop, hotspot or ordering question. There is nothing to select here, so the answer is shown below for reference.

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   Answer: See figure below

   Explanation

   Estimate "tire compound mixing" duration and include it in the project schedule --> Traditional Assign story points to the stones in the backlog --> Agile Get team members' support to estimate duration or complexity --> All methodologies Make sure each project phase ends when an iteration ends and vice versa --> Hybrid

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — victory108

   

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6. Question 816 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager notices that a new junior team member's suggestions are constantly rejected by senior team members. The senior team members find the suggestions valid and innovative, but unrealistic. Following several project assignments, the senior members request to have the junior team member removed. What should the project manager do next?

   • ARemove possible conflicts from future project assignments.
   • BAccept the demands and remove the junior team member.
   • CGroup the new team members together for training purposes.
   • DEncourage further and deeper discussions among team members.

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   Answer: D

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7. Question 817 · 1401 in bank

   Select 2

   A project team is working on an agile software development project. The project manager is concerned that the virtual team may not be as effective as a colocated team at headquarters. Which two actions should the project manager leverage to ensure the team is meeting performance expectations? (Choose two.)

   • ARequire a monthly individual status report
   • BHold daily virtual meetings to review progress
   • CUtilize a web-based kanban board
   • DTask functional managers to drive accountability
   • EImplement time-keeping software for team members

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   Answer: BC

   Explanation

   I'm also going to say B and C because those are the only things that would improve productivity, which is what they want. You can keep track of people and get more managers involved to bug them all day, but only two things on this list increase productivity in an agile environment.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — [Removed]

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8. Question 818 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is leading a project with strict time constraints. In team meetings, one of the team members is always silent. The project manager determines that this team member is not knowledgeable about the technology solution. The project manager is concerned that this problem will impact productivity. What should the project manager do?

   • AArrange formal training for this member to gain sufficient knowledge to reduce the impact on team performance.
   • BAssign an experienced team member to work with this member on a daily basis in order to become knowledgeable about the technology.
   • CLet the team lead the meeting discussions so that every member has a chance to prepare and speak up.
   • DLet this team member understand the urgency and encourage them to spend extra time to become knowledgeable about the technology.

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 819 · 1401 in bank

   An organization is transitioning to an agile delivery approach. There is only one project that is being used as a pilot for the new approach. The project management office (PMO) manager has asked the project lead how communications with the project team and the stakeholders will be managed. What should the project lead recommend?

   • ASend weekly reports to the PMO, and use a kanban board for the product owner and the project team
   • BSend the weekly report to the PMO and the product owner, and use a kanban board for the project team
   • CInvite the PMO manager to the daily standup with the project team and product owner
   • DSend weekly reports to all stakeholders, including the project team and the product owner

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A is better than B, Product Owner is communicated through KANBAN Board, no need weekly report By other side, question said how the communications to be made with Project Team, and project team communication through weekly report is a very bad communication, this is why D can´t be a correct answer

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — David983

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10. Question 820 · 1401 in bank

    A project manager is assigned to a new project. The project is for a new product that the company wants to launch as soon as possible to test market readiness. The project is part of a large business transformation, and the objective is to open delivery channels for the new product. Which delivery approach should the project manager recommend?

    • AA predictive approach with an experienced project team.
    • BAn adaptive approach with clearly defined user stories.
    • CAn adaptive approach with loosely defined large epics.
    • DA predictive approach with clear acceptance criteria.

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    Answer: C

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