PMP practice questions 861–870

1. Question 861 · 1401 in bank

   While managing a project, the project manager has just noticed that the last several monthly invoices have been challenged by the client when they were clearly defined. The actual invoice payments received have also been late and were outside of the contracted payment schedule. Recent invoices have only been partially paid. What should the project manager do?

   • AReview past projects for payment-related lessons learned.
   • BAdd nonpayment to the issue log and keep tracking payments.
   • CConduct a meeting with the project team to update the procurement management plan.
   • DHold a meeting with the client to address the issue.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   The project manager should choose option D. Hold a meeting with the client to address the issue. This approach ensures direct communication with the client about the issue at hand. It’s important to discuss the challenges with the invoices and the late payments to find a mutually agreeable solution. Remember, effective communication and stakeholder management are key in project management.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — josephsafiran

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2. Question 862 · 1401 in bank

   A project is on its fourth iteration out of six. During iteration planning, a team member informs the project manager that their computer is not working. What should the project manager do next?

   • ASuggest that the team member contact the IT department.
   • BUpdate the issue log and escalate the problem to the product owner.
   • CAsk the other team members to step in and do the work.
   • DFacilitate a priority resolution of the issue with the IT department.

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   Answer: D

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3. Question 863 · 1401 in bank

   During a retrospective review, many project team members say they are not completing tasks during the iterations because of interruptions and requests for help from other teams. As a team facilitator, what should the project manager do to avoid this?

   • AReunite with the project team members affected and tell them not to reduce the team's capacity.
   • BHire a coach to help all project teams to improve their abilities to solve problems on their own.
   • CRecommend to the project team members that they should improve their planning and make their stories smaller.
   • DIdentify the problem's root causes and define the ground rules with all project team members to minimize interferences.

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   Answer: D

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4. Question 864 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager was recently assigned to rescue a high-priority project for an Olympic facility. The project is behind schedule. with a heavy contractual penalty. The former project manager had numerous conflicts with the project team members and a few stakeholders. What should the project manager do first?

   • AReview the lessons learned register with the former project manager in a private meeting.
   • BMeet the project team to assert authority and reassign the project tasks for a timely delivery.
   • CReview the project schedule and ask for the contingency reserve to crash the project.
   • DMeet the project team and stakeholders to identify the root cause of the issue and develop a solution.

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 865 · 1401 in bank

   A new project needs to be submitted for urgent funding approval. The project, which will use a new technology, is vital to the organization. The entire Scrum team has worked together for over 3 years on multiple projects and delivered the previous project under the approved budget. Which estimation technique should the project manager implement in this context?

   • ADefinitive estimate
   • BOrder of magnitude
   • CBudget estimate
   • DStory points

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   Answer: B

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6. Question 866 · 1401 in bank

   A company that is heavily focused on delivering projects using predictive approaches on-boards a new project manager who uses hybrid approaches. The scope of the project contains a number of unclear requirements. How should the project manager plan the delivery of the project?

   • AIgnore the unclear requirements and focus on the delivery plan of the project.
   • BWait for the requirements to be more clear before any further action is taken on the project.
   • CBreak down the requirements and prioritize the requirements into iterative work packages.
   • DEscalate the issue of unclear requirements to the management team and wait for final authorization.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   You're hired as a project manager. Leaders lead and you are a hybrid kind of PM. Take this opportunity to introduce the hybrid approach since there is uncertainty involved.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — kevzzz

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7. Question 867 · 1401 in bank

   A project requires the procurement of a large amount of equipment that needs to be on-site before any other activity can begin. The procurement department has a lengthy approval process. What should the project manager do?

   • AContact the vendor that supplied similar equipment for a previous project.
   • BUse the existing equipment and replace it later with the new equipment.
   • CAsk the project sponsor to expedite the vendor selection process.
   • DWork with the procurement team to find alternative options.

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   Answer: D

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8. Question 868 · 1401 in bank

   Select 3

   A company is changing their current business model. The change requires implementing a complex project using multiple agile teams. What three options should the project manager have the testing team adopt as testing mechanisms? (Choose three.)

   • AStory testing
   • BTests based on behavior and test-driven development
   • CIndependent personal testing
   • DSecurity and performance testing
   • EAn experimental approach to cover all possible choices

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   Answer: ABD

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9. Question 869 · 1401 in bank

   An organization that embraced agile a couple of years ago is looking for a more efficient way to ensure that the increments produced in each sprint meet the end users' quality requirements. What should the project lead recommend?

   • ADevelop a more comprehensive template for the definition of done (DoD).
   • BEstablish a quality assurance (QA) team separate from the development team.
   • COrganize more frequent sprint reviews with a broader audience.
   • DIncrease the percentage allocated for testing each backlog item.

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   Answer: A

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10. Question 870 · 1401 in bank

    A new resource has joined an iterative project team. The project manager notices that the resource is unable to complete the deliverables on time. How should the project manager address this situation?

    • ADiscuss options to improve performance with the resource manager.
    • BProvide performance feedback as part of the retrospective ceremony.
    • CAddress the lack of performance by coaching the new team member.
    • DRequest a more efficient replacement resource from the project sponsor.

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    Answer: C

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