PMP practice questions 891–900

1. Question 891 · 1401 in bank

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   During a project's execution phase, two team members are having conflicts with other team members within the team on technical and interpersonal levels. Which two actions should the project manager take first to address this conflict? (Choose two.)

   • APlan to resolve the team members' conflicts after the sprint and focus on achieving the goal.
   • BArrange individual meetings with the team members who cannot work together effectively.
   • CAddress the conflict during team meetings for the entire team to participate and find solutions.
   • DAsk human resources (HR) to intervene before it escalates and affects the team's performance.
   • EDiscuss the conflict early among the affected team members using a direct, collaborative approach.

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   Answer: BE

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2. Question 892 · 1401 in bank

   An agile project team is looking to develop quality standards for a project. How should the project manager coach the team?

   • ADetermine the tools and techniques suitable for the project and ensure that testing is done early and continuously.
   • BEnsure that the definition of done (DoD) is provided when the product owner agrees that all acceptance criteria have been met for the user story.
   • CInsist that test-driven development is implemented along with the automated testing.
   • DInform the team that user acceptance testing is required to ensure that the product owner accepts the solution.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   I have changed my mind, it should B - "One of the first steps to ensure quality and value in your scrum deliverables is to define your definition of done (DoD). This is a set of criteria that specifies what a product increment or a user story must satisfy to be considered complete and ready for release. Your DoD should be clear, measurable, and aligned with your client's expectations and standards. You should also review and update your DoD regularly to reflect changing requirements and feedback." https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-do-you-measure-improve-quality-value

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — SteAle

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3. Question 893 · 1401 in bank

   During the execution stage. the project manager discovered that one team member is not able to complete their work on time and is running later than expected. This delay may potentially impact a project milestone. What should the project manager do first?

   • ADiscuss with senior management and seek their guidance.
   • BDiscuss with the team and assess the reasons that led to the delay.
   • CRequest the team member's manager to find a solution.
   • DAssign more resources from other teams on the late work.

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   Answer: B

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4. Question 894 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager identifies an issue between two team members that is affecting the development of one of the deliverables during the second iteration of a project. How should the project manager address this issue to avoid any impact to the project?

   • ASend a warning to both team members indicating that if the issue continues, both will be removed from the project
   • BEscalate both team members to their respective functional managers and let them take the appropriate actions
   • CContact the functional managers to request substitutes for the conflicting team members
   • DSchedule a meeting with both team members to understand the issue and facilitate a solution that satisfies both parties

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 895 · 1401 in bank

   A team has developed and tested new software to control airplanes during flights. There are several regulatory requirements that must be met. What should the project manager do to meet these requirements?

   • AAsk human resources (HR) to assign a compliance specialist to the team.
   • BDetermine potential threats regarding compliance with the regulations.
   • CMeasure the extent to which the project complies with the regulations.
   • DValidate that the software is compliant with standards and regulations.

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   Answer: D

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6. Question 896 · 1401 in bank

   Due to delays on some activities, one of the project team members has increased the scope without any approval. What should the project manager do next?

   • ARemove the changes to match the original requirements.
   • BAdd team members to the project to avoid more schedule delays.
   • CUpdate project documentation with the new scope.
   • DEvaluate the impacts of the changes that were made to the project.

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   Answer: D

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7. Question 897 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is assigned to a global project with dispersed team members. Previously, when working with remote teams, the project manager observed that team members do not tend to produce quality work. What should the project manager do to ensure the project is completed on time with quality?

   • AMeet with the team together and in one-on-one meetings to set clear, shared targets.
   • BEncourage the team to participate in a peer evaluation activity by the end of the project.
   • CIntroduce the use of time sheets and ask team members to review and submit them regularly.
   • DArrange regular team meetings for the team to update one another on the progress of their assigned tasks.

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   Answer: A

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8. Question 898 · 1401 in bank

   A retail chain is evaluating a project to replace payment systems across all its stores in multiple locations. The project does not pass the financial threshold but is also expected to increase market share, improve customer services, and retain more customers. The project is planned as a phased implementation, building on learning from the retrospectives during each phase. How should the business increase the value of the project?

   • AAsk the benefits owner to reassess the identified risks that are impacting the outcomes of the financial benefits.
   • BUse a fishbone diagram to find the root cause of the lower financial benefits with the benefits owner.
   • CConsult with experts on methods to reduce costs and increase the financial value of the project.
   • DQuantify the expected tangible and intangible benefits in the benefits management plan for each phase.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   The best approach to increase the value of the project would be D. Quantify the expected tangible and intangible benefits in the benefits management plan for each phase. This approach allows the business to measure both the direct financial gains (tangible benefits) and the indirect benefits (intangible benefits) such as improved customer service and increased market share. By quantifying these benefits for each phase, the business can better understand the overall value of the project beyond just the financial threshold. This could potentially reveal that the project is indeed valuable when considering all aspects of benefits.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — josephsafiran

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9. Question 899 · 1401 in bank

   By the end of the first sprint, a project lead notices that one of the team members is not performing very well. Which form of communication should the project lead use to handle the situation?

   • AInformal written communication, such as a friendly reminder
   • BFormal verbal communication, such as a conversation at the end of the sprint retrospective 0
   • CFormal written communication, such as an email with a copy sent to the manager
   • DInformal verbal communication, such as a conversation

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   Answer: D

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10. Question 900 · 1401 in bank

    During the implementation phase of a construction project, the customer asked a key subcontractor to deliver a work package ahead of time. The subcontractor was not prepared for it and asked the project manager for additional budget. What should the project manager do first?

    • AUpdate the risk register and project log, and manage the budget closely.
    • BRevise the project scope accordingly to cope with the budget changes.
    • CSubmit a change request to accelerate the project as requested.
    • DAsk upper management for more funds, and update the project budget.

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    Answer: A

    Explanation

    I would go with C. A doesn't say anything about 'assessment' of the problem. Plus, I have never heard about a project log.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — SteAle

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