PMP practice questions 981–990

1. Question 981 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is working on a large project with a very difficult client. During the course of the project, the project manager realizes that if the project team had a little more time and funding to make some minor changes, the client could realize the benefits of 25% of the project outcomes early. How should the project manager approach this?

   • AConcentrate on the current project milestones.
   • BMake all the changes and then show the client the results.
   • CDevelop a business case and submit it to the client.
   • DUpdate the project management plan for this new work.

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   Answer: C

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2. Question 982 · 1401 in bank

   The product owner decides to launch a product after a couple of releases, knowing that the minimum viable product (MVP) lacks some features. One of the key stakeholders, the marketing vice president, is not happy with the results and questioned the release decision. What should the project manager do?

   • ASupport the product owner's decision and seek better alignment with this stakeholder in order to avoid this type of issue in the future
   • BCoach the team on the decision-making process, assuming a risk-averse strategy towards product releasing
   • CAssume the responsibility for product releases, making the final call on when something is ready for customer launch
   • DEscalate the issue to the sponsor, questioning the authority of the key stakeholder regarding the product launch decision

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Option A. The project manager should support the product owner's decision. It is crucial to maintain a unified front within the project team and demonstrate support for the decisions made by the product owner, who holds the responsibility for the product's success. Additionally, the project manager should seek better alignment with the marketing vice president.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — emelba

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3. Question 983 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager identified a risk on a deliverable completed by a contractor and added it to the risk register. During the last inspection meeting for the deliverable, the project manager notices that the suggested mitigation did not produce the expected results. How should the project manager proceed?

   • AReview the procurement performance to identify the root cause
   • BReevaluate the probability of the risk occurrence and mitigation strategy.
   • CIssue a change request to apply the risk response plan for this risk.
   • DAudit the procurement process to identify why the mitigation did not work.

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   Answer: B

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4. Question 984 · 1401 in bank

   In the beginning of project execution, the project manager finds out that a key resource will be unavailable for two weeks, which could cause a delay to the schedule. What should the project manager do first?

   • AAssign the tasks to another resource, and ask the resource to work double shifts
   • BUpdate the schedule to reflect the project's changes in duration
   • CAsk human resources (HR) for a replacement, and update the risk register
   • DUpdate the resource management plan and resource allocation chart accordingly

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 985 · 1401 in bank

   A project manager is assigned to a project. The project schedule and costs are tight, and the project manager determined that there is a lack of resources to deliver this project. What should the project manager do?

   • AIdentify the resource requirements and communicate them to the stakeholders seeking resources.
   • BUpdate the risk register noting that, due to the lack of available resources, the project is likely to be delayed.
   • CDefine the work breakdown structure (WBS), identify the resource gaps, and reduce project management activities.
   • DFormalize a scope change request with the stakeholders to adjust the project scope with the available resources.

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   Answer: A

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6. Question 986 · 1401 in bank

   The change control board (CCB) rejects a change request submitted by a subject matter expert (SME). The SME refuses to accept this rejection and does not want to continue the project without the change. What should the project manager have done to avoid this situation?

   • ARequested that the sponsor approved the change request first
   • BAssessed the change's overall impact to the project before submission
   • CEnsured that the change request was aligned with the project scope
   • DSubmitted the change request directly to the CCB

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   Answer: B

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7. Question 987 · 1401 in bank

   A team member is frustrated, thinking that their performance is below average since they have not completed as many items as other team members. The team member has become negative and disengaged, bringing team collaboration and productivity down What should the project manager do to increase the team's performance?

   • AMeet with the team members and highlight individual contributions to encourage competition among the team.
   • BReiterate to the team that everyone is an important part of the team and performance is a team measurement, not an individual measurement.
   • CCreate a visual board to include the individual team members’ performance levels so the team members can see all the contributions.
   • DSpeak to the team lead to identify ways to keep the team performing independently and individually address the team member's concerns.

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   Answer: B

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8. Question 988 · 1401 in bank

   A food company is developing a new product using a predictive approach, and the product is currently in the testing phase. Given the nature of the feedback of the tests, the project manager has decided to use an iterative approach. At the end of one of the iterations, a new regulation related to the product is enacted. What should the project manager do next?

   • AMake a change request regarding the project's scope to ensure compliance
   • BInclude an assessment to verify compliance in the next iteration
   • CConduct an iteration review to address the new regulation
   • DStart the tests over, adapting the trials to the new regulation

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   In an iterative development approach, flexibility to adapt to changes is paramount. When faced with a new regulation, as presented in the scenario, it's crucial to assess its implications promptly to ensure compliance without disrupting the project's flow. Option B, "Include an assessment to verify compliance in the next iteration," allows the project manager to seamlessly integrate this evaluation into the project's existing structure. By doing so, the team can understand and address the new requirement in a timely and efficient manner, leveraging the iterative approach's inherent adaptability.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Only12go

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9. Question 989 · 1401 in bank

   A labor union contract negotiation is delaying the completion of a project to build a new manufacturing plant. Because the labor contract was due for renewal this year, the project manager documented the negotiation process as a risk to the project. The project was about to start the first phase of equipment installation at the plant when the negotiation began. How should the project manager address the situation?

   • AAcquire contract resources and submit a change request for the cost impact.
   • BEscalate the issue to the steering committee to ask for mitigation support.
   • CLog the issue and follow the planned actions in the risk response plan.
   • DMeet with the project team to determine options for risk mitigation.

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   Answer: C

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10. Question 990 · 1401 in bank

    A project manager is managing an innovation project for a big corporation. The project manager is planning to use email as the main communication channel; however, the product owner prefers to use another approved communication tool instead of email. What should the project manager do?

    • AContact the sponsor to request direction regarding the communication tool to be used by the project team
    • BUpdate the communications management plan based on the product owner's preferences and distribute to the team
    • CSuggest to the team to start using the communication tool suggested by the product owner
    • DRequest the product owner to use email because using another tool will increase the workload

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    Answer: B

    Explanation

    I'm going with B because this will be specific to the PO. It might be smth else for another stakeholder and it'll br captured as well

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — AstridN

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