A subcontractor informs the project manager that they are unable to supply a key component to the project. What should the project manager do?
A. Discuss the issue with the project sponsor and request extra time and budget to obtain the component from a different supplier.
B. Raise a new risk in the risk register, perform a risk assessment, and convene SMEs and relevant stakeholders to plan a risk response
C. Submit a change request to the change control board (CCB) for changes to the performance measurement baseline to obtain the component from a different supplier.
D. Raise a new issue in the issue log and convene subject matter experts (SMEs) and relevant stakeholders to identify alternatives to address the problem.
A protect manager is struggling to obtain participation from key stakeholders who do not usually attend project meetings. What should the project manager do?
A. Distribute the communications management plan
B. Reschedule meetings lo align with the stakeholders' availability
C. Escalate the issue to senior management
D. Set clear meeting expectations by sharing agendas in advance
Organizational downsizing has resulted in the key subject matter expert (SME) resource leaving a multiyear project. What should the project manager do?
A. Update the stakeholder register.
B. Refer to the resource management plan.
C. Consult the project sponsor.
D. Modify the statement of work (SOV).
A project manager is assigned to deliver an innovative solution that is part of a brand new offering. The project manager reviews the request for proposal (RFP) and realizes that key terms are restricted to technical resource assignments. There is also a gap in addressing compliance.
How should the project manager bridge the gap and ensure the project delivers the expected business value?
A. Determine the critical requirements.
B. Document the risks and mitigations.
C. Define the project schedule.
D. Create a project scope statement.
A company's board of directors announced that a major layoff will occur at the end of the month. When evaluating the impact the protect manager found that 25 of the project team members are part of the layoff. What should the project manager do first?
A. Request a meeting with the project sponsor to discuss the viability of the project and determine the next actions
B. Request a meeting with the customer and discuss trade-offs to reduce the scope and product quality as a result of the lack of personnel
C. Request a meeting with the finance department to increase the budget of the project to hire temporary personnel to perform the affected activities
D. Request a meeting with the human resources (HR) department and demand they find a solution to retain the project team members
A project manager is leading a major water pipeline project and realizes midway into the project that the project completion date is not achievable. Local farmers who rely on the water for irrigation may be affected due to the delay. The project manager is afraid of their displeasure and reaction, which will affect the project.
How should the project manager plan the communication to the stakeholders?
A. Document and accept this risk and communicate this decision to the project sponsor.
B. Collect feedback from the farmers and keep the information within the project team.
C. Deliver the information to the stakeholders with the project management office's (PMO) assistance.
D. Propose a solution to the stakeholders and communicate it to the local farmers.
A project team with a tight schedule has succeeded in maintaining a schedule performance index (SPI) through regular daily standups and overtime when required. After a few months, the project manager notices that some team members' performance has decreased, but the overall project team performance is still ahead of schedule by a few days.
What should the project manager do first to maintain the project team's performance level?
A. Initiate a performance-based bonus for the team members to provide them with a monetary incentive
B. Remind the team frequently that the project must be delivered on time and within budget
C. Invite the team to a team-building event to alleviate their stress while strengthening teamwork
D. Provide routine mentoring and coaching to the team members to identify any demotivating issues
A company has always acquired very specialized services from local companies for its projects. During the planning stage for a regulatory project, the project manager is informed that local vendors would not be able to operate due to an unexpected major event. There is an option to hire the same services from companies in other countries.
What should the project manager do in this situation?
A. Plan to execute the procurement tasks in a virtual environment.
B. Review organizational process assets (OPAs) for similar projects.
C. Create a change request to extend the duration of the project.
D. Ask the project sponsor to put the project on hold.
A team member is always late to work. The project manager is concerned that this may affect the motivation of other team members. The project manager tells the new team member to align with the team's principles and arrive on time. What kind of conflict resolution did the project manager apply in this situation?
A. Smooth/accommodate
B. Compromise/reconcile
C. Collaborate/problem solve
D. Force/direct
A project team is facing challenges understanding how to deliver a project's scope. A senior subject matter expert (SME) from the organization's global office is in town for 1 week. What should the project manager do to benefit from the SME's presence?
A. Ask the SME to review the scope for alignment with the project charter.
B. Organize a mentoring session with the team and the SME.
C. Meet with the SME to discuss the current challenges the team is facing.
D. Review the project scope statement with the SME.
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