PMI PMP Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

PMI PMP Online Questions & Answers

• Question 401:

  A project manager who is new to a matrix organization has just been assigned to an internal software development project that is intended to reduce conflicts in the company's internal tracking system. With over 1,000 people in the company who will benefit from the software, the project manager wants to ensure everyone is aware of the great progress the team is making. The project manager meets with the project team to decide upon the most effective way to communicate progress.

  What should the project manager do?

  A. Send weekly emails to each stakeholder providing them with the project's progress.
  B. Ask the project sponsor to disseminate project progress across the organization's stakeholders.
  C. Set up an intranet site and allow stakeholders to access the relevant project information.
  D. Divide up the organization among the project team to provide direct project updates.
  C. Set up an intranet site and allow stakeholders to access the relevant project information.

• Question 402:

  An experienced project manager has been assigned to a hybrid project that requires an extensive amount of information to be updated. Which tool should the project manager use along with the team?

  A. Pareto chart
  B. Kanban board
  C. SharePoint
  D. Excel files
  B. Kanban board

• Question 403:

  A project manager is leading a long-term project, executed in stages, to set up a complex communications network in many rural areas. The project is being executed in stages. What should the project manager do to ensure that monetized business value is generated as planned?

  A. Compare the estimate to complete (ETC) benefits against the project business plan
  B. Compare the benefits of the throughput analysis against the project business plan
  C. Evaluate the net promoter score (NPS) benefits against the project business plan
  D. Evaluate the generated benefits at project milestones against the project business plan
  B. Compare the benefits of the throughput analysis against the project business plan

• Question 404:

  A project manager is leading a multiyear project that involves internal and external stakeholders. As the project manager begins to gather requirements, additional business stakeholders express interest in being involved. Which three actions should the project manager take to ensure proper stakeholder involvement? (Choose three)

  A. Prioritize stakeholders based on the project phase and need.
  B. Develop a stakeholder impact/influence matrix to determine the level of engagement
  C. Perform a stakeholder assessment to align with the project objectives.
  D. Include all stakeholders in the stakeholder engagement plan and provide the same level of communication.
  E. Classify and rank stakeholders based on their positions in the organization.
  A. Prioritize stakeholders based on the project phase and need.
  B. Develop a stakeholder impact/influence matrix to determine the level of engagement
  C. Perform a stakeholder assessment to align with the project objectives.

• Question 405:

  A construction project to build a fish hatchery is in execution. The operations group notified the project manager about a concern that might turn into a potential issue; however, the concern could not be addressed. In which project document should the project manager record the concern?

  A. Request for information
  B. Scope statement
  C. Issue log
  D. Risk register
  D. Risk register

• Question 406:

  A project manager is assigned to a project where a vendor has been engaged to build a new system. One week before user acceptance testing (UAT) is scheduled, the vendor informs the project manager that they can only deliver half of the promised functions by the UAT start date.

  What should the project manager do next?

  A. Wait until the vendor cannot deliver and then invoke liquidated damages based on the contract.
  B. Escalate to management and prepare tor project closure by canceling the contract with this vendor.
  C. Adjust the protect schedule to accommodate the current development progress of the vendor.
  D. Communicate with the vendor and project team and explore possibilities lor resolving the issue.
  D. Communicate with the vendor and project team and explore possibilities lor resolving the issue.

• Question 407:

  Company A has a culture of adhering to policies and procedures. A project manager is applying an agile approach to their in-house software development project, but even with training, they are still unable to deliver efficiently. What should the project manager do first to improve this situation?

  A. Empower and coach the team members to focus on project delivery results.
  B. Identify key team members who can influence others to contribute efficiently.
  C. Follow company procedures and retrain team members on the agile approach.
  D. Ask company management to delay the project and grant it additional time.
  A. Empower and coach the team members to focus on project delivery results.

• Question 408:

  A project manager has been assigned to deliver a challenging project on time and within budget. The project manager needs to empower the team members by removing organizational impediments and facilitating collaboration. What should the project manager do to lead the project?

  A. Use a servant leader approach.
  B. Act as the project owner.
  C. Perform the project sponsor activities.
  D. Assume the functional manager role.
  A. Use a servant leader approach.

• Question 409:

  A project manager is hired to work on a very large, complex project that requires the team to complete a significant number of specialized tasks.

  What strategy should the project manager incorporate to help organize, assign, and monitor these tasks?

  A. Create a list of the tasks and send it to the project sponsor for review and approval.
  B. Develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) that decomposes the project deliverables into work packages.
  C. Schedule a meeting with the stakeholders to determine which tasks can be eliminated.
  D. Prepare a resource management plan that details all the resources needed to complete the tasks.
  B. Develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) that decomposes the project deliverables into work packages.

• Question 410:

  A project manager is leading a team that is new to agile. During the kickoff meeting, one team member asks how risks will be managed using agile approaches. How should the project manager respond?

  A. Risk management is a collaborative effort and will be managed during each iteration.
  B. Risks are managed by the project manager and forecasted at the beginning of each project.
  C. Risks will be managed during a retrospective session with all of the team members.
  D. Risks are managed by the team and they will be analyzed during risk management kickoff.
  A. Risk management is a collaborative effort and will be managed during each iteration.