PMP Practice Test

PMP Practice Test practice questions, page 11 of 27, with answer review and explanations.

Question 51

During the course of the project, several obstacles are identified that are preventing the project from moving forward.What should the project manager do to remove the obstacles?

  1. Have the project team work on other activities
  2. Implement plans to remove the obstacles
  3. Escalate to the project steering committee
  4. Prioritize the obstacles for resolution

Question 52

The project is delayed due to the high amount of major changes requested by different stakeholders at different stages of the project. If the project continues on the same path, it will consume twice the time and budget planned.What two actions can the project manager take to be more cost effective? (Choose two.)

  1. Conduct a stakeholder analysis
  2. Reinforce team communication.
  3. Update the project management plan with the new timeline
  4. Adopt an incremental approach
  5. Leverage work between team members

Question 53

A project manager is working with a Scrum team that is continually missing deadlines. The steering committee is concerned about the project as it is not clear that it will deliver the expected value. After some analysis, the project manager discovers there is a mismatch of competencies in one of the teams.What should the project manager do?

  1. Emphasize to the teams the importance of meeting the agreed deadlines
  2. Provide appropriate training to compensate for the mismatch
  3. Update the project schedule to reflect the delay
  4. Accept the risk of the project missing deadlines due to the mismatch

Question 54

A vendor supplying a piece of specialized equipment for a project has reported the potential for a delivery delay due to a technical issue with the sub-supplier. To stay on schedule, the vendor proposed replacing the sub-supplier's component with a similar part that is different from the one that is stipulated in the project specifications.What should the project manager do next?

  1. Accept the proposed replacement in order to keep procurement activities on track
  2. Insist on using the component per the project specifications and air freight the equipment to mitigate the delay
  3. Instruct the vendor to use the part that is compliant with the project specifications and update the schedule
  4. Consult with a subject matter expert (SME) to see if the proposed change is acceptable

Question 55

A project manager meets with external stakeholders to explain the objectives and outline expectations for a new project. A key stakeholder appears to support the project, with the condition that other unrelated projects will receive financial support. Due to cultural sensitivities, the project manager is reluctant to be direct with the key stakeholder on this matter. The project cannot proceed without the support of this stakeholder.What should the project manager do?

  1. Proceed with the project without allowing scope creep to occur
  2. Use the contingency funds to provide support for the requested projects
  3. Cancel the project since the stakeholder's request is out of scope
  4. Inform the sponsor and document the request in the stakeholder engagement plan