PMP Free Practice Test

A project team is implementing a hosted system for a third party. Just before going live, the customer asks the project team to include additional functionality. The project team identified risks to the delivery date and informed the project manager that some of the requested functions are in conflict with the agreed scope.
What should the project manager do?

1. A. Discuss with the team, estimate the effort, and raise a change request.
2. B. Discuss with the customer the risks identified and team's concerns.
3. C. Ask the team to deliver the functionality on the agreed go-live date.
4. D. Ask the customer to go live and add the new functionality in the backlog.

Correct Answer: A

In an industrial plant, the owner has decided to add more capacity to the plant by installing a new machine and updating the software used in production. This capacity enlargement will occur while the plant is still functioning and producing. The software update will be accomplished using an agile approach in order to minimize risk. The machine procurement, installation, and integration will be accomplished using predictive approaches.
What types of communications will the project manager have to design into the schedule management plan to ensure the project will be on schedule?

1. A. Biweekly written status reports from the relevant stakeholders
2. B. Weekly colocated meetings with the relevant stakeholders
3. C. Biweekly conference calls with the relevant stakeholders
4. D. Weekly one-on-one meetings with each of the relevant stakeholders

Correct Answer: D

A project team is executing a megaproject, and several contract requirements have been identified. In the planning phase, the project team agreed that a contract would be required 3 months prior to the project's finish date. During project execution, it was determined that the contract was required immediately.
What should project manager do?

1. A. Seek management's approval for executing the contract earlier than planned.
2. B. Request the team to initiate a change request to execute the contract.
3. C. Support the team's request and allow for early contract execution.
4. D. Challenge the project team to identify the reasons for early contract execution.

Correct Answer: B

A project team has expressed concern that certain remote team members are not able to collaborate with the larger project team due to their work schedule. The project manager is confused since the entire team is located in the same time zone and believes there are other factors at play.
What should the project manager do next?

1. A. Rectify ground rule violations.
2. B. Review performance formally.
3. C. Examine the team's virtual needs.
4. D. Implement new options.

Correct Answer: C

A project manager is reviewing a draft of the project charter with key stakeholders. During the meeting, a conflict occurs between the sponsor and the product owner.
How should the project manager deal with the situation?

1. A. Postpone the meeting and invite a subject matter expert (SME) to join the next meeting.
2. B. Continue the meeting and ask the project sponsor and product owner to take their discussion offline.
3. C. Postpone the meeting and ask the project sponsor and product owner to take their discussion offline.
4. D. Continue the meeting and use facilitation techniques to improve communication within the team.

Correct Answer: D