PMP Free Practice Test

An experienced project manager is working on a complex hybrid project that has several dependencies with other projects. How should the project manager reduce the risk related to those external
dependencies?

1. A. Schedule a daily interproject review to track the progress of each project plan and their dependencies.
2. B. Assess consolidated project plans for dependencies, gaps, and continued business value.
3. C. Ask the project management office (PMO) to review the project plan dependencies.
4. D. Delegate the review of dependencies to the project sponsor and resource manager.

Correct Answer: B
According to the PMBOK Guide, a hybrid project is a project that uses a combination of predictive, adaptive, and iterative approaches. A hybrid project may have multiple dependencies with other projects, which can increase the risk of schedule delays, scope changes, or resource conflicts. To reduce this risk, the project manager should assess consolidated project plans for dependencies, gaps, and continued business value. This involves reviewing the project plans of all related projects, identifying any interdependencies or overlaps, and evaluating the alignment of the project objectives and deliverables with the organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations. By doing this, the project manager can ensure that the project is on track, avoid any unnecessary rework or duplication, and optimize the use of resources and time. References:
✑ : A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Seventh Edition, page 21
✑ : A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Seventh Edition, page 47
✑ : A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Seventh Edition, page 49

A stressful situation has presented some challenges for the team. The project manager notices stress behavior in some of the team members, and it is beginning to spread across the group. The project manager needs to coach the team to change their mindset in order to be more efficient.
What should the project manager do?

1. A. Ensure that people care about each other and work effectively together through effective team management.
2. B. Meet with the team to discuss the correct, expected behavior in stressful situations and start practicing it.
3. C. Establish a productive environment where all team members can assist one another with the workload.
4. D. Create an environment of respect and fairness so the team can increase their project performance in stressful situations.

Correct Answer: D

A large global organization developed a new medical implant that requires compliance with local government regulations. The approval process for one country is lengthy and will impact the intended launch date.
What should the project manager do?

1. A. Organize an online distribution channel from another country.
2. B. Ask the sponsor to authorize the launch and then wait for approval.
3. C. Ask the board to use their influence and speed up the approval.
4. D. Work with the team to find ways to bypass the regulations.

Correct Answer: B

A project manager for an agile project is concerned that the team has been losing momentum over the last iterations. Which two tools should the project manager use to analyze team performance? (Choose two)

1. A. 0Project schedule
2. B. Product backlog bumup chart
3. C. Work breakdown structure (WBS)
4. D. Cumulative flow diagram of completed features
5. E. Burndown chart

Correct Answer: DE

A project is ready to deliver the first batch of the product when a quality control check rejects the product as unfit for delivery. The root cause analysis (RCA) shows that a component added as part of the latest change request was not tested throughout the development cycle.
What should the project manager do next?

1. A. Review the change control process to ensure quality management artifacts are updated as part of the change.
2. B. Review the quality management process and perform a process audit as part of ongoing quality assurance.
3. C. Review the communications management plan to ensure change requests are communicated to the affected team members.
4. D. Review the quality management process with the project management office (PMO) to ensurecompliance with best practices.

Correct Answer: B