PMP Free Practice Test

A company that uses a predictive approach and operates in a highly regulated market is losing profitability because its product life cycle is taking longer than those of its competitors. A new project manager has been hired to change this scenario. What approach should the project manager propose?

1. A. Change to an agile model, focusing primarily on the incremental life cycle, leaving the iterative approach as a next step.
2. B. Maintain a predictive approach, but increase the focus on better planning and tracking to anticipate problems and avoid delays.
3. C. Migrate to an agile model, focusing primarily on an iterative approach, leaving the incremental life cycle as a next step.
4. D. Propose a hybrid approach, leveraging the benefits of an agile approach while respecting some aspects of the company’s industry.

Correct Answer: D

While finalizing project management plans, a customer provides the project manager with a new set of quality standards to which the final product must adhere. What should the project manager do to ensure a smooth delivery of the product?

1. A. Involve the client in risk identification.
2. B. Agree with the client on acceptance criteria.
3. C. Involve the client in a performance gap analysis.
4. D. Agree with the client on a new project charter.

Correct Answer: C

A project manager is assigned to a critical software development project. The team is using a hybrid approach and has divided development into four sprints. At the end of sprint three, the project manager discovers that the earned value (EV) is US$500,000 and the planned value (PV) is US$550,000.
What should the project manager do?

1. A. Introduce a float.
2. B. Adjust the budget.
3. C. Adjust the project time line.
4. D. Fast track the project.

Correct Answer: D

In a daily standup meeting, a developer indicates that a backlog item will not be delivered because they need to take an unexpected leave for the next couple of days. The backlog item is a prerequisite for a feature expected by users in the next sprint review.
What should the project lead do?

1. A. Ask the developer to postpone the leave until the backlog item is delivered.
2. B. Ask the development manager to provide a replacement for a couple of days.
3. C. Work with the product owner to change the priorities in the sprint backlog.
4. D. Work with the product owner to inform the users that the feature is delayed.

Correct Answer: B

A project manager is leading a global project with resources spread out in different locations. The stakeholders have different interpretations of the requirements. The project manager is concerned about scope creep. Which action should the project manager take to control the scope?

1. A. Ensure that all key stakeholders agree to the project deliverables and there will be no need for changes.
2. B. Accept only those changes to requirements that provide additional value to the project.
3. C. Reject all changes that will increase the budget or increase the time line of the project.
4. D. Accept only those changes that are approved by the change control board (CCB) prior to being implemented.

Correct Answer: D