PMP Free Practice Test

A project manager was replaced in the early phases of a new project. The new project manager discovers that the business team is not supporting the project. After discussing these concerns with the team, it is determined that the project does not have the full support of senior management.
What should the new project manager do next?

1. A. Send out a status report describing the situation to the stakeholders and request general assistance.
2. B. Request the business team to clearly define their issues with the project work completed to date.
3. C. Study the stakeholder analysis to understand which stakeholder holds the most influence and seek their assistance.
4. D. Ask senior management to be more involved with the project and to provide their full support.

Correct Answer: C

A company has selected a cross-functional team to develop an innovative digital product to drive the digital transformation project for the business. What should the project manager do to ensure business value is delivered early?

1. A. Create a detailed project plan and escalate delays to the functional managers.
2. B. Fast track the project and monitor tasks closely to ensure timely delivery.
3. C. Create robust incentives to the team members to encourage speedy delivery.
4. D. Break down the deliverables into sprints and deliver value incrementally.

Correct Answer: D

A high-performing team is involved in a project with a new domain. The team is unable to deliver as expected. What should the project manager do?

1. A. Support the team in identifying the area of development and address the gap.
2. B. Dissolve the team and include the team members in other existing teams.
3. C. Identify the struggling team members and move them out of the team.
4. D. Set up a clear expectation that the team is to deliver as in their previous projects.

Correct Answer: A

A software development project completed the initiation phase. The technical design was approved by the project steering committee. Later, it was discovered that the design will impact the company’s production system. A new technical design must be found and this could delay the project by 3 months. What should the project manager do first?

1. A. Log the technical design delay as a risk in the project risk log.
2. B. Set up a steering committee session to review the project delay.
3. C. Continue with the approved design so that the project is not delayed.
4. D. Ask the steering committee to approve a new technical design.

Correct Answer: A

A project manager agreed to a team member's request to have an alternative working schedule whereby they begin working at 12:00 p.m. each day. This arrangement has worked well for the project, but has recently been scrutinized by members from other project teams because the company's core working hours begin at 9:00 a.m.
What should the project manager have done to prevent this situation?

1. A. Broken down the situation to identify the root cause
2. B. Determined communication methods and channels
3. C. Analyzed the boundaries of the negotiations for agreement
4. D. Managed and rectified the ground rule violations

Correct Answer: C