PMP Free Practice Test

A vendor has manufactured a complex product. During a factory acceptance test, several deficiencies were identified. Product delivery is on the critical path, and any delay would impact project completion. What should the project manager do?

1. A. Initiate regular conference calls with the vendor for status updates to keep this item in focus.
2. B. Hold the shipment until the rework is completed at the vendor's facility to eliminate extra work on-site.
3. C. Assess the schedule impact and evaluate the most feasible solution to keep the project on track.
4. D. Ship the package as is, complete carryover work on-site, and back charge the vendor for the rework.

Correct Answer: C

A project manager is leading a software development project that will assist in maintenance management for a power plant. The project manager is analyzing project performance data and trying to forecast if the project will have any slippage in the future.
What should the protect manager do?

1. A. Perform quality control analysis.
2. B. Perform root cause analysis (RCA).
3. C. Perform trend analysis.
4. D. Perform schedule analysis.

Correct Answer: C

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

Correct Answer: B

A project manager and project team are developing a strategic approach to engage the internal and external stakeholders. Which approach should be followed?

1. A. Schedule status meetings with all stakeholders to allow their participation in all project discussions and reports.
2. B. Analyze both internal and external stakeholders and develop a customized engagement strategy for each stakeholder.
3. C. Involve only the internal stakeholders, as the external stakeholders should not have access to confidential information.
4. D. Classify all high-risk stakeholders and request that the project sponsor communicate directly with them.

Correct Answer: B

A project lead is working on an agile project to build the team's vision, including the decision-making process.
It was decided that the team will vote on items, and if 90% of the team agrees on a decision, then it will be carried forward. At the very first technical design meeting, the team makes a decision that the project lead strongly disagrees with. How should the project lead proceed?

1. A. Refuse to let the team proceed with the work based on their decision.
2. B. Take the technical team lead aside and try to persuade them to change their vote.
3. C. Note the reasons for the disagreement and let the team proceed.
4. D. Set up a meeting with the project champion and ask them to intervene.

Correct Answer: C