PMP Free Practice Test

A project manager is leading a hybrid project. The only available resources that have experience with agile are not at the project manager's location. The project has a strict schedule and budget, and the project manager is concerned about their ability to deliver it. What should the project manager do?

1. A. Request a budget extension to get local resources experienced in agile.
2. B. Plan to have the agile resources temporarily relocate to the project manager's location.
3. C. Engage the agile resources through video conferencing on a daily basis.
4. D. Advise the sponsor that the project will be delayed as agile training will be required.

Correct Answer: C

In a financial company, a strategic project has been planned to use a predictive approach. During project planning, the product leader requests that milestones be submitted for review. There is a defined scope and an established deadline to conclude the project.
What should the project manager do first to meet the product leader's expectations?

1. A. Change the project charter to indicate that the approach will be different.
2. B. Inform the product leader that they must wait until the end of the project.
3. C. Meet with the software team to review the possibility of monthly milestone reviews.
4. D. Modify the project management plan to use an agile framework to incorporate milestones.

Correct Answer: C

An organization is embarking on the deployment of a new digital solution that will revolutionize purchasing services. The project manager has created all the necessary plans and activities to ensure a successful integration and solution launch. There is a risk of a partner's system being unavailable which could impact the project negatively.
What key activity is needed to ensure the project's success?

1. A. Eliminate the risk by mandating the partner to change the system settings to facilitate an easier integration with the new solution.
2. B. Continuously monitor the risk of the partner system's unavailability, and put the proper resolution plans in place in case the risk materializes into an actual issue.
3. C. Communicate to the project stakeholders that full integration may not be possible and that the project will potentially be delayed as a result.
4. D. Mitigate the risk by developing alternative plans to make the solution ready and available without full integration capabilities.

Correct Answer: B

An organization is about to start a multiphased project. Due to strict regulations, some of the phases must be completely planned in advance.
However, other phases allow for more flexibility and experimentation on scope and schedule. The sponsor wants to pursue the project objectives as planned, but also wants to accommodate new information and changes as the project progresses. Which project management approach should the project manager select for this project?

1. A. Hybrid
2. B. Incremental
3. C. Agile
4. D. Phased

Correct Answer: A

A company is about to start a complex research project. Due to the level of uncertainty, the project manager recommends the use of a hybrid approach; however, the organization only has experience with predictive projects.
How can the project manager strategize the use of a hybrid approach to the organization?

1. A. Present the benefits of a hybrid approach to key stakeholders to get their support.
2. B. Create a project change request to execute the project using a hybrid approach.
3. C. Send a letter to the project management office (PMO) requesting to use a hybrid approach.
4. D. Submit a notification to the project team confirming they will be using a hybrid approach on the project.

Correct Answer: A