PMI PMI-CP - PMI Construction Professional Exam
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Total 120 questions
Question #11 (Topic: Exam A)
A real estate development firm is working on defining the scope of work for a project to build a modern resort. The time line is tight and shareholders are pushing for the bid to be issued. The construction professional recommends involving all stakeholders in the scope definition exercise; however, the project sponsor insists on involving only the project team to expedite the process.
What should the construction professional do next?
What should the construction professional do next?
A. Suggest involving all current key stakeholder while excluding future operational representatives.
B. Agree with the sponsor as they have higher authority and the bid submission has a tight time line.
C. Escalate the issue to upper management and request a meeting with all parties to resolve the situation.
D. Highlight to the sponsor the importance of involving all key stakeholders in scope definition to reduce downstream change orders.
Answer: D
Question #12 (Topic: Exam A)
A project is in the pre-award phase, and the procurement team is reviewing the clauses to be incorporated into all contracts. Based on lessons learned in recent projects, it has been decided that adjustments will be made to the standard clauses. The aim of the updates is to reduce the effects of changes in scope, manage the changes in budget and schedule, and create a mechanism to handle claims that cannot be closed and require another method for closure.
Which clauses should the construction professional review and configure?
Which clauses should the construction professional review and configure?
A. Liquidated damages clause and a not-to-exceed clause
B. Time barred clause and payment clause
C. Dispute resolution clause and change clause
D. Termination clause and indemnity clause
Answer: C
Question #13 (Topic: Exam A)
A construction company wants to reduce the amount of change order value they have and is considering using the project definition rating index (PDRI) tool to monitor and track the project. A construction professional is tasked with analyzing the project scope and obtains a score of 720. The construction professional updates the documents with this information.
In which stage is the project?
In which stage is the project?
A. Design
B. Feasibility
C. Implementation
D. Excavation
Answer: B
Question #14 (Topic: Exam A)
During the implementation phase of a construction project to build a public hospital, the government issues a 1-week stop-work order for the whole project because some of the reports received from the project coordinator were lacking critical information and the associated risks could not be identified.
What should the construction professional have done to prevent this from happening?
What should the construction professional have done to prevent this from happening?
A. Instructed the whole team to provide input for each report to increase their accuracy and precision
B. Asked the project coordinator to provide a report tailored to the needs of each stakeholder group
C. Issued a letter to the government inspectors beforehand to make sure all approvals were issued
D. Requested the project sponsor for additional funding to pay for a more experienced project coordinator
Answer: B
Question #15 (Topic: Exam A)
During a retrospective meeting for one of the build projects, the team identifies areas of improvement and strength. The construction professional commends the team for effectively mitigating multiple claims, because the contract specifications were clear and well-defined, schedule requirements were clear and realistic, and there was a request for information (RFI) procedure in place.
What contributed to the success of this project?
What contributed to the success of this project?
A. Well-defined project scope
B. Good overall project documentation
C. Effective management information system
D. Efficient process implementation
Answer: B
