PMP Exam - Free PMI Questions and Answers

Question #1 (Topic: Exam A)

In a newly formed project team, one experienced team member is overwhelmed by the complexity of the tasks and is not happy with the project team.
What should the project manager do?

A. Explain that the tasks are unavoidable and ask the team member to find a solution to overcome the challenges B. Set up team-building activities with the project team members to reduce tension C. Ask the team member to enter this potential schedule delay in the risk register D. Actively listen to the team member and identify ways to support their needs in completing the tasks

Answer: D

Question #2 (Topic: Exam A)

An experienced project manager is managing a multi-million dollar agile project. The project manager communicates the ground rules to the team, but after 12 iterations, the project manager starts noticing that some team members are not following the ground rules.
What should the project manager do first to ensure team adherence to the ground rules?

A. Ask the functional manager to replace team members not following the ground rules. B. Schedule a meeting with the project team to reinforce the ground rules. C. Notify the project sponsor about this behavior and ask the sponsor to take disciplinary action. D. Contact human resources to request a written warning letter be sent to team members not following the ground rules.

Answer: B

Question #3 (Topic: Exam A)

In order to increase a project's profit margin, the project manager and subject matter experts (SMEs) agreed to select the oldest model of a specific machine available in the market. When the machine reached its destination country, it was blocked by customs authorities who restricted the import of this machine model.
What should the project manager have done to prevent this from happening?

A. Ensured that the SMEs correctly defined the project scope and the machine model. B. Ensured the project sponsor provided enough funding to purchase the latest version of the machine. C. Ensured that regulatory compliance was considered in the quality management plan. D. Ensured that the technical team researched and selected the latest model of the machine.

Answer: C

Question #4 (Topic: Exam A)

An organization is struggling to start an important project. The project manager has identified that the scope definition is the main item preventing the project from starting. Although most of the scope items are defined and agreed upon among the stakeholders, there are a few items that are hard to grasp and very complex to define at this stage.
What should the project manager do?

A. Propose that the well-defined scope items be delivered using a predictive approach and use an agile approach to deal with the complex items. B. Maintain stakeholder momentum in working on the scope definition until a full detailed scope is achieved prior to starting the project. C. Recommend splitting the project into two smaller projects in order to work exclusively in an agile environment without interference from a predictive approach. D. Update the risk register and escalate the issue to the project management office (PMO), requesting more resources be added to help define the project scope.

Answer: A

Question #5 (Topic: Exam A)

A project manager is working on a complex project with a high degree of change.
What strategy should the project manager use to ensure a successful project completion?

A. Update the project management plan to reduce the possibility of scope creep. B. Schedule a regular risk review with the project management team. C. Increase the active engagement and participation of key stakeholders. D. Create a project change roadmap to keep track of all unforeseen changes.

Answer: C

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