PMI Practice Questions 1

How should the project manager begin improving the organization's processes?

What should the project manager do first to ensure effective communication in a software development project with a geographically dispersed team?

A project manager is working on a complex project with resources from multiple countries. What should the project manager develop to ensure the resources have access to the information they need?

How can issues of expired software being used by a customer be addressed without impacting the transition in a new operations support project?

A company with a high maturity level on predictive projects asks a project manager to use iterative tools in their current project with a limited budget. What should the project manager do first?

Three team members share a common role but describe it differently: Eli: "I write JavaScript code." Ann: "I am developing inventory software." Kal: "I am working on a solution to increase product sales." Why is Kal more likely to perform better in the project?

A project manager has identified a misalignment with the strategic and business objectives in the project charter and recognizes the need for realignment. What should the project manager do?

A team is working on a project using a hybrid approach, and they are facing a lot of obstacles and blockers from some stakeholders. What should the project manager do to improve project performance?

A project manager is assigned to a sophisticated project with globally dispersed stakeholders. The project manager learns that a senior stakeholder requested project information from a team member directly. What should the project manager do?

A project manager performs a cost-benefit analysis for a project in its planning stage. The result of the analysis shows a ratio of 0.75. What does this value indicate and how should the project manager respond?

After a recent company reorganization, a project manager is given a new project with a team that has never worked together. The project manager is very busy with current projects and has limited availability. What should the project manager do first?

A project manager is developing the schedule management plan for a construction project. The project sponsor has asked for a schedule with zero total float. The project manager is presented with possible network paths that will not violate schedule constraints. What leads and lags relationship should the project manager select?

A company has a history of implementing system integration projects using their in-house software with a vendor hardware infrastructure. A project manager, new to the company, has no prior experience with vendor integration projects. What should the project manager do?

A project team successfully achieved a key milestone. To do this, the team met critical technical requirements on a new process, and then used the process to develop the first of several similar deliverables. Why should the project manager document the lessons learned repository?

An organization is launching an agile project. The stakeholders have accepted the iterative delivery approach and the scope statement. The project manager's next task is to ensure that the project team has a clear understanding of the work needed. What should the project manager do next?

The project team has stated that a deliverable does not meet a specific requirement. The supplier of the deliverable responded that they were not informed of this requirement. Which document should the project manager refer to in order to address this issue?

How does a project manager increase the likelihood of a project being a success?

A project to expand a municipal building is on schedule and within budget. During excavation for the foundation, the project manager learns that the new addition will cover the ruins of a historical site. As a result, the construction will need to be moved to a different location. What should the project manager do first?

A project manager discovers that a subcontractor has missed a critical deadline but asks the PM to cover up the delay to avoid penalties. According to the PMI Code of Ethics, what should the project manager do?

A project manager is implementing a data-driven process improvement approach to reduce defects in manufacturing. The team follows Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) steps. What methodology are they using?

A project manager wants to ensure that project stakeholders can quickly review real-time project progress using visual charts and performance indicators. What tool should they use?

A project manager is tracking the progress of an Agile project and wants to ensure both the work completed and scope changes are visible. Which tool should they use?

A project manager is working on a highly complex aerospace project where the total cost is uncertain, and the contractor will be reimbursed for all expenses plus a profit margin. What type of contract is being used?

Your project team is facing resource overallocation, and you need to resolve this issue while ensuring no team member is overburdened. However, this may extend the project timeline. Which technique should you use?

A Product Owner is refining backlog items for an Agile team. Which of the following best aligns with the INVEST principles?

Your organization adopts Lean project management to enhance efficiency. Which of the following actions best aligns with Lean principles?

A project manager is identifying key stakeholders and wants to ensure they are categorized based on their power, interest, and attitude toward the project. Which stakeholder mapping tool should be used?

A project manager is leading a high-profile project, and executives emphasize that the project must deliver a minimum 15% ROI within the first year. This requirement is an example of:

You are leading an adaptive project for a software development team using an Agile framework. A key stakeholder from the finance department insists on having a detailed scope, budget, and timeline fixed upfront before approving the project. However, your Agile team follows an incremental delivery approach with evolving requirements. As the project manager, what is the best course of action to address the stakeholder's concerns while maintaining the Agile approach?

A company is evaluating multiple project proposals and has asked you, as the project manager, to provide input on which project should be selected. The organization follows a value-driven approach and prefers projects that offer the highest financial benefit over time while considering risk.

Given the following financial data for the proposed projects, which project should be prioritized based on the organization’s preferences?

Project A: High ROI but low NPV due to uncertain market conditions. Project B: High NPV but moderate ROI, with stable long-term benefits. Project C: High Payback Period, meaning it takes longer to recover the investment but has strong strategic value. Project D: High IRR but volatile financial projections. What is the best approach for selecting the right project?