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A project manager is performing earned value management (EVM) for a cross-country pipeline project. The project manager has determined the ratio of earned value (EV) to actual cost (AC) for the project and has found the calculated result to be 0.9024.

What does this value mean for the project?

A.
The project is earning less value than was planned
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The project is earning less value than was planned
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B.
The project has started exceeding the planned cost
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The project has started exceeding the planned cost
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C.
The project has earned more value than planned
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The project has earned more value than planned
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D.
The project is close to exceeding the planned cost
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The project is close to exceeding the planned cost
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Suggested answer: B

A customer complains that the user stories released so far contain too much jargon and do not reflect the expectations of the product.

What should the project manager do next?

A.
Rewrite the stories to include the technical vision of the product
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Rewrite the stories to include the technical vision of the product
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B.
Ask the senior developer to rewrite all the stories
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Ask the senior developer to rewrite all the stories
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C.
Engage with the customer and rewrite all the stories
C.
Engage with the customer and rewrite all the stories
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D.
Request approval from the company director to conduct training for the team
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Request approval from the company director to conduct training for the team
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Suggested answer: C

An unforeseen event has shut down public works projects for 4 weeks. Activities on the critical path will fall behind based on the project schedule.

What should the project manager do?

A.
Add 4 additional weeks to the schedule and request additional resources.
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Add 4 additional weeks to the schedule and request additional resources.
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B.
Ask the sponsor to obtain a special work permit to continue work.
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Ask the sponsor to obtain a special work permit to continue work.
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C.
Crash the resource management plan to keep the schedule on track.
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Crash the resource management plan to keep the schedule on track.
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D.
Review the project management plan to see the impact of the possible delay.
D.
Review the project management plan to see the impact of the possible delay.
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Suggested answer: D

During a regular project progress meeting, the CEO informed the project manager that a major stakeholder has been unaware of recent developments on the project. The project manager is sure that the stakeholder was duly identified and classified in the stakeholder register.

Which project document should the project manager review in order to determine the reason for this issue?

A.
Requirements traceability matrix
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Requirements traceability matrix
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B.
Issue log
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Issue log
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C.
Stakeholder register
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Stakeholder register
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D.
Stakeholder engagement assessment matrix
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Stakeholder engagement assessment matrix
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Suggested answer: D

A healthcare organization hired a new compliance specialist to ensure that the healthcare compliance needs are met. The feedback about the new compliance specialist from the team was average.

What should the project manager do to help the new compliance specialist improve?

A.
Coordinate a one-to-one meeting with the specialist to assess the situation
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Coordinate a one-to-one meeting with the specialist to assess the situation
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B.
Escalate this situation to the manager of the area for a possible solution
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Escalate this situation to the manager of the area for a possible solution
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C.
Provide time for the specialist to adjust to the pace of the project
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Provide time for the specialist to adjust to the pace of the project
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D.
Contact the human resources (HR) manager about the team's feedback
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Contact the human resources (HR) manager about the team's feedback
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Suggested answer: A

A company has selected a cross-functional team to develop an innovative digital product to drive the digital transformation project for the business.

What should the project manager do to ensure business value is delivered early?

A.
Create robust incentives to the team members to encourage speedy delivery
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Create robust incentives to the team members to encourage speedy delivery
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B.
Create a detailed project plan and escalate delays to the functional managers
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Create a detailed project plan and escalate delays to the functional managers
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C.
Break down the deliverables into sprints and deliver value incrementally
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Break down the deliverables into sprints and deliver value incrementally
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D.
Fast track the project and monitor tasks closely to ensure timely delivery
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Fast track the project and monitor tasks closely to ensure timely delivery
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Suggested answer: C

A project manager is leading a project in which the product requirements have not been fully met due to several uncertainties about customer acceptance. What should the project manager do?

A.
Gather a reduced number of approved requirements and add some extra features to fulfill the product specifications.
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Gather a reduced number of approved requirements and add some extra features to fulfill the product specifications.
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B.
Ask team members to research and collect data about the best features offered by similar products in the market.
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Ask team members to research and collect data about the best features offered by similar products in the market.
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C.
Stop all project activities until all requirements are set up front by the project sponsor and the key stakeholders.
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Stop all project activities until all requirements are set up front by the project sponsor and the key stakeholders.
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D.
Gather enough requirements to produce a minimum viable product (MVP) with which to evaluate customer acceptance.
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Gather enough requirements to produce a minimum viable product (MVP) with which to evaluate customer acceptance.
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Suggested answer: B

A project manager is leading a project that includes several organizations with unique corporate cultures. These diverse corporate cultures are affecting project expectations. The varying expectations often lead to conflicts, which often require the project manager's involvement.

What should the project manager do first to evaluate the cultural differences within the organizations?

A.
Establish a probability and impact matrix and plan response criteria.
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Establish a probability and impact matrix and plan response criteria.
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B.
Disregard the situation since it is not hindering the project deliverables.
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Disregard the situation since it is not hindering the project deliverables.
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C.
Develop a joint policy among the various organizations.
C.
Develop a joint policy among the various organizations.
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D.
Escalate the issue to the project sponsor and seek their guidance.
D.
Escalate the issue to the project sponsor and seek their guidance.
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Suggested answer: B

A project manager is leading a project that needs to be deployed quickly to the market. An influential stakeholder does not believe that the project management processes bring business value.

What can the project manager do to gain the support of the stakeholder?

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Ask the stakeholder for a meeting to review the project's charter and project management plan.
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Ask the stakeholder for a meeting to review the project's charter and project management plan.
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B.
Disregard the stakeholder's concerns and continue following the project management plan to execute the project.
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Disregard the stakeholder's concerns and continue following the project management plan to execute the project.
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C.
Hold a training workshop to educate the stakeholder about project management best practices.
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Hold a training workshop to educate the stakeholder about project management best practices.
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D.
Clarify the project roles and responsibilities, and share the purpose to gain the stakeholder's buyin.
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Clarify the project roles and responsibilities, and share the purpose to gain the stakeholder's buyin.
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Suggested answer: D

A team is finishing the third release to present to the stakeholder as part of a demonstration. The company that subcontracts the developers has communicated that there is a cash flow problem and the company will not be able to provide the same resources for the next iterations.

What should the project manager do next?

A.
Create a risk register to track the risks and request additional budget.
A.
Create a risk register to track the risks and request additional budget.
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B.
Analyze the impact against the release plan if the blocker is not addressed.
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Analyze the impact against the release plan if the blocker is not addressed.
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C.
Work with the project owner to prioritize the product backlog.
C.
Work with the project owner to prioritize the product backlog.
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D.
Escalate the situation to the project sponsor for a possible resolution.
D.
Escalate the situation to the project sponsor for a possible resolution.
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Suggested answer: B
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