QUESTION 181
A project manager is reviewing some techniques that can be used to evaluate solution results. The intent is to determine if the solution provides the functionality for typical usage by a stakeholder with in-depth business knowledge. Which evaluation technique is most effective for this situation?

A. Exploratory testing
B. User acceptance testing
C. Day-in-the-life testing
D. Integration testing

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 182
A project team is reviewing project performance. During the execution phase, the project team discovers that there is an off-the-shelf (OTS) product, which could reduce the time line for development. What should the project manager do next?

A. Update the project management plan.
B. Conduct an opportunity analysis with team.
C. Evaluate the risk with the project team.
D. Add the discovery to the assumptions.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 183
In the last two iterations, a project team failed to deliver all of the stories on time. What should the project manager do first in order to prevent this from reoccurring?

A. Observe the project team’s performance for the next two iterations before taking any action.
B. Identify possible reasons for the delay and consult the risk register for corrective actions.
C. Extend the delivery time for the product since the management reserve allows it.
D. Temporarily use another team for the next iteration and evaluate their performance.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 184
While executing a building construction project, the supplier may delay the delivery and increase the cost of materials due to new safety regulations. The team has identified an option to absorb the cost by reducing the lag for some of the tasks. What should the team do to ensure that this situation is managed?

A. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
B. Plan Project Risk Management
C. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
D. Implement Appropriate Response

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 185
A project is in the planning phase and ready for plan review and approval when a sponsor switch happens What should the next course of action be?

A. Plan Stakeholder Engagement
B. Perform Integrated Change Control
C. Plan Communications Management
D. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 186
Leadership and management are often used interchangeably Which of the following is leadership more involved in?

A. Guiding, collaborating, and influencing others towards a specific goal using autocratic power
B. Guiding, collaborating, and influencing others towards a specific goal using authoritarian power
C. Guiding, collaborating, and influencing others towards a specific goal using positional power
D. Guiding, collaborating, and influencing others towards a specific goal using relational power

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 187
A project is delivering an integrated solution to an external client on a fixed-price contract The project has a significant technical component and has a dedicated technical project manager working with a business program manager and the client’s project manager. The technical lead is requesting two new developers. Which plan should the project manager use to identify who is responsible for finding the budget for additional developers?

A. Resource management plan
B. Business management plan
C. Stakeholder engagement plan
D. Cost management plan

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 188
The project manager needs to obtain proposals on costs of supplies purchased from an external source. In order to conduct this in a fair and unbiased way, what should the project manager conduct?

A. Procurement conference
B. Stakeholder conference
C. Bidder conference
D. Stakeholder meeting

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 189
Which of the following projects is a quality candidate for adaptive approaches?

A. Installing new computers across offices
B. Designing a new suspension bridge
C. Upgrading an information system
D. Retrofitting an old building

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 190
An adaptive team is performing the kickoff meeting and planning the project management approach. After defining project events, one team member argues that the artifacts are missing. The project manager coaches the team to complete the planning. Which two of the following items should be included in the planning? (Choose two)

A. Daily scrum
B. Sprint review
C. Sprint retrospective
D. Sprint backlog
E. Increments

Correct Answer: DE

QUESTION 191
A project team is working on a complex product and the work breakdown structure (WBS) is finalized. The team determines that the best approach is to use an adaptive delivery method and is now tasked with converting the WBS for adaptive delivery. How can the team manage the conversion of the existing WBS to an adaptive approach?

A. Produce a release plan for each WBS element and organize them into iterations for delivery.
B. Organize the WBS into a set of related themes, epics, and user stories.
C. Generate use cases for each WBS element and prepare a requirements document.
D. Create themes for each WBS element and organize them into iterations for delivery.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 192
An organization’s project management office (PMO) has issued guidelines that require a specific template to be used for onboarding resources for a project. Where can the project manager find this template?

A. Procurement management plan
B. Resources management plan
C. Organizational systems access
D. Organizational process assets

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 193
Which tool should a project manager use to calculate cost variance for a project?

A. Contingency analysis
B. Actual cost
C. Review lessons learned from similar projects
D. Expert judgment

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 194
A technical project manager uses a directive approach with the team. Some team members are growing increasingly frustrated when their recommendations are not adopted by the project manager. What should the project manager do to address this issue?

A. Encourage the team to follow the project plan that was developed with team input.
B. Instruct the team members to self-organize and resolve any outstanding issues.
C. Apply emotional intelligence (El) skills, such as active listening, to understand the team’s issues.
D. Ask the team members to record their concerns in the lessons learned log for future action.

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 195
A project manager is assigned to a new project with a defined scope. The project requires advanced planning at the start of the project. Which approach should the project manager select for the project?

A. Adaptive
B. Kanban
C. Predictive
D. Hybrid

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 196
Which three of the following are key traits of a project leader?(Choose three)

A. Rely on control.
B. Focus on the horizon.
C. Focus on near-team goals.
D. Convey trust and inspire trust in other team members.
E. Challenge the status quo and do things differently.

Correct Answer: CDE

QUESTION 197
A few project team members are having issues understanding the requirements as described. Which action should be taken to resolve this issue?

A. Review the requirements traceability matrix and set up a meeting with the business analyst and key stakeholders.
B. Review the requirements traceability matrix, the business analysis communications management plan, and set up a meeting with the business analyst and key stakeholders.
C. Review the project management plan and set up a meeting with the project manager and key stakeholders.
D. Review the business analysis communications management plan and set up a meeting with the business analyst and key stakeholders.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 198
A business analyst needs to ensure the project team understands the most critical roles and responsibilities within the requirements change process. Which responsibility is the most important?

A. Analyzing the change
B. Discussing the change
C. Approving the change
D. Reviewing the change

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 199
A new project manager is assigned to a high-visibility project. The project manager starts with the requirements analysis process. Who should the project manager onboard to assist with the requirements traceability matrix or analysis?

A. Technical consultant
B. Project sponsor
C. Business analyst
D. Systems analyst

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 200
Construction of a building has stopped due to a supplier’s failure to deliver concrete. The project schedule is behind by three months. What should the project manager do to overcome this problem and put the project back on track?

A. Consult the legal department and subject matter experts (SMEs) regarding what to do to avoid failure.
B. Extend the time of product delivery and use management reserve to cover any losses.
C. Follow the risk response plan and allocate resources, if needed, to overcome the issue.
D. Accept any penalties that might occur and continue working as initially planned.

Correct Answer: C