2,934 New PMP Questions & Answers with explanation
161.
Although the stakeholders thought there was enough money in the budget, halfway through the project the cost performance index (CPI) is 0.7. To determine the root cause, several stakeholders audit the project and discover the project cost budget was estimated analogously. Although the activity estimates add up to the project estimate, the stakeholders think something was missing in how the estimate was completed. Which of the following describes what was missing?
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162.
Payment for any decision made or encouraged by a foreign official with respect to whether a company will be awarded a project is best described as:
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163.
A project manager is finalizing a project that has had repeated problems with cost conformance. He is concerned about what management will say. Senior managers have talked about the problems multiple times in their executive meetings, and it's been reported they feel their concerns have not been addressed. Which of the following types of information would be best for the project manager to use to evaluate performance?
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164.
A project has run into cost difficulties. The project scope must be completed, but at less cost. The project manager should:
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165.
The client agreed to the final product during user testing, but is now having second thoughts. What should the project manager consult to resolve this issue?
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166.
A project manager leads a complex project with stakeholders located in several countries. The project manager learns that a senior manager asked a team member for project information. What should the project manager do next?
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167.
A project manager identifies scheduling priority conflicts among local and virtual team members. The project manager schedules a conference call to manage this conflict. What conflict resolution technique did the project manager use?
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168.
During the execution phase of a software development project, several overseas developers join the team. What should the project manager update first?
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169.
After the kick-off meeting, the project manager notices that to deliver the system, the team must implement new hardware within the next three months. The procurement team notifies the project manager that the current suppliers need at least three months' notice to deliver this type of system. Worried about the risk to delivery dates, the project manager begins looking for alternative suppliers that adhere to their company's procurement policy. What risk response strategy did the project manager use?
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170.
During a project's initiating phase, the project manager reviews the lessons learned repository. The project manager learns that a previous project failed due to constant scope creep. This project cannot afford additional time or budget. What should the project manager do to avoid project failure?
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