Exactprep PMP Questions

According to the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, one of the principles of project management is to “embrace adaptability and resiliency”. This means that the project manager should anticipate and respond to changes that may affect the project objectives, scope, schedule, cost, quality, or risks. The project manager should also use appropriate change management processes and tools to evaluate and implement changes in a controlled manner. The PMBOK Guide 7th Edition also states that “changes are inevitable and may originate from any source at any time during the project life cycle”. The project manager should assess the change’s overall impact to the project before submission to the change control board (CCB), which is the authorized body to approve or reject changes. The project manager should also communicate with the stakeholders who are affected by or involved in the change, and manage their expectations and feedback. Therefore, the best answer is D. References: PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, pages 11, 12, 49, 50, 51.

According to the PMBOK® Guide, a change request is a formal proposal to modify any document, deliverable, or baseline1. A change request can be initiated by any stakeholder, including the project sponsor, and should be processed through the perform integrated change control process2. The change control board (CCB) is a formally chartered group responsible for reviewing, approving, rejecting, or delaying changes on the project3. The project manager should create a change request for the CCB to review and evaluate the impact of the proposed scope change on the project objectives, constraints, and other knowledge areas. The project manager should not disregard the request, update the team, or adjust the schedule without following the change management plan and obtaining the CCB’s approval. References: 1:PMBOK® Guide, 6th edition, p. 112 2: PMBOK® Guide, 6th edition, p. 123 3: PMBOK® Guide, 6th edition, p. 125 : PMBOK® Guide, 6th edition, p. 128

= According to the PMBOK Guide, conflict management is the process of identifying and addressing differences that affect the performance of the project team or the project outcomes. Conflict management involves using appropriate techniques to resolve or prevent conflicts, such as collaborating, compromising, avoiding, forcing, or smoothing. In this scenario, the project manager should explain the impact of the scenario to the project team member, as this can help to raise the awareness of the team member about the negative consequences of the argument, such as damaging the relationship with the client, disrupting the meeting productivity, or affecting the project quality. The project manager should also try to understand the root causeof the conflict, and work with the team member and the client to find a mutually acceptable solution. Talking to the client privately, removing the project team member from the meetings, or recommending a performance improvement plan are not the best options, as they may not address the underlying issue, or may create more resentment, distrust, or isolation among the team member or the client. References: = PMBOK Guide, 7th edition, pages 64-65, 68-69.

These three techniques are suitable for planning a schedule with limited information, as they allow the project manager to adjust the plan as more details become available. Iterations and reviews involve breaking down the project into smaller cycles of work, delivering value incrementally, and obtaining feedback from stakeholders. Rolling wave planning and an adaptive approach involve planning the near-term work in detail and the distant work in broad terms, and revising the plan as the project progresses. Relative estimation involves comparing the size and complexity of tasks or deliverables to each other, rather than using absolute units of measure, and refining the estimates as more information is known. References: PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition, Chapter 6, Section 6.4.2.6, Section 6.5.2.3, and Section 6.5.2.4; Project Scheduling: How to Make a Schedule, ProjectManager.com, 2023.