PMP Simulator # 1

While working on a construction project, one of the vendors is having an issue delivering a major component of the project. The vendor wants to replace that component with a similar working component. What should the project manager do in this situation?. Tell the vendor it’s okay to replace the component. Instruct the vendor to use the original component even if it delays the schedule. Use expert judgment and determine if this alternative component is acceptable. Replace the vendor with someone that could get the correct component.

While working on a software development agile project, a team member is having difficulty with some of the work. The project manager has done some research and has determined that this is due to the lack of knowledge by the team member. What should the project manager do in this situation?. Replace the team member with someone with the correct knowledge. Meet with the project team and have them come up with a solution to solve the issue. Reassign the team member to another part of the project. Instruct the team member on how to fix the problem.

The project sponsor has requested a major change to one of the deliverables. The team agrees the change should be implemented but disagrees on the method of implementation. What should the project manager do in this situation?. Inform the sponsor that complex changes will require more time to implement. Meet with the Change Control Bard and have them determine how to implement the change. Meet with the team members to brainstorm ideas on how to implement the change. Submit the change to the Change Control Board for approval.

During a hybrid project, two teams, one using traditional and the other using hybrid, are creating critical components for the project. The two teams are working in parallel and depend on each other for information. You came to realize the two teams are not communicating and this could lead to a delay on the project. What should the project manager do in this situation?. Remove both teams and replace them with new teams that can work with each other. Have each team submit the issue to you, then implement a solution base on the issues. Allow them to keep working, as they will resolve it themselves. Have both teams meet to discuss the problem while you coach them to implement a solution to any issues.

An organization has informed the project manager that the new product development project needs to be pushed out to the customers within eight months. The project manager alerts the sponsor that the estimated time is 36 months for completion. What should the project manager do in this situation?. Hire additional resources and conduct fast tracking and crashing to complete it sooner. Change the project to agile methods and utilize a minimum viable product approach. Change the project to an agile method ensure the product backlog does not change. Change the project to a hybrid method and ensure the team understand the deadline.

While working on a hybrid product development project, a senior stakeholder tells the project manager that the project is a waste of resources and should be stopped immediately. He adds that if the project continues, he will escalate the issue to senior management and recommend budget cuts or reassignment of key team members. What should the project manager do first in this situation?. Immediately schedule a meeting with the project sponsor to update him on the situation. Ask for a meeting with the organization’s senior management to report this stakeholder. Inform the team and tell them to be prepared to stop the project. Schedule a one-on-one meeting with this senior stakeholder to learn more about this issue.

An organization has just implemented an agile project to create a proof-of-concept product for its release to the market. A senior manager has informed the project manager that timing is the most critical part of this. What should the project manager emphasize the most on this project?. Strict scope change process. Strict cost change processes. Working with the team to implement quicker iterations. A project management plan the team can follow.

While working on a product development project, a vendor has informed the project manager that a few of the components would be late to deliver. After doing some analysis, you realize this will extend the project significantly. What should the project manager do first?. Review the contract to see what legal actions can be taken against the vendor. Start analyzing a replacement for the vendor. Determine if the team can make the component internally. Meet with the vendor to determine why it’s late and what solutions can be implemented.

While working on an agile project, the organization's compliance department has informed the project manager that an agile approach will not be suitable for the company’s main industry. They have requested for the project to be implemented in a traditional approach. What should the project manager do in this situation?. Have the project implement traditional methods to meet compliance. Meet with the compliance department and informed them of the benefits of using agile methods. Inform the compliance department you will take their inputs once the project is done. Ask the product manager to speak with the compliance department.

Recent regulation has just been passed by the local government. The organization's compliance department informs the project manager that this regulation would have a drastic impact on the overall project objectives. What should the project manager do first?. Schedule a meeting with the sponsor to inform him of this development. Immediately stop the project work until the regulation can be implemented. Meet with the project team to understand how the regulation will impact the project objectives. Complete the project and then implement a change request to incorporate the regulatory change.