Managing Projects GSLC Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

1. 36application · medium

   A project manager is procuring a security assessment service. The project has a fixed budget and a tight deadline. The project manager wants to minimize cost risk while ensuring the vendor delivers by the required date. Which contract type is most appropriate?

   • ATime and materials
   • BCost plus fixed fee
   • CFixed price
   • DCost plus incentive fee
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2. 37foundation · easy

   Which document captures the project's final outcomes and performance for future reference?

   • AWork breakdown structure
   • BProject charter
   • CRisk register
   • DFinal project report
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4. 38foundation · easy

   What is the primary focus of project procurement management?

   • ADeveloping the project schedule and budget
   • BEnsuring project deliverables meet quality standards
   • CManaging the project team's internal communication
   • DAcquiring products or services from external vendors
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5. 39application · medium

   A project manager is initiating a project to implement multi-factor authentication across the organization. The project sponsor has approved the budget, but the IT operations manager is concerned about the impact on help desk workload. What should the project manager do first?

   • ARevise the project scope to exclude help desk support.
   • BProceed with the project since the sponsor has approved the budget.
   • CDocument the IT operations manager as a stakeholder and assess their concerns during stakeholder analysis.
   • DEscalate the concern to the project sponsor for a decision.
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6. 40expert · hard

   A project manager is initiating a project to implement a new security information and event management (SIEM) system. The project has a powerful sponsor, but the security operations team is resistant because they fear the new system will increase their workload. The project manager must balance the sponsor's urgency with the team's concerns. What is the most effective approach?

   • AEngage the security operations team in the planning process to understand their concerns and incorporate their feedback.
   • BEscalate the team's resistance to the sponsor and ask for a directive to enforce compliance.
   • CReplace resistant team members with more supportive staff.
   • DProceed with the project and address the team's concerns during training.
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