Task 5 Demonstrate an Understanding of Common Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques. CAPM Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a technique for measuring the effectiveness of a meeting?

   • ACounting the number of attendees who arrived late
   • BComparing the meeting duration to the scheduled time
   • CEnsuring that the meeting was recorded
   • DTracking the completion of action items from the meeting
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of brainstorming?

   • ATo assign tasks to team members
   • BTo gather detailed feedback from a selected group
   • CTo generate a wide range of ideas without immediate criticism
   • DTo evaluate and rank ideas based on feasibility
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4. 8application · medium

   A project manager needs to gather structured input from a group of stakeholders to prioritize a list of potential project features. The manager wants to ensure that all participants have an equal voice and that the final decision reflects the group's priorities. Which technique is most appropriate?

   • AA standup meeting.
   • BNominal group technique.
   • CA focus group.
   • DA brainstorming session.
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5. 9application · easy

   A project team is facing a complex problem with no obvious solution. The project manager wants to generate a wide range of potential solutions without immediate criticism or evaluation. Which technique should the project manager use?

   • AA focus group with external stakeholders.
   • BRoot cause analysis to identify the underlying issue.
   • CBrainstorming session with all team members.
   • DA standup meeting to report progress.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a distributed team across multiple time zones. The team is struggling with coordination and frequently misses deadlines. The project manager wants to implement a daily meeting to improve synchronization, but is concerned about meeting fatigue and time zone conflicts. Which approach would be most effective?

   • AImplement a weekly one-hour status meeting at a fixed time.
   • BUse a monthly focus group to discuss coordination issues.
   • CSend a daily email update instead of a meeting.
   • DImplement a daily 15-minute standup meeting at a time that rotates to accommodate different time zones.
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