Task 4 Manage Project Artifacts (stakeholder Engagement Plan, Budget, Schedule, Issues Log, Procurement Plan, Scope, Etc.) CSPP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A project has a stakeholder with high interest but low influence who frequently asks for detailed technical reports. The project manager has limited time. What is the best approach?

   • AIgnore the stakeholder's requests because they have low influence
   • BProvide a summary update in the regular project newsletter
   • CDelegate all communication to a junior team member
   • DSchedule a monthly one-on-one meeting to address their questions
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is the most effective way to prevent scope creep during project execution?

   • AAllow stakeholders to add features as long as the budget is not exceeded
   • BAvoid communicating with stakeholders to reduce change requests
   • CClearly define the scope baseline and enforce change control procedures
   • DIncrease the project budget to accommodate any new requests
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4. 8expert · medium

   A project has two stakeholder groups: Group A has high power and high interest, Group B has low power and low interest. The project manager has limited time. A new regulation requires additional reporting that will affect both groups. How should the project manager adjust the stakeholder engagement plan?

   • AFocus all communication on Group A and ignore Group B
   • BProvide detailed updates to Group A and minimal updates to Group B
   • CProvide equal updates to both groups to ensure fairness
   • DIncrease communication to Group B because of the new regulation
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5. 9foundation · easy

   During project execution, a cost estimate for a key deliverable increases by 15% due to new regulatory requirements. The project has a fixed budget with no contingency reserve. What is the most appropriate first action for the project manager?

   • AImmediately stop work on the deliverable
   • BReduce the scope of the deliverable to stay within budget
   • CRequest additional funding from the sponsor
   • DAnalyze the cost variance and explore options such as re-estimating or re-allocating funds
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6. 10foundation · easy

   A project manager is preparing the project budget. The team has provided cost estimates for each work package, but the organization has a strict financial constraint that requires a 10% reduction in total costs. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AIncrease the project scope to justify the higher budget
   • BReduce the estimates for each work package by 10% without further analysis
   • CReview the estimates for accuracy and identify areas where costs can be reduced without compromising quality
   • DAsk the sponsor to waive the financial constraint
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