Develop and Apply Methods, Tools and Techniques to Develop and Manage Project Scope PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A healthcare organization is evaluating two electronic health record (EHR) systems. System A is a cloud-based solution with lower upfront cost but requires data to be stored in a foreign country. System B is an on-premises solution with higher upfront cost but keeps all data within the country's jurisdiction. The organization's legal team confirms that both systems can be configured to meet the national data protection regulations. Using a structured decision-making framework, what should the project manager prioritize in the evaluation?

   • AThe vendor's market share, since a larger vendor is more likely to be reliable
   • BThe technical design of each system, since it is the most critical planning element
   • CThe data residency requirement, since it is a stated organizational constraint that must be weighted alongside cost
   • DThe upfront cost, since the legal team confirmed both systems are compliant
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2. 12application · medium

   A project manager is setting up a measurement reporting process for a construction project. The project has multiple work packages, and the project manager wants to track the percentage of work completed against the planned scope. Which measurement approach would provide the most accurate view of scope performance?

   • ATrack the number of work packages completed divided by the total number of work packages
   • BMeasure the physical quantity of materials used against the total estimated quantity
   • CUse earned value management to compare the budgeted cost of work performed against the budgeted cost of work scheduled
   • DAsk each team lead to provide a subjective percentage complete for their work package
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4. 13foundation · easy

   In project planning, what is the primary role of engineering (technical design deliverables) as a planning element?

   • ATo define the technical specifications and design that guide project execution
   • BTo eliminate the need for risk management
   • CTo serve as a marketing document for stakeholders
   • DTo replace the project schedule
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5. 14application · medium

   A software development project is nearing its planned completion date. The project manager compares the original scope statement against the completed deliverables and finds that two features listed in the requirements document were never built, while one unplanned feature was added at a stakeholder's request. What is the most appropriate use of a scope evaluation tool in this situation?

   • AImmediately add the two missing features to the work breakdown structure and update the schedule
   • BConduct a gap analysis to document the missing features and the added feature, then assess the impact on project objectives
   • CUpdate the project charter to include the added feature and exclude the missing ones
   • DRemove the unplanned feature from the final product and report the project as complete
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6. 15expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a product development project. The original scope includes a premium feature that is expensive to build. A cost-benefit analysis shows that the feature will generate significant revenue, but it will also delay the product launch by three months. The sponsor is concerned about the delay, while the sales director wants the feature included. What should the project manager do to resolve this trade-off?

   • APresent the cost-benefit analysis to both stakeholders and facilitate a decision on whether to accept the delay or defer the feature to a later release
   • BAsk the sales director to provide a written justification for the feature before any discussion
   • CRemove the feature to meet the launch date, since the delay is unacceptable to the sponsor
   • DKeep the feature and accept the delay, since the revenue justifies the cost
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