Implement Governance Models to Drive Project Outcomes PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which leadership behavior is most likely to support a culture of innovation?

   • AMaintaining a strict hierarchy of communication
   • BMaking all decisions without team input
   • CCelebrating both successes and lessons learned from failures
   • DPunishing team members for mistakes
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2. 2application · medium

   A public sector agency is developing a governance framework for a new transit line. The project has multiple stakeholders, including federal funders, local communities, and environmental groups. The project manager needs to ensure that oversight mechanisms are in place and that reporting and escalation paths are clear. What should the project manager do first?

   • AAssign a project sponsor to approve all major changes
   • BCreate a detailed project charter with scope and objectives
   • CIdentify all key stakeholders and their influence and interest levels
   • DDevelop a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which practice is most likely to encourage innovation within a project team?

   • ARestricting communication to formal channels
   • BMinimizing team meetings to save time
   • CAssigning tasks based solely on seniority
   • DEncouraging cross-functional collaboration
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5. 4expert · hard

   A technology startup is growing rapidly and has just won a large government contract that requires strict compliance and reporting. The company's culture is very informal and encourages risk-taking. The project manager must adapt the culture to meet compliance requirements without losing the innovative spirit. What is the best approach?

   • AHire a compliance officer to handle all governance while the team continues as before
   • BKeep the informal culture and ignore compliance requirements
   • CAbandon the informal culture and adopt a strict hierarchical structure
   • DImplement a formal governance framework while maintaining open communication and celebrating innovative ideas
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6. 5expert · hard

   A large engineering firm is managing a capital project to build a new bridge. The project involves multiple subcontractors and government agencies. The project manager is concerned about accountability and ensuring that all parties follow the governance framework. What is the most effective way to ensure accountability?

   • ARely on the government agencies to enforce compliance
   • BClearly define roles and responsibilities in contracts and hold regular progress reviews
   • CHold a single meeting at the end of the project to review outcomes
   • DTrust subcontractors to self-report their progress without oversight
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