Manage Stakeholders Effectively PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   A project manager is working with a multicultural team where some members come from high-context cultures (relying on implicit communication) and others from low-context cultures (preferring explicit, direct communication). During a status meeting, a team member from a high-context culture provides a vague update, and a member from a low-context culture asks for specific details. The project manager needs to ensure effective communication. What should the project manager do?

   • AIgnore the conflict and move on to the next agenda item.
   • BSide with the low-context team member and require all updates to be explicit.
   • CAcknowledge the cultural difference and facilitate a discussion to clarify expectations for status updates.
   • DAsk the high-context team member to provide a written detailed report after the meeting.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   Why is it important to assess stakeholders' interests and influence?

   • ATo tailor communication and engagement strategies effectively
   • BTo identify which stakeholders to ignore
   • CTo rank stakeholders by their importance to the project
   • DTo satisfy all stakeholders' demands equally
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which organizational recommendation best supports AWP implementation?

   • AOutsourcing all work packages to external contractors
   • BKeeping teams siloed by discipline to maintain specialization
   • CHaving a single team handle all work packages sequentially
   • DEstablishing cross-functional teams aligned with work packages
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5. 29application · medium · select all that apply

   A project team is implementing a new cybersecurity system. The team has network engineers but lacks expertise in cybersecurity compliance. The project manager needs to ensure the team can accomplish the required work. Which of the following actions should the project manager take? (Select all that apply.)

   • AAssign the network engineers to handle cybersecurity compliance as an additional duty.
   • BDelay the project until the team learns cybersecurity on their own.
   • CHire a cybersecurity specialist to fill the skill gap.
   • DConsult with the organization's compliance department for guidance.
   • EProvide training to the existing team on cybersecurity compliance.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is the first step in the skill identification and acquisition process?

   • ACreating a training plan for existing staff
   • BRecognizing the work required and the skills needed to accomplish it
   • CHiring external consultants immediately
   • DAssigning tasks to current team members
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