Manage Stakeholders Effectively PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   Which action best demonstrates bringing in the necessary skills to accomplish project tasks?

   • AHiring a specialized contractor for a complex technical task
   • BScheduling regular status meetings
   • CUpdating the project schedule
   • DAsking the project sponsor to approve the budget
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2. 32foundation · easy

   How can culture affect communication with stakeholders?

   • AIt influences communication styles, directness, and interpretation of messages
   • BIt has no impact on communication if everyone speaks the same language
   • CIt only affects written communication, not verbal
   • DIt determines the project's budget allocation
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4. 33expert · hard

   A project to implement a new data analytics platform is behind schedule. The current team has general data analysts but lacks expertise in the specific analytics tool being deployed. The project manager has a limited budget and must decide whether to hire an external specialist or train the existing team. The training would take two weeks and delay the project further, but the specialist would cost more. The project sponsor is concerned about both cost and schedule. What should the project manager do?

   • APresent the trade-off to the sponsor and recommend hiring the specialist, explaining the schedule benefit.
   • BTrain the existing team to stay within budget, accepting the schedule delay.
   • CProceed with the existing team and hope they learn quickly.
   • DHire the external specialist to ensure expertise and minimize schedule impact.
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5. 34foundation · easy

   Which action best illustrates addressing challenges faced by the team during technology implementation?

   • AFacilitating a problem-solving session to resolve a technical issue
   • BEscalating the issue to the sponsor without discussion
   • CAssigning blame to the team member who caused the issue
   • DIgnoring the issue and hoping it resolves itself
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6. 35application · medium

   A large capital project is planning to implement Advanced Work Packaging (AWP). The project manager needs to make organizational recommendations to support AWP. The project currently has a traditional functional structure where engineering, procurement, and construction teams work separately. What should the project manager recommend?

   • AOutsource all work packaging to a third-party consultant.
   • BKeep the functional structure to maintain clear reporting lines.
   • CDelay AWP implementation until the project is further along.
   • DCreate an integrated project team with representatives from engineering, procurement, and construction.
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