Utilize Communication Tools Appropriately to Engage Stakeholders and Maintain Proper Communication PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

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   A program manager wants to enhance collaboration among multiple teams working on interdependent features. The teams are currently in different buildings and rely on email and scheduled meetings. The program manager is considering an Obeya/Big Room approach. What is the primary benefit of this approach in this context?

   • AIt automatically resolves conflicts between teams without requiring facilitator intervention.
   • BIt eliminates the need for formal project documentation and reporting.
   • CIt reduces the need for stakeholder engagement outside the Big Room.
   • DIt provides a shared physical or virtual space where teams can visualize work, interact spontaneously, and align on priorities.
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2. 12application · medium

   A project manager is using the Compass tool to assess communication effectiveness. The tool indicates that stakeholders in a remote office have not been receiving project updates. What is the most likely deficiency, and what is the appropriate action?

   • AThe communication channel is not accessible to the remote office; investigate and implement an alternative channel that is accessible.
   • BThe remote office stakeholders are not checking their email; send a reminder to check email regularly.
   • CThe project manager is sending too many updates; reduce the frequency of communication.
   • DThe remote office stakeholders are not interested in the project; reduce communication to them.
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4. 13application · medium

   A project manager notices that stakeholder engagement is declining—fewer stakeholders are attending meetings and providing feedback. The project manager wants to use the Compass tool to identify communication deficiencies. What should the project manager do first?

   • AGather data on stakeholder engagement, such as attendance, feedback rates, and communication channel usage, and analyze it to identify patterns.
   • BConduct a survey to ask stakeholders why they are disengaged.
   • CReview the project communication plan and update it based on stakeholder feedback.
   • DImmediately increase the frequency of communication to all stakeholders.
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5. 14application · medium

   A project team is struggling with missed deadlines and unclear ownership of tasks. The project manager wants to improve accountability and follow-through using Commitment-based Management (CbM). What is the first step the project manager should take?

   • AHold weekly meetings to review task status and remind team members of their responsibilities.
   • BCreate a detailed project schedule and communicate it to all team members.
   • CEnsure that all task assignments are explicit, with clear owners, and that team members make voluntary commitments to deliver specific results by specific dates.
   • DAssign tasks to team members based on their availability and track progress in the PMIS.
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   A project team is using a central communication platform, but stakeholders report that they are overwhelmed by the volume of notifications and are missing critical updates. What is the most effective way to address this?

   • ASend a daily summary email to all stakeholders to ensure they see critical updates.
   • BReduce the number of stakeholders on the platform to decrease notification volume.
   • CImplement notification preferences and targeted channels so stakeholders can choose what they receive and how.
   • DDisable all notifications and rely on stakeholders to check the platform regularly.
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