Steward the PMO Mandate PMI-PMOCP Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

1. 36foundation · easy

   Which document formally establishes a PMO and defines its mandate?

   • ABusiness case
   • BProject charter
   • CStrategic plan
   • DPMO charter
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2. 37foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of a mandate update process?

   • ATo revise the PMO mandate based on feedback and performance data
   • BTo develop the PMO's budget
   • CTo create the initial PMO charter
   • DTo assign project managers to projects
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4. 38foundation · easy

   What is the goal of executive sponsorship acquisition for a PMO?

   • ATo assign project managers to projects
   • BTo secure active executive support and commitment for the PMO mandate
   • CTo develop the PMO's budget
   • DTo create project schedules
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5. 39foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a PMO charter?

   • ATo track project progress
   • BTo assign project managers to projects
   • CTo list all projects in the organization
   • DTo document the PMO's purpose, objectives, and core functions
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6. 40expert · hard

   A PMO is being introduced into an organization with a history of failed change initiatives. Employees are skeptical and resistant. The PMO director has limited budget and time to build buy-in. The director must choose a stakeholder engagement strategy. Which strategy is MOST likely to build trust and buy-in given the history of failed initiatives?

   • AFocus on engaging only the senior leaders and hope their support will trickle down to the rest of the organization.
   • BLaunch a comprehensive internal marketing campaign with posters, emails, and videos highlighting the PMO's benefits.
   • CDelay all engagement activities until the PMO has demonstrated some early wins.
   • DRun a series of small, interactive workshops with a cross-section of employees to co-create the PMO's operating principles and address their concerns directly.
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