Task 2 Examine Assumption and Constraint Analyses PMI-RMP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A project manager is facilitating a risk workshop. The team has documented several assumptions, but stakeholders are reluctant to challenge them because the assumptions were made by senior management. The project manager wants to encourage critical review without undermining authority. What is the best approach?

   • AFacilitate a structured exercise where stakeholders evaluate each assumption using evidence and historical data.
   • BReplace the assumptions with new ones that stakeholders are comfortable with.
   • CPrivately ask each stakeholder to share concerns with the project manager only.
   • DAsk stakeholders to accept the assumptions because senior management made them.
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2. 12application · medium

   During a risk identification workshop, the project manager notices that stakeholders are accepting all documented assumptions without discussion. The project manager wants to uncover hidden risks. What technique should the project manager use?

   • ARemove assumptions that stakeholders do not question to streamline the process.
   • BConfirm the assumptions are correct by asking for a show of hands.
   • CAsk each stakeholder to independently list reasons why each assumption might be false.
   • DProceed with the assumptions as documented because stakeholders are satisfied.
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4. 13application · medium

   A project to launch a new mobile app assumes that the app store approval will take no more than two weeks. The team has historical data showing approvals typically take three to six weeks. What is the most appropriate risk assessment action?

   • AIgnore the historical data because each app submission is unique.
   • BChange the project schedule to assume a six-week approval to eliminate the risk.
   • CAccept the assumption as valid because the team has no control over the approval process.
   • DRecord a risk that the approval may take longer than assumed, with high likelihood and high impact on the launch date.
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5. 14expert · hard

   A project to launch a new product has a constraint that the launch must occur before the holiday season. The team assumes that the manufacturing partner can produce 10,000 units per month. During analysis, the team discovers the partner can only produce 7,000 units per month. What is the most critical cascade effect to assess?

   • AThe reduced production capacity will delay the launch, potentially missing the holiday season window.
   • BThe product quality will improve because the partner can focus on fewer units.
   • CThe project budget will decrease because fewer units are produced.
   • DThe project scope will expand to include finding a second manufacturing partner.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   A project constraint states that the software must be compatible with a legacy mainframe system. Into which category should this constraint be classified?

   • AEnvironmental
   • BTechnical
   • COrganizational
   • DResource
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