Task 5 Align Stakeholder Expectations PMP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   A project manager is using the power/interest grid to classify stakeholders. Which classification should be given to a stakeholder with high power and high interest?

   • AMonitor
   • BKeep informed
   • CManage closely
   • DKeep satisfied
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2. 7application · medium

   A project manager is starting a new system implementation. The project sponsor expects a 20% cost reduction, while the operations manager expects minimal disruption to daily workflows. The project manager needs to document these expectations to guide planning. Which action should the project manager take first?

   • AFacilitate a joint meeting between the sponsor and operations manager to reconcile their expectations immediately.
   • BReview the project charter to infer stakeholder expectations from the high-level goals.
   • CConduct individual interviews with the sponsor and operations manager to capture their expectations in detail.
   • DSend a survey to all project team members to collect their views on stakeholder expectations.
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4. 8application · medium

   A project manager notices that a new team member is unfamiliar with the organization's change management process, which is critical for stakeholder engagement. The project manager decides to organize a mentoring activity. Which action is most aligned with this decision?

   • AAssign the new team member to lead the next stakeholder workshop without support.
   • BAsk the new team member to research change management best practices on their own.
   • CSend the new team member a link to the change management policy document.
   • DArrange for the new team member to shadow the change management lead during the next stakeholder workshop.
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5. 9application · medium

   A project manager observes that a team member is struggling to negotiate with a key stakeholder, leading to repeated misunderstandings. The project manager wants to support the team member's development and improve stakeholder engagement. Which action is most appropriate?

   • ATake over all negotiations with the stakeholder to avoid further issues.
   • BIdentify this as a mentoring opportunity and pair the team member with an experienced negotiator on the team.
   • CIgnore the issue and hope the team member improves over time.
   • DProvide the team member with a book on negotiation techniques.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   A junior stakeholder is unfamiliar with project management processes and seems hesitant to participate. How can mentoring support this stakeholder's engagement?

   • ABy asking them to observe without participating
   • BBy excluding them from meetings until they learn the processes
   • CBy assigning them more tasks to learn by doing
   • DBy providing a mentor to guide them through project processes and build confidence
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