Task 5 Align Stakeholder Expectations PMP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which action demonstrates effective implementation of a mentoring activity?

   • APairing a mentor with a mentee and setting clear goals for the relationship
   • BChoosing a mentor based solely on availability
   • CHolding a single group meeting with no follow-up
   • DAssigning a mentor but leaving the mentee to figure out the process
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of facilitating expectation alignment discussions?

   • ATo reconcile differing expectations and reach a common understanding
   • BTo assign blame for unmet expectations
   • CTo document every stakeholder's opinion without discussion
   • DTo enforce the project manager's preferred approach
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4. 13expert · hard

   A project manager is facilitating a workshop to align expectations for a new IT system. The IT team wants a cutting-edge solution, while the business users want a simple, familiar interface. The project sponsor has high power and high interest, and has expressed a preference for innovation. The project manager must reconcile these expectations. Which approach is most effective?

   • AAsk the sponsor to make the final decision without further discussion.
   • BDecide to go with the business users' simple interface to ensure user satisfaction.
   • CDecide to go with the IT team's innovative solution because the sponsor prefers it.
   • DFacilitate a discussion that explores the business value of both innovation and usability, and use the sponsor's preference to guide the decision.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   In which situation would mentoring be most beneficial for stakeholder engagement?

   • AWhen a team member lacks technical skills required for the project
   • BWhen the project is ahead of schedule
   • CWhen the project sponsor requests a status report
   • DWhen the project budget is underutilized
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6. 15application · medium

   A project manager is planning a new product launch. The sales team expects a comprehensive training program, while the finance team expects minimal training costs. The project manager needs to document these expectations to inform the project plan. Which technique is most effective for gathering these expectations?

   • AReview the project charter to identify the training expectations.
   • BAsk the project sponsor to define the expectations for both teams.
   • CConduct a survey of both teams to collect their expectations in a structured format.
   • DWait until the project planning meeting to discuss expectations.
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