Task 5 Align Stakeholder Expectations PMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   What is the first step in organizing a mentoring activity?

   • AEvaluate the mentoring program's success
   • BSelect a mentor from outside the organization
   • CIdentify the mentoring needs and objectives
   • DSchedule the first mentoring session
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2. 17application · medium

   A project manager is identifying stakeholders for a new compliance project. The CEO has high power and high interest, the legal counsel has high power but low interest, the project team has low power but high interest, and the external auditor has low power and low interest. The project manager needs to prioritize engagement. Which stakeholder should be managed most closely?

   • ALegal counsel
   • BExternal auditor
   • CProject team
   • DCEO
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4. 18application · medium

   A project manager wants to implement a mentoring program to help team members better understand stakeholder perspectives. Which activity is most aligned with this goal?

   • ACreate a document listing stakeholder names and roles.
   • BOrganize a job shadowing day where team members observe stakeholder interactions with the project manager.
   • CAssign team members to lead stakeholder meetings without preparation.
   • DSend team members to a general leadership conference.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project with a tight budget. The project sponsor has high power and high interest, but the sponsor's expectations are unrealistic given the budget. The project team has low power but high interest and is concerned about the project's feasibility. The project manager needs to align expectations. Which approach is most effective?

   • AAgree to the sponsor's expectations to maintain a good relationship.
   • BExplain to the team that the sponsor's expectations are final and cannot be changed.
   • CEscalate the issue to the steering committee without discussing it with the sponsor.
   • DFacilitate a discussion with the sponsor to review the budget constraints and explore feasible alternatives.
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6. 20application · medium

   A project manager wants to implement a mentoring program to help team members improve their stakeholder engagement skills. Which activity is most aligned with this goal?

   • AAssign team members to lead stakeholder meetings without any support.
   • BCreate a stakeholder engagement plan template for the team to use.
   • COrganize a lunch-and-learn session where a senior project manager shares tips on stakeholder communication.
   • DSend team members to a general project management conference.
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