Task 6 Continuous Improvement PMP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A project manager observes that the team's velocity has been decreasing over the past few iterations. The team believes it is due to external dependencies. What should the project manager do?

   • ARemove the external dependencies from the project scope.
   • BAccept the decrease as normal variation and continue.
   • CAnalyze the velocity data and dependency logs to identify the root cause, then implement a plan to reduce dependency impact.
   • DAsk the team to work overtime to increase velocity.
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2. 7application · medium

   A project team completes a project and finds that the communication plan template did not include a stakeholder engagement matrix. The project manager wants to improve the template for future projects. What should the project manager do?

   • AWait for the PMO to update the template in their next review cycle.
   • BUpdate the communication plan template to include a stakeholder engagement matrix and submit it to the PMO.
   • CUse a separate document for stakeholder engagement and ignore the template.
   • DCreate a stakeholder engagement matrix for the current project only.
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4. 8application · medium

   A project manager is starting a new software development project. The organization has a lessons-learned repository from previous projects. The project manager wants to avoid repeating past mistakes. What should the project manager do first?

   • ACreate a new lessons-learned process for this project to ensure it is tailored to the team.
   • BReview the lessons-learned repository and incorporate relevant lessons into the project management plan.
   • CAsk the team to brainstorm potential risks without consulting the repository.
   • DWait until the project is underway to review lessons learned, so the team can identify which ones apply.
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5. 9application · medium

   A project manager completes a project and the team identifies that the procurement process was inefficient because of unclear approval levels. The project manager wants to improve the process for future projects. What should the project manager do?

   • AEscalate the issue to the sponsor to get more authority for the project manager.
   • BAsk the procurement team to handle approvals informally to speed things up.
   • CCreate a detailed procurement plan for the next project with clear approvals.
   • DDocument the lesson and recommend updating the procurement procedure to clarify approval levels.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   During project execution, the project manager wants to leverage knowledge from a recently completed similar project to avoid repeating a known scheduling pitfall. Which action best demonstrates the application of lessons learned?

   • AWaiting until the end of the current project to collect lessons learned so that all information is fresh and complete.
   • BReviewing the lessons learned register from the past project and incorporating relevant preventive actions into the current project's risk management plan.
   • CInforming the team that past mistakes should not be discussed to keep morale high and avoid blame.
   • DCreating a new scheduling tool from scratch to ensure the current project does not repeat any past issues.
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