Task 1 Develop a Common Vision PMP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A project manager is facing repeated misunderstandings about the project vision among team members. Despite multiple communications, some team members still describe the vision incorrectly. The project manager suspects the issue is not just communication but something deeper. Which approach would best identify the root cause?

   • AUse a fishbone diagram to analyze potential causes, such as unclear messaging, lack of training, or conflicting priorities.
   • BAssume the team members are not paying attention and increase the frequency of communications.
   • CSend another email reiterating the vision and asking team members to confirm their understanding.
   • DConduct a survey to ask team members if they understand the vision.
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2. 7application · medium

   A project manager is initiating a project to build a new employee portal. The stakeholder list includes end users, IT support, HR, and senior management. The project manager has limited time and resources for stakeholder engagement. Which approach would best ensure a shared vision?

   • AFocus only on senior management because they have the authority to approve the vision.
   • BEngage all stakeholders equally with the same level of communication to avoid favoritism.
   • CPrioritize stakeholders based on their influence and interest, and tailor engagement activities to each group's needs.
   • DCreate a vision statement based on the project charter and share it with stakeholders for approval.
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4. 8expert · hard

   A project manager discovers that a stakeholder's misunderstanding of the vision is causing them to actively lobby against the project. Root cause analysis reveals that the stakeholder was excluded from the initial vision development and feels the vision does not address their department's needs. What is the most effective corrective action?

   • AIgnore the stakeholder's lobbying because it is based on a misunderstanding.
   • BInvite the stakeholder to a workshop to review the vision and incorporate their department's needs where feasible.
   • CAsk the project sponsor to speak with the stakeholder and reinforce the importance of the vision.
   • DProvide the stakeholder with the project charter to prove the vision was approved.
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5. 9application · medium

   During a project kickoff, the project manager presents the vision for a new quality management system. Several stakeholders seem hesitant and do not ask questions. The project manager suspects they are not fully on board. What is the best way to engage these stakeholders and secure their buy-in?

   • AAssume their silence means agreement and proceed with the project.
   • BFollow up with each hesitant stakeholder individually to understand their concerns and address them.
   • CRe-present the vision in a more enthusiastic tone to generate excitement.
   • DSend a survey to all stakeholders asking for their general feedback on the vision.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   After identifying the root cause of a misunderstanding about the project vision, what is the next step for the project manager?

   • ADocument the misunderstanding and move on without action
   • BBlame the stakeholders for not understanding
   • CApply appropriate corrective actions to resolve the misunderstanding and realign stakeholders
   • DChange the project vision to match the misunderstanding
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