Task 2 Develop and Manage Project Scope PMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which technique is commonly used to obtain stakeholder agreement on project scope?

   • AMonte Carlo simulation
   • BCritical path method
   • CFacilitated workshops
   • DEarned value management
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

   • ATo list all project risks and their mitigation strategies
   • BTo break down project scope into manageable components
   • CTo estimate the total project cost and duration
   • DTo assign specific team members to each project activity
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4. 3foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of defining project scope?

   • ATo establish the detailed project schedule and resource assignments
   • BTo assign team members to specific project tasks
   • CTo determine the project budget and cost baseline
   • DTo identify the deliverables, requirements, and boundaries of the project
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5. 4expert · hard

   A project manager is working on a project to develop a new product. The scope statement has been approved, and the project is in execution. However, a key stakeholder, the VP of Sales, is now requesting a new feature that was explicitly excluded from the scope. The VP of Sales argues that the feature is critical for the product's success. What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the VP of Sales to discuss the request with the sponsor before proceeding
   • BExplain that the feature was excluded and ask the VP of Sales to submit a formal change request
   • CReject the request since the feature was explicitly excluded from the scope
   • DAdd the feature to the scope since the VP of Sales is a key stakeholder
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6. 5application · medium

   A project manager is developing the WBS for a product launch project. The project includes deliverables for product development, marketing, and distribution. The project manager has decomposed product development into design, prototyping, and testing. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this decomposition?

   • ATo create a list of all project activities in sequence
   • BTo break the scope into manageable components that can be estimated, scheduled, and monitored
   • CTo identify the critical path of the project
   • DTo assign work packages to specific team members
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