Task 2 Develop and Manage Project Scope PMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A project manager is creating the WBS for a large infrastructure project. The project has been decomposed to level 4, and the team is ready to estimate. However, the project manager discovers that two work packages overlap: 'Network Configuration' and 'Server Setup' both include 'Install and configure firewalls.' What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the team leads to decide which work package should own the firewall configuration
   • BMove 'Install and configure firewalls' to one work package and update the other to remove it
   • CLeave the overlap as is, since it will be resolved during scheduling
   • DCreate a third work package for 'Firewall Configuration' to cover the overlap
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is the lowest level of a Work Breakdown Structure called?

   • AActivity
   • BMilestone
   • CWork package
   • DControl account
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4. 18expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project to implement a new ERP system. The scope statement has been approved by the steering committee. However, two weeks into the project, the CFO requests a significant change to the financial reporting module. The change would increase the project cost by 15% and extend the timeline by 2 months. What should the project manager do FIRST?

   • AAnalyze the impact of the change and present it to the steering committee for a decision
   • BAsk the CFO to discuss the change with the sponsor before proceeding
   • CReject the change since the scope has already been approved
   • DImplement the change since the CFO is a senior stakeholder
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5. 19expert · hard

   A project manager is creating the WBS for a large-scale IT transformation project. The project has been decomposed to level 5, and the team is ready to estimate. However, the project manager realizes that the WBS is too detailed and is causing confusion among team members about which work package they own. What should the project manager do?

   • ACreate a new WBS from scratch to fix the confusion
   • BAssign a single owner to multiple work packages to reduce confusion
   • CRoll up the WBS to a higher level where work packages are clear and manageable
   • DKeep the WBS at level 5 to ensure accuracy in estimates
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6. 20foundation · easy

   Why is obtaining stakeholder agreement on project scope important?

   • AIt eliminates the need for any future scope changes
   • BIt ensures the project team has enough work to do
   • CIt guarantees the project will be completed on time
   • DIt reduces the likelihood of scope creep and misunderstandings
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