Task 2 Develop and Manage Project Scope PMP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A project manager is developing the WBS for a construction project. The project has four major phases: site preparation, foundation, structure, and finishing. The project manager has decomposed the structure phase into columns, beams, and slabs. What is the NEXT step in creating the WBS?

   • ACreate a schedule for the structure phase activities
   • BValidate the WBS with the project sponsor
   • CDecompose the other three phases to a similar level of detail
   • DAssign a unique identifier to each work package in the structure phase
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2. 22application · medium

   A project manager is defining the scope for a new employee onboarding portal. The project sponsor has stated that the portal must be completed in 4 months. During requirements gathering, the project manager collects a list of 30 features from various stakeholders. What should the project manager do to define the scope?

   • AExtend the timeline to 6 months to accommodate all 30 features
   • BCreate a WBS for all 30 features to see the full scope before deciding
   • CPrioritize the features with stakeholders and include only those that fit within the 4-month timeline
   • DInclude all 30 features in the scope statement to ensure stakeholder satisfaction
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4. 23application · medium

   A project manager is defining the scope for a new e-commerce website. The sponsor has approved a budget of $500,000 and a timeline of 9 months. During scope definition, the project manager identifies that the website must support 10,000 concurrent users, integrate with a payment gateway, and be available in three languages. What should the project manager document as the project boundaries?

   • AThe specific features and functions that are included, such as user accounts, product search, and checkout, and those that are excluded, such as a mobile app and a loyalty program
   • BThe stakeholder list and their communication preferences
   • CThe project budget and timeline, since these are the primary constraints
   • DThe technical architecture, including the database schema and server configuration
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5. 24application · medium

   A project manager is leading a project to implement a new CRM system. During a stakeholder meeting, the sales director insists that the system must include a custom reporting module, while the IT director argues that the standard reporting features are sufficient. The project has a tight budget and timeline. What should the project manager do?

   • AInclude the custom reporting module to satisfy the sales director, since they are a key user
   • BEscalate the issue to the project sponsor and let them decide
   • CExclude the custom reporting module to save costs, since the IT director has technical expertise
   • DFacilitate a discussion to evaluate the business value of the custom module against the standard features and seek a consensus decision
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6. 25application · medium

   A project manager has drafted the scope statement for a new HR system. The draft includes the project objectives, key deliverables, and acceptance criteria. The project manager is about to send the draft to the steering committee for approval. What should the project manager do BEFORE sending it?

   • AConduct a scope review meeting with key stakeholders to walk through the draft and collect feedback
   • BCreate a detailed WBS to include with the scope statement
   • CSend the draft to the steering committee and ask for written approval
   • DReview the draft with the project team to ensure the deliverables are technically feasible
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