Task 4 Engage Stakeholders PMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A project manager is working on a construction project with stakeholders spread across different time zones. The site engineers prefer quick, asynchronous updates, while the client's executives require formal, detailed monthly reports. The PM needs to establish a communication approach that respects these preferences. What should the PM do first?

   • ASchedule a single weekly video conference for all stakeholders to ensure everyone receives the same information at the same time.
   • BSend a survey to all stakeholders asking for their preferred communication methods and then implement the majority preference for everyone.
   • CConduct a communication requirements analysis with each stakeholder group to document their preferred channels, formats, and frequency.
   • DCreate a detailed communication plan based on the PM's judgment of what each group needs.
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2. 2expert · hard

   A project manager is executing the stakeholder engagement plan for a major organizational change. The plan includes regular newsletters, town halls, and focus groups. After three months, a survey shows that stakeholder engagement is lower than expected, and there are rumors of resistance among middle managers. The PM has a limited budget to improve engagement. What should the PM do first?

   • AConduct a stakeholder engagement assessment to identify the current engagement levels and the root causes of the low engagement and resistance.
   • BIncrease the frequency of newsletters and town halls to provide more information and counter the rumors.
   • CFocus on the middle managers by holding a special meeting to address their concerns directly.
   • DEscalate the issue to the project sponsor and ask for more budget to expand the engagement activities.
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4. 3expert · hard

   A project manager is assigned to a large infrastructure project with a tight budget and schedule. The PM has identified stakeholders from the project charter, organizational charts, and lessons learned from similar projects. However, the PM has not yet identified the local community groups that may be affected by the construction. The PM has limited time to complete the stakeholder identification process. What is the best course of action?

   • AAsk the project sponsor to provide a list of all community groups that should be engaged.
   • BProceed with the project and identify community groups only if they raise objections during the execution phase.
   • CRely on the lessons learned from similar projects to identify all potential stakeholders, as they are likely to be the same.
   • DConduct a focused stakeholder analysis workshop with the core project team and a few known community representatives to identify additional stakeholders, including local groups.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which behavior is most likely to build trust with stakeholders?

   • AChanging project requirements frequently to satisfy different stakeholders
   • BProviding consistent and accurate information
   • CSharing only positive news to keep morale high
   • DMaking decisions quickly without consulting stakeholders
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6. 5foundation · easy

   During project planning, a stakeholder expresses a need that conflicts with a project objective. What should the project manager do first?

   • AIgnore the stakeholder's need because it conflicts with the objective
   • BImmediately change the project objective to satisfy the stakeholder
   • CAnalyze the conflict and work with the stakeholder to find a mutually acceptable solution
   • DEscalate the issue to the project sponsor without discussion
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