Task 4 Engage Stakeholders PMP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of influencing stakeholders in a project?

   • ATo gain their support and commitment toward project objectives
   • BTo ensure they agree with every project decision
   • CTo reduce the number of stakeholders in the project
   • DTo control their actions and decisions
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2. 12expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a global project with stakeholders in different regions. The PM has conducted a communication needs assessment and found that the European team prefers detailed written reports, the Asian team prefers visual dashboards, and the North American team prefers weekly video calls. The PM has a limited budget for communication tools. What is the most effective way to manage these diverse communication needs?

   • AStandardize on weekly video calls for all regions to ensure consistency and reduce the number of tools needed.
   • BAsk each regional lead to manage their own communication with their team, using whatever tools they prefer.
   • CImplement a single communication platform that supports multiple formats, such as a project management tool with document sharing, dashboards, and video conferencing.
   • DSend detailed written reports to all stakeholders and let them extract the information they need.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   During communication planning, a project manager interviews stakeholders to understand their preferred communication channels and frequency. What is this activity called?

   • AScope validation
   • BCommunication requirements analysis
   • CRisk identification
   • DStakeholder engagement assessment
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5. 14foundation · easy

   A project manager consistently shares accurate project status, follows through on commitments, and makes decisions transparently. What is the project manager building with stakeholders?

   • ATrust
   • BUrgency
   • CLegitimacy
   • DPower
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6. 15expert · hard

   A project manager is managing a project to implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The PM has identified the following stakeholders: the CFO (high influence, high interest), the IT director (high influence, low interest), the end users (low influence, high interest), and the external vendor (medium influence, medium interest). The PM has limited engagement resources. The CFO has expressed strong support, but the IT director is indifferent. The end users are anxious about the change. What is the most critical engagement priority for the PM?

   • APrioritize the end users by addressing their concerns and involving them in the change management process to reduce resistance.
   • BAllocate most resources to the CFO to maintain their strong support and secure continued funding.
   • CFocus on the IT director to increase their interest and secure their technical support, as their indifference could become a risk.
   • DEngage the external vendor to ensure they understand the project's requirements and deliver on time.
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