Task 8 Evaluate External Business Environment Changes PMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A project manager for a global project has a process to monitor geopolitical changes that could affect the project. The project is in the execution phase, and a new trade embargo is announced that could disrupt the supply of a critical component. What should the project manager do?

   • AWait to see if the embargo is lifted before taking any action.
   • BImmediately find an alternative supplier for the critical component.
   • CAssess the impact of the embargo on the project's schedule and cost, and explore mitigation options.
   • DEscalate the issue to the sponsor and ask for a decision on how to proceed.
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2. 17expert · hard

   A project manager for a healthcare project discovers that a new regulation will require additional patient data security measures. The project is in the execution phase, and the team is already working at capacity. The regulation takes effect in three months, and the project's go-live is in two months. What should the project manager do?

   • ADelay the project's go-live until the new requirements are implemented.
   • BRequest additional budget to hire more resources for the new requirements.
   • CAsk the team to work overtime to implement the new requirements immediately.
   • DAdd the new requirements to the project's backlog and prioritize them based on the risk of non-compliance.
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4. 18application · medium

   A project manager for a medical device manufacturer learns that a new data privacy regulation will take effect in six months, potentially affecting the project's data handling requirements. The project is currently in the execution phase, with a go-live date in four months. What should the project manager do first?

   • AImmediately add the new compliance requirements to the project scope and adjust the schedule.
   • BEscalate the issue to the sponsor and request a formal change request to extend the project timeline.
   • CContinue with the current plan and assume the regulation will not affect the project since it is external.
   • DAnalyze the regulation's specific requirements and assess their impact on the project's scope, schedule, and budget.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   An external change may affect the project scope. What is the first step the project manager should take to assess its impact?

   • AIgnore the change if it seems minor
   • BEvaluate the potential effects on scope and backlog
   • CImmediately implement the change
   • DUpdate the project charter
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6. 20expert · hard

   A project manager for a multinational project discovers that a new data protection law in one country will require significant changes to the project's data handling processes. The law takes effect in six months, but the project's go-live is in four months. The project is already behind schedule. What should the project manager do?

   • AEscalate the issue to the sponsor and request a decision on whether to proceed.
   • BAssess the impact of the law on the project's scope, schedule, and budget, then prioritize the changes accordingly.
   • CDelay the project's go-live until after the law takes effect to ensure compliance.
   • DImmediately implement the changes to avoid non-compliance, even if it delays the project further.
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