Task 9 Evaluate Project Status PMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   During a monthly status review, the project manager notices that the reported percent complete for a work package is 80%, but the actual deliverables are only 50% complete. The team lead explains that the percent complete was estimated based on effort spent, not on deliverables. The project manager needs to ensure accurate project status. What should the project manager do first?

   • AChange the project's reporting metric to effort-based percent complete to match the team's method.
   • BIgnore the discrepancy because the team lead's estimate is based on their expertise.
   • CReport the discrepancy to the sponsor and ask for guidance on how to proceed.
   • DUpdate the work package percent complete to 50% and recalculate the project's earned value.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   A project manager is defining metrics for a new software development project. Which action best ensures that the metrics align with project objectives and stakeholder needs?

   • AAdopt metrics from the project management plan without modification
   • BSelect metrics that are commonly used across all projects in the organization
   • CUse only metrics that are easy to measure, regardless of their relevance
   • DChoose metrics based on the project's objectives and the information stakeholders need to make decisions
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4. 3expert · hard

   A project manager is preparing the monthly status report for a project that is behind schedule but under budget. The sponsor is primarily concerned about the schedule, while the project team is concerned about the budget. The project manager needs to communicate the status in a way that addresses both concerns. What should the project manager do?

   • ADelay the report until the project is back on schedule.
   • BReport the project as on track because it is under budget.
   • CReport only the schedule variance to the sponsor and the cost variance to the team.
   • DReport both variances to all stakeholders, but highlight the schedule variance as the primary concern.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of continuously evaluating artifact management effectiveness?

   • ATo reduce the number of artifacts to zero
   • BTo ensure all artifacts are identical across projects
   • CTo assign blame for any documentation errors
   • DTo make improvements that increase efficiency and value
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6. 5foundation · easy

   A project manager is assessing the current progress of a project. Which activity is most directly part of this assessment?

   • AReviewing the project manager's performance
   • BComparing actual work completed to the planned schedule
   • CUpdating the project charter
   • DConducting a stakeholder satisfaction survey
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