Task 9 Evaluate Project Status PMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Why is it important to update project metrics after measuring actual performance?

   • ATo keep the metrics relevant and accurate for ongoing decision-making
   • BTo satisfy the requirement for weekly reporting
   • CTo make the project appear more successful than it is
   • DTo avoid having to explain variances to stakeholders
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2. 17foundation · easy

   A project manager is measuring the actual cost performance of the project. What is the most appropriate next step after collecting the data?

   • ACompare the actual costs to the planned costs and update the metrics
   • BStore the data without analysis for future reference
   • CImmediately inform the sponsor of a budget overrun
   • DChange the project objectives to match the actual costs
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4. 18application · medium

   A project manager needs to communicate project status to two different audiences: the executive sponsor and the development team. The sponsor wants a high-level summary of progress and risks, while the team wants detailed information about tasks and impediments. What is the most effective approach for communicating status?

   • ASend the same detailed status report to both the sponsor and the team.
   • BUse the same dashboard but add technical jargon for the team and remove it for the sponsor.
   • CCommunicate only verbally to both audiences to avoid documentation overhead.
   • DPrepare a one-page executive summary for the sponsor and a detailed dashboard for the team.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   A project manager needs to communicate project status to a diverse group of stakeholders. What is the most important consideration when choosing the communication format?

   • AThe format that is easiest for the project manager to produce
   • BThe format that includes the most technical detail
   • CThe format that best suits the stakeholders' needs and preferences
   • DThe format that has been used in previous projects
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6. 20expert · hard

   A project manager is working on a project with a remote team. The project uses a wiki to document decisions and a shared drive for deliverables. Recently, a team member accidentally deleted an important deliverable from the shared drive, and there was no backup. The project manager wants to prevent this from happening again. What should the project manager do?

   • AMove all deliverables to the wiki to avoid using the shared drive.
   • BAsk the team to be more careful when deleting files.
   • CImplement a version control system with regular backups and access controls.
   • DCreate a backup of the shared drive once a month.
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