Task 2 Manage Conflicts PMP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   A project manager notices that two team members are arguing about whether to prioritize testing or documentation for the upcoming release. Both believe their task is more important. What is the primary source of this conflict?

   • AScarce resources
   • BDiffering stakeholder expectations
   • CPersonal work styles
   • DScheduling priorities
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2. 12application · medium

   A project manager is leading a project with a diverse team that includes members from different cultural backgrounds. To ensure consistent understanding of conflict management, the project manager wants to communicate the team's conflict management guidelines. What should the project manager do?

   • AInclude the guidelines in the project charter and distribute it to all stakeholders.
   • BSend an email to each team member individually with the guidelines.
   • CDiscuss the guidelines during a team meeting and post them in a shared workspace.
   • DWait until a conflict arises to explain the guidelines.
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4. 13application · medium

   A project manager notices that two team members are frequently in disagreement during meetings. One is a senior engineer who prefers detailed planning, while the other is a junior developer who prefers to start coding immediately. The project is in the execution phase and the disagreements are starting to affect team morale. What should the project manager do first?

   • AMeet with each team member individually to understand their perspectives and the root cause.
   • BImplement a new rule that all coding must start only after detailed planning is complete.
   • CHold a team meeting to discuss the importance of meeting deadlines.
   • DAssign the junior developer to a different task to reduce interaction.
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5. 14application · medium

   A project manager is leading a cross-functional team. During a sprint planning meeting, the marketing lead insists on adding a new feature to the upcoming release, while the development lead argues that the team cannot deliver it without compromising quality. The project manager needs to resolve this conflict to keep the project on track. What should the project manager do?

   • AFacilitate a discussion to find a compromise that satisfies both parties.
   • BDecide to include the feature and extend the project deadline.
   • CAsk the team to vote on whether to include the feature.
   • DAgree with the marketing lead to maintain a good relationship.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of establishing ground rules for a project team?

   • ATo provide a framework for acceptable behavior and interaction
   • BTo ensure that all team members have the same technical skills
   • CTo create a formal reporting structure
   • DTo give the project manager authority to discipline team members
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