A project manager has implemented a monthly stakeholder survey to gather feedback on project communications. After two months, the survey results show that stakeholders are satisfied, but the project manager notices that the same issues are being raised repeatedly in meetings. What should the project manager do?

Analyze the survey results and meeting feedback to identify root causes, then adjust the communication plan accordingly.

Continue with the survey as is, since the results are positive.

Stop the survey and rely only on meeting discussions for feedback.

Share the survey results with the team but take no further action.

Which factor is most important to consider when defining a communication strategy?

The number of communication channels available in the organization

The stakeholder needs and organizational context

The project budget allocated for communication tools

The personal communication preferences of the project manager

A project manager is leading a cross-functional team where members from different departments rarely interact. The project manager wants to promote collaboration and ensure that information is shared proactively. What should the project manager do?

Send individual updates to each department head and let them disseminate information.

Establish a shared project workspace and schedule regular cross-functional meetings.

Wait for team members to reach out to each other when needed.

Create a detailed project plan and share it once at the start of the project.

Which action is part of an effective feedback loop?

Collecting feedback and storing it without review

Ignoring feedback that is not aligned with the project plan

Sharing feedback only with the project sponsor

Analyzing feedback to identify areas for improvement

What is the first step in understanding reporting requirements?

Identifying what information is needed, by whom, and at what frequency

Creating a detailed report template for all stakeholders

Selecting the reporting tool that is most popular in the organization

Determining the project budget for reporting activities

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Domain 1Objective 8

Task 8 Plan and Manage Communication PMP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Part of the People domain, which accounts for 33% of the PMP exam. PMI does not publish an official question count, but from its 230-minute exam (~90–155 total, ~30–51 in this domain), expect 4–6 from this objective — we provide 31 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

31questions here

7free pages

6concepts

33%of the exam

Questions 21–25

21application · medium
A project manager has implemented a monthly stakeholder survey to gather feedback on project communications. After two months, the survey results show that stakeholders are satisfied, but the project manager notices that the same issues are being raised repeatedly in meetings. What should the project manager do?
Select an answer first
22foundation · easy
Which factor is most important to consider when defining a communication strategy?
Select an answer first
23application · medium
A project manager is leading a cross-functional team where members from different departments rarely interact. The project manager wants to promote collaboration and ensure that information is shared proactively. What should the project manager do?
Select an answer first
24foundation · easy
Which action is part of an effective feedback loop?
Select an answer first
25foundation · easy
What is the first step in understanding reporting requirements?
Select an answer first

Finished these 5 questions?

Review the revealed explanations, or continue through the curriculum.

Next 5 questions →Back to PMP

Free Basic Practice is a study aid with revealable answers — not a scored exam. Examers.io is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by PMI. “PMP” is a trademark of its owner, used for identification only.