Task 2 Plan and Manage Project Compliance PMP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project in a region with strict environmental regulations. The project's waste disposal plan is not compliant with the new local ordinance. The project manager has identified two options: (1) modify the disposal process to meet the ordinance, which will increase costs, or (2) transport waste to a neighboring region where the ordinance is less strict. What should the project manager do?

   • ASeek a legal opinion on whether the ordinance applies to the project.
   • BModify the disposal process to comply with the local ordinance, even though it increases costs.
   • CDelay the project until the ordinance is revised or repealed.
   • DChoose the cheaper option of transporting waste to the neighboring region to save costs.
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2. 27application · medium

   A pharmaceutical project involves clinical trials with strict regulatory oversight. The project manager is analyzing activities that could lead to noncompliance. The team identifies that data recording procedures are inconsistent across sites. What should the project manager do to address this potential threat?

   • ADocument the inconsistency as a known issue and proceed with the trial as planned.
   • BWait until the next regulatory inspection to identify any actual noncompliance.
   • CImplement a standardized data entry training program and conduct periodic audits to ensure consistency.
   • DOutsource data recording to a third-party vendor to avoid internal inconsistency.
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4. 28expert · hard

   A project manager discovers that a key deliverable does not meet a mandatory regulatory standard. The project is already behind schedule, and the client is pressuring for delivery. The project manager must decide on the best course of action. What should the project manager do?

   • ADeliver the non-compliant deliverable and inform the client of the deviation.
   • BNegotiate with the client to accept the non-compliant deliverable with a discount.
   • CSeek a waiver from the regulatory authority to allow delivery.
   • DRework the deliverable to meet the standard, even if it causes a further delay.
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5. 29expert · hard

   A project manager is planning a project that involves the use of hazardous materials. The project must comply with safety regulations. The project manager identifies that the storage area for the materials is not properly ventilated, which could lead to a safety violation. The project manager needs to decide on the best approach to address this threat. What should the project manager do?

   • APost warning signs and train workers on the risks of inadequate ventilation.
   • BInstall proper ventilation in the storage area to meet safety standards.
   • CReduce the quantity of hazardous materials stored to minimize the risk.
   • DProvide personal protective equipment (PPE) to workers as an alternative to ventilation.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   During a compliance risk analysis, which of the following activities would help identify potential threats to compliance?

   • AConducting a SWOT analysis
   • BExamining the project's compliance requirements and comparing them to current practices
   • CCalculating the project's earned value
   • DReviewing the project's stakeholder register
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