Task 4 Remove Impediments and Manage Issues PMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A project team is blocked by a regulatory approval that is taking longer than expected. The project manager has assessed the impact and determined this is the top impediment. What should the project manager do to gain support for resolving it?

   • ASend a detailed email to the regulatory body explaining the project's importance.
   • BWait for the approval to come through, as regulatory processes cannot be expedited.
   • CAsk the team to work on other tasks until the approval is received.
   • DEscalate the impediment to the project sponsor and relevant stakeholders with a clear explanation of its impact.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of an intervention strategy to remove an impediment?

   • AEscalating the impediment without any action
   • BIgnoring the impediment until it resolves itself
   • CDocumenting the impediment in the issue log
   • DReassigning a team member to unblock a critical task
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4. 3expert · hard

   A project manager resolved a critical issue by implementing a contingency plan. The project manager is now reviewing the situation and notices that the issue has not fully resolved as expected. What should the project manager do?

   • AReassess the situation and adjust the resolution strategy.
   • BImplement a new contingency plan without analysis.
   • CEscalate the issue to the sponsor immediately.
   • DDeclare the issue resolved because the contingency plan was implemented.
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5. 4application · medium

   A project manager is reviewing the project schedule and notices that a critical path activity is delayed because a team member is out sick. The project manager has identified this as an impediment. What should the project manager do FIRST?

   • AAssign another team member to the activity immediately.
   • BInform the sponsor of the delay and ask for guidance.
   • CUpdate the risk register to document the sick leave as a risk.
   • DAssess the impact of the delay on the project schedule and objectives.
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6. 5application · medium

   A project manager implemented a workaround for a critical impediment. The workaround is working, but the project manager is concerned it may not be sustainable. What should the project manager do?

   • ARemove the workaround and implement the original solution.
   • BAsk the team to ignore the impediment and focus on deliverables.
   • CDeclare the impediment resolved and move on to other tasks.
   • DMonitor the workaround's effectiveness and reassess the impediment regularly.
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