, Question 1
A project manager is leading a hybrid project where the software development
team uses Scrum, but regulatory compliance requires a predictive approach for
documentation. Mid-sprint, a new regulation is announced that affects the
project's compliance requirements. What should the project manager do
FIRST?
A. Instruct the Scrum team to immediately halt development and update
all documentation to meet the new regulation.
B. Schedule a meeting with the compliance officer and product owner to
assess the impact and update the risk management plan.
C. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor and request additional budget
and time to address the regulation.
D. Add the new regulation to the product backlog as a high-priority item
and let the product owner prioritize it in the next sprint.
Correct Answer: B - Schedule a meeting with the compliance
officer and product owner to assess the impact and update the
risk management plan.
RATIONALE
The first step is to assess the impact and update the risk management
plan, engaging key stakeholders (compliance officer and product
owner) to understand the regulatory change. Option A is disruptive
and premature; C escalates before analysis; D focuses only on the
agile side and ignores the predictive documentation aspect.
Question 2
During a sprint retrospective, the team identifies that user stories are often
incomplete, leading to rework. Which action BEST addresses this root cause?
A. Implement a definition of ready (DoR) that includes clear acceptance
criteria before stories enter a sprint.
B. Increase the sprint length to allow more time for development.
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, C. Assign a senior developer to review all user stories before sprint
planning.
D. Add a dedicated quality assurance role to the team to catch issues
earlier.
Correct Answer: A - Implement a definition of ready (DoR) that
includes clear acceptance criteria before stories enter a sprint.
RATIONALE
A definition of ready ensures stories are sufficiently detailed and have
clear acceptance criteria before being pulled into a sprint, addressing
the root cause of incomplete stories. B does not solve the clarity issue;
C is a temporary fix; D adds inspection but not prevention.
Question 3
A project manager discovers that a key supplier has subcontracted work to a
third party without approval, violating the contract. The supplier is critical to
the project timeline. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?
A. Terminate the contract immediately and find a new supplier.
B. Document the violation and issue a formal warning to the supplier,
while assessing the impact on the project.
C. Accept the subcontracting to avoid delays, but negotiate a cost
reduction.
D. Report the supplier to the procurement department and let them handle
it.
Correct Answer: B - Document the violation and issue a formal
warning to the supplier, while assessing the impact on the project.
RATIONALE
The project manager should first document the violation and issue a
formal warning, while assessing the impact, to protect the project's
interests and follow proper contract management. A is drastic; C
compromises compliance; D abdicates responsibility.
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, Question 4
In a predictive project, a change request is approved that adds significant
scope. The project manager updates the project management plan. What should
be updated NEXT?
A. The work breakdown structure (WBS) and activity list.
B. The stakeholder engagement plan.
C. The risk register and issue log.
D. The project charter.
Correct Answer: A - The work breakdown structure (WBS) and
activity list.
RATIONALE
After a change request is approved, the project manager should update
the project management plan and then the baselines, including scope,
schedule, and cost. The WBS and activity list are part of the scope
baseline, so they must be updated next. B and C are important but not
the immediate next step; D is not typically updated after project
initiation.
Question 5
A project manager is evaluating two projects. Project A has an expected
monetary value (EMV) of $50,000 with a 20% probability of success. Project
B has an EMV of $80,000 with a 10% probability of success. Both require the
same investment. Which project should be selected based on EMV?
A. Project A, because it has a higher probability of success.
B. Project B, because it has a higher EMV.
C. Project A, because it has a lower risk.
D. Project B, because it has a higher potential return.
Correct Answer: B - Project B, because it has a higher EMV.
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A project manager is leading a hybrid project where the software development
team uses Scrum, but regulatory compliance requires a predictive approach for
documentation. Mid-sprint, a new regulation is announced that affects the
project's compliance requirements. What should the project manager do
FIRST?
A. Instruct the Scrum team to immediately halt development and update
all documentation to meet the new regulation.
B. Schedule a meeting with the compliance officer and product owner to
assess the impact and update the risk management plan.
C. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor and request additional budget
and time to address the regulation.
D. Add the new regulation to the product backlog as a high-priority item
and let the product owner prioritize it in the next sprint.
Correct Answer: B - Schedule a meeting with the compliance
officer and product owner to assess the impact and update the
risk management plan.
RATIONALE
The first step is to assess the impact and update the risk management
plan, engaging key stakeholders (compliance officer and product
owner) to understand the regulatory change. Option A is disruptive
and premature; C escalates before analysis; D focuses only on the
agile side and ignores the predictive documentation aspect.
Question 2
During a sprint retrospective, the team identifies that user stories are often
incomplete, leading to rework. Which action BEST addresses this root cause?
A. Implement a definition of ready (DoR) that includes clear acceptance
criteria before stories enter a sprint.
B. Increase the sprint length to allow more time for development.
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, C. Assign a senior developer to review all user stories before sprint
planning.
D. Add a dedicated quality assurance role to the team to catch issues
earlier.
Correct Answer: A - Implement a definition of ready (DoR) that
includes clear acceptance criteria before stories enter a sprint.
RATIONALE
A definition of ready ensures stories are sufficiently detailed and have
clear acceptance criteria before being pulled into a sprint, addressing
the root cause of incomplete stories. B does not solve the clarity issue;
C is a temporary fix; D adds inspection but not prevention.
Question 3
A project manager discovers that a key supplier has subcontracted work to a
third party without approval, violating the contract. The supplier is critical to
the project timeline. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?
A. Terminate the contract immediately and find a new supplier.
B. Document the violation and issue a formal warning to the supplier,
while assessing the impact on the project.
C. Accept the subcontracting to avoid delays, but negotiate a cost
reduction.
D. Report the supplier to the procurement department and let them handle
it.
Correct Answer: B - Document the violation and issue a formal
warning to the supplier, while assessing the impact on the project.
RATIONALE
The project manager should first document the violation and issue a
formal warning, while assessing the impact, to protect the project's
interests and follow proper contract management. A is drastic; C
compromises compliance; D abdicates responsibility.
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, Question 4
In a predictive project, a change request is approved that adds significant
scope. The project manager updates the project management plan. What should
be updated NEXT?
A. The work breakdown structure (WBS) and activity list.
B. The stakeholder engagement plan.
C. The risk register and issue log.
D. The project charter.
Correct Answer: A - The work breakdown structure (WBS) and
activity list.
RATIONALE
After a change request is approved, the project manager should update
the project management plan and then the baselines, including scope,
schedule, and cost. The WBS and activity list are part of the scope
baseline, so they must be updated next. B and C are important but not
the immediate next step; D is not typically updated after project
initiation.
Question 5
A project manager is evaluating two projects. Project A has an expected
monetary value (EMV) of $50,000 with a 20% probability of success. Project
B has an EMV of $80,000 with a 10% probability of success. Both require the
same investment. Which project should be selected based on EMV?
A. Project A, because it has a higher probability of success.
B. Project B, because it has a higher EMV.
C. Project A, because it has a lower risk.
D. Project B, because it has a higher potential return.
Correct Answer: B - Project B, because it has a higher EMV.
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