PMP® EXAM MASTERY GUIDE 20 60+
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS, DETAILED RATIONALES &
EXAM TIPS FOR PMP® SUCCESS
Question 1: A project charter that formally authorized a project was created. The project
charter documented the initial requirements to satisfy stakeholders' needs and expectations.
How often should the project charter be revised?
Correct Answer:
Never
Rationale:
The project charter is created during the Initiating Process Group to formally authorize the
project and provide authority to the project manager. Once approved, it should remain
unchanged. Any changes to the project after authorization should be handled through the
formal change control process.
Exam Tip:
Project Charter = Project authorization document.
Changes are managed through Integrated Change Control, not by revising the charter.
Question 2: Which of the following roles in a project is most likely to be involved in
negotiations on procurements during the Conduct Procurements phase?
Correct Answer:
Procurement Administrator
Rationale:
The procurement administrator supports procurement activities, including seller
communications, negotiations, contract administration, and ensuring procurement procedures
are followed.
Question 3: Lucy has to brief key project stakeholders on recently approved changes to the
project scope. Which project document provides essential inputs for preparing her
presentation?
, Correct Answer:
Change Log
Rationale:
The Change Log documents all requested, reviewed, approved, rejected, and implemented
changes. It provides stakeholders with information about what changed and why.
Exam Tip:
Approved changes → Update the Change Log.
Question 4: You have taken over a project from another project manager. You discover that
five staff members are relatives of the previous project manager. What should you do?
Correct Answer:
Notify your project stakeholders there is a possibility that nepotism was behind some staffing
decisions made on the project.
Rationale:
The project manager must follow PMI ethical standards by acting honestly, fairly, and
transparently. Potential conflicts of interest should be investigated and communicated
appropriately.
Question 5: A Statement of Work (SOW) is a narrative description of the products or services
to be delivered by the project. Which items are included in the SOW?
Correct Answer:
• The strategic plan
• The product scope description
• The business need
Rationale:
The Statement of Work explains the business need, product description, and strategic alignment
that justify the project.
, Question 6: Danny submitted a proposal for a data warehouse project even though his
company lacks expertise. The company only has a good relationship with the bank. Which
statement is correct?
Correct Answer:
Danny has violated the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Rationale:
Project managers must be truthful about their capabilities. Claiming to provide expertise that
the company does not possess violates PMI ethical principles.
Exam Tip:
PMP ethics focus on:
• Responsibility
• Respect
• Fairness
• Honesty
Question 7: A large number of hidden requirements need to be identified during the Collect
Requirements process. Which tool should the project manager use?
Correct Answer:
Participant Observer
Rationale:
A participant observer experiences the process directly, allowing hidden requirements and
undocumented needs to be discovered.
Question 8: Lynn creates a structure similar to a WBS. However, instead of being arranged
according to project deliverables, it is arranged according to existing departments and units.
What is this called?
Correct Answer:
Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS, DETAILED RATIONALES &
EXAM TIPS FOR PMP® SUCCESS
Question 1: A project charter that formally authorized a project was created. The project
charter documented the initial requirements to satisfy stakeholders' needs and expectations.
How often should the project charter be revised?
Correct Answer:
Never
Rationale:
The project charter is created during the Initiating Process Group to formally authorize the
project and provide authority to the project manager. Once approved, it should remain
unchanged. Any changes to the project after authorization should be handled through the
formal change control process.
Exam Tip:
Project Charter = Project authorization document.
Changes are managed through Integrated Change Control, not by revising the charter.
Question 2: Which of the following roles in a project is most likely to be involved in
negotiations on procurements during the Conduct Procurements phase?
Correct Answer:
Procurement Administrator
Rationale:
The procurement administrator supports procurement activities, including seller
communications, negotiations, contract administration, and ensuring procurement procedures
are followed.
Question 3: Lucy has to brief key project stakeholders on recently approved changes to the
project scope. Which project document provides essential inputs for preparing her
presentation?
, Correct Answer:
Change Log
Rationale:
The Change Log documents all requested, reviewed, approved, rejected, and implemented
changes. It provides stakeholders with information about what changed and why.
Exam Tip:
Approved changes → Update the Change Log.
Question 4: You have taken over a project from another project manager. You discover that
five staff members are relatives of the previous project manager. What should you do?
Correct Answer:
Notify your project stakeholders there is a possibility that nepotism was behind some staffing
decisions made on the project.
Rationale:
The project manager must follow PMI ethical standards by acting honestly, fairly, and
transparently. Potential conflicts of interest should be investigated and communicated
appropriately.
Question 5: A Statement of Work (SOW) is a narrative description of the products or services
to be delivered by the project. Which items are included in the SOW?
Correct Answer:
• The strategic plan
• The product scope description
• The business need
Rationale:
The Statement of Work explains the business need, product description, and strategic alignment
that justify the project.
, Question 6: Danny submitted a proposal for a data warehouse project even though his
company lacks expertise. The company only has a good relationship with the bank. Which
statement is correct?
Correct Answer:
Danny has violated the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Rationale:
Project managers must be truthful about their capabilities. Claiming to provide expertise that
the company does not possess violates PMI ethical principles.
Exam Tip:
PMP ethics focus on:
• Responsibility
• Respect
• Fairness
• Honesty
Question 7: A large number of hidden requirements need to be identified during the Collect
Requirements process. Which tool should the project manager use?
Correct Answer:
Participant Observer
Rationale:
A participant observer experiences the process directly, allowing hidden requirements and
undocumented needs to be discovered.
Question 8: Lynn creates a structure similar to a WBS. However, instead of being arranged
according to project deliverables, it is arranged according to existing departments and units.
What is this called?
Correct Answer:
Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
