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A project manager is leading a global project with resources spread out in different locations. The stakeholders have different interpretations of the requirements.
The project manager is concerned about scope creep.
Which action should the project manager take to control the scope?

  1. Ensure that all key stakeholders agree to the project deliverables and there will be no need for changes.
  2. Accept only those changes to requirements that provide additional value to the project.
  3. Reject all changes that will increase the budget or increase the time line of the project.
  4. Accept only those changes that are approved by the change control board (CCB) prior to being implemented.

Answer(s): D



During a kick-off meeting, the project manager notices that one of the stakeholders responsible for providing key information to the team has a low level of participation. This stakeholder believes that there will be no benefit from implementing the project. The project manager realizes that this could be a high risk for the project.
Which action should the project manager take?

  1. Facilitate a supportive level of engagement for this stakeholder.
  2. Ask the project sponsor for advice as it might be possible to work with another stakeholder.
  3. Perform a qualitative risk analysis using a probability and impact matrix.
  4. Ensure the key information is accurate and monitor the situation as the project progresses.

Answer(s): A



A project manager is working on an agile project that is within the scope of a recently announced corporate audit. The project manager was appointed to attend the first meeting with the auditors scheduled for the following week.
What should the project manager do to prepare for the audit?

  1. Reserve story points for the next iteration if needed.
  2. Review the project information.
  3. Ask the development team to provide compliance information.
  4. Ask for a waiver during the audit.

Answer(s): B



A development team is struggling to find design documentation for the upcoming sprint. Prior to leaving for vacation, the product owner communicated that the documentation had been uploaded to the project file repository.
What should the project manager do to address this issue?

  1. Assign a team member to manage project artifacts.
  2. Audit the effectiveness of the management of project artifacts.
  3. Improve email communication protocols to manage project artifacts.
  4. Investigate new software tools used to manage project artifacts.

Answer(s): B



At a project meeting, a business analyst requires input from a marketing consultant to continue working on a task. The business analyst has tried to contact the consultant but has been told that the consultant does not have the time to discuss the project.
What should the project manager do to move the project forward?

  1. Escalate the issues about the consultant to the functional manager so the consultant dedicates the necessary time to the project.
  2. Include a new project risk into the risk register and allocate the consultant as the risk owner as it is their responsibility to provide input.
  3. Discuss the request with the consultant and set up time with the business analyst and consultant to discuss the project requirements.
  4. Urge the business analyst to continue contacting the consultant to discuss the project since this is the responsibility of the business analyst.

Answer(s): C



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