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Free PMP Exam Sample Question

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The following PMP® exam sample question is taken from the Free PMP Exam Simulator (The answer is at the very bottom):

You are managing an electric works project. You are required to design and deploy the electrical network for an airport construction project that is underway. Your project is part of the airport construction program your company is undertaking. A number of other sub-projects, such as building and runway construction, and communication network deployment are part of the program. Due to the inter-project dependencies, your sponsor always seems panicked and in a hurry to do everything. Which of the following classification models should you choose to analyze the impact of your project sponsor as a stakeholder?

A) Power/Interest Grid    
B) Power/Influence Grid    
C) Influence/Impact Grid    
D) Salience Model

 

Hint:

This model analyzes stakeholders based on their power and urgency.  

 

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Answer and Explanation:

The Correct answer is D. The Salience Model analyzes stakeholders based on their power (ability to impose their will), urgency (need for immediate attention), and legitimacy (their involvement is appropriate).

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Take this free sample PMP exam 4th Set. No signup required

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Freebie Friday: Free PMP Exam Questions

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The PM PrepCast today offers Free access to 110 PMP Exam Questions!

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Free PMP Exam Sample Question

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The following PMP® exam sample question is taken from the Free PMP Exam Simulator (The answer is at the very bottom):

You are managing a feasibility study project, investigating the feasibility of constructing a dam in your country. The project needs to be analyzed from technical, economical, and social points of view. You have created the project charter on behalf of the project sponsor, and it is now approved. What should your next step be?

A) Develop Project Management Plan    
B) Identify Risks    
C) Identify Stakeholders    
D) Create WBS

 

Hint:

You should complete the project initiation processes before moving on to the planning processes.

 

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Answer and Explanation:

The Correct answer is C. Identify Stakeholders is the process of identifying all people or organizations impacted by the project and documenting relevant information regarding their interests, involvement, and impact on project success. This is the second project initiation process after the Develop Project Charter process, and needs to be performed before starting any of the planning processes.

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Free PrepCast Video on YouTube - Advanced Earned Value Management for the PMP Exam

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Watch this Free PrepCast video on YouTube about Earned Value Management.

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