I am not satisfied with the answers to the Practice Exam. Please help me.
#Mini Exam 9: People Domain Issue #3. Midway through a project, the project manager identifies new stakeholders. Each of these new stakeholders plays a different project role.What should the project manager do first? A.Meet with the project sponsor to learn if new roles have been created. B.Review the stakeholder register. C.Submit a change request to the change control board (CCB). D.Update the stakeholder management plan.
The answer is D, but I feel that B is first. You should first update the stakeholder register and then update the stakeholder management plan.
#Mini Exam 9: People Domain Issue #6.
Team members express frustration because their functional manager does not listen to their opinions. They seem reluctant to devote themselves to the remainder of the project. What should the project manager do?
A.Demonstrate support for the team by discussing their goals and beliefs. B.Break the remaining work into smaller tasks and divide the tasks among the team. C.Ask the team to prioritize the tasks remaining in the project. D.Discuss the team's concerns with the functional manager.
The answer is A, but I feel that D is appropriate. Discussing the team's goals and beliefs does not solve the problem of the functional manager not listening to the team members. It is best to speak directly with the functional manager.
#Mini Exam 9: People Domain Issue #13.
During project initiation, the project manager learns that a key stakeholder will leave the project for a month to consult on another strategic project. What should the project manager do first?
A.Update the issue log and notify the other stakeholders. B.Ask the functional manager to provide a replacement while the stakeholder is unavailable. C.Interview the stakeholder to gather relevant information and expert judgment. D.Update the risk management plan to include the impact of the stakeholder's absence.
The answer is A, but I feel that C is appropriate. First the impact of the key stakeholder leaving the project for a month should be investigated. The issue log should be updated and other stakeholders notified after that. Saving Changes...
Thank you very much Rami Kaibni for corrections. I have amended the mistake.
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Danny -
Thank you for your response.
I am struggling with the PMP issues because many of them are complex and ambiguous, but I will do my best to become a PMP holder.
ありがとうございます。
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1 reply by Danny PMP, PgMP
Nov 09, 2024 2:18 AM
Danny PMP, PgMP
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Hi Shuhei,
I completely understand the challenges you're facing with PMP. It can be complex and sometimes ambiguous. I think that an open mindset can make a real difference, especially when dealing with new ideas or methods.
Preparing for PMI exams taught me a lot about broadening perspectives and appreciating the reasoning behind "best practices." Instead of sticking to what’s familiar, there’s real value in exploring alternative approaches. Our individual experience may be limited, but when we tap into insights from global project experts, there’s often a well-grounded rationale behind each best practice. Sometimes our approach may not be incorrect, but by staying open, we might discover an even better way forward.
Danny -
Thank you for your response.
I am struggling with the PMP issues because many of them are complex and ambiguous, but I will do my best to become a PMP holder.
ありがとうございます。
Hi Shuhei,
I completely understand the challenges you're facing with PMP. It can be complex and sometimes ambiguous. I think that an open mindset can make a real difference, especially when dealing with new ideas or methods.
Preparing for PMI exams taught me a lot about broadening perspectives and appreciating the reasoning behind "best practices." Instead of sticking to what’s familiar, there’s real value in exploring alternative approaches. Our individual experience may be limited, but when we tap into insights from global project experts, there’s often a well-grounded rationale behind each best practice. Sometimes our approach may not be incorrect, but by staying open, we might discover an even better way forward.
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