A project manager wants to maximize the cost savings on software expenditures for a project. Currently, the project manager does not know how many users will acquire the product. Which of the following procurement methods should the project manager pursue?
A. Build
B. Subscription
C. Lease
D. Buy
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: When the number of users is uncertain, the key objective is flexibility to scale usage and costs up or down. A subscription model allows the organization to pay only for the number of users or level of usage actually needed, avoiding upfront overinvestment and unused licenses. This maximizes cost savings compared to buying, leasing, or building when demand is unknown.
Question 103
A project manager distributes minutes after each project meeting. However, the project manager is having difficulties hosting the meetings and documenting the discussions simultaneously. Which of the following should the project manager do in order to be most efficient?
A. Assign a scribe to take notes.
B. Record the meeting and transcribe the notes later.
C. Instruct each team member to take notes.
D. Get a facilitator for the meetings.
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The issue is handling facilitation and documentation at the same time. Assigning a dedicated scribe allows the project manager to focus on leading the meeting while ensuring accurate minutes are captured efficiently. Other options add overhead or dilute accountability.
Question 104
An existing application that is highly utilized by clients is moving to a new release. Which of the following environments contains this application?
A. Development
B. Production
C. Testing
D. QA
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: An application that is highly utilized by clients is live and serving end users. Live, customer-facing systems run in the Production environment, not Development, Testing, or QA.
Question 105
A car manufacturer is presenting to three vendors the abilities and qualifications required to develop the last module of a data warehouse application. The manufacturer is emphasizing the technical skills necessary to complete the project on time and highlighting its current internal IT project. Which of the following best describes this activity?
A. Key stakeholder identification
B. Preliminary procurement
C. Solution design determination
D. Critical factor enlistment
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The manufacturer is briefing potential vendors on required skills, qualifications, and project context before selection or contracting. This activity aligns with preliminary procurement, which includes early vendor engagement, market sounding, and communicating requirements prior to formal solicitation.
Question 106
Which of the following is the best alternative to allow multiple users to edit a project plan in real time?
A. Send the file through email as an attachment.
B. Share access to the file on a wiki knowledge base.
C. Access the file through an online application.
D. Schedule an in-person meeting to review the plan.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Real-time co-editing requires a shared, concurrently accessible environment. An online application (such as cloud-based document or project management tools) allows multiple users to edit simultaneously with version control, whereas email, a wiki without real-time editing, or in-person meetings do not provide true real-time collaboration.
Question 107
A principle states 80% of the issues are the result of 20% of the causes. Which of the following types of diagrams is based on this principle?
A. Pareto
B. Scatter
C. Network
D. Fishbone
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The 80/20 rule is the Pareto Principle, which is visually represented using a Pareto diagram. This diagram ranks causes by frequency or impact to highlight the few causes responsible for most of the problems.
Question 108
A sponsor is working on a document that states the objectives and success criteria of the project, as well as the person to be appointed as project manager. Which of the following should the newly appointed project manager do next?
A. Conduct a risk assessment.
B. Create a project scope document.
C. Identify stakeholders.
D. Perform a lessons learned.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The document described is the project charter. Once the project manager is appointed via the charter, the next step in the Initiating Process Group is to identify stakeholders. Risk assessment, scope definition, and lessons learned occur later in planning or closing.
Question 109
Hackers are attempting to extract large amounts of data to sell on the dark web. Which of the following steps should a project manager take next to mitigate this risk?
A. Update the issue log.
B. Apply the contingency plan.
C. Transfer the risk.
D. Submit a change request.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The hacking attempt represents a risk that is occurring or about to occur. When a risk event materializes, the appropriate next step is to execute the predefined contingency plan to mitigate or control the impact. Updating logs, transferring the risk, or submitting a change request do not provide an immediate response to an active threat.
Question 110
A quality assurance team is based in three different locations. To validate the project deliverables, a project manager sent the hardware for testing purposes to the team in each of the locations. Two teams confirmed the hardware arrived, but one group did not receive it because of local customs. Which of the following ESG factors is the project team facing?
A. Awareness of the company vision, mission statement, and values.
B. Impact of the project on the company’s brand value.
C. Awareness of applicable regulations and standards.
D. Impact of the project on the local and global environments.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The hardware was delayed due to local customs, which are governed by import/export laws, regulations, and compliance standards. This situation reflects the need for awareness of applicable regulations and standards in different locations, an ESG governance-related factor.
Question 111
While in the closing phase of a project, the project manager gathers feedback from stakeholders. Which of the following best describes a benefit of this feedback?
A. It highlights the performance issues of the project manager and team members.
B. It lets the project manager know which stakeholders are allies for future projects.
C. It helps the project manager create a more structured lessons-learned session.
D. It identifies the stakeholders’ real opinions about the project.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: During the closing phase, stakeholder feedback is a key input to the lessons-learned process. Its primary benefit is helping the project manager and organization capture structured insights about what worked and what did not, so future projects can improve. While feedback may reveal opinions, the formal value in project management terms is strengthening lessons learned and organizational process assets.
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