A project manager does not have the power to reward team members when they accomplish something or penalize them when they fail to perform well. As a result, the project manager is having issues with team members. Which of the following describes this organizational structure?
A. Flat
B. Projectized
C. Organic
D. Functional
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: In a functional organization, the functional manager holds authority over staff, including performance evaluations, rewards, and disciplinary actions. The project manager has little to no formal authority, so lacking the ability to reward or penalize team members is characteristic of a functional organizational structure.
Question 32
A project manager needs to acquire software for a 15-member project team to use exclusively for three years. Given the following information:
Which of the following options is the best for this scenario?
A. Make
B. Update
C. Buy
D. Lease
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Based on the expected-cost calculations provided, leasing has the lowest total expected cost over the required three-year period. Therefore, lease is the best procurement option for this scenario.
Question 33
While a team was in a work session developing the QA plan for a project, the project manager realized that the team lacks the skills required for proper quality assurance. Which of the following steps should the project manager take next?
A. Reassess the resource pool.
B. Review the QA plan from a similar project.
C. Check on available resources for additional team members.
D. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor.
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The immediate issue is a skills gap within the project team. The project manager should first reassess the resource pool to determine whether the needed competencies can be addressed through reassignment, training, or other available resources before deciding to add staff or escalate. Reviewing another QA plan does not resolve the lack of skills, checking for additional team members is a possible later action after assessing resource needs, and escalation is premature.
Question 34
A project manager creates the following network diagram for a project:
Which of the following paths determines the critical path?
A. A-D-G-K-M-O
B. A-C-F-I-O
C. A-D-G-J-M-O
D. A-B-E-H-L-O
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The critical path is the path with the longest total duration through the network. Based on the available information, A-D-G-K-M-O is the longest path (total duration 16), so it determines the project's critical path.
Question 35
An enhancement is set to be released into production, and availability issues need to be avoided. Before the release, which of the following should be the most important consideration?
A. System downtime
B. Risk assessment
C. Cost
D. Customer experience
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Before releasing an enhancement to production, the primary consideration is a risk assessment. Risk assessment evaluates potential impacts, including availability, downtime, rollback planning, and mitigation strategies. System downtime is one possible risk or outcome, but assessing and managing overall release risk is the broader and more fundamental pre-release consideration.
Question 36
Which of the following are considered core elements in a project closeout report?
A. Gap analysis of critical path
B. Project scope, schedule, and cost
C. Company vision, mission, and goals
D. Results and outcomes of the project
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Correct Answer: B, D
Explanation: A project closeout report commonly includes comparison of project performance against the scope, schedule, and cost baselines, as well as the final results, deliverables, and outcomes. Gap analysis of the critical path is not a core closeout element, and company vision/mission are organizational, not project closeout content.
Sources:
https://www.smartsheet.com/content/project-closeout-templates
https://yourcareersupport.com/how-to-write-project-closeout-report
Question 37
A data center is under construction, and the project manager wants to address the risks related to physical injuries. Which of the following is the best risk response method for this scenario?
A. Avoid injuries by using robots to perform tasks.
B. Transfer risk to an insurance company.
C. Mitigate risk by training the construction workers.
D. Accept the risks inherent to construction.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Mitigation is the best response because safety training reduces the likelihood and potentially the impact of worker injuries. Avoidance by replacing construction work with robots is generally impractical for the project, transfer through insurance addresses financial consequences rather than preventing injuries, and acceptance does not proactively manage the threat.
Question 38
A team has just finished a major stage of a project. The project manager now has to evaluate the work completed up to this point, what tasks still need to be completed, and reassess risks and scope. Which of the following best describes what the project manager should perform?
A. Gap analysis
B. Work breakdown structure
C. External status report
D. Phase gate review
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A phase gate review is conducted at the end of a project phase or major stage to evaluate completed work, determine readiness to proceed, reassess remaining work, risks, scope, schedule, and whether to continue, adjust, or stop the project. A gap analysis compares current and desired future states but is not the standard project governance review at the end of a phase.
Question 39
During a project kickoff meeting, the project manager wants to set expectations for all of the team members. Which of the following actions should the project manager take to accomplish this goal?
A. Assign tasks and responsibilities to the team members.
B. Provide an overview of the project objectives and timeline.
C. Develop a project communication plan.
D. Set a meeting cadence for the rest of the project.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: At a project kickoff meeting, the primary purpose is to align the team by communicating the project's goals, scope, success criteria, and high-level schedule. Providing an overview of the project objectives and timeline sets shared expectations before detailed task assignments, communication planning, or recurring meeting schedules are established.
Question 40
During the first month of project work, a project manager observes that team members with similar work schedule behaviors are criticizing the attendance habits of others. The situation has become confrontational, since the vocal team members are making the comments in the presence of other project team members. Which of the following should the project manager do?
A. Instruct the project team to self-organize and resolve conflicts.
B. Report the project team members' conduct to human resources.
C. Conduct team-building activities to improve communication and cooperation.
D. Wait until the situation becomes confrontational and use conflict resolution techniques.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The project manager should proactively address the emerging interpersonal conflict by conducting team-building activities that improve communication, trust, and cooperation. Early intervention helps move the team toward effective collaboration. Self-organizing is inappropriate when conflict is escalating, reporting directly to HR is premature, and waiting for further confrontation is poor project leadership.
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