PMI PMP Free Practice Questions — Page 1

Correct Answer: A. Consult the risk register for an appropriate planned risk response and implement.

The project manager proactively identified this exact risk during planning — that a critical technical resource might not be available. Since the risk was already identified and documented in the risk register, the first action should be to consult the risk register and implement the pre-planned response. This is the core purpose of risk management: plan ahead so you can act quickly when risks materialize. Option B (rescheduling) might be a valid response, but only if it's part of the planned risk response — you don't skip the register. Option C (excluding the task) is inappropriate because the task is on the critical path and tied to business requirements. Option D (updating lessons learned) is something you do after responding to the risk, not as the first action. The PMI approach emphasizes using planned risk responses before improvising.

Correct Answer: D. Empowered the team to improve their processes, tools, and interactions to be more effective in delivery and removing impediments

In agile, the project leader (Scrum Master) should act as a servant leader who empowers the team to self-organize and improve. The key issue here is that fast-tracking was imposed on the team, leading to low quality or fewer features — a directive approach that failed. Option D aligns with the agile principle of empowering teams to find their own ways to improve processes and remove impediments. Option A (impediment log) is a tool but doesn't solve the root cause. Option B (directing solutions) is too prescriptive and contradicts servant leadership. Option C (adding impediments to the backlog) is incorrect because impediments are not product backlog items — they are blockers to be resolved immediately. Agile retrospectives and continuous improvement are the correct mechanisms here.

Correct Answer: B. Plan ahead and define the best way to review the deliverables with the customer

The root problem is that the customer is frequently unavailable for reviews, causing delays and rework. The project manager should proactively plan ahead and define the best way to engage the customer for reviews. This means establishing a clear, agreed-upon review process (schedule, format, communication channel) that works for the customer. Option A (including customer in daily activities) is excessive and unrealistic. Option C (clarifying all requirements upfront) goes against iterative/agile principles. Option D (review based on availability) is essentially the current situation and doesn't solve the problem. Planning the engagement approach ensures predictable feedback loops and reduces rework.

Correct Answer: D. Meet with the designer to share the current status and develop a solution to complete the task

The blocker is a specific task that the designer needs to complete. The most effective first step is to meet directly with the designer to understand the situation and collaboratively develop a solution. This is servant leadership — removing impediments by working with the people involved. Option A (requesting additional designer) escalates prematurely without first understanding the root cause. Option B (skipping the feature) is unacceptable because the feature is important for regulatory compliance. Option C (reprioritizing the design team's work) may be needed but goes over the designer's head without first trying direct collaboration. Always try to resolve blockers at the lowest level first before escalating.

Correct Answer: C. A hybrid approach will allow for management of the requirement uncertainties as well as the date restriction

The hybrid approach was chosen because there are two competing constraints: unclear requirements (favoring agile/adaptive) and a fixed regulatory delivery date (favoring predictive/waterfall). A hybrid approach combines both — using adaptive methods to handle evolving requirements while using predictive planning to manage the fixed deadline. Option A focuses only on starting quickly, missing the date constraint aspect. Option B is vague and doesn't address the core reasons. Option D is incorrect because no approach can "eliminate" uncertainties — it can only manage them. The hybrid approach is specifically designed for situations where neither pure agile nor pure predictive fully fits the project context.