Question 1

A project manager for a software technology project works in a matrixed organization with virtual teams. Unfortunately, the functional manager informs the project manager that there may not be any resources available to test the software. What should the project manager do next?

Options :

A : Engage with the functional manager to discuss details to obtain the required support.

B : Request a teleconference meeting with the sponsor to submit a change request to allow the development team to conduct testing.

C : Discuss testing requirements at the weekly project meeting to negotiate the best approach to test software.

D : Send an email to the procurement specialist to negotiate with a company that specializes in software testing.

Answer: A

Question 2

Key decision makers are meeting to define the objectives of a new database migration project. There are many disagreements about scope and time lines among the leaders of various company departments. How should the project manager impartially prioritize the requirements to be integrated?

Options :

A : Retain only requirements that result in profitable revenue growth.

B : Ensure the CEO selects the requirements from all department leaders.

C : Give each department a fixed budget that will cover ten requirements.

D : Rank the requirements with the highest benefit-cost ratio as more important.

Answer: D

Question 3

Midway through the execution of an agile project, there is a shift in the strategic objectives at the organization level to promote digital transformation. What should the project manager do next?

Options :

A : Prepare a user story to handle the change and assign it to the next iteration.

B : Escalate to the product owner and cancel the upcoming iterations.

C : Update the risk-prioritized backlog with the strategic change.

D : Schedule a meeting with the team to assess the impact of the change.

Answer: D

Question 4

A project manager has been assigned to a new project that will be delivered using an agile framework. The sponsor is asking for a cost estimation to build the business case. What should the project manager do?

Options :

A : Ensure the client representative is involved in the estimation.

B : Review the completion costs of similar projects.

C : Ensure that a 20% contingency is included in the estimation.

D : Review the lessons learned from similar projects.

Answer: B

Question 5

A new project needs to be submitted for urgent funding approval. The project, which will use a new technology, is vital to the organization. The entire Scrum team has worked together for over 3 years on multiple projects and delivered the previous project under the approved budget.

Which estimation technique should the project manager implement in this context?

Options :

A : Budget estimate

B : Definitive estimate

C : Story points

D : Order of magnitude

Answer: D

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