Exactprep PMP Questions

When a dispute arises about deliverable quality, the project manager should first review the contract and the defined acceptance criteria. Acceptance criteria are agreed-upon standards or requirements a deliverable must meet before it is accepted. If the vendor’s components fail to meet those criteria, the vendor may be in breach of contract.

Per the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition, Control Procurements involves verifying if deliverables meet contract requirements, including acceptance criteria.

Option A is premature and assumes new terms are needed before confirming the breach.

Option C implies negotiation without verifying the original agreement.

Option D is an extreme measure and only valid after confirmation and escalation.

In a fixed-budget project, scope or time shifts can only be accommodated by adjusting the schedule or reassigning available resources. Given the CEO's non-negotiable demand, the project manager must:

A: Engage the CEO to assign additional support resources (functional team members), easing the burden on the core team.

C: Adjust the delivery timeline to reflect the diversion of team efforts, ensuring realistic stakeholder expectations.

Option B may lead to burnout and ignores labor policies.

Option D risks both efforts being compromised.

Option E is ineffective and unsustainable for a project-level task.

According to best practices in project management, it is essential for the project manager to enforce the terms of the contract. If the updated schedule is a condition for milestone payment, the subcontractor is obligated to provide it, regardless of any verbal agreements with the client. The project manager should inform the subcontractor that in order to comply with the contract and process the payment, the updated schedule must be submitted. This ensures that all contractual obligations are met and that there is a clear record of the work completed, which is necessary for project tracking, reporting, and auditing purposes.

The answer is verified based on the principles found within the PMBOK® Guide and the standards of project management as outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The PMBOK® Guide emphasizes the importance of contract management and the need for proper documentation and adherence to agreed-upon project schedules. Additionally, the Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) materials highlight the significance of maintaining accurate records and documentation for business analysis and project management activities.

When developing a coaching model to support and recognize team members’ growth, it is essential for the project manager to consider the individual and personal objectives of the team members. This personalized approach ensures that the coaching strategy is aligned with the unique needs and goals of each team member, fostering an environment of growth and development. Tailoring the coaching to individual objectives also helps in maximizing the effectiveness of the coaching process23.