The Project Management Knowledge Areas ___________________ .
Correct Answer: B
The project management Knowledge Areas bring processes together that have commonalities. For example, the Project Quality Management Knowledge Area includes the Quality Planning, Perform Quality Assurance, and Perform Quality Control processes.
Question 682
Which of the following is a tool or technique of the Define Activities process?
Correct Answer: A
Section: Closing
Question 683
Work performance information includes all the following EXCEPT______________
Correct Answer: B
Section: Mix Questions Explanation: Work performance information is an output of validate scope. It emphasizes deliverables whether or not they have started, their progress, and ones that have finished or have been accepted.
Question 684
In the past, the project manager and the project team performed well using predictive methodology. However, the organization recently decided to adopt agile approaches, and the project sponsor wants to use an agile approach in an upcoming project. Before initiating the project, what should the project manager do?
Correct Answer: B
The project manager should share the organization's decision with the team and make plans to adopt an agile approach in the upcoming project because this is the best way to align the team with the new direction and prepare them for the change. Agile approaches are based on values and principles that emphasize collaboration, flexibility, and customer satisfaction, which may differ from the traditional predictive methods that the team is used to. Therefore, the project manager should communicate the rationale and benefits of the agile approach, and involve the team in planning and executing the project using agile practices and tools. The other options are not the best choices because they do not support the organization's decision or the project sponsor's preference. Preparing a risk report that captures the probability and impact of risks, and then sharing it with the project sponsor (option A) may imply that the project manager is resistant or skeptical about the agile approach, and may not address the team's readiness or capability. Making a request to human resources for new team members who have agile experience (option C) may undermine the existing team's skills and motivation, and may not be feasible or necessary. Asking the project sponsor to change the approach back to predictive as that is the team's strength (option D) may contradict the organization's strategy and the project sponsor's authority, and may not reflect the project manager's willingness to learn and adapt. References: PMBOK Guide, 6th edition, pages 18-19, 686-687. Exam PMP topic 1 question 434 discussion. Episode 434: The PMP Exam is Changing on 1 July 2020.
Question 685
A project is nearing completion when the project manager learns that a change in market regulations may impact the project. What should the project manager do?
