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Question #41

A project team needs a tool to store information that is captured throughout the life cycle of a project. The information should be stored in a centralized location that is easily accessible to all stakeholders and will provide search functionality.

Which of the following tools should be used?

A . Secure folder
B . Real-time, multiauthoring editing software
C . Digital whiteboard
D . Wiki knowledge base

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Question #42

A piece of equipment has malfunctioned and is stalling the completion of a deliverable for a project.

Which of the following should the project manager do next?

A . Buy a replacement for the faulty equipment.
B . Get the maintenance team to resolve the issue.
C . Escalate the issue to the project sponsor.
D . Rate the severity of the impact the issue has on the project.

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Correct Answer: D
D

Explanation:

This answer is based on the best practice of issue management in project management, which is to identify, analyze, prioritize, and resolve issues that affect the project performance, scope, schedule, quality, or budget12. The first step in this process is to rate the severity of the impact the issue has on the project, which involves assessing the likelihood and consequences of the issue, and assigning a rating or score to the issue based on a predefined scale or criteria34. By rating the severity of the impact, the project manager can determine the urgency and importance of the issue, and decide the appropriate course of action to address the issue56.

Rating the severity of the impact is better than the other options because:

Buying a replacement for the faulty equipment may not be feasible, cost-effective, or timely, depending on the availability, price, and delivery time of the equipment. It may also require approval from the project sponsor or other stakeholders, and may affect the project budget or scope7. Getting the maintenance team to resolve the issue may not be possible, depending on the nature and extent of the malfunction, the skills and availability of the maintenance team, and the warranty or service contract of the equipment. It may also take time and resources to diagnose and fix the problem, and may cause further delays or disruptions to the project8.

Escalating the issue to the project sponsor may not be necessary, depending on the severity and complexity of the issue, and the authority and responsibility of the project manager. It may also create unnecessary alarm or confusion among the project stakeholders, and may undermine the project manager’s credibility or autonomy9.

Reference = CompTIA Project+ Certification Study Guide, CompTIA Project+ Certification Exam Objectives, What is Issue Management?1, Issue Management Process2, How to Assess the Severity of Project Issues3, How to Prioritize Project Issues4, How to Replace Faulty Equipment in Project Management5, How to Manage Equipment Maintenance in Project Management6, How to Escalate Issues in Project Management7

Question #43

Which of the following tools should a project manager use to assess the activities performed, work effort applied, and the productivity of a project?

A . Project status report
B . Project evaluation review
C . Project management software
D . Requirements traceability matrix

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Question #44

A critical piece of equipment that is needed for the installation of a point-of-sale solution is delayed from the manufacturer. The delay will cause the project to be significantly behind schedule. The project manager decides to buy the item at a higher cost from another vendor who can supply it immediately.

Which of the following risk management approaches has the project manager taken?

A . Mitigate
B . Transfer
C . Accept
D . Share

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Question #45

A project manager sent equipment to a global project team for testing purposes. Only 70% of the project team received the equipment for testing.

Which of the following considerations is impacting the rest of the team?

A . Quality assurance
B . Organizational branding restrictions
C . State privacy acts
D . Country legal regulations

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Question #46

The quarterly financial report displays losses from a project even though the project was completed successfully several weeks ago.

Which of the following actions should the project manager perform next?

A . Remove access.
B . Complete the project sign-off.
C . Release the resources.
D . Outline the lessons learned.

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Question #47

A project manager is organizing and running a project closure meeting.

Which of the following best describes the objective of this meeting?

A . To move the system to a production environment
B . To obtain project sign-off
C . To formalize the end of the contract
D . To release resources

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Question #48

A PM wants to add a chart to the monthly status report to show major accomplishments for key events.

Which of the following is the best chart to use?

A . Milestone
B . Gantt
C . Burndown
D . PERT

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Question #49

During the testing phase of a project, the legal department rejected a deliverable due to compliance issues. The project manager reviewed the risk register and triggered the mitigation plan for this item.

Which of the following documents should the project manager update next?

A . Schedule
B . Status report
C . Issue log
D . Task board

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Question #50

Which of the following factors would be impacted the most by requirements for a project to implement an air quality control system at a coal plant?

A . Social
B . Regulatory
C . Environmental
D . Governmental

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