PMI PMP Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 22,2026- Exam Code: PMP
- Exam Name: Project Management Professional
- Certification Provider: PMI
- Latest update: Oct 22,2026
Question #211
A contractor delivering construction services to a company is using agile principles to manage the project tasks. Engineers are producing frequent design changes due to new legislation. There is a risk the contractor may lose money due to resources waiting on design changes or performing rework.
What should the project manager do to minimize the cost?
- A . Put the project on hold until all definitions are ready in order to avoid rework.
- B . Review the backlog with the product owner and prioritize the tasks that are least likely to be affected by a change in legislation.
- C . Capture the engineers’ feedback at the daily meeting and communicate it to the product owner.
- D . Cancel the project release resources, then start again when all the definitions are ready.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
This answer is based on the agile principle of responding to change over following a plan1. By reviewing the backlog and prioritizing the tasks, the project manager can deliver value to the customer faster and reduce the risk of rework. The other options are not aligned with agile principles, as they either delay the project, ignore the customer feedback, or cancel the project altogether.
Reference: 1: Agile Manifesto
B
Explanation:
This answer is based on the agile principle of responding to change over following a plan1. By reviewing the backlog and prioritizing the tasks, the project manager can deliver value to the customer faster and reduce the risk of rework. The other options are not aligned with agile principles, as they either delay the project, ignore the customer feedback, or cancel the project altogether.
Reference: 1: Agile Manifesto
Question #212
A senior developer working on a large artificial intelligence (Al) project has worked hard and shown excellent results. The project manager is very happy with the developer’s contribution and thinks that the developer deserves a reward.
What should the project manager do?
- A . Create an opportunity (or the project team to recognize this developer
- B . Send a recognition email to the team and copy management
- C . Reward the developer according to their motivations and interests
- D . Print a recognition certificate and present it to the developer during a meeting
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Recognizing and rewarding team members for their hard work and contributions is a key aspect of project management. It helps to motivate the team, improve morale, and foster a positive work environment1. In this context, the project manager should reward the developer according to their motivations and interests2. This could involve understanding what motivates the developer, such as opportunities for learning, career advancement, or other forms of recognition, and then providing rewards that align with these motivations. This approach ensures that the reward is meaningful and appreciated by the developer, thereby enhancing its effectiveness in promoting motivation and engagement2.
Reference: Project Risk Coach,.
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C
Explanation:
Recognizing and rewarding team members for their hard work and contributions is a key aspect of project management. It helps to motivate the team, improve morale, and foster a positive work environment1. In this context, the project manager should reward the developer according to their motivations and interests2. This could involve understanding what motivates the developer, such as opportunities for learning, career advancement, or other forms of recognition, and then providing rewards that align with these motivations. This approach ensures that the reward is meaningful and appreciated by the developer, thereby enhancing its effectiveness in promoting motivation and engagement2.
Reference: Project Risk Coach,.
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Question #213
A project manager needs the team to define the steps and identify the risks of migrating data to a new system.
What type of leadership should the project manager use to accomplish this?
- A . Laissez-faire
- B . Transformational
- C . Dynamic
- D . Servant
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
A Servant Leader is one who focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. The servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible. In the context of this question, a Servant Leader would work to ensure that the team has all the resources and knowledge they need to define the steps and identify the risks of migrating data to a new system1.
Reference: Essential Leadership Skills for Project Managers
D
Explanation:
A Servant Leader is one who focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. The servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible. In the context of this question, a Servant Leader would work to ensure that the team has all the resources and knowledge they need to define the steps and identify the risks of migrating data to a new system1.
Reference: Essential Leadership Skills for Project Managers
Question #214
A project is experiencing delays due to identified risks.
What should the project manager do to manage the project schedule?
- A . Revise the project schedule and inform the stakeholders regarding any delays
- B . Revise the project estimates and meet with the project team to discuss delays
- C . Review the management reserve to identify any costs associated with the delays
- D . Review the contingency reserve to identify any delays to the project
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
When a project is experiencing delays due to identified risks, the project manager should revise the project schedule and inform the stakeholders regarding any delays1. This approach ensures transparency and allows stakeholders to adjust their expectations accordingly. It’s also important to analyze the scope that is at risk and divide it into smaller, tangible parts. Setting a very short daily meeting or call with the key leaders of the delivery team to closely monitor progress can also help manage the project schedule effectively1.
Reference: Dealing with delays – Project Management Institute
A
Explanation:
When a project is experiencing delays due to identified risks, the project manager should revise the project schedule and inform the stakeholders regarding any delays1. This approach ensures transparency and allows stakeholders to adjust their expectations accordingly. It’s also important to analyze the scope that is at risk and divide it into smaller, tangible parts. Setting a very short daily meeting or call with the key leaders of the delivery team to closely monitor progress can also help manage the project schedule effectively1.
Reference: Dealing with delays – Project Management Institute
Question #215
A new team member is hired and the training is taking longer than expected. This impacts the overall project performance.
What immediate action should the project manager take to improve the situation?
- A . Communicate this issue to the human resources department.
- B . Provide additional training to the new hire.
- C . Increase team cohesiveness by sharing information and experiences openly.
- D . Update the issue log and define the mitigation strategy.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
According to the PMBOK Guide, an issue log is a project document that records and tracks any issues that arise during the project and how they are resolved. It is part of the project communications management knowledge area and the monitor communications process. A project manager should update the issue log whenever a new issue is identified, analyzed, or resolved. Updating the issue log and defining the mitigation strategy is the immediate action that the project manager should take to improve the situation of a new team member impacting the project performance. This will help to document the issue, communicate it to the relevant stakeholders, and plan how to address it effectively. Communicating the issue to the human resources department (A) may be a subsequent action, but not the immediate one. Providing additional training to the new hire (B) may be a possible mitigation strategy, but not an action to take before updating the issue log. Increasing team cohesiveness by sharing information and experiences openly © may be a good practice for team development, but not a direct response to the issue at hand.
Reference: PMBOK Guide, 6th edition, pages 377-378, 529-530.
D
Explanation:
According to the PMBOK Guide, an issue log is a project document that records and tracks any issues that arise during the project and how they are resolved. It is part of the project communications management knowledge area and the monitor communications process. A project manager should update the issue log whenever a new issue is identified, analyzed, or resolved. Updating the issue log and defining the mitigation strategy is the immediate action that the project manager should take to improve the situation of a new team member impacting the project performance. This will help to document the issue, communicate it to the relevant stakeholders, and plan how to address it effectively. Communicating the issue to the human resources department (A) may be a subsequent action, but not the immediate one. Providing additional training to the new hire (B) may be a possible mitigation strategy, but not an action to take before updating the issue log. Increasing team cohesiveness by sharing information and experiences openly © may be a good practice for team development, but not a direct response to the issue at hand.
Reference: PMBOK Guide, 6th edition, pages 377-378, 529-530.
Question #216
A project manager is assigned to develop a wire bending machine midway through the design phase. The project manager discovered that the team did not have any test cases or acceptance criteria tor the equipment. The project manager started communication with the team to move the project forward.
What should the project manager do first at this pomp
- A . Meet with the quality planning manager to identify the reason why the quality plan was not created yet
- B . Meet with the hardware design engineers to identify the minimum performance required to establish a market for the machine
- C . Meet with the sales and marketing teams to identify the requirements that were collected during the interview sessions with potential customers
- D . Meet with the key stakeholders to identify the proper product concept for the development team
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The project manager should first meet with the sales and marketing teams to identify the requirements that were collected during the interview sessions with potential customers. This is because the project manager needs to understand the customer needs and expectations before proceeding with the design phase. The project manager can then use the requirements as the basis for developing the test cases and acceptance criteria for the equipment. Meeting with the sales and marketing teams is also consistent with the agile and hybrid methodologies, which emphasize customer collaboration and feedback.
Reference: PMP Examination Content Outline, page 8, task 1 under People domain: “Manage conflict among project stakeholders by analyzing the source and level of conflict and applying appropriate conflict resolution techniques.”
PMBOK Guide, page 141, section 5.2 Collect Requirements: “Collect Requirements is the process of determining, documenting, and managing stakeholder needs and requirements to meet project objectives.”
PMI-PBA Examination Content Outline, page 9, task 1 under Needs Assessment domain: “Assess proposed solutions to determine which solution best fits the business need, identify gaps and shortcomings in solutions, and determine necessary workarounds or changes to the solution.” [Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide], page 31, section 3.2.1 Elicitation Techniques: “Interviews are one of the most commonly used elicitation techniques. Interviews are used to obtain information on the current state, the desired future state, and any recognized gaps between the two states from the perspective of the interviewee.”
C
Explanation:
The project manager should first meet with the sales and marketing teams to identify the requirements that were collected during the interview sessions with potential customers. This is because the project manager needs to understand the customer needs and expectations before proceeding with the design phase. The project manager can then use the requirements as the basis for developing the test cases and acceptance criteria for the equipment. Meeting with the sales and marketing teams is also consistent with the agile and hybrid methodologies, which emphasize customer collaboration and feedback.
Reference: PMP Examination Content Outline, page 8, task 1 under People domain: “Manage conflict among project stakeholders by analyzing the source and level of conflict and applying appropriate conflict resolution techniques.”
PMBOK Guide, page 141, section 5.2 Collect Requirements: “Collect Requirements is the process of determining, documenting, and managing stakeholder needs and requirements to meet project objectives.”
PMI-PBA Examination Content Outline, page 9, task 1 under Needs Assessment domain: “Assess proposed solutions to determine which solution best fits the business need, identify gaps and shortcomings in solutions, and determine necessary workarounds or changes to the solution.” [Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide], page 31, section 3.2.1 Elicitation Techniques: “Interviews are one of the most commonly used elicitation techniques. Interviews are used to obtain information on the current state, the desired future state, and any recognized gaps between the two states from the perspective of the interviewee.”
Question #217
During a project’s third iteration, two of the existing team members were replaced As the project entered the next iteration, the team velocity dropped and the performance started to slip.
What should the project manager do?
- A . Guide the team to revert back to the forming and storming stages
- B . Escalate the issue to the project sponsor.
- C . Convene a team building event to address key performance indicators (KPIs).
- D . Discuss the decrease in productivity with human resources
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to the Professional in Business Analysis Reference Materials, team building is a tool and technique used in the Develop Project Team process, which aims to improve the performance of the project team and enhance project outcomes. Team building activities can help the project manager to address the issues that arise from team member changes, such as loss of trust, communication gaps, and conflicts. Team building can also help the project manager to align the team members with the project goals and expectations, and to motivate them to achieve the key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure the team’s progress and success.
Reference: Professional in Business Analysis Reference Materials, page 176, section 9.3.2.3 PMI PMP Quiz:35 Topic:1 Questions:171-175, question 3
C
Explanation:
According to the Professional in Business Analysis Reference Materials, team building is a tool and technique used in the Develop Project Team process, which aims to improve the performance of the project team and enhance project outcomes. Team building activities can help the project manager to address the issues that arise from team member changes, such as loss of trust, communication gaps, and conflicts. Team building can also help the project manager to align the team members with the project goals and expectations, and to motivate them to achieve the key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure the team’s progress and success.
Reference: Professional in Business Analysis Reference Materials, page 176, section 9.3.2.3 PMI PMP Quiz:35 Topic:1 Questions:171-175, question 3
Question #218
An organization is initiating a project that will be using new technology. The complexity of the project requires excellent technical skills. After reviewing the proposed project management plan, the project sponsor asks for options to reduce the labor cost without introducing risk to the project delivery.
What should the project manager do first?
- A . Review the risk register and assign functional managers as resources.
- B . Analyze the resource pool and assign internal resources who participated in past projects.
- C . Perform an analysis of the key cost drivers and present alternatives.
- D . Review the work breakdown structure (WBS) to ensure there are adequate resources.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The first step in addressing the concern of reducing labor costs without introducing risk to the project delivery is to perform a thorough analysis of the key cost drivers. This involves understanding the elements that contribute significantly to the project’s labor costs. By identifying these cost drivers, the project manager can explore various alternatives and strategies such as automation of repetitive tasks, outsourcing non-core activities, cross-training, and multi-skilling workers, or implementing lean production methods1. These alternatives can potentially reduce labor costs while maintaining the quality and timeline of the project delivery.
Reference: Strategies for Reducing Labor Costs1.
C
Explanation:
The first step in addressing the concern of reducing labor costs without introducing risk to the project delivery is to perform a thorough analysis of the key cost drivers. This involves understanding the elements that contribute significantly to the project’s labor costs. By identifying these cost drivers, the project manager can explore various alternatives and strategies such as automation of repetitive tasks, outsourcing non-core activities, cross-training, and multi-skilling workers, or implementing lean production methods1. These alternatives can potentially reduce labor costs while maintaining the quality and timeline of the project delivery.
Reference: Strategies for Reducing Labor Costs1.
Question #219
A company is planning a digitization project.
Which action should the project manager take first when defining the project scope?
- A . Assess the current state process to define the scope of the digitization.
- B . Digitize the current state process exactly as defined.
- C . Redefine the current state process to scope the supporting software.
- D . Develop the software that will support the current state process.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The project manager should first assess the current state process to understand the existing problems, needs, and opportunities for improvement. This will help to define the scope of the digitization project, which is the sum of the products, services, and results to be delivered by the project. Digitizing the current state process exactly as defined, redefining the current state process to scope the supporting software, or developing the software that will support the current state process are all actions that should be done after defining the project scope, not before.
Reference: PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, page 71; Agile Practice Guide, page 37.
A
Explanation:
The project manager should first assess the current state process to understand the existing problems, needs, and opportunities for improvement. This will help to define the scope of the digitization project, which is the sum of the products, services, and results to be delivered by the project. Digitizing the current state process exactly as defined, redefining the current state process to scope the supporting software, or developing the software that will support the current state process are all actions that should be done after defining the project scope, not before.
Reference: PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, page 71; Agile Practice Guide, page 37.
Question #220
A project manager for a maintenance project has a contract that is renewed annually. The project started 6 years ago After contract renewal this year the auditors reported that this version of the contract violates a new law that was passed last year
What has happened in this situation?
- A . The contract has not been appropriately reviewed by the project team
- B . The stakeholder engagement plan has not been correctly implemented
- C . The legal department has not disseminated the law correctly to all staff.
- D . The project manager does not have enough knowledge on this legal matter
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
According to the PMBOK Guide, the project team is responsible for conducting procurement activities, such as planning, conducting, controlling, and closing procurements. This includes reviewing and updating the contracts as needed to ensure compliance with the project requirements and the applicable laws and regulations. The project manager should also involve the legal department and other relevant stakeholders in the contract review process to avoid any potential issues or disputes. Therefore, if the contract violates a new law that was passed last year, it means that the project team has not performed an adequate review of the contract before renewing it, and has failed to identify and mitigate the risk of non-compliance.
Reference: PMBOK Guide, Chapter 12, Section 12.1, Plan Procurement Management PMBOK Guide, Chapter 12, Section 12.2, Conduct Procurements PMBOK Guide, Chapter 12, Section 12.3, Control Procurements PMBOK Guide, Chapter 12, Section 12.4, Close Procurements
PBA Guide, Chapter 5, Section 5.3.2, Contract Review and Approval
A
Explanation:
According to the PMBOK Guide, the project team is responsible for conducting procurement activities, such as planning, conducting, controlling, and closing procurements. This includes reviewing and updating the contracts as needed to ensure compliance with the project requirements and the applicable laws and regulations. The project manager should also involve the legal department and other relevant stakeholders in the contract review process to avoid any potential issues or disputes. Therefore, if the contract violates a new law that was passed last year, it means that the project team has not performed an adequate review of the contract before renewing it, and has failed to identify and mitigate the risk of non-compliance.
Reference: PMBOK Guide, Chapter 12, Section 12.1, Plan Procurement Management PMBOK Guide, Chapter 12, Section 12.2, Conduct Procurements PMBOK Guide, Chapter 12, Section 12.3, Control Procurements PMBOK Guide, Chapter 12, Section 12.4, Close Procurements
PBA Guide, Chapter 5, Section 5.3.2, Contract Review and Approval