PMI PMP Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 23,2026- Exam Code: PMP
- Exam Name: Project Management Professional
- Certification Provider: PMI
- Latest update: Oct 23,2026
During the course of a project the project manager’s immediate director is communicating directly with the client to approve changes without the project manager’s knowledge This is causing confusion in the project team where the scope is changing in the background, but only being mentioned in project meetings
How should the project manager handle this?
- A . Communicate directly with the director and inform them of the communications management plan
- B . Communicate directly with the client stating that any scope changes must go through the project manager
- C . Review the stakeholder engagement plan and put in place any existing actions accordingly
- D . Discuss the issues with the project team and let them know that the project manager will handle scope changes
A
Explanation:
The project manager should communicate directly with the director and inform them of the communications management plan, which defines how the project information will be exchanged among stakeholders, including the client. By doing so, the project manager can clarify the roles and responsibilities of the project team and the director, and ensure that the project scope is managed according to the agreed process. This will also help to avoid confusion, conflicts, and unauthorized changes in the project.
Reference: (Professional in Business Analysis Reference Materials source and documents)
PMBOK Guide, 6th edition, section 10.1.3.1, page 366
PMP Exam Prep, 10th edition, Rita Mulcahy, page 357
PMP Practice Questions #49 – iZenBridge1
During a team meeting, the new agile project manager becomes aware that there are many complaints from the customer regarding project stability and other critical issues.
A team member states that the deliverables were developed by experienced employees who confirmed that the project was stable.
How should the new project manager address these concerns?
- A . Allow the agile team to decide what they are able to deliver in each iteration
- B . Ask the team for additional feedback and add tasks to the task board,
- C . Hold a brainstorming session to identify the root cause of the complaints.
- D . Document the customer’s complaints and critical issues in the issue log.
C
Explanation:
In an agile project environment, when faced with customer complaints regarding project stability and other critical issues, it is essential to engage the team in a collaborative problem-solving process. A brainstorming session is an effective way to gather collective insights and identify the root causes of the issues raised by the customer. This approach aligns with the agile principles of valuing individuals and interactions over processes and tools, and responding to change over following a plan. By involving the team in identifying problems and generating solutions, the project manager can ensure that the project’s direction is realigned with customer expectations and project goals1.
Reference: PMI’s Agile Practice Guide2
PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct3
PMBOK® Guide C Seventh Edition4
A project manager is leading an agile team. The daily standups and iteration meetings are currently facilitated by the product owner. A team member contacts the project manager and mentions that they are looking to improve their facilitation skills.
How should the project manager respond to this request?
- A . Ask the team member to review the lessons learned on facilitation from previous projects.
- B . Suggest that the team member facilitate an upcoming iteration and review the outcomes in the iteration retrospective.
- C . Engage their functional manager to determine if there is alignment to their development plan before agreeing.
- D . Add new elements to the project backlog to account for the training needs of the team member.
B
Explanation:
Facilitation is a key skill for agile teams, and the opportunity to facilitate an iteration meeting can provide valuable hands-on experience for a team member looking to improve these skills. According to the PMI, facilitation involves guiding the team through meetings and discussions, ensuring that objectives are met and that every team member has a voice. Allowing the team member to facilitate an upcoming iteration meeting aligns with the principles of empowerment and growth within agile teams. The retrospective review of the facilitated meeting will offer a chance for the team member to receive constructive feedback and further develop their facilitation abilities.
Reference: The answer is supported by the PMI’s resources on effective facilitation and the role of a
facilitator in an agile team, which emphasize the importance of practical experience and continuous improvement in facilitation skills12.
A team has individual daily start times for each team member. Sometimes the overlap between team member working hours is short. During those times, the interactions and work as a team are reduced and ineffective.
What should the project manager do?
- A . Inform the team members who are joining late to join early and work together.
- B . Allocate the overlap time for each team member and ask them to adhere to the schedule.
- C . Ask the team to define a team charter and agree on core working hours.
- D . Ask the team to start at the same time to obtain the maximum number of team working hours.
C
Explanation:
A team charter is a document that a team creates to define their mission, goals, and the norms they will follow. Having a team charter in place can help ensure that all team members are aligned and understand what is expected of them. Agreeing on core working hours within the team charter can address the issue of reduced and ineffective interactions due to varying individual start times. It sets a specific time frame during which all team members are available, thus maximizing the overlap in working hours and enhancing team collaboration and productivity.
Reference: The recommendation for a team charter aligns with the best practices for team management as outlined in PMI’s resources on project management and business analysis12. Additionally, the Professional in Business Analysis Reference Materials also emphasize the importance of defining team roles and responsibilities, which can be effectively facilitated through a team charter3.
A project manager is leading a hybrid project for the development of denial equipment with live team members A dentist, who is also one of the major investors attends a sprint review meeting and raises questions and doubt about the concept and expected performance of the equipment.
What should the project manager do?
- A . invite the investor to a sprint retrospective meeting to discuss the improvements of the concept and expected performance of the equipment with the team
- B . invite the protect sponsor to the sprint review meeting and nave a QSA session about the concept and expected performance of the equipment
- C . invite the product owner and the team to a discussion about the concept and expected performance of the equipment
- D . invite the investor to the design review meeting to present the concept and expected performance of the equipment and include a QSA session m the meeting
B
Explanation:
In a hybrid project management approach, which combines elements of both predictive (waterfall) and adaptive (agile) methodologies, it’s important to involve key stakeholders at appropriate stages. In this case, the dentist is a major investor and has raised questions about the concept and expected performance of the equipment. Inviting the investor to a design review meeting allows for a focused discussion on these aspects. This meeting can include a Q&A session to address the investor’s doubts and concerns, providing clarity and ensuring alignment with the project’s objectives.
Reference: Hybrid project management methodologies allow for flexibility while ensuring that essential project documentation, such as project plans, requirements, and technical specifications, is maintained and updated as needed1. It’s also important to regularly review the project management process and make adjustments if necessary2. Incorporating hybrid components in the areas that were previously identified, and closely analyzing the effectiveness of the blended strategy is also recommended3.
A leader from project B consistently reaches out to a team member in project A for assistance.
What should project A’s project manager do?
- A . Allow project B’s leader to continue building relationships.
- B . Talk with project B’s leader to discuss possible impacts to both projects.
- C . Tell project A’s team member to ignore project B’s leader.
- D . Ensure project A’s team member can finish the work committed to project A.
B
Explanation:
According to the PMBOK Guide, 6th edition, section 9.4.2.1, the project manager is responsible for managing the project team and ensuring that the team members are performing their assigned roles and responsibilities. The project manager should also monitor and control the project work and address any issues or conflicts that arise among the team members or with other stakeholders. In this scenario, the project manager should talk with project B’s leader to discuss the possible impacts of the frequent requests for assistance on both projects. This will help to clarify the expectations and boundaries of the team members, as well as to identify and resolve any potential conflicts or resource constraints. The other options are either passive or aggressive, as they do not address the root cause of the problem or respect the authority and autonomy of the team members.
Reference: PMBOK Guide, 6th edition, section 9.4.2.1, page 336.
At a recent steering committee meeting, the project sponsor asked the project team to add a major feature to the final product. After consulting with the project team, it is determined that the change will cause significant impacts to the original project delivery date and budget.
What should the project manager do to assess the priorities and meet the new objective?
- A . Submit a change order request with the new project objective to the project management office (PMO).
- B . Initiate a crashing routine to gain extra time for the added feature.
- C . Communicate the results and negotiate the needed resources and time with the stakeholder.
- D . Ask the project team to work overtime in order to accommodate the new changes.
C
Explanation:
When a major feature is requested by the project sponsor that significantly impacts the project’s delivery date and budget, the project manager should communicate these impacts to the stakeholders. This involves presenting the results of the impact analysis and negotiating for the necessary resources and time to accommodate the new feature. This approach ensures that the stakeholders are fully informed of the implications and can make decisions based on the project’s best interest. It aligns with the PMBOK guide’s emphasis on stakeholder engagement and communication as key aspects of effective change management1.
Reference: PMBOK Guide’s Change Management Process For PMP Exam1.
Managing Change in Organizations: A Practice Guide2.
During an ongoing project a key resource asks the project manager about the project purpose and if it is aligned with the organization’s strategy.
What should the project manager share with the key resource?
- A . The updated benefits management plan
- B . The updated scope management plan
- C . The updated project management plan
- D . The updated communications management plan
C
Explanation:
The project manager should share the updated project management plan with the key resource, as it contains the information about the project purpose and alignment with the organization’s strategy. The project management plan is the primary source of guidance for the project team and stakeholders, and it integrates all the subsidiary plans and baselines, such as the benefits management plan, the scope management plan, and the communications management plan. By sharing the updated project management plan, the project manager can ensure that the key resource understands the project objectives, scope, benefits, risks, assumptions, and constraints, as well as the communication channels and methods for the project.
Reference: (Professional in Business Analysis Reference Materials source and documents) PMBOK Guide, 6th edition, section 4.2.3.1, page 89
PMP Exam Prep, 10th edition, Rita Mulcahy, page 78
PMP Practice Questions #58 – iZenBridge1
A recently concluded quality audit failed and came back with multiple action items. A newly appointed project manager is reviewing the project status with the team. New stakeholders have been identified, and new audit resources may have to be added to the project.
What should the project manager do next?
- A . Perform stakeholder engagement.
- B . Perform integrated change control.
- C . Update the quality management plan.
- D . Update the risk management plan.
B
Explanation:
When faced with the aftermath of a failed quality audit, the newly appointed project manager must take several steps to address the situation.
Let’s explore the options:
During project execution, one of the project tasks is to create an important document for a service vendor. The project manager assigns a senior engineer to clearly detail the service instructions to avoid any redo loops. Two days after the service information document was sent, the service vendor has doubts and needs more clarity on the task. This redo loop will probably cause a delay of one or more days.
What should the project manager do next?
- A . Escalate the issue to the engineer’s functional manager.
- B . Discuss the issue with the engineer and determine how to prevent another problem.
- C . Document the task on the kanban board and make it the highest priority.
- D . Assign another engineer to the task due to the urgency.
B
Explanation:
When a service vendor requires further clarity on a task, it is essential for the project manager to engage directly with the engineer responsible for the documentation. This approach allows for a detailed review of the service instructions and the identification of any potential gaps or misunderstandings. By discussing the issue with the engineer, the project manager can ensure that the document is clarified and that measures are put in place to prevent similar issues in the future. This aligns with the PMI’s emphasis on clear communication and problem-solving within project teams as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide and the PMI-PBA® reference materials12.
Reference: PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® Examination Content Outline1.
PMI’s Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® reference materials2.