PMP Mock Test SetA

The document contains a PMP mock exam consisting of 50 unique questions covering various project management scenarios and concepts. Each question includes multiple-choice answers with explanations for the correct responses, focusing on topics such as compliance, stakeholder engagement, earned value analysis, risk management, and leadership styles. The exam is designed to assess knowledge in line with PMP best practices and PMBOK guidelines.

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PMP Mock Test SetA

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PMP Mock Exam - Set A (50 Unique Questions)

1. A project team is delivering a critical healthcare IT system. Midway, new government

compliance rules are introduced. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A. Reject the change to avoid delays
B. Evaluate the impact and submit a change request
C. Ask the sponsor to decide on compliance changes
D. Add compliance activities informally to avoid paperwork
Correct Answer: B. Evaluate the impact and submit a change request
Explanation: Compliance changes must be formally assessed and go through integrated change
control.

2. During sprint review, a key stakeholder criticizes the deliverable, stating it does not align
with business objectives. What should the project manager do?
A. Tell the stakeholder requirements cannot change mid-project
B. Capture the feedback in the product backlog
C. Escalate the issue to the sponsor
D. Ask the Scrum Master to resolve the conflict
Correct Answer: B. Capture the feedback in the product backlog
Explanation: Agile practices encourage continuous stakeholder engagement and backlog
reprioritization.

3. Earned Value Analysis shows EV = 300K, AC = 350K, PV = 320K. Which is true?

A. Project is under budget and ahead of schedule
B. Project is over budget and behind schedule
C. Project is under budget but behind schedule
D. Project is over budget but ahead of schedule
Correct Answer: B. Project is over budget and behind schedule
Explanation: CPI = EV/AC = 0.86 (<1 over budget), SPI = EV/PV = 0.94 (<1 behind schedule).

4. A supplier is unable to deliver materials on time due to a strike. Which risk response
strategy is most appropriate?
A. Mitigation
B. Acceptance
C. Transfer
D. Avoidance
Correct Answer: C. Transfer
Explanation: Contractual penalties or insurance can transfer supplier-related risks.

5. A project manager notices team morale is low after multiple missed deadlines. What
leadership approach should they adopt?
A. Autocratic
B. Servant leadership
C. Transactional
D. Laissez-faire
Correct Answer: B. Servant leadership
Explanation: Servant leadership focuses on supporting and motivating the team, improving morale.

6. A project manager is preparing a stakeholder engagement assessment matrix. Which best

describes the purpose?
A. To track financial expenditure
B. To compare current vs. desired stakeholder engagement levels
C. To record project risks
D. To document project assumptions
Correct Answer: B. To compare current vs. desired stakeholder engagement levels
Explanation: It helps analyze gaps between current and desired stakeholder engagement.

7. In fast-tracking a schedule, what is the primary risk?

A. Increased resource cost
B. Higher defect rate due to parallel activities
C. Scope creep
D. Reduced stakeholder engagement
Correct Answer: B. Higher defect rate due to parallel activities
Explanation: Fast-tracking overlaps activities, raising rework and defect risks.

8. Which procurement document is used to request proposals from sellers?

A. RFI (Request for Information)
B. RFP (Request for Proposal)
C. RFQ (Request for Quotation)
D. SOW (Statement of Work)
Correct Answer: B. RFP (Request for Proposal)
Explanation: RFP is used to solicit proposals when multiple approaches are possible.

9. A project manager discovers two team members are in serious conflict impacting
delivery. What is the BEST immediate step?
A. Escalate to HR
B. Ignore the conflict to avoid confrontation
C. Facilitate a private discussion between the members
D. Reassign one team member to another project
Correct Answer: C. Facilitate a private discussion between the members
Explanation: Conflicts should be resolved early, directly, and privately when possible.

10. A project has a high probability of technical failure due to unproven technology. Which
risk strategy is best?
A. Acceptance
B. Mitigation
C. Transfer
D. Exploit
Correct Answer: B. Mitigation
Explanation: Prototyping, simulations, or expert consultation can reduce technical risk probability.