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PMI Exam PMP Topic 1 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 78
Topic #: 1
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A company is engaged in a transformation journey, and the project manager for this endeavor is new to this project. During one of the project status update meetings, a key stakeholder, the project manager's functional manager, is dissatisfied with the work in progress, and points to the project manager.

What should the project manager do?

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Suggested Answer: C

A project manager is managing a project for a government owned company using an iterative approach. The first useful release to production consisted of three iterations. Each iteration was

successfully checked by the client's representatives in the test environment. However, when the team started deploying to the production environment, the security team declined it.

What should the project manager have done to prevent this?

Deployed to production after the first iteration

Planned smaller iterations to review the results more often

Reviewed the compliance requirements with stakeholders

Implemented the authorization in the first iteration

The project manager should have reviewed the compliance requirements with stakeholders before starting the project, as well as during each iteration. Compliance requirements are the rules and regulations that the project must follow, such as security, health and safety, regulatory compliance, etc. By reviewing the compliance requirements with stakeholders, the project manager can ensure that the project aligns with the expectations and needs of the client, the government, and the organization. This can also help to identify and mitigate any potential threats or risks to compliance, and avoid any consequences of noncompliance, such as delays, rework, penalties, or loss of reputation.Reference:Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification | PMI,My project should be compliant - Project Management Institute,3.1. Plan and manage project compliance - KnowledgeMap


by Ivette at May 19, 2024, 08:44 PM

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Golda
10 months ago
I can just imagine the functional manager saying, 'My needs are growing? Like my waistline after all these stressful meetings!'
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Luisa
10 months ago
This is a classic case of diplomacy. B is the right answer - the project manager needs to be a good listener and work collaboratively to address the concerns.
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Samira
9 months ago
B) I agree, being empathetic and understanding is key in this situation.
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Karl
9 months ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Erasmo
9 months ago
A) Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the functional manager to prove the project is on time
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Luisa
10 months ago
I'm torn between B and C. On one hand, listening is important, but sometimes you just need to own up to the issues and commit to fixing them.
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Pearly
9 months ago
C: Admit that the functional manager is right and promise to rectify the situation immediately.
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Janae
9 months ago
B: Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Josphine
10 months ago
A: Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the functional manager to prove the project is on time
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Jamey
10 months ago
D all the way! The project manager should present the data and demonstrate that the progress is on track. No need to get defensive.
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Alethea
9 months ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Louis
9 months ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Royce
10 months ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Aleisha
10 months ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Doretha
10 months ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Loreen
10 months ago
A) Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the functional manager to prove the project is on time
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Sharika
10 months ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Yuonne
11 months ago
Hmm, I think B is the way to go. Showing some empathy and understanding is key to addressing the functional manager's concerns.
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Maybelle
10 months ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Fatima
10 months ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Elden
10 months ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Shay
10 months ago
A) Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the functional manager to prove the project is on time
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Elden
10 months ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Vonda
11 months ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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