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Free PMI Project Management Professional Practice Test

Prepare for the PMI Project Management Professional exam with this free practice test. Randomly generated and customizable, this test allows you to choose the number of questions.

  • Questions: 15
  • Time: 15 minutes (60 seconds per question)
  • Included Objectives:
    People
    Process
    Business Environment
    Agile
    Waterfall
Change
Question 1 of 15

During the planning stage of a new project, you find that the specialized equipment needed is currently being utilized by another project within your organization and will only be available in two months. What would be the BEST approach to acquire such specialized equipment and keep your project on track?

  • Cancel the upcoming project activities until the equipment is available from the other project without assessing other options.

  • Evaluate alternatives to leasing the equipment temporarily or adjusting the project schedule until the equipment becomes available without compromising project deliverables.

  • Continue the project without the specialized equipment and try to compensate with additional human resources.

  • Proceed with a different equipment that is readily available but not specialized for the project requirements.

Question 2 of 15

A software development project is undergoing an audit and it has been revealed that one of its critical data processing components does not adhere to new data protection laws. What is a likely consequence if the noncompliance is not rectified?

  • There could be an immediate loss of all project data due to legal restrictions enforcing data handling.

  • The company might undergo an internal reorganization as a direct consequence of the audit findings.

  • The company's market share will likely decrease sharply solely due to the noncompliance issue.

  • The company may face substantial financial penalties for violating applicable data protection laws.

Question 3 of 15

What is the primary purpose of assessing behavior through the use of personality indicators in the context of promoting team performance?

  • To categorize team members into fixed roles based on their personality types

  • To determine which personality types are most likely to cause conflicts within the team

  • To identify which team members should be removed from the project

  • To understand the emotional needs of key stakeholders and adjust accordingly

Question 4 of 15

Which action is fundamental for a project manager when assessing for potential threats to project compliance?

  • Implementing training programs on current compliance standards

  • Reviewing vendor contracts for compliance with procurement policies

  • Analyzing the impact of new legislation on project activities

  • Auditing completed work for adherence to documented compliance requirements

Question 5 of 15

You have been tasked to estimate the budget for a new project. Your current project is similar in scope to a completed project from two years ago, which had a final cost overrun of 10% due to unexpected regulatory changes. Considering this, what should your first step be in estimating the budgetary needs for the current project?

  • Start with a new budget estimate without consulting past projects as every project is unique and should be treated independently.

  • Review the financial documents and the lessons learned from the past similar project to identify areas that led to cost overruns.

  • Increase the total budget estimate by 10% based on the cost overrun from the past project.

  • Use the same cost base as the past project, but add in a buffer for inflation over the past two years.

Question 6 of 15

Which of the following best describes the process of defining resource requirements and needs in a project?

  • Identifying the types, quantities, and specifications of resources needed for the project

  • Listing all the resources available within the organization

  • Estimating the overall project budget and selecting appropriate vendors

  • Assigning resources to specific project tasks based on type, quantity or specifications

Question 7 of 15

You are managing a project under a fixed-price incentive fee contract with a ceiling price of $1,200,000, a target cost of $1,000,000, and a target price of $1,100,000. If the buyer's share ratio is 80/20, what is the Point of Total Assumption (PTA)?

  • $1,000,000

  • $1,500,000

  • $1,025,000

  • $1,125,000

Question 8 of 15

During the execution of a project, what is the BEST approach to ensure that the project continues to align with the desired business value?

  • Increase the frequency of project status reports to the executive team to every week instead of every month.

  • Convene a monthly meeting with stakeholders to review the project's progress against its original financial projections.

  • Assign a dedicated team to monitor competitive activities and adjust the project scope accordingly without consulting stakeholders.

  • Regularly review the project objectives and deliverables in response to both updated market conditions and stakeholder inputs.

Question 9 of 15

A project manager is calculating the Earned Value (EV) for a project that has a Budget at Completion (BAC) of $500,000. The project is currently 40% complete. What is the Earned Value?

  • $400,000

  • $300,000

  • $200,000

  • $250,000

Question 10 of 15

If a project manager, while in the process of executing the project, realizes the team lacks a particular expertise required to complete an upcoming activity effectively, which of the following would be the BEST initial action in accordance with good practice within Project Resource Management?

  • Delay the activity until the next project phase while seeking an expert to join the project team.

  • Proceed with the activity using current team members and capitalize on their ability to learn the necessary skills quickly during the execution of the activity.

  • Inform the project sponsor about the lack of expertise and request a decision on how to proceed.

  • Review the resource management plan for guidance on addressing the expertise gap and consider options such as training, hiring, or subcontracting to acquire the necessary expertise.

Question 11 of 15

Which of the following is the most important factor to consider when determining the required competencies and elements of training for a project team?

  • The availability of training resources and budget

  • The current experience and skill levels of team members

  • The specific requirements and objectives of the project

  • The preferences and learning styles of individual team members

Question 12 of 15

Which of the following best describes the process of developing a delivery solution in project procurement management?

  • Creating a detailed procurement plan outlining the types and quantities of resources needed

  • Monitoring supplier performance and managing contracts throughout the project lifecycle

  • Analyzing project requirements and selecting appropriate procurement methods to ensure timely delivery of resources

  • Defining resource requirements and communicating them to potential suppliers

Question 13 of 15

Periodic review and validation of the project scope with stakeholders is unnecessary once the initial scope is defined and approved.

  • True

  • False

Question 14 of 15

Your project is transitioning into the operation phase and focuses on long-term benefit realization. What is the most crucial action to ensure benefits are continuously realized post-project?

  • Regularly review the benefits realization plan with the project team

  • Conduct training for all stakeholders on how to measure and report on project benefits

  • Initially define responsibilities during the project closure phase

  • Formally document an agreement specifying who is responsible for the ongoing tracking and reporting of benefits

Question 15 of 15

What is the primary importance of continually reassessing the impediments, obstacles, and blockers for a project team?

  • To ensure that both new and existing issues are promptly identified and resolved to maintain project efficiency

  • To complete the project documentation for final reporting

  • To satisfy all stakeholder demands immediately

  • To allow team members to focus on less critical aspects of the project