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PMP Practice Test

20/04/2026
PMP Exam Simulator

PMP Practice Simulator (180 Questions)

Q1. A project is in execution when a key stakeholder informally requests a change that would improve product usability but extend the schedule. The team is supportive of the change. What should the project manager do?

A. Approve the change to improve customer satisfaction
B. Reject the change to protect schedule baseline
C. Evaluate the impact and submit through change control
D. Ask the team to implement the change within existing scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: All changes must go through formal change control.
Q2. During a sprint review, stakeholders express dissatisfaction with delivered features despite meeting acceptance criteria. What should the Scrum Master do next?

A. Escalate to sponsor
B. Revisit product backlog priorities and stakeholder expectations
C. Replace the development team
D. Extend sprint duration
Answer: 2
Explanation: Misalignment must be addressed via backlog refinement.
Q3. A hybrid project team is confused about whether to follow Agile ceremonies or predictive reporting requirements. What is the BEST action?

A. Follow Agile practices only
B. Follow predictive practices only
C. Define and communicate a clear hybrid governance framework
D. Allow each team member to decide independently
Answer: 3
Explanation: Hybrid requires defined governance.
Q4. A high-impact risk was identified but not prioritized earlier. It has now materialized and threatens project delivery. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Escalate to sponsor
B. Update risk register
C. Implement the contingency plan
D. Revise project schedule
Answer: 3
Explanation: Execute contingency plan first.
Q5. A team member consistently underperforms due to unclear expectations. What should the PM do?

A. Replace the team member
B. Escalate to HR
C. Clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations
D. Ignore until performance review
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clear expectations improve performance.
Q6. A project is meeting all deliverables but failing to generate expected business value. What should the PM do?

A. Continue execution
B. Increase scope
C. Reassess business case and benefits realization
D. Focus on technical metrics
Answer: 3
Explanation: Align with business value.
Q7. Stakeholders have conflicting priorities regarding project outcomes. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Prioritize sponsor
B. Document assumptions
C. Facilitate alignment discussion
D. Escalate conflict
Answer: 3
Explanation: Alignment is critical.
Q8. A vendor is repeatedly missing quality standards. What is the MOST appropriate action?

A. Replace vendor immediately
B. Ignore minor issues
C. Enforce contract terms and review performance
D. Increase budget
Answer: 3
Explanation: Contracts govern vendor performance.
Q9. An Agile team consistently fails to meet sprint commitments. What should be done?

A. Increase sprint duration
B. Reduce backlog
C. Improve estimation during sprint planning
D. Escalate to management
Answer: 3
Explanation: Fix estimation and planning.
Q10. A stakeholder complains about lack of communication regarding project changes. What should the PM update?

A. Risk register
B. Communication management plan
C. Cost baseline
D. Scope baseline
Answer: 2
Explanation: Communication plan needs update.
Q11. A project is behind schedule, and the sponsor suggests fast-tracking. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Approve immediately
B. Analyze risks and dependencies
C. Add resources
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Analyze impact before action.
Q12. A team resists Agile transformation. What is the BEST leadership approach?

A. Enforce compliance
B. Replace resistant members
C. Provide coaching and support
D. Ignore resistance
Answer: 3
Explanation: Coaching supports change.
Q13. Frequent scope changes are impacting delivery timelines. What should the PM do?

A. Reject all changes
B. Accept all changes
C. Strengthen change control and stakeholder alignment
D. Reduce project scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Control changes properly.
Q14. During execution, a new regulatory requirement emerges. What should be done FIRST?

A. Ignore temporarily
B. Update scope and assess impact
C. Escalate immediately
D. Delay project
Answer: 2
Explanation: Compliance must be assessed.
Q15. Team morale is declining due to workload pressure. What should the PM do?

A. Increase deadlines
B. Ignore morale
C. Address workload and support team
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Support team well-being.
Q16. A stakeholder requests more frequent updates than defined. What should the PM do?

A. Refuse request
B. Adjust communication plan if justified
C. Ignore request
D. Escalate
Answer: 2
Explanation: Adapt communication.
Q17. A project involves high uncertainty and evolving requirements. What methodology is most suitable?

A. Predictive
B. Agile
C. Waterfall
D. Hybrid with fixed scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Agile suits uncertainty.
Q18. A defect is discovered late in the lifecycle. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Fix immediately
B. Conduct root cause analysis
C. Blame team
D. Ignore
Answer: 2
Explanation: Analyze before fixing.
Q19. Stakeholders are not attending sprint reviews. What is the BEST action?

A. Cancel reviews
B. Improve engagement strategy
C. Reduce meetings
D. Ignore
Answer: 2
Explanation: Engagement is key.
Q20. A technically successful project fails user adoption. What was likely missing?

A. Cost control
B. Stakeholder engagement and validation
C. Risk management
D. Quality metrics
Answer: 2
Explanation: User validation is critical.
Q21. A project is in execution when a senior stakeholder bypasses the PM and directly instructs the team to implement a change. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Allow the team to proceed to maintain relationship
B. Inform sponsor immediately
C. Reinforce change control process with stakeholder
D. Reject the change
Answer: 3
Explanation: Reinforce governance and proper change control.
Q22. During backlog refinement, stakeholders continuously add low-priority items, increasing backlog size. What should the Product Owner do?

A. Accept all items
B. Remove items without discussion
C. Prioritize based on business value
D. Escalate to sponsor
Answer: 3
Explanation: Backlog must be prioritized based on value.
Q23. A project has fixed deadlines but evolving requirements. What approach is MOST appropriate?

A. Predictive
B. Agile with timeboxing
C. Waterfall
D. No structured approach
Answer: 2
Explanation: Timeboxing works with evolving requirements.
Q24. A risk response strategy failed to mitigate impact. What should the PM do NEXT?

A. Blame risk owner
B. Escalate immediately
C. Implement fallback plan
D. Ignore impact
Answer: 3
Explanation: Fallback plans are used when primary response fails.
Q25. A team member is highly skilled but disrupts team collaboration. What should the PM do?

A. Remove immediately
B. Ignore behavior
C. Address behavior through coaching
D. Escalate to HR
Answer: 3
Explanation: Coaching resolves behavioral issues.
Q26. A project is under budget but behind schedule. What should the PM prioritize?

A. Cost savings
B. Schedule recovery
C. Reduce scope
D. Ignore delay
Answer: 2
Explanation: Schedule recovery is critical.
Q27. Stakeholders have unrealistic expectations about delivery timelines. What should the PM do?

A. Accept expectations
B. Ignore stakeholders
C. Educate stakeholders using data and estimates
D. Escalate immediately
Answer: 3
Explanation: Data-driven communication aligns expectations.
Q28. During sprint execution, a critical defect is discovered. What should the team do?

A. Ignore until next sprint
B. Fix immediately if it blocks progress
C. Escalate to sponsor
D. Cancel sprint
Answer: 2
Explanation: Blocking defects should be fixed immediately.
Q29. A project uses external vendors across multiple countries. What is MOST critical?

A. Cost control
B. Risk avoidance
C. Communication and coordination strategy
D. Scope baseline
Answer: 3
Explanation: Coordination is key in distributed environments.
Q30. A project is facing frequent rework. What is the root cause approach?

A. Increase testing
B. Analyze root causes and improve processes
C. Replace team
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Root cause analysis prevents recurrence.
Q31. A stakeholder resists change due to fear of impact. What should PM do?

A. Ignore stakeholder
B. Escalate issue
C. Engage and address concerns
D. Remove stakeholder
Answer: 3
Explanation: Engagement resolves resistance.
Q32. A project is using Agile, but management demands detailed upfront planning. What should PM do?

A. Reject management request
B. Switch to predictive
C. Provide rolling-wave planning details
D. Ignore request
Answer: 3
Explanation: Rolling-wave planning balances Agile with predictability.
Q33. A team consistently underestimates effort. What should be improved?

A. Communication
B. Estimation techniques
C. Scope baseline
D. Cost control
Answer: 2
Explanation: Better estimation improves accuracy.
Q34. A project has multiple high-priority risks. What should PM do?

A. Ignore low risks
B. Focus on highest impact risks
C. Escalate all risks
D. Stop project
Answer: 2
Explanation: Prioritize high-impact risks.
Q35. A sprint goal is at risk due to external dependency delay. What should the Scrum Master do?

A. Extend sprint
B. Remove dependency
C. Facilitate resolution and adjust plan
D. Cancel sprint
Answer: 3
Explanation: Facilitation resolves blockers.
Q36. A project team is geographically distributed. What is key success factor?

A. Budget
B. Tools only
C. Effective communication
D. Scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Communication drives success.
Q37. A project requires innovation and experimentation. What is best approach?

A. Predictive
B. Agile
C. Waterfall
D. Fixed scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Agile supports experimentation.
Q38. A project is delivering outputs but not meeting stakeholder expectations. What is missing?

A. Cost control
B. Scope definition
C. Stakeholder engagement
D. Risk planning
Answer: 3
Explanation: Engagement ensures alignment.
Q39. A change request impacts critical path. What should PM do?

A. Reject
B. Approve immediately
C. Analyze impact before decision
D. Ignore
Answer: 3
Explanation: Impact analysis is essential.
Q40. A team lacks clarity on priorities. What should PM do?

A. Escalate
B. Ignore
C. Clarify priorities and backlog
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clear priorities improve delivery.
Q41. A project is delayed due to unclear requirements. What should PM do?

A. Continue work
B. Clarify and refine requirements
C. Escalate
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Clarified requirements reduce delays.
Q42. A stakeholder introduces scope creep repeatedly. What should PM do?

A. Accept changes
B. Reject stakeholder
C. Reinforce scope control
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Scope control prevents creep.
Q43. A project requires fast delivery with high uncertainty. Best approach?

A. Predictive
B. Agile
C. Waterfall
D. Fixed scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Agile fits uncertainty.
Q44. A team is overloaded. What should PM do?

A. Increase work
B. Ignore
C. Rebalance workload
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Balanced workload improves performance.
Q45. A project faces stakeholder conflicts. What is best approach?

A. Escalate
B. Ignore
C. Facilitate resolution
D. Replace stakeholders
Answer: 3
Explanation: Facilitation resolves conflicts.
Q46. A project uses new technology with unknown risks. What should PM do?

A. Ignore risks
B. Identify and manage risks proactively
C. Delay project
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Proactive risk management is essential.
Q47. A project is ahead of schedule but quality is poor. What should PM prioritize?

A. Speed
B. Cost
C. Quality
D. Scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Quality is critical.
Q48. A stakeholder demands unrealistic scope expansion. What should PM do?

A. Accept
B. Reject
C. Evaluate impact and negotiate
D. Ignore
Answer: 3
Explanation: Negotiation ensures balance.
Q49. A team member lacks skills. What should PM do?

A. Replace
B. Ignore
C. Train or support
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Training improves capability.
Q50. A project is successful but stakeholders are unhappy. What failed?

A. Cost
B. Schedule
C. Stakeholder management
D. Scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Stakeholder satisfaction defines success.
Q51. A project sponsor pressures the team to skip quality checks to meet a deadline. What should the project manager do?

A. Agree to meet deadline
B. Skip some quality steps
C. Explain risks and maintain quality standards
D. Escalate immediately
Answer: 3
Explanation: Quality standards must be maintained; communicate risks.
Q52. During a sprint, the team realizes a dependency will delay delivery. What should the Scrum Master do?

A. Extend sprint
B. Remove dependency
C. Facilitate resolution and adapt plan
D. Cancel sprint
Answer: 3
Explanation: Facilitate resolution and adapt plan.
Q53. A project has frequent stakeholder changes. What is MOST important?

A. Cost control
B. Scope baseline
C. Stakeholder engagement strategy
D. Risk avoidance
Answer: 3
Explanation: Engagement strategy is critical.
Q54. A team is delivering features, but customer feedback is negative. What should be done?

A. Ignore feedback
B. Increase output
C. Re-evaluate requirements and feedback loops
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Re-evaluate requirements and feedback loops.
Q55. A project uses predictive planning, but uncertainty increases. What should PM do?

A. Continue predictive
B. Switch to Agile or hybrid approach
C. Stop project
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Adopt Agile/hybrid under uncertainty.
Q56. A team member is over-performing but causing team imbalance. What should PM do?

A. Reward only
B. Ignore
C. Balance workload and team dynamics
D. Replace others
Answer: 3
Explanation: Balance workload and team dynamics.
Q57. A project is facing cost overruns. What is FIRST step?

A. Reduce scope
B. Increase budget
C. Analyze cost variance
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Analyze cost variance.
Q58. A stakeholder requests a feature outside scope but claims it is critical. What should PM do?

A. Accept
B. Reject
C. Analyze and process through change control
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Use formal change control.
Q59. A distributed team has communication gaps. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Increase emails
C. Establish structured communication plan
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Establish structured communication plan.
Q60. A sprint fails due to unclear acceptance criteria. What should be improved?

A. Velocity
B. Backlog refinement
C. Team size
D. Budget
Answer: 2
Explanation: Improve backlog refinement.
Q61. A risk register is not updated regularly. What is the impact?

A. No impact
B. Poor risk visibility
C. Better planning
D. Faster execution
Answer: 2
Explanation: Poor risk visibility.
Q62. A project requires strict compliance with regulations. What should PM focus on?

A. Speed
B. Cost
C. Compliance and governance
D. Scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Compliance and governance.
Q63. A team misses sprint goals due to overcommitment. What should be done?

A. Increase work
B. Reduce commitments in next sprint
C. Extend sprint
D. Escalate
Answer: 2
Explanation: Reduce commitments.
Q64. A stakeholder is not satisfied despite meeting requirements. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Re-engage stakeholder and clarify expectations
C. Escalate
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Re-engage and clarify expectations.
Q65. A project faces technology uncertainty. What is best approach?

A. Predictive
B. Agile
C. Waterfall
D. Fixed scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Agile approach.
Q66. A team member raises repeated issues late. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Encourage early communication
C. Escalate
D. Replace
Answer: 2
Explanation: Encourage early communication.
Q67. A project is delayed due to vendor issues. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Replace vendor
B. Analyze contract and enforce terms
C. Ignore
D. Escalate
Answer: 2
Explanation: Enforce contract terms.
Q68. A project delivers early but quality is compromised. What should PM do?

A. Accept
B. Improve quality controls
C. Ignore
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Improve quality controls.
Q69. A stakeholder introduces conflicting requirements. What should PM do?

A. Accept both
B. Reject both
C. Facilitate resolution and alignment
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Facilitate alignment.
Q70. A team is demotivated due to lack of recognition. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Provide recognition and motivation
C. Increase workload
D. Escalate
Answer: 2
Explanation: Provide recognition.
Q71. A project requires rapid feedback cycles. What is best approach?

A. Predictive
B. Agile
C. Waterfall
D. Fixed
Answer: 2
Explanation: Agile approach.
Q72. A defect escapes into production. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Fix defect
B. Perform root cause analysis
C. Escalate
D. Ignore
Answer: 2
Explanation: Root cause analysis.
Q73. A team struggles with estimation accuracy. What should PM improve?

A. Communication
B. Estimation practices
C. Scope
D. Budget
Answer: 2
Explanation: Improve estimation practices.
Q74. A project has unclear objectives. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Start execution
B. Clarify objectives with stakeholders
C. Escalate
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Clarify objectives.
Q75. A stakeholder demands faster delivery without scope reduction. What should PM do?

A. Agree
B. Analyze trade-offs and risks
C. Ignore
D. Escalate
Answer: 2
Explanation: Analyze trade-offs.
Q76. A project is facing multiple risks simultaneously. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Prioritize and address high-impact risks
C. Escalate all
D. Stop project
Answer: 2
Explanation: Prioritize high-impact risks.
Q77. A team lacks collaboration. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Facilitate team-building activities
C. Replace team
D. Escalate
Answer: 2
Explanation: Facilitate team-building.
Q78. A project is meeting deadlines but exceeding cost. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Analyze cost variance and control costs
C. Reduce quality
D. Escalate
Answer: 2
Explanation: Control costs.
Q79. A stakeholder introduces late changes. What should PM do?

A. Accept
B. Reject
C. Evaluate impact and process formally
D. Ignore
Answer: 3
Explanation: Evaluate and process formally.
Q80. A project succeeds technically but fails business adoption. What failed?

A. Cost
B. Schedule
C. Stakeholder engagement and value delivery
D. Scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Stakeholder engagement and value delivery.
Q81. A project is in execution when a regulatory change requires additional compliance documentation. The sponsor insists on continuing without delay. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Continue execution to meet schedule
B. Escalate to compliance team
C. Assess impact and update project plans
D. Ignore until audit
Answer: 3
Explanation: Compliance changes must be assessed and integrated.
Q82. During a sprint, stakeholders request additional features that were not planned. What should the team do?

A. Add to current sprint
B. Reject immediately
C. Add to backlog for future prioritization
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: New items go to backlog.
Q83. A key stakeholder disagrees with project priorities after planning is complete. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Re-engage stakeholder and reassess priorities
D. Continue execution
Answer: 3
Explanation: Re-engage stakeholder.
Q84. A vendor claims delays are due to unclear requirements. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Replace vendor
B. Escalate
C. Review requirements and contract terms
D. Ignore
Answer: 3
Explanation: Review requirements and contract.
Q85. A project is facing frequent scope changes and confusion among team members. What should PM do?

A. Reduce scope
B. Ignore
C. Reinforce scope baseline and change control
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Reinforce scope control.
Q86. A team member completes tasks quickly but quality is inconsistent. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Replace
C. Coach and emphasize quality standards
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Coach quality standards.
Q87. A project requires coordination across multiple Agile teams. What is MOST critical?

A. Budget
B. Scope
C. Coordination and communication mechanisms
D. Risk
Answer: 3
Explanation: Coordination is key.
Q88. A stakeholder challenges the value of the project mid-execution. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Revisit business case and validate benefits
D. Continue
Answer: 3
Explanation: Revisit business case.
Q89. A project is behind schedule due to unrealistic initial estimates. What should PM do?

A. Blame team
B. Ignore
C. Re-estimate and adjust plan
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Re-estimate.
Q90. A sprint review shows that stakeholders are not satisfied despite meeting acceptance criteria. What is the issue?

A. Scope
B. Communication
C. Misalignment of expectations
D. Budget
Answer: 3
Explanation: Misalignment of expectations.
Q91. A team is facing burnout due to continuous deadlines. What should PM do?

A. Increase pressure
B. Ignore
C. Rebalance workload and support team
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Support team.
Q92. A project uses predictive approach but stakeholders demand flexibility. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Switch fully to Agile
C. Introduce hybrid approach
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Hybrid approach.
Q93. A risk has high probability but low impact. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Monitor
C. Escalate
D. Stop project
Answer: 2
Explanation: Monitor low-impact risks.
Q94. A stakeholder frequently bypasses communication channels. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Reinforce communication plan
D. Remove stakeholder
Answer: 3
Explanation: Reinforce communication plan.
Q95. A project requires innovation but stakeholders expect certainty. What should PM do?

A. Guarantee outcomes
B. Ignore stakeholders
C. Educate stakeholders about uncertainty and iterative approach
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Educate stakeholders.
Q96. A project is delayed due to unclear decision-making authority. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Define governance and decision structure
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Define governance.
Q97. A team is delivering features but customer satisfaction is low. What should PM do?

A. Increase speed
B. Ignore
C. Improve feedback loops and validation
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Improve feedback loops.
Q98. A stakeholder introduces conflicting priorities late in project. What should PM do?

A. Accept
B. Reject
C. Facilitate prioritization discussion
D. Ignore
Answer: 3
Explanation: Facilitate prioritization.
Q99. A project faces continuous rework due to unclear requirements. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Strengthen requirement clarity and validation
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clarify requirements.
Q100. A project is under budget but quality issues arise. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Focus on cost
C. Improve quality management
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Improve quality.
Q101. A team lacks accountability for deliverables. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Clarify roles and responsibilities
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clarify roles.
Q102. A stakeholder demands immediate results without proper planning. What should PM do?

A. Agree
B. Ignore
C. Explain need for planning and structured execution
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Explain planning importance.
Q103. A project has multiple dependencies causing delays. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Analyze dependencies and optimize schedule
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Analyze dependencies.
Q104. A project requires frequent changes due to market shifts. What approach is best?

A. Predictive
B. Agile
C. Waterfall
D. Fixed scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Agile suits change.
Q105. A stakeholder is not engaged in project decisions. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Improve engagement strategy
D. Remove stakeholder
Answer: 3
Explanation: Improve engagement.
Q106. A project is meeting schedule but not delivering expected value. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Reassess value delivery and alignment
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Reassess value.
Q107. A team is struggling with collaboration. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Facilitate team-building and communication
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Facilitate collaboration.
Q108. A project is facing resistance to change. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Apply change management strategies
D. Replace stakeholders
Answer: 3
Explanation: Apply change management.
Q109. A project is delayed due to poor estimation. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Improve estimation practices
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Improve estimation.
Q110. A project is technically successful but fails business adoption. What is root cause?

A. Cost
B. Schedule
C. Lack of stakeholder engagement and value alignment
D. Scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Stakeholder engagement missing.
Q111. A project is in execution when two key stakeholders provide conflicting directions to the team. This begins to delay progress. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Escalate to sponsor
B. Ask team to follow one stakeholder
C. Facilitate alignment between stakeholders
D. Ignore conflict
Answer: 3
Explanation: Resolve conflict through stakeholder alignment.
Q112. During sprint planning, the team commits to more work than they can realistically deliver. What should the Scrum Master do?

A. Accept commitment
B. Reduce scope mid-sprint
C. Guide team to realistic commitments
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Encourage realistic planning.
Q113. A high-priority risk is identified late in the project lifecycle. What should the PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Assess impact and plan response
D. Delay project
Answer: 3
Explanation: Assess and respond to risk.
Q114. A project team delivers features quickly, but technical debt is increasing. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Increase speed
C. Address technical debt proactively
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Manage technical debt.
Q115. A stakeholder is dissatisfied with communication frequency. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Adjust communication plan
D. Reduce updates
Answer: 3
Explanation: Tailor communication.
Q116. A project is delayed due to unclear roles. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Escalate
B. Replace team
C. Clarify roles and responsibilities
D. Ignore
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clarify roles.
Q117. A project uses Agile, but stakeholders demand fixed scope and schedule. What should PM do?

A. Reject stakeholders
B. Switch to predictive
C. Educate stakeholders and consider hybrid approach
D. Ignore
Answer: 3
Explanation: Use hybrid approach.
Q118. A team member is not collaborating effectively. What should PM do?

A. Replace
B. Ignore
C. Coach and facilitate collaboration
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Promote collaboration.
Q119. A project is facing scope creep due to informal approvals. What should PM do?

A. Accept
B. Reject
C. Reinforce formal change control
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Apply change control.
Q120. A project is under pressure to deliver early. What should PM do?

A. Skip processes
B. Ignore pressure
C. Evaluate trade-offs and risks
D. Reduce quality
Answer: 3
Explanation: Evaluate trade-offs.
Q121. A sprint review reveals that delivered features are not aligned with business needs. What should be done?

A. Ignore
B. Increase speed
C. Reprioritize backlog based on value
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Reprioritize backlog.
Q122. A project is facing resistance to change from users. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Implement change management strategies
D. Replace users
Answer: 3
Explanation: Apply change management.
Q123. A team consistently misses deadlines due to poor estimation. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Improve estimation practices
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Improve estimation.
Q124. A project is ahead of schedule but stakeholder engagement is low. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Reduce communication
C. Improve stakeholder engagement
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Increase engagement.
Q125. A vendor fails to meet contractual obligations repeatedly. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Replace vendor
B. Ignore
C. Enforce contract terms
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Enforce contract.
Q126. A project involves multiple cross-functional teams with misaligned goals. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Align objectives across teams
D. Replace teams
Answer: 3
Explanation: Align goals.
Q127. A project is facing frequent requirement changes due to market dynamics. What approach is best?

A. Predictive
B. Agile
C. Waterfall
D. Fixed scope
Answer: 2
Explanation: Agile suits change.
Q128. A team is overloaded with tasks. What should PM do?

A. Increase workload
B. Ignore
C. Rebalance workload
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Rebalance workload.
Q129. A stakeholder introduces a critical change late in the project. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Accept
B. Reject
C. Analyze impact
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Analyze impact.
Q130. A project is delivering outputs but not outcomes. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Reassess value delivery
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Focus on value.
Q131. A team lacks motivation due to repetitive tasks. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Introduce recognition and engagement strategies
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Motivate team.
Q132. A project is delayed due to poor communication. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Improve communication management plan
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Improve communication.
Q133. A stakeholder requests frequent changes without justification. What should PM do?

A. Accept
B. Reject
C. Enforce change control
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Apply change control.
Q134. A project is facing high uncertainty and risk. What approach is best?

A. Predictive
B. Agile
C. Waterfall
D. Fixed
Answer: 2
Explanation: Agile suits uncertainty.
Q135. A team is struggling with unclear priorities. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Clarify priorities
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clarify priorities.
Q136. A project is behind schedule due to external dependencies. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Analyze dependencies and mitigate risks
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Manage dependencies.
Q137. A project delivers early but fails quality standards. What should PM do?

A. Accept
B. Ignore
C. Improve quality processes
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Ensure quality.
Q138. A stakeholder is disengaged from project decisions. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Re-engage stakeholder
D. Remove stakeholder
Answer: 3
Explanation: Re-engage stakeholder.
Q139. A project is technically sound but lacks user adoption. What is missing?

A. Cost control
B. Schedule
C. Stakeholder engagement
D. Scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Engagement drives adoption.
Q140. A project is facing continuous rework due to unclear acceptance criteria. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Improve requirement clarity and validation
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clarify requirements.
Q141. A project is nearing closure when a stakeholder requests a small enhancement claiming it will significantly improve customer satisfaction. The sponsor is unavailable. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Approve change due to low effort
B. Reject to maintain schedule
C. Evaluate impact and follow change control process
D. Delay until sponsor returns
Answer: 3
Explanation: Even small changes must follow formal change control.
Q142. During a sprint, a team discovers a major flaw in previously delivered functionality. What should the team do?

A. Ignore and continue sprint
B. Fix in next sprint
C. Assess impact and address immediately if critical
D. Escalate to sponsor
Answer: 3
Explanation: Critical defects impacting value should be addressed immediately.
Q143. A project is experiencing scope creep due to frequent informal stakeholder requests. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Reject all requests
B. Accept to maintain relationships
C. Reinforce change control process
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Formal process must be reinforced.
Q144. A team consistently delivers but stakeholders are dissatisfied. What should PM do?

A. Increase output
B. Ignore feedback
C. Reassess stakeholder expectations and value alignment
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Value alignment is key.
Q145. A stakeholder demands a faster schedule without changing scope. What should PM do?

A. Agree immediately
B. Reject outright
C. Analyze schedule compression options and risks
D. Ignore
Answer: 3
Explanation: Trade-offs must be evaluated.
Q146. A project uses new technology with high uncertainty. Stakeholders demand certainty. What should PM do?

A. Guarantee outcomes
B. Ignore stakeholders
C. Educate stakeholders and use iterative approach
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Uncertainty requires education and iterative delivery.
Q147. A vendor is underperforming and causing delays. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Replace vendor
B. Ignore
C. Review contract and enforce terms
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Contracts guide vendor performance.
Q148. A team member is highly productive but negatively impacts team morale. What should PM do?

A. Ignore productivity issues
B. Replace member
C. Address behavior and promote team collaboration
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Team dynamics are critical.
Q149. A project is behind schedule due to unclear requirements. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Escalate
B. Continue work
C. Clarify and validate requirements
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clarity prevents rework.
Q150. A stakeholder is not engaged and missing key decisions. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Re-engage stakeholder proactively
D. Remove stakeholder
Answer: 3
Explanation: Engagement is essential.
Q151. A project is under budget but over schedule. What should PM focus on?

A. Cost savings
B. Ignore delay
C. Schedule recovery
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Schedule needs correction.
Q152. A sprint goal is not met due to overcommitment. What should be done?

A. Extend sprint
B. Ignore
C. Adjust future commitments and improve estimation
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Improve estimation.
Q153. A risk is identified late but has high impact. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Assess and implement response plan
D. Delay project
Answer: 3
Explanation: Risk must be addressed.
Q154. A project delivers features but no business value. What should PM do?

A. Continue
B. Ignore
C. Reassess benefits and alignment
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Focus on value.
Q155. A stakeholder introduces last-minute changes. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Accept
B. Reject
C. Analyze impact
D. Ignore
Answer: 3
Explanation: Impact analysis first.
Q156. A project has poor communication causing confusion. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Improve communication management plan
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Communication is critical.
Q157. A team is demotivated due to workload. What should PM do?

A. Increase work
B. Ignore
C. Rebalance workload and support team
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Balance improves morale.
Q158. A project faces multiple risks. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Prioritize and manage high-impact risks
D. Stop project
Answer: 3
Explanation: Prioritization is key.
Q159. A project is delayed due to dependencies. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Analyze and manage dependencies
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Dependency management required.
Q160. A stakeholder bypasses PM and assigns work. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Reinforce governance and communication
D. Accept
Answer: 3
Explanation: Governance must be maintained.
Q161. A project is ahead of schedule but poor quality. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Focus on schedule
C. Improve quality processes
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Quality cannot be compromised.
Q162. A team lacks clarity on priorities. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Clarify priorities and backlog
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clear priorities needed.
Q163. A project has frequent rework. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Identify root causes
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Root cause analysis required.
Q164. A stakeholder resists change. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Engage and address concerns
D. Remove stakeholder
Answer: 3
Explanation: Engagement resolves resistance.
Q165. A project requires fast delivery and flexibility. What approach is best?

A. Predictive
B. Waterfall
C. Agile
D. Fixed
Answer: 3
Explanation: Agile supports flexibility.
Q166. A project lacks accountability. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Define roles and responsibilities
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Accountability must be defined.
Q167. A project is technically sound but fails adoption. What is missing?

A. Cost
B. Schedule
C. Stakeholder engagement
D. Scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Adoption depends on stakeholders.
Q168. A project has unclear objectives. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Start work
B. Escalate
C. Clarify objectives
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Clear objectives needed.
Q169. A team struggles with collaboration. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Facilitate collaboration
D. Replace team
Answer: 3
Explanation: Team collaboration is critical.
Q170. A project delivers outputs but not outcomes. What should PM do?

A. Ignore
B. Escalate
C. Reassess value delivery
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Focus on outcomes.
Q171. A project is in execution when a key stakeholder requests additional reporting metrics that were not part of the original plan. The team is already overloaded. What should the PM do FIRST?

A. Reject the request
B. Ask team to accommodate
C. Evaluate impact and process through change control
D. Escalate to sponsor
Answer: 3
Explanation: All changes require impact analysis and formal control.
Q172. During a sprint, the Product Owner realizes that a high-value feature was missed during backlog prioritization. What should be done?

A. Add to current sprint
B. Replace an existing story
C. Add to backlog and reprioritize next sprint
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: New work goes to backlog for prioritization.
Q173. A project is facing delays due to multiple external dependencies outside PM control. What is BEST action?

A. Ignore dependencies
B. Escalate immediately
C. Actively manage and coordinate dependencies
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: PM must coordinate dependencies proactively.
Q174. A team delivers all features as per scope, but stakeholders feel product lacks usability. What should PM have done?

A. Focus more on schedule
B. Increase cost
C. Ensure continuous stakeholder feedback
D. Reduce scope
Answer: 3
Explanation: Continuous feedback ensures usability.
Q175. A stakeholder frequently changes requirements without understanding impact. What should PM do?

A. Accept changes
B. Reject stakeholder
C. Educate stakeholder and enforce change control
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Education + governance is key.
Q176. A project is under pressure to deliver faster, and management suggests removing risk reviews. What should PM do?

A. Agree to speed up
B. Ignore suggestion
C. Explain risks and maintain risk practices
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Risk management cannot be skipped.
Q177. A distributed Agile team struggles with alignment across time zones. What should PM do?

A. Increase meetings randomly
B. Ignore issue
C. Implement structured communication practices
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Structured communication is critical.
Q178. A project is technically successful but fails business objectives. What should PM review?

A. Cost baseline
B. Schedule
C. Business case and benefits realization
D. Risk register
Answer: 3
Explanation: Business value alignment is key.
Q179. A team member delivers high-quality work but ignores team processes. What should PM do?

A. Ignore due to performance
B. Replace team member
C. Address behavior and reinforce norms
D. Escalate
Answer: 3
Explanation: Team norms must be maintained.
Q180. A project is nearing completion when new compliance requirements emerge. What should PM do FIRST?

A. Ignore until audit
B. Deliver as-is
C. Assess impact and update plan
D. Escalate immediately
Answer: 3
Explanation: Compliance must be integrated formally.
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