Free PMI PMP Actual Exam Questions - Question 5 Discussion
new project management office (PMO) manager who had a bad experience with a Scrum approach
recommended that the project board replace Scrum with a predictive approach.
What should the project manager do?
Isn’t it risky to jump into updating plans without confirming the board’s approval first? Maybe the first step should be making sure the change is formally accepted before defining new plans or updating costs.
Option B also makes sense since if the approach changes, the benefits realization plan must reflect new costs and outcomes. It’s important to consider the financial impact early on before committing to a switch.
D imo, checking the communications plan to spot new stakeholders like the PMO manager is key before making any approach changes. This ensures everyone’s input is captured early on.
A This is about identifying and managing risks from switching approaches prematurely. Handling it as a risk first avoids unnecessary changes before full evaluation.
Makes sense to handle this as a risk first before making big changes, so A is a solid choice here. It allows managing potential impacts without rushing the decision.
Not B, since cost review comes after deciding on the approach, so A makes more sense now.
Good point, but since the PMO manager’s recommendation isn’t confirmed, A makes sense to manage potential risks.
Not A, since defining a risk management plan alone doesn’t cover the broader shift to a predictive approach. The key here is adapting how the project is managed overall. Option C fits because switching from Scrum to a predictive method means the whole project management plan needs to be updated to reflect new processes, controls, and deliverables. D might be relevant later but isn’t the first step. B seems off-topic since benefits realization is more about outcomes after delivery rather than managing the change in methodology itself.
C/D? I’m thinking option C makes sense because if the approach changes, you need a plan for the new way of working. D is tempting too since changing approaches could bring in new stakeholders or change how you communicate. But defining the overall project management plan for the new approach feels like a more necessary upfront step before worrying about communication details. A and B seem less relevant here since the question is about adapting to a new delivery method rather than risk or benefits directly.
This question feels off, why switch to predictive just based on one PMO manager’s experience?