Discuss PMI CAPM Exam Topic 1 Question 24

How should a project manager plan communications for a project which has uncertain requirements?

AInclude stakeholders in project meetings and reviews, use frequent checkpoints, and co-locate team members only.

BInvite customers to sprint planning and retrospective meetings, update the team quickly and on a daily basis, and use official communication channels.

CAdopt social networking to engage stakeholders, issue frequent and short messages, and use informal communication channels.

DAdopt a strong change control board process, establish focal points for main subjects, and promote formal and transparent communication.

Suggested Answer: B

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13 comments · newest first

Selma 1 year ago

Wait, can informal channels really work in serious projects?

Theodora 1 year ago

Formal communication is a must for uncertain requirements.

Ressie 1 year ago

Not sure about using social networking for this. Seems risky.

Vivan 1 year ago

Totally agree! Frequent checkpoints keep everyone aligned.

Paul 1 year ago

I think including stakeholders in meetings is key.

Keena 1 year ago

I recall that a strong change control process is crucial, but I’m not clear on how to balance that with the need for transparency in communication.

Vincenza 1 year ago

I feel like adopting social networking could help, but I’m not confident about using informal channels for critical communications.

Shawnta 1 year ago

I think option B sounds familiar; we practiced daily updates in our last sprint, but I wonder if that's enough for uncertain requirements.

Tiara 1 year ago

I remember discussing the importance of involving stakeholders regularly, but I'm not sure if co-locating team members is always necessary.

Haley 1 year ago

Six Sigma, that's the one with the DMAIC process, right? Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control. I'm pretty confident that option D is the right answer, as it captures the essence of what Six Sigma is all about.

Kate 1 year ago

Ugh, I hate these math questions. Let me think this through step-by-step. Okay, first I'll add up all the numbers, then divide by 10 to get the mean. And for the median, I'll need to put the numbers in order and find the middle one. Hmm, I hope I don't mess this up.

Earlean 1 year ago

I feel good about this one. The roof is a 3D object, so it should be associated with a view, not a material, wall, or level. I'm going with B.

Paris 1 year ago

I think the process described sounds a lot like risk evaluation, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the correct term they want here.

PMI CAPM Exam - Topic 1 Question 24 Discussion