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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 78 Discussion

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?
C) Admit that the functional manager is right and promise to rectify the situation immediately.
A) Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the functional manager to prove the project is on time
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.

PMI PMP Exam - 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


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Jose
10 months ago
D could work, but it might come off as defensive.
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Rebeca
10 months ago
I agree with B too! Understanding the stakeholder's needs is crucial.
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Walker
10 months ago
Surprised that anyone would suggest A. Isn’t that a bit confrontational?
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Edwin
10 months ago
Definitely not option C, that’s just admitting defeat.
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Ligia
11 months ago
I think option B is the best choice. Listening is key!
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Britt
11 months ago
I feel like just proving the project is on time might come off as defensive. Maybe a combination of listening and showing progress would be better?
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Aleta
11 months ago
I practiced a similar question where the focus was on communication. I think showing understanding could help build rapport with the functional manager.
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Lashon
11 months ago
I'm not sure if admitting fault is the best approach. It feels like it could undermine the project manager's authority.
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Percy
11 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of stakeholder management in class. I think listening to the functional manager might be key here.
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Rolland
11 months ago
This is a classic project management scenario. I would probably go with option D - showing the functional manager the schedule and data to demonstrate the project is progressing as planned. That seems like the most direct and evidence-based approach.
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Royal
11 months ago
I think option C, admitting the manager is right and promising to fix it, could be a risky move. That might undermine the project manager's credibility. I'd lean more towards option B or D, trying to have an open discussion and show the progress is on track.
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Rosendo
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm not sure if I would go with option A and try to prove the project is on time - that could come across as defensive. Maybe option B is the safest bet, to show I'm listening and want to understand the manager's perspective.
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Basilia
11 months ago
This seems like a tricky situation for the project manager. I would probably try to listen carefully and show understanding of the functional manager's concerns, as option B suggests. That seems like the best way to address the issue constructively.
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Talia
12 months ago
Okay, let's see. HP Easy Printer Care and HP Jetdirect networking sound like they could be the right answers. I'll go with those two.
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Junita
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of potential testing challenges, but I'm not sure which one is the "best" description. I'll need to carefully consider each option and how it relates to the router application.
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Lashanda
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused here. If the Firewall is processed after the Responder, wouldn't the violation still prevent the redirection from working? I'm not sure, but I'll go with option B just in case.
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Golda
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
B) I agree, being empathetic and understanding is key in this situation.
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Karl
2 years ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Erasmo
2 years ago
A) Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the functional manager to prove the project is on time
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Luisa
2 years 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
2 years ago
C: Admit that the functional manager is right and promise to rectify the situation immediately.
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Janae
2 years ago
B: Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Josphine
2 years ago
A: Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the functional manager to prove the project is on time
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Jamey
2 years 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
2 years ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Louis
2 years ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Royce
2 years ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Aleisha
2 years ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Doretha
2 years ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Loreen
2 years ago
A) Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the functional manager to prove the project is on time
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Sharika
2 years ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Yuonne
2 years 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
2 years ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Fatima
2 years ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Elden
2 years ago
D) Show the functional manager that the progress is on time based on the schedule.
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Shay
2 years ago
A) Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the functional manager to prove the project is on time
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Elden
2 years ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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Vonda
2 years ago
B) Listen carefully and show understanding of the growing needs of the functional manager.
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