Discuss PMI PMP Exam Topic 3 Question 21

A project manager is leading a virtual team that is geographically dispersed. What

should the project manager do to avoid uncertainty in the project due to different cultures?

AStart the project and add any uncertainty that arises to the risk register.

BDissolve the virtual team and build a colocated team.

CGather relevant cultural data and engage members in discussions covering their work ethics.

DBuild a culturally neutral team that will not be affected by cultural differences.

Suggested Answer: C

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14 comments · newest first

Celestina 1 year ago

B seems extreme. Virtual teams can work if managed well!

Danica 1 year ago

A is just asking for trouble. Better to address it upfront!

Roxane 1 year ago

Wait, can you really build a culturally neutral team? That sounds tricky!

Janessa 1 year ago

I disagree, D sounds more practical. Cultural differences can be a hassle.

Antonio 1 year ago

C is definitely the way to go! Understanding cultures is key.

Staci 1 year ago

Building a culturally neutral team seems unrealistic. I feel like we should embrace those differences instead of ignoring them.

Amie 1 year ago

I practiced a question similar to this where engaging team members was key. Option C sounds like the right approach to me.

Victor 1 year ago

I'm not sure if dissolving the team is the best option. It seems extreme, but I guess it could reduce misunderstandings.

Mariko 1 year ago

I remember discussing how cultural differences can impact communication, so I think gathering cultural data is really important.

Heike 1 year ago

Okay, I've got a plan. I'll make sure to include the functional and technical experts across multiple discovery workshops to ensure all requirements are covered. And I'll present the solution back to the stakeholders to validate it.

Shawna 1 year ago

Hmm, the svccfg and svcadm commands are throwing me off a bit. I'll need to review the system log service configuration to understand how to properly modify the syslogd settings.

Carol 1 year ago

I've got this! The Enable Switchover function is available on the Primary Server in an AACC HA setup. That's the server where you can initiate a switchover to the Backup Server if needed.

Maryann 1 year ago

I can't quite remember how the `find_if` function works with sets, so I'm torn between "Found!" or "Not found!" here. Mind you, there might be a compilation error too.

Devora 1 year ago

I think the state management database might not directly relate to resiliency. It seems more about managing data rather than ensuring uptime.

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 21 Discussion