PMP sample questions – Project Work

1. What is the primary purpose of the Direct and Manage Project Work process?

A. Monitor project progress against baselines
B. Perform quality audits
C. Lead and perform the work defined in the project management plan
D. Control changes to the project scope

Answer: C. Lead and perform the work defined in the project management plan
Explanation: This process is about executing project activities to achieve project objectives.


2. What is an output of the Manage Quality process?

A. Quality metrics
B. Change requests
C. Verified deliverables
D. Project management plan

Answer: B. Change requests
Explanation: Manage Quality can lead to change requests for improving processes or products.


3. Which process involves ensuring that the team has the right resources at the right time?

A. Acquire Resources
B. Develop Team
C. Manage Team
D. Control Resources

Answer: A. Acquire Resources
Explanation: This process ensures the necessary resources are obtained and assigned.


4. During project execution, a team member suggests a more efficient way to perform a task. What should the project manager do first?

A. Implement the suggestion immediately
B. Reject the suggestion to avoid scope creep
C. Submit a change request
D. Update the lessons learned register

Answer: C. Submit a change request
Explanation: Even beneficial changes must go through the change control process.


5. What is the primary objective of the Manage Team process?

A. To acquire and assign resources
B. To track team performance and resolve issues
C. To train team members
D. To develop project reports

Answer: B. To track team performance and resolve issues
Explanation: Manage Team involves observing performance, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts.


6. What is a key output of the Implement Risk Responses process?

A. Risk register
B. Work performance information
C. Change requests
D. Risk report

Answer: C. Change requests
Explanation: Implementing a risk response may require scope, cost, or schedule changes.


7. Which of the following is used in the Manage Communications process to ensure information is distributed appropriately?

A. Communication models
B. Stakeholder register
C. Issue log
D. Communication requirements analysis

Answer: A. Communication models
Explanation: Communication models help determine how messages are transmitted and received effectively.