Here are 10 PMP sample questions from the Stakeholders domain along with the correct answers and brief explanations. These questions align with the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and the PMP Exam Content Outline.
Stakeholder Domain – Sample PMP Questions
Q1.
You are managing a project with multiple stakeholders having conflicting interests. What should you do first to ensure effective stakeholder engagement?
A. Conduct a meeting to resolve the conflicts
B. Update the risk register
C. Analyze stakeholders to understand their influence and interest
D. Create a stakeholder engagement plan
Answer: ✅ C. Analyze stakeholders to understand their influence and interest
Explanation: This is the first step in stakeholder engagement – identifying and analyzing their power, interest, and influence.
Q2.
A stakeholder is resisting the project because it may negatively affect their department. What is the best strategy to handle this stakeholder?
A. Remove them from the stakeholder register
B. Ignore the stakeholder
C. Engage the stakeholder through regular dialogue and address concerns
D. Escalate the issue to the sponsor
Answer: ✅ C. Engage the stakeholder through regular dialogue and address concerns
Explanation: Resistance must be managed through active engagement, not avoidance or removal.
Q3.
Which document outlines how stakeholders will be involved and managed throughout the project?
A. Communication Management Plan
B. Stakeholder Engagement Plan
C. Project Charter
D. Scope Statement
Answer: ✅ B. Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Explanation: This plan defines strategies for stakeholder involvement, communication, and management.
Q4.
A new stakeholder is identified in the middle of the project. What should you do next?
A. Update the risk management plan
B. Immediately change the project scope
C. Analyze the new stakeholder and update the stakeholder register
D. Inform all stakeholders of the change
Answer: ✅ C. Analyze the new stakeholder and update the stakeholder register
Explanation: After identification, analysis is necessary to manage their expectations and impact.
Q5.
You have a powerful stakeholder who is unaware of the project’s goals. What is your best course of action?
A. Send them the project plan
B. Escalate to the sponsor
C. Use a personalized communication strategy to increase awareness
D. Add them to the change control board
Answer: ✅ C. Use a personalized communication strategy to increase awareness
Explanation: Tailored communication helps move stakeholders from unawareness to support.
Q6.
What is the primary purpose of stakeholder engagement in project management?
A. To ensure all risks are mitigated
B. To maintain control over all stakeholder actions
C. To manage stakeholder expectations and increase support
D. To ensure the project is completed on time
Answer: ✅ C. To manage stakeholder expectations and increase support
Explanation: Engaged stakeholders are more likely to support and contribute positively to project success.
Q7.
Which tool can be used to visually analyze stakeholders based on their power and interest in the project?
A. RACI Chart
B. Stakeholder Cube
C. Power/Interest Grid
D. Fishbone Diagram
Answer: ✅ C. Power/Interest Grid
Explanation: This tool helps prioritize stakeholder engagement strategies.
Q8.
How often should the stakeholder engagement plan be updated?
A. Only during the planning phase
B. Never
C. As often as needed throughout the project
D. During the closing phase
Answer: ✅ C. As often as needed throughout the project
Explanation: Stakeholder engagement is dynamic and should be updated with changes in stakeholder influence or interest.
Q9.
What should a project manager do when there is a misalignment between stakeholder expectations and project objectives?
A. Ignore the expectations
B. Terminate the project
C. Clarify objectives and negotiate expectations
D. Re-scope the project
Answer: ✅ C. Clarify objectives and negotiate expectations
Explanation: Communication and alignment are key to resolving expectation conflicts.
Q10.
Which of the following is NOT typically found in a stakeholder register?
A. Stakeholder classification
B. Stakeholder contact information
C. Stakeholder engagement strategy
D. Stakeholder influence and interest level
Answer: ✅ C. Stakeholder engagement strategy
Explanation: This is documented in the Stakeholder Engagement Plan, not in the register.