Free PMP Practice Test Questions 2026

A Scrum team has committed to delivering a specific capability in their first release Multiple operational issues have prevented the developer from delivering key capabilities. The technical lead has also given notice that they are resigning from the company What should the project manager have the Scrum team do to recover from these issues?

A. Review constraints in the ongoing sprint planning and evaluate options for the release plan

B. Stop the sprint and replan and prioritize the backlog to reduce resource levels

C. Consult the resource management plan for an appropriate response

D. Continue with existing sprint plans to ensure some of the scope will be delivered

During the initiating phase of a project, a key stakeholder requests frequent changes to the project scope What should the project manager do to improve the stakeholder's engagement?

A. Discuss the work breakdown structure (WBS) with the key stakeholder and refine the requirements

B. Update the project backlog and discuss it with the key stakeholder

C. Update the project charter and discuss it with the key stakeholder.

D. Discuss the project scope statement with the key stakeholder and build prototypes

The project team follows a hybrid framework for its delivery. During the execution of a project, the team learns of a new compliance requirement that has to be delivered before any other requirements How should the project manager address this situation?

A. Ask the team to include the compliance requirement in the current sprint and deliver it.

B. Add the new compliance requirement to the backlog as the technical team does not have any capacity.

C. Include the compliance lead in the stakeholders list and wait for the next status meeting

D. Collaborate with the compliance team member to review and prioritize the requirement’s delivery

When a project manager is trying to determine a leadership style to use on a project what should they consider?

A. Number of tasks on the protect

B. Culture of the organization

C. Project timeline

D. Experience of the project manager

A project team consists of members based in country A and subject matter experts (SMEs) based in country B with a 12-hour time difference. What can the project manager do to improve interactions between the team members in both countries?

A. Ensure full participation of both the product owner and business SMEs in scope planning sessions.

B. Identify virtual communication methods and arrange for regular team meetings accordingly.

C. Explore the opportunity to have both teams colocated.

D. Plan for frequent face-to-face meetings.

A project sponsor commonly asks the project manager to skip project retrospectives due to time constraints However the project manager persists in running this critical ceremony by reducing the time for preparation and for discussion What are two issues that these actions by the project manager could cause? (Choose two)

A. A lot of discussions that yield no results or possibly too many results

B. A lack of direction and motivation for the team in the workshop

C. Lessons learned from other teams to not be considered

D. Time management plan for the retrospective workshop to not be updated

E. A focus on the negative and a disinterest in further improvements

A project manager is assigned to a project in a company that is transitioning to agile Not all stakeholders believe in the project, and some stakeholders would like the entire project defined and planned out early in the project However the project sponsor needs a quick win to ensure the continuation of the project. What approach should the project manager use?

A. An agile approach as this would provide working functionality earlier

B. A predictive approach as this would please the senior stakeholders

C. A hybrid project as this will mitigate stakeholders' concerns.

D. A predictive approach as this will show benefits for all stakeholders

The project manager realizes that the product owner has a lot of potential but is lacking communication skills. How should the project manager help the product owner to develop these skills while executing the project?

A. Ensure there are opportunities for the product owner to present project reviews to the stakeholders.

B. Suggest that the product owner attend a training session about assertive communication.

C. Suggest that the product owner shadow colleagues who are good presenters.

D. Recommend a specialized article about delivering effective presentations to the product owner.

A large project is affecting the neighborhood in which it is located The neighbors are not satisfied with the project and their resistance to the project may affect the project deadline What two actions should the project manager take'? (Choose two)

A. Send letters to the neighbors and ask them kindly not to disturb the project.

B. Set up a meeting with neighborhood representatives to win their cooperation

C. Analyze the situation and find out what is causing the neighborhood's negative attitude.

D. Ask the customer to extend the project deadline to allow time for conflict resolution

E. Ask the mayor of the city to use their authority to stop neighborhood resistance

A project team is experiencing conflict between two team members. Team member A feels that team member B is always talking over team member. A and does not listen to any advice Team member B is not willing to listen to feedback
What should the project manager do to resolve the issue?

A. Move one of the team members to a different protect team

B. Review the ground rules for collaboration within the team

C. Report the performance issue to both of the team members' supervisors

D. Modify the communications management plan and resend it to the team

A stakeholder on a project has a reputation for being easily angered and unreasonably difficult on projects The project manager would like to minimize the impact of the stakeholder’s behavior on the development team. What training should the project manager choose for their team to help with this situation?

A. Communication training

B. Negotiation training

C. Emotional intelligence training

D. Agile training.

A project team is reviewing solved project issues from the last phase of a project. The lead risk analyst points out that the next phase of the project includes a critical element with some reserves needed
What should the project manager do to successfully complete the next phase?

A. Request a reserve analysis and update the risk management plan

B. Update the risk response plan to include the needed reserve

C. Perform a schedule network analysis to avoid any critical path delays

D. Review the risk response plan to verify inclusion of the needed reserve