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A project manager has two projects that are being executed at the same time The duration of the critical project must be reduced, but the project manager does not have enough resources to achieve this goal In addition, the schedule does not have activities that can be overlapped.What should the project manager do?

• Analyze both projects to determine the most effective use of common resources

• Use resource optimization to justify requesting more resources for the critical project

• Provide schedule optimization training to the project teams to improve their skills.

• Apply fast-tracking techniques to compress the schedule of the critical project

Which two actions should a project manager consider while launching a new virtual team? (Choose two)

• Recruit the best resources within the organization to be part of the virtual team

• Evaluate the project manager’s own strengths and weaknesses as a virtual team leader to identify avoidable pitfalls

• Identify the types and quantities of resources required for each work package or activity

• Establish in the beginning, how progress will be monitored and the best means for communicating progress

• Verify if team members are on more than one team and cannot devote enough time to this team

After reviewing the project management plan with key stakeholders, the project manager was told that an 18-month release plan was unacceptable and the product should launch in six months. Based on the new timeline, what should the project manager do?

• Plan for overtime apply crashing and fast tracking and share the risk of failure with project stakeholders

• Review the project backlog looking for high-priority items and come up with a minimum viable product (MVP) that fits the expected timeline

• Seek approval with the sponsor to triple the project budget, hiring more people to compensate for the compressed schedule

• Go over the critical path with stakeholders, explaining why it is not possible to deliver all the scope in the expected timeline

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?

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

• Stop the sprint and replan and prioritize the backlog to reduce resource levels

• Consult the resource management plan for an appropriate response

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

• An agile approach as this would provide working functionality earlier

• A predictive approach as this would please the senior stakeholders

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

• A predictive approach as this will show benefits for all stakeholders

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)

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

• Set up a meeting with neighborhood representatives to win their cooperation

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

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

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

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?

• Communication training

• Negotiation training

• Emotional intelligence training

• Agile training.

A project for a new product launch is in a very initial stage and the requirements are evolving Due to stiff competition in the market, the customer would like to launch the product keeping the scope flexible. The project team intends to start the work based on the forecast of a similar project delivered last year.Which project approach suits the scenario?

• Execute it as a Scrum project

• Execute it as a predictive project

• Execute it using the same approach as the reference project

• Execute it as a project with stage gates

A project manager for a strategic initiative realizes a new stakeholder is interested in the project and wants to ensure the stakeholder is fully aware of the goals, objectives, benefits, and risks of the project. What should the project manager do to enhance the success of the project?

• Add the new stakeholder to the communications management plan

• Share the project status reports with the new stakeholder.

• Update the stakeholder engagement plan

• Schedule a meeting with the new stakeholder