- (Exam Topic 3)
A project manager chose an architect based on the architect’s presentation, but company policy states vendors must be selected based on the lowest bid. Which of the following applies to this situation?

1. A. The PMO did not sign a letter of intent.
2. B. The project manager neglected to conduct a communication requirements analysis.
3. C. The project sponsor was not consulted in the final decision-making process.
4. D. The project manager did not conform to the compliance standard.

Correct Answer: D

- (Exam Topic 1)
A project team has determined it will need to source data from a system that was not part of the project scope. The role of the project manager is to analyze which of the following impacts?

1. A. Technical design, schedule, and budget
2. B. Business process impacts and resourcing
3. C. New software and hardware requirements
4. D. Schedule, budget, and quality

Correct Answer: C

- (Exam Topic 2)
A project sponsor wants to demonstrate progress on a deliverable to all stakeholders at the next tollgate meeting. This feature was not scheduled for this tollgate, but the project manager plans to add it to the next phase. Which of the following describes what the project manager is doing?

1. A. Crashing the schedule
2. B. Prioritizing tasks
3. C. Determining milestones
4. D. Developing sprints

Correct Answer: B

- (Exam Topic 1)
A project manager is justifying a required change with the associated impact on the project. Which of the following is the NEXT step?

1. A. Implementation
2. B. Approval
3. C. Validation
4. D. Auditing

Correct Answer: B
References: Kim Heldman, CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2017, p. 294

- (Exam Topic 3)
A stakeholder informs a project manager that a weekly status report has not been delivered via email, but the monthly status reports were received. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

1. A. Immediately send the current weekly status report
2. B. Add email to the distribution list for the weekly status report
3. C. Remove email from the distribution list for the monthly status report
4. D. Consult the communications plan and act accordingly

Correct Answer: B