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PMI PMP Practice Test 39

Question 380

In a project risk and outcome review on a predictive initiative, a remote software supplier fails to transfer source code despite meeting reported delivery milestones. Which indicator would most directly show whether this specific situation is improving?

  1. Track supplier delivery variance and repeat missed recovery promises.
  2. Track unverified data-location obligations in supplier commitments.
  3. Track variation claims caused by unpriced design changes.
  4. Track acceptance milestones missing escrow or repository deliverables.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Track acceptance milestones missing escrow or repository deliverables. The indicator reflects the underlying outcome or remaining exposure rather than a nearby but different activity. In this case, supplier deliverables include maintainable assets needed to operate the product. The stated constraint is: A remote software supplier fails to transfer source code despite meeting reported delivery milestones. The chosen measurement is the most direct response under these conditions.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Track supplier delivery variance and repeat missed recovery promises. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A supplier of safety equipment missed three milestones and proposes a new delivery date without root-cause evidence. There, vendor performance must be evaluated against enforceable commitments and evidence. For the current situation—A remote software supplier fails to transfer source code despite meeting reported delivery milestones—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: supplier deliverables include maintainable assets needed to operate the product.

B:

Track unverified data-location obligations in supplier commitments. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A cloud service vendor offers lower price but cannot meet the required cross-border data-hosting restriction. There, procurement savings do not permit bypassing mandatory legal constraints. For the current situation—A remote software supplier fails to transfer source code despite meeting reported delivery milestones—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: supplier deliverables include maintainable assets needed to operate the product.

C:

Track variation claims caused by unpriced design changes. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: An EPC contractor proposes a fixed-price agreement for a prototype with unresolved design requirements. There, commercial structure should fit scope certainty and risk ownership. For the current situation—A remote software supplier fails to transfer source code despite meeting reported delivery milestones—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: supplier deliverables include maintainable assets needed to operate the product.

Question 381

During an integrated project review on a predictive initiative, a project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. What should the project manager do first to address the specific problem?

  1. Reforecast internal cost exposure including extended staffing and delay consequences.
  2. Forecast committed and actual cost to complete before claiming savings.
  3. Update cost assumptions and negotiate exposure options before committing forecast.
  4. Tie tranche funding to demonstrated outcomes and forecast marginal value.

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

Forecast committed and actual cost to complete before claiming savings. The intervention directly targets the cause described in the scenario rather than creating an unrelated process change. In this case, cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance. The stated constraint is: A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. The chosen action is the most direct response under these conditions.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Reforecast internal cost exposure including extended staffing and delay consequences. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A fixed-price project has a schedule slip that increases internal labor even though vendor invoice totals are unchanged. There, total project cost includes internal delivery consequences beyond supplier bills. For the current situation—A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance.

C:

Update cost assumptions and negotiate exposure options before committing forecast. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A construction cost forecast uses last year's material prices despite newly signed inflation-linked supplier terms. There, defensible forecasts must reflect binding commercial terms rather than obsolete assumptions. For the current situation—A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance.

D:

Tie tranche funding to demonstrated outcomes and forecast marginal value. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: An agile product uses incremental funding but measures financial success only by spending the full quarterly allocation. There, budget consumption is not evidence of economic return. For the current situation—A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance.

Question 382

In a project coordination meeting on a predictive initiative, a project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. Which assignment establishes appropriate accountability for the affected decision?

  1. Have the project manager and finance partner present corrective options to sponsor.
  2. Have risk owner substantiate event and project authority release contingency under policy.
  3. Have investment sponsor approve continuation after product owner presents validated results.
  4. Have finance controller validate forecast and sponsor decide affordability response.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Have finance controller validate forecast and sponsor decide affordability response. The selected owner has authority over the specific business decision instead of transferring responsibility to an unrelated function. In this case, cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance. The stated constraint is: A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. The chosen accountability is the most direct response under these conditions.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Have the project manager and finance partner present corrective options to sponsor. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A fixed-price project has a schedule slip that increases internal labor even though vendor invoice totals are unchanged. There, total project cost includes internal delivery consequences beyond supplier bills. For the current situation—A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance.

B:

Have risk owner substantiate event and project authority release contingency under policy. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve. There, contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion. For the current situation—A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance.

C:

Have investment sponsor approve continuation after product owner presents validated results. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: An agile product uses incremental funding but measures financial success only by spending the full quarterly allocation. There, budget consumption is not evidence of economic return. For the current situation—A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance.

Question 383

In a predictive project, a project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. For the same project, earned value (EV) is $480,000, actual cost (AC) is $600,000, and planned value (PV) is $540,000. What is the cost performance index (CPI), rounded to two decimal places?

  1. 0.90
  2. 0.80
  3. 1.13
  4. 1.25

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

0.80 — CPI is EV divided by AC: $480,000 / $600,000 = 0.80, meaning only $0.80 of earned value for each $1 spent.

Incorrect Answers

A:

0.90 — This divides PV by AC ($540,000 / $600,000) and does not give cost performance based on earned value.

C:

1.13 — This approximates PV divided by EV ($540,000 / $480,000), which is neither the correct CPI nor the requested ratio.

D:

1.25 — This reverses the needed ratio: AC / EV is $600,000 / $480,000 = 1.25, whereas CPI uses EV / AC.

Question 384

In a project risk and outcome review on a predictive initiative, a project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. Which evidence would best substantiate that the intended outcome is actually achieved?

  1. Reconcile purchase commitments, receipts, invoices, and forecast assumptions.
  2. Review resource timesheets and remaining duration assumptions against estimate at completion.
  3. Review tranche decisions and customer outcome evidence against financial hypotheses.
  4. Compare reserve decision approvals with revised cost baselines.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

Reconcile purchase commitments, receipts, invoices, and forecast assumptions. The evidence tests whether the intended behavior or acceptance occurred instead of relying on unsupported assurances. In this case, cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance. The stated constraint is: A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. The chosen assurance is the most direct response under these conditions.

Incorrect Answers

B:

Review resource timesheets and remaining duration assumptions against estimate at completion. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A fixed-price project has a schedule slip that increases internal labor even though vendor invoice totals are unchanged. There, total project cost includes internal delivery consequences beyond supplier bills. For the current situation—A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance.

C:

Review tranche decisions and customer outcome evidence against financial hypotheses. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: An agile product uses incremental funding but measures financial success only by spending the full quarterly allocation. There, budget consumption is not evidence of economic return. For the current situation—A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance.

D:

Compare reserve decision approvals with revised cost baselines. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review. There, management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control. For the current situation—A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance.

Question 385

In a project risk and outcome review on a hybrid initiative, an infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve. What should the project manager do first to address the specific problem?

  1. Update cost assumptions and negotiate exposure options before committing forecast.
  2. Forecast committed and actual cost to complete before claiming savings.
  3. Reforecast internal cost exposure including extended staffing and delay consequences.
  4. Use the authorized contingency process for the realized identified risk.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Use the authorized contingency process for the realized identified risk. The intervention directly targets the cause described in the scenario rather than creating an unrelated process change. In this case, contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion. The stated constraint is: An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve. The chosen action is the most direct response under these conditions.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Update cost assumptions and negotiate exposure options before committing forecast. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A construction cost forecast uses last year's material prices despite newly signed inflation-linked supplier terms. There, defensible forecasts must reflect binding commercial terms rather than obsolete assumptions. For the current situation—An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion.

B:

Forecast committed and actual cost to complete before claiming savings. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. There, cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance. For the current situation—An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion.

C:

Reforecast internal cost exposure including extended staffing and delay consequences. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A fixed-price project has a schedule slip that increases internal labor even though vendor invoice totals are unchanged. There, total project cost includes internal delivery consequences beyond supplier bills. For the current situation—An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion.

Question 386

During a delivery checkpoint on a hybrid initiative, an infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve. Which assignment establishes appropriate accountability for the affected decision?

  1. Have risk owner substantiate event and project authority release contingency under policy.
  2. Have procurement confirm escalation terms and sponsor approve revised financial response.
  3. Have the authorized sponsor approve use of management reserve and baseline changes.
  4. Have investment sponsor approve continuation after product owner presents validated results.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

Have risk owner substantiate event and project authority release contingency under policy. The selected owner has authority over the specific business decision instead of transferring responsibility to an unrelated function. In this case, contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion. The stated constraint is: An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve. The chosen accountability is the most direct response under these conditions.

Incorrect Answers

B:

Have procurement confirm escalation terms and sponsor approve revised financial response. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A construction cost forecast uses last year's material prices despite newly signed inflation-linked supplier terms. There, defensible forecasts must reflect binding commercial terms rather than obsolete assumptions. For the current situation—An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion.

C:

Have the authorized sponsor approve use of management reserve and baseline changes. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review. There, management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control. For the current situation—An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion.

D:

Have investment sponsor approve continuation after product owner presents validated results. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: An agile product uses incremental funding but measures financial success only by spending the full quarterly allocation. There, budget consumption is not evidence of economic return. For the current situation—An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion.

Question 387

In a hybrid project, an infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve. The authorized contingency reserve began at $200,000. The approved flood response drew $60,000, and another documented risk response used $25,000. No replenishment has been approved. How much of that contingency reserve remains?

  1. $140,000
  2. $115,000
  3. $175,000
  4. $85,000

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

$115,000 — Subtract both approved uses from the starting reserve: $200,000 − $60,000 − $25,000 = $115,000.

Incorrect Answers

A:

$140,000 — This deducts the $60,000 flood response but misses the other authorized $25,000 use.

C:

$175,000 — This deducts only the $25,000 event and ignores the flood response.

D:

$85,000 — This adds the two withdrawals, $60,000 + $25,000, but that is the amount used, not the reserve remaining.

Question 388

In a discussion with the delivery team on a hybrid initiative, an infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve. Which evidence would best substantiate that the intended outcome is actually achieved?

  1. Compare reserve decision approvals with revised cost baselines.
  2. Review tranche decisions and customer outcome evidence against financial hypotheses.
  3. Reconcile purchase commitments, receipts, invoices, and forecast assumptions.
  4. Review risk register, approved reserve basis, and cost impact evidence.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Review risk register, approved reserve basis, and cost impact evidence. The evidence tests whether the intended behavior or acceptance occurred instead of relying on unsupported assurances. In this case, contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion. The stated constraint is: An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve. The chosen assurance is the most direct response under these conditions.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Compare reserve decision approvals with revised cost baselines. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review. There, management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control. For the current situation—An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion.

B:

Review tranche decisions and customer outcome evidence against financial hypotheses. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: An agile product uses incremental funding but measures financial success only by spending the full quarterly allocation. There, budget consumption is not evidence of economic return. For the current situation—An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion.

C:

Reconcile purchase commitments, receipts, invoices, and forecast assumptions. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. There, cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance. For the current situation—An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion.

Question 389

During a project governance review on a predictive initiative, a data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review. What should the project manager do first to address the specific problem?

  1. Update cost assumptions and negotiate exposure options before committing forecast.
  2. Use the authorized contingency process for the realized identified risk.
  3. Reforecast internal cost exposure including extended staffing and delay consequences.
  4. Submit the funding impact through the required governance approval path.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Submit the funding impact through the required governance approval path. The intervention directly targets the cause described in the scenario rather than creating an unrelated process change. In this case, management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control. The stated constraint is: A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review. The chosen action is the most direct response under these conditions.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Update cost assumptions and negotiate exposure options before committing forecast. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A construction cost forecast uses last year's material prices despite newly signed inflation-linked supplier terms. There, defensible forecasts must reflect binding commercial terms rather than obsolete assumptions. For the current situation—A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control.

B:

Use the authorized contingency process for the realized identified risk. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: An infrastructure upgrade experiences a flood that was a documented risk with a funded contingency reserve. There, contingency is intended for identified risk responses, not arbitrary unapproved expansion. For the current situation—A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control.

C:

Reforecast internal cost exposure including extended staffing and delay consequences. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A fixed-price project has a schedule slip that increases internal labor even though vendor invoice totals are unchanged. There, total project cost includes internal delivery consequences beyond supplier bills. For the current situation—A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control.

Question 390

In a discussion with the delivery team on a predictive initiative, a data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review. Which assignment establishes appropriate accountability for the affected decision?

  1. Have procurement confirm escalation terms and sponsor approve revised financial response.
  2. Have the authorized sponsor approve use of management reserve and baseline changes.
  3. Have the project manager and finance partner present corrective options to sponsor.
  4. Have finance controller validate forecast and sponsor decide affordability response.

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

Have the authorized sponsor approve use of management reserve and baseline changes. The selected owner has authority over the specific business decision instead of transferring responsibility to an unrelated function. In this case, management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control. The stated constraint is: A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review. The chosen accountability is the most direct response under these conditions.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Have procurement confirm escalation terms and sponsor approve revised financial response. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A construction cost forecast uses last year's material prices despite newly signed inflation-linked supplier terms. There, defensible forecasts must reflect binding commercial terms rather than obsolete assumptions. For the current situation—A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control.

C:

Have the project manager and finance partner present corrective options to sponsor. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A fixed-price project has a schedule slip that increases internal labor even though vendor invoice totals are unchanged. There, total project cost includes internal delivery consequences beyond supplier bills. For the current situation—A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control.

D:

Have finance controller validate forecast and sponsor decide affordability response. This response addresses another situation in the same task area: A project reports spending below budget because key equipment invoices are late, while commitments already exceed the cap. There, cash timing differences can hide obligations and do not prove financial performance. For the current situation—A data-platform team has a justified scope change but plans to use management reserve without sponsor review—this option would leave the specific need unresolved: management reserve is subject to defined authority and change control.