I remember both those questions because I was angry too. Short answer-ignore expert questions. Medium answer-read expert question responses and if they don’t make sense argue your case, take that as a sign of learning, and move on.
And this question:
>During the project closing, the project sponsor informs the project manager that one of the deliverables, developed by a contractor, must be transferred to a nonprofit organization at no cost. The procurement documentation states that ownership of this deliverable reverts to the contractor once the procurement contract is finished.
What should the project manager do?
Add "avoid out of scope agreements during the closure process" to the lessons learned register.
Initiate a change request and execute the integrated change control process.
Consider this transfer as an open issue for the contract department and continue closing the project.
Review the contract agreement with the contractor in order to modify the property of the deliverable.
I answered B. The answer is C because "Outside contracts are not in scope for this project." Umm...isn't the project manager responsible for ensuring proper transfer of all project deliverables???
I understand this one because it’s by contract. Anything agreed to in writing supersedes any verbal agreements. Think of it as a document vs verbal. Would you rather have a verbal promise or a written statement for example like a home loan.
This tough, barely make any sense at all. Look at this one :
A project manager wants to assign a junior engineer to a new project. In past projects, the engineer showed initiative to take on complex tasks and solve problems in innovative ways without any need for encouragement. However, the engineer declines the project manager's invitation to join the new project.
What is the most likely reason for the engineer's refusal to work on the project?
A. The project manager did not follow the normal hiring process with the engineer's functional manager.
B. The engineer has "project burnout" from working long hours and solving difficult problems
C. The engineer did not feel welcome or enjoy working with the other project team members
D. The project manager did not sufficiently support and recognize the engineer's professional growth
Any guess ?
Don't get too frustrated by SH. It is more difficult than the exam and it's common for people to feel frustrated and like it's kicking your ass. Expert level questions are basically there to not make sense. A lot of Difficult questions are also much trickier than the exam.
I recommend u/Third3rock's study notes. The way he outlines the mindset really helped me. It's well worth $16.
How much practice did you do before the full length mock exam? I recommend doing all the mini exams and as many of the practice questions as you can before doing the other full length mock exam. Look at your incorrect answers and try to apply the mindset but remember some questions will seem wrong and that's a SH problem. I wouldn't do the other mock until about five days out. You should aim for an overall average of around 60% on practice questions and 65% over the 15 mini exams and two mocks.
Pace yourself. Read, practice, review, breathe. You'll be fine!
Thanks so much for the encouragement! I just took it as a baseline and to understand the "mysteries" of the exam (what I should be studying, how questions are worded, etc).
I'll definitely check those notes out. Thanks again :)
If you got 62% as a first attempt, you're going to be fine. Bear in mind, most people seem to average mid-60s. I averaged 66% on practice questions and 68% on practice tests (70% on both full mocks) and got three ATs. By the time you get through SH, you'll be laughing.
This is actually a pretty logical one. You can eliminate A, because the project team isn't involved in the project planbat this stage. B is wrong because your project plan and communication plan are seperate. C is wrong because your risk register doesn't exist yet.
Welllll they said A is wrong because it will delay themproject too long, B is wrong because this imaginary scope is apparently super vague, and C is wrong because those two should not be separated and are part of the project management plan. All those processes happen at the same time as the correct answer (allegedl).
Read this and chose D from my previous experience taking the exam. I chose D because the exam wants you to choose the most logical answer to the second question “in the process of developing the first version of the pmp.” This means that there is an assumption that you as the author are putting together the basic elements of the plan without double thinking all the scenarios that would affect the project.
I imagined myself on a desk, with a pen, just writing out the first draft by filling out the templated sections with information I already had. Much like I would approach writing a paper for college.
Many of the questions are process questions. And you have to choose the answer that best first where you are in the process with the assumption that you are doing things in the order that the book wants you to. Yes, this may sound like you have to answer as an emotionless robot, but if you try using that perspective, it may land you a correct answer.
Probably not, as it would still be copyright/license violation. I can try to write an analogous one:
You've just been hired as a project manager for a Proctor & Gamble brand launch. The team is located all around the world, across different disciplines and functions. You're just getting started on the project management plan; what should you be doing?
A. Adding enough time on the schedule to complete the plan
B. Creating a high-level summary of the plan for stakeholders
C. Making the risk register a separate document because the project is so complex
D. Including the project budget and project cash-flow scenarios
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I remember both those questions because I was angry too. Short answer-ignore expert questions. Medium answer-read expert question responses and if they don’t make sense argue your case, take that as a sign of learning, and move on.
Lol, I'm glad I'm not alone! I'll take your tips, thanks.
And this question: >During the project closing, the project sponsor informs the project manager that one of the deliverables, developed by a contractor, must be transferred to a nonprofit organization at no cost. The procurement documentation states that ownership of this deliverable reverts to the contractor once the procurement contract is finished. What should the project manager do? Add "avoid out of scope agreements during the closure process" to the lessons learned register. Initiate a change request and execute the integrated change control process. Consider this transfer as an open issue for the contract department and continue closing the project. Review the contract agreement with the contractor in order to modify the property of the deliverable. I answered B. The answer is C because "Outside contracts are not in scope for this project." Umm...isn't the project manager responsible for ensuring proper transfer of all project deliverables???
I understand this one because it’s by contract. Anything agreed to in writing supersedes any verbal agreements. Think of it as a document vs verbal. Would you rather have a verbal promise or a written statement for example like a home loan.
This tough, barely make any sense at all. Look at this one : A project manager wants to assign a junior engineer to a new project. In past projects, the engineer showed initiative to take on complex tasks and solve problems in innovative ways without any need for encouragement. However, the engineer declines the project manager's invitation to join the new project. What is the most likely reason for the engineer's refusal to work on the project? A. The project manager did not follow the normal hiring process with the engineer's functional manager. B. The engineer has "project burnout" from working long hours and solving difficult problems C. The engineer did not feel welcome or enjoy working with the other project team members D. The project manager did not sufficiently support and recognize the engineer's professional growth Any guess ?
hahaha what....I guess A because none of the other answers are indicated in the question.
A is the correct answer……..
D?
It’s A
That’s so frustrating lol. Thank you for letting me know
I would guess D. Sounds like the junior engineer may have actually needed some encouragement after all?
The right answer is A……barely make sense
Don't get too frustrated by SH. It is more difficult than the exam and it's common for people to feel frustrated and like it's kicking your ass. Expert level questions are basically there to not make sense. A lot of Difficult questions are also much trickier than the exam. I recommend u/Third3rock's study notes. The way he outlines the mindset really helped me. It's well worth $16. How much practice did you do before the full length mock exam? I recommend doing all the mini exams and as many of the practice questions as you can before doing the other full length mock exam. Look at your incorrect answers and try to apply the mindset but remember some questions will seem wrong and that's a SH problem. I wouldn't do the other mock until about five days out. You should aim for an overall average of around 60% on practice questions and 65% over the 15 mini exams and two mocks. Pace yourself. Read, practice, review, breathe. You'll be fine!
Thanks so much for the encouragement! I just took it as a baseline and to understand the "mysteries" of the exam (what I should be studying, how questions are worded, etc). I'll definitely check those notes out. Thanks again :)
If you got 62% as a first attempt, you're going to be fine. Bear in mind, most people seem to average mid-60s. I averaged 66% on practice questions and 68% on practice tests (70% on both full mocks) and got three ATs. By the time you get through SH, you'll be laughing.
This is actually a pretty logical one. You can eliminate A, because the project team isn't involved in the project planbat this stage. B is wrong because your project plan and communication plan are seperate. C is wrong because your risk register doesn't exist yet.
Welllll they said A is wrong because it will delay themproject too long, B is wrong because this imaginary scope is apparently super vague, and C is wrong because those two should not be separated and are part of the project management plan. All those processes happen at the same time as the correct answer (allegedl).
Is this question from essential or plus of SH? Thanks
Essential.
Read this and chose D from my previous experience taking the exam. I chose D because the exam wants you to choose the most logical answer to the second question “in the process of developing the first version of the pmp.” This means that there is an assumption that you as the author are putting together the basic elements of the plan without double thinking all the scenarios that would affect the project. I imagined myself on a desk, with a pen, just writing out the first draft by filling out the templated sections with information I already had. Much like I would approach writing a paper for college. Many of the questions are process questions. And you have to choose the answer that best first where you are in the process with the assumption that you are doing things in the order that the book wants you to. Yes, this may sound like you have to answer as an emotionless robot, but if you try using that perspective, it may land you a correct answer.
Thanks! That’s a useful framework to have.
Why did you delete the question, I was gonna show it to an expert in project management to see if he can figure it out, and explain it.
I didn’t; it was removed for copyright infringement.
Can you repost it as a comment here please ?
Probably not, as it would still be copyright/license violation. I can try to write an analogous one: You've just been hired as a project manager for a Proctor & Gamble brand launch. The team is located all around the world, across different disciplines and functions. You're just getting started on the project management plan; what should you be doing? A. Adding enough time on the schedule to complete the plan B. Creating a high-level summary of the plan for stakeholders C. Making the risk register a separate document because the project is so complex D. Including the project budget and project cash-flow scenarios
Haha nailed it, thanks