Project Management Professional (PMP) Practice Exam

During a meeting, a discussion came up: To which degree does your project have to be compliant to the processes enumerated in the PMBOK® Guide? What should be the guiding principle to answer this question?

1. The processes are meant as rough guidelines to which a team should only adhere if there is enough consensus.

2. The more processes the project team follows, the better the project’s performance will be.

3. The project manager must follow all 49 processes for project management without alterations.

4. The project team must select appropriate processes required to meet the project requirements.

The correct answer is: The project team must select appropriate processes required to meet the project requirements.

The correct answer is D because the PMBOK Guide is intended to provide guidance and a foundation for project management principles, allowing for flexibility in implementation. It is not necessary to implement every single process outlined in the guide, as project managers must assess the needs and requirements of their project and make appropriate selections. Options A and B are incorrect because they present extreme views and do not accurately reflect the intent of the PMBOK Guide. Option C is also incorrect because it suggests a rigid approach that may not be applicable to all projects.