Project Management Professional (PMP) Practice Exam

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Projects frequently do not meet customer expectations for which of the following reasons?

Poor risk management by the contractor running the project
Poor technical ability of the contractor running the project for the customer
Technical inability and poor risk management by the contractor
Unclear scope definition by the customer for whom the project is performed

The correct answer is: Technical inability and poor risk management by the contractor

Projects frequently do not meet customer expectations due to a combination of technical inability and poor risk management by the contractor. This means that the contractor may not have the necessary skills or expertise to deliver the project successfully, and also may not be effectively managing potential risks that could impact the project's outcome. Option A is incorrect because it only identifies poor risk management as the reason for project failure, without considering technical ability. Option B is incorrect because it only mentions the contractor's technical ability but not risk management. Option D is also incorrect because it places the blame solely on the customer for not defining the scope clearly, without considering other factors that may contribute to project failure. Therefore, option C is the most comprehensive and accurate answer.