PMBOK Stakeholder Engagement Strategies 2

Question 1

A project manager discovers a previously unidentified stakeholder group midway through execution. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Add them to the stakeholder register and assess their influence and interest

Answer

Newly identified stakeholders must be added to the stakeholder register and analyzed for their power, interest, and impact on the project.

Question 2

Which stakeholder engagement level describes a stakeholder who is aware of the project and its potential impacts but neither supports nor opposes it?

Accepted Answer

Neutral

Answer

A neutral stakeholder is aware of the project but has not taken a position of support or resistance.

Question 3

The Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix compares which two states for each stakeholder?

Accepted Answer

Current engagement level and desired engagement level

Answer

The matrix plots the current (C) and desired (D) engagement levels to identify gaps that need to be closed.

Question 4

A key stakeholder consistently misses scheduled meetings and does not respond to emails. Which strategy BEST addresses this situation?

Accepted Answer

Identify their preferred communication channel and adjust engagement accordingly

Answer

Adapting communication methods and channels to stakeholder preferences increases the likelihood of meaningful engagement.

Question 5

Which PMBOK process group contains the Manage Stakeholder Engagement process?

Accepted Answer

Executing

Answer

Manage Stakeholder Engagement is an Executing process focused on working with stakeholders to meet their needs and address issues.

PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge Practice Test