Free PMP Certification Practice Questions:


One of your friends is a project manager at a computer security company. He is managing a project for the development of a NAC (network admissions control) appliance that uses the network infrastructure to enforce security policy compliance on all devices seeking to access network computing resources, thereby limiting damage from emerging security threats. The NAC appliance will provide rapid deployment with self-contained endpoint assessment, policy management, and remediation services. The company had performed a similar project a couple years ago.

This is a critical project for the company and he is under tremendous pressure to deliver the project. Unfortunately, he is new to the company and the project is growing in size every day. He is starting to feel overwhelmed by the project.

What is his BEST course of action?

A) Ask the previous project manager for assistance

B) Obtain the historical records and guidance from the PMO

C) Ask for additional resources from his supervisor

D) Contract with an outside vendor to provide the necessary technical expertise


  • [Ans: B]


    • Although the project manager could perform any of the actions mentioned above, the BEST course of action is to contact the PMO (Project Management Office) to obtain the historical records and ask for guidance and assistance.

    The PMO helps provide guidance, gathers and disseminates lessons learned, and can provide resources for the project. By contacting the PMO, the project manager can receive the assistance of other project managers and gather historical information for similar projects.

    On the other hand, asking the previous project manager for assistance is NOT the best course of action. The previous project manager might not be an experienced mentor and may not provide adequate advice or guidance.

    Asking for additional resources from the supervisor is also NOT the best course of action. Not enough information is available to determine whether additional resources are required for the project.

    Lastly, hiring an outside vendor to provide the necessary technical expertise is premature. Not enough information is provided to determine whether additional technical expertise is required for the project.





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