PMP Test For Professional Responsibility

1. Dan is a PMP and is managing an agricultural project for Global Agrofood. The project will improve the quality of soil. This is a very technology intensive project. Dan has just joined Global Agrfood. He was working with Best Agro products and has acquired the know how while he was working there. There technology is patented. Can Dan use his knowledge and experience acquired in his previous employment?

No. This will violate patent regulation and hence PMP code of conduct can not allow it.

PMP code of conduct is not agricultural product specific. Dan will not be violating code of conduct.

Knowledge can not be patented. He can use knowledge and experience without violating any standards or regulations

Knowledge can not be patented. He can use knowledge and experience without violating any standards or regulations (PMI Handbook)

Explanation

Knowledge can not be patented. He can use knowledge and experience without violating any standards or regulations (PMI Handbook)

2. Jeff is managing a very large road construction project. As per the contract, it is mandatory that all the team members should have more than 5 years of experience in the field of road construction. Jerome is an excellent resource to have in your team, but he has only 4 years of experience. Jerome's friend who is in your team is suggesting that he can arrange for a work experience certificate. Since Jerome is technically very sound, even the customer will be happy to have him and the project will surely close successfully. He also feels that since Jerome is a very good resource, quality of work will improve, so there is no harm in getting a work experience. Jeff is a certified PMP, but is not a member of PMI now. What should he do?

Jeff should call in legal authorities and report the incidence as this is against aspirational responsibility standards.

Jeff should report this to senior management and refuse to arrange for a fraudulent certificate. He is PMP and is bound by mandatory standard for responsibility. (PMI Handbook)

Explanation

Jeff should report this to senior management and refuse to arrange for a fraudulent certificate. He is PMP and is bound by mandatory standard for responsibility. (PMI Handbook)

3. Code of ethics and professional conduct applies to

Only PMI members

Non members who serve PMI in volunteer capacity

PMI members and PMI chapter members only

Only those who are certified PMPs

Non members who serve PMI in volunteer capacity (PMI code of ethics page 1)

Explanation

Non members who serve PMI in volunteer capacity (PMI code of ethics page 1)

4. You are managing a project where you are setting up solar heating equipments in a large residential complex of about 2000 houses. You do not have technical know how and are planning to outsource procurement of panels. You are asking for bids from 8 vendors. One of the vendors is your brother. You know that he can do an excellent job. Your brother works for your organization regularly and is one of your management's preferred vendors. Your management is aware of your relation. What should you do?

Go ahead and invite your brother. You are giving him a fair chance along with others and you are meeting aspirational standard for fairness. (PMI Handbook)

Explanation

Go ahead and invite your brother. You are giving him a fair chance along with others and you are meeting aspirational standard for fairness. (PMI Handbook)

5. You are managing a big international project with very hectic schedule. The project is very important to your management. You are selecting the team in an Asian country. Since the schedule is very hectic, you can not afford to let it slip. You are trying for tough team members who can manage hectic schedule. You have two candidates for a certain technical skill. Deepa is better skilled and she has worked on similar projects with excellent recommendations that speak about her capabilities. Ram is another candidate who is almost equally skilled though he has not yet worked on international projects. Your customer does not favor women employees and hence wants you to select Ram. What should you do?

In this scenario, the correct answer is to select the candidate who is more capable and suitable for the project. This is because selecting a candidate based on gender preference goes against the mandatory standards of fairness outlined in the PMI code of ethics. The customer's preference for a male candidate should not influence the decision, as it is important to prioritize qualifications and skills when selecting team members for a project.

Explanation

In this scenario, the correct answer is to select the candidate who is more capable and suitable for the project. This is because selecting a candidate based on gender preference goes against the mandatory standards of fairness outlined in the PMI code of ethics. The customer's preference for a male candidate should not influence the decision, as it is important to prioritize qualifications and skills when selecting team members for a project.