Project Management Professional PMP · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 172
Project F5E is starting its planning phase and expects to run for at least ten weeks. After an initial meeting, a team member approaches the project manager, Finneus, and asks why they are spending so much time defining Project F5E's mission. What is Finneus's most likely response?
- A A clear mission will help the team focus on Project F5E's objectives.
- B The project management office requires a mission statement.
- C Finneus needs to spend a certain amount of time planning Project F5E.
- D The mission statement is necessary for the scope statement.
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Having a clear mission statement will help Project F5E stay on track and provide guidance when the team cannot determine the best course of action. The project management office requiring a mission statement is not the best answer. A mission statement helps the team focus on project objectives. There is no required amount of planning other than what is appropriate and needed. Each project will spend a different amount of time on planning. The mission statement is not required for the scope statement.Discussion
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