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Question 2

Scenario: Green Point Landscaping is a small company that has been in business for seven years. The company has a good reputation and a loyal customer base. However, the company's owner, is feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day operations of the business. He knows he needs to implement a project management system to help him better manage his projects and improve the company's efficiency. Which of the following is the BEST benefit of implementing a project management system for Green Point Landscaping?

A. It will help Joel Lingua better manage his projects. 

B. It will improve the company's efficiency. 

C. It will help the company win new customers.

D. It will increase the company's profits.

Answer:

A. It will help Joel Lingua better manage his projects.

Explanation:

The primary benefit of implementing a project management system for Green Point Landscaping is that it will help Joel Lingua better manage his projects. A project management system will help Joel Lingua to:

Plan and schedule his projects more effectively

Track the progress of his projects

Identify and manage risks

Communicate with stakeholders more effectively

Control the costs of his projects

The other answer choices are not as good because they are not directly related to the benefits of implementing a project management system.

B. Improving the company's efficiency is a benefit of implementing a project management system, but it is not the primary benefit.

C. Winning new customers is not a direct benefit of implementing a project management system.

D. Increasing the company's profits is a potential benefit of implementing a project management system, but it is not guaranteed.

Page Reference:

PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition, Page 68, Section 2.4.11, "Checking Results"

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PMP Exam Prep Question 1

Scenario: A project team is working on a complex project with multiple stakeholders and a tight deadline. The project involves developing a new software application, and the team needs to ensure that all project information is effectively managed to facilitate efficient communication and collaboration. Which knowledge area is primarily responsible for managing project information, including creating, collecting, distributing, storing, retrieving, and disposing of project information?

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Schedule Management

Project Work

Answer: D. Project Work

Explanation:

In project management, the Project Work knowledge area encompasses the processes and activities related to establishing efficient project systems and processes, including managing project information. This involves creating, collecting, distributing, storing, retrieving, and disposing of project information to ensure effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.