- A
Tell the sponsor that testing is mandatory and cannot be skipped
Why wrong: While testing is important, refusing without offering alternatives is not collaborative; the PM should work with the sponsor.
- B
Explain the risks of skipping testing and propose reducing the scope of testing to high-risk areas only
The PM should communicate risks and collaborate with the sponsor to find a balanced solution that maintains essential quality.
- C
Skip testing as requested to meet the deadline
Why wrong: Skipping testing could lead to quality issues and negative business impact, which is not a PMI-recommended approach.
- D
Ask the quality assurance manager to decide
Why wrong: The PM is responsible for the project; escalation without analysis or recommendation is not proactive.
PMP Practice Question: Business Environment: strategy and project benefits
This PMP practice question tests your understanding of business environment: strategy and project benefits. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
In a hybrid project, the project sponsor asks you to skip the testing phase to meet the deadline. The product is critical for an upcoming trade show. What should you do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Explain the risks of skipping testing and propose reducing the scope of testing to high-risk areas only
Option B is correct because the PM should explain the risks of skipping testing and propose alternatives that balance quality and schedule. Option A is wrong because skipping testing may lead to defects and reputational damage. Option C is wrong because the PM is responsible for quality and should not simply accept the request. Option D is wrong because it does not address the sponsor's concern.
Key principle: OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Tell the sponsor that testing is mandatory and cannot be skipped
Why it's wrong here
While testing is important, refusing without offering alternatives is not collaborative; the PM should work with the sponsor.
- ✓
Explain the risks of skipping testing and propose reducing the scope of testing to high-risk areas only
Why this is correct
The PM should communicate risks and collaborate with the sponsor to find a balanced solution that maintains essential quality.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- ✗
Skip testing as requested to meet the deadline
Why it's wrong here
Skipping testing could lead to quality issues and negative business impact, which is not a PMI-recommended approach.
- ✗
Ask the quality assurance manager to decide
Why it's wrong here
The PM is responsible for the project; escalation without analysis or recommendation is not proactive.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: OSPF can fail even when IP connectivity looks correct
OSPF neighbour formation depends on matching areas, timers, network type, authentication and passive-interface behaviour. Do not choose an answer only because the devices can ping.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
OSPF questions usually test the details that control adjacency and route selection. Read the neighbour state, area, router ID and interface configuration before deciding what is wrong.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- Router ID selection can affect neighbour relationships and LSDB output.
- OSPF cost influences the preferred path.
- A route can appear in OSPF information but not become the installed route.
TExam Day Tips
- Check area mismatch first when OSPF adjacency fails.
- Review passive interfaces when a network is advertised but no neighbour forms.
- Use show ip ospf neighbor and show ip route clues carefully.
Key takeaway
OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
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Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PMP OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
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What does this PMP question test?
Business Environment: strategy and project benefits — This question tests Business Environment: strategy and project benefits — OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Explain the risks of skipping testing and propose reducing the scope of testing to high-risk areas only — Option B is correct because the PM should explain the risks of skipping testing and propose alternatives that balance quality and schedule. Option A is wrong because skipping testing may lead to defects and reputational damage. Option C is wrong because the PM is responsible for quality and should not simply accept the request. Option D is wrong because it does not address the sponsor's concern.
What should I do if I get this PMP question wrong?
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PMP OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
What is the key concept behind this question?
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
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