For IndividualsFor Educators
ExpertMinds LogoExpertMinds
ExpertMinds

Ace your certifications with Practice Exams and AI assistance.

  • Browse Exams
  • For Educators
  • Blog
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • Support
  • AWS SAA Exam Prep
  • PMI PMP Exam Prep
  • CPA Exam Prep
  • GCP PCA Exam Prep

© 2026 TinyHive Labs. Company number 16262776.

    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 3Question 40
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 10: Build shared understandingcommunication standardsshared understandingcross-functional teamsterminology management

    PMP · Question 40 · Task 10: Build shared understanding

    A project manager notices that team members from different functional areas are using different terminology for the same concepts, leading to confusion and miscommunication during project meetings. What should the project manager do to address this issue?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Work with the team to develop a common project glossary and communication standards

    B.

    Require all team members to use the terminology from the project management methodology

    C.

    Ask team members to define their terms whenever they speak in meetings

    D.

    Assign a team member to translate between different functional areas during meetings

    How to approach this question

    Look for proactive solutions that create shared understanding and prevent future miscommunication rather than reactive measures.

    Full Answer

    A.Work with the team to develop a common project glossary and communication standards✓ Correct
    A
    Developing common terminology and communication standards proactively addresses the root cause of miscommunication and creates lasting shared understanding.

    Common mistakes

    Using reactive approaches that manage confusion rather than proactive approaches that prevent it through shared understanding.
    Question 39All questionsQuestion 41

    Practice the full PMI PMP Practice Exam 3

    100 questions · hints · full answers · grading

    Sign up freeTake the exam

    More questions from this exam

    Q01During a sprint retrospective in an agile project, two team members engage in a heated argument a...HardQ02A project manager is leading a hybrid software development project where the client has clearly d...HardQ03A project manager notices that a high-performing team member has become withdrawn, is frequently ...HardQ04During sprint planning for a software development project, the development team reports that they...HardQ05A project has the following earned value metrics at the end of Month 8:<br/>- Budget at Completio...Hard
    View all 100 questions →