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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice ExamQuestion 54
    Medium1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 7: Plan and manage qualityProcessQualityTools

    PMP · Question 54 · Task 7: Plan and manage quality

    A project manager is using a Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram with the team. What is the primary purpose of this activity?

    Answer options:

    A.

    To schedule tasks.

    B.

    To identify the root cause of a quality problem or risk.

    C.

    To prioritize requirements.

    D.

    To calculate the critical path.

    How to approach this question

    Tool -> Purpose. Fishbone = Root Cause.

    Full Answer

    B.To identify the root cause of a quality problem or risk.✓ Correct
    Task 7 (Quality) and Task 1 (Conflict/Issues). Root cause analysis is essential for solving problems permanently.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing diagram types.
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