Knowledge Check: Stakeholder & Communication

Test your understanding of stakeholder analysis, engagement strategies, and communication planning in the 2026 PMP context.

Chapter 4: Stakeholders

Question 1 of 5

20%

A high-power, low-interest stakeholder suddenly discovers the project will impact their budget and is now openly resistant. What should you do FIRST?

A. Ask the sponsor to handle the communication with the stakeholder

B. Analyze the impact on the budget and update the Stakeholder Register

C. Inform the team to bypass this stakeholder for all future decisions

D. Update the project schedule to include a delay for budget re-evaluation

Additional Study Topics

For complete mastery of Chapter 4, ensure you understand:

1. Analytical Models: Power/Interest Grid vs. Salience Model vs. Stakeholder Cube.
2. Communication Flow: Sender-Receiver models and the impact of "Noise" in virtual environments.
3. Governance Layers: Respecting the "Direction of Influence" (Upward, Downward, etc.).
4. Expectation Management: The difference between communication (sending) and engagement (result).

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💡 Pro Tip: If an exam scenario describes a "political conflict" or "hidden agenda," look for an answer that involves Stakeholder Analysis or Engagement Assessment. Understanding the *Why* is always the first step.