PMP · Question #91
A global program is being kicked off, and various distributed teams are involved in delivering the initiative. Besides planning and executing the scope for the initiative, team interactions must be co
The correct answer is A. Videoconferencing. For distributed teams in a global program kickoff, videoconferencing provides the most effective and interactive medium for meetings by allowing visual cues and real-time collaboration.
Question
A global program is being kicked off, and various distributed teams are involved in delivering the initiative. Besides planning and executing the scope for the initiative, team interactions must be considered. How should the project teams interact in their meetings?
Options
- AVideoconferencing
- BEncrypted emails
- CPhone conversations
- DChat conversations
How the community answered
(27 responses)- A78% (21)
- B4% (1)
- C15% (4)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
For distributed teams in a global program kickoff, videoconferencing provides the most effective and interactive medium for meetings by allowing visual cues and real-time collaboration.
Videoconferencing is the most effective communication tool for distributed global teams, especially during a program kickoff, as it allows participants to see each other, interpret non-verbal cues, share screens, and engage in real-time discussions, fostering a stronger sense of connection and collaboration than audio-only or text-based methods. This rich communication helps build rapport and clarify understanding among diverse team members.
Encrypted emails are suitable for secure asynchronous communication and documentation, but lack the real-time interactivity and visual cues necessary for effective team meetings.
Phone conversations lack visual cues, which can be critical for understanding context, non-verbal communication, and building rapport among distributed team members.
Chat conversations are best for quick, informal asynchronous messages or side discussions, but they are not ideal for structured, interactive team meetings that require complex discussions and decision-making.
Concept tested: Distributed team communication; meeting tools
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok/project-communications-management
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Community Discussion
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Toby R.Jan 8, 2026Took the exam last month and got this exact question. A is the answer they want. PMI wants videoconferencing because it gives distributed teams face-to-face interaction, which builds trust and improves communication across global groups. B, C, and D all lack that visual element, so they do not fully support the collaboration PMI expects on a global program. If you see anything about distributed teams needing to interact, always go with the option that gets people seeing each other.
Lena V.Jan 9, 2026Agreed on A, but note the real trigger in the stem is interactive collaboration across distributed teams, not just video alone; if a future variant pairs videoconferencing with a shared virtual workspace, that combo outranks video only because PMI also tests co-creation, not just face time.
Lena V.Jan 2, 2026A is correct since distributed teams need face-to-face interaction via video. Does your exam still emphasize colocation as the preferred alternative?
Toby R.Jan 4, 2026Yeah A showed up on my exam but they worded it as communication methods rather than video specifically, so dont lock yourself into that framing.
Mateus R.Jan 10, 2026I first leaned toward B since encrypted emails sounded like the safe bet for distributed teams handling sensitive program info. But the question asks about meetings, and emails are asynchronous, not a meeting format. Think of it like a family reunion across three continents: you want faces on a screen so folks can read body language and hash things out in real time, not a chain of locked letters that kills the back-and-forth. Videoconferencing is the only option that delivers that live, face-to-face meeting experience for a global kickoff.
Lena V.Jan 13, 2026Right call. Exam also expects you to know videoconferencing supports real-time collaboration features like screen sharing and whiteboarding, not just face time, so watch for answer options that mention those capabilities.