Which scenario is most desirable during the execution phase of a project?

The correct answer is A. Apply and use quality controls to ensure expectations are met throughout the project. Quality should be actively controlled throughout the execution phase, not deferred to the end. Option A is correct because continuous quality control catches defects early when they are cheapest to fix and ensures stakeholder expectations are met progressively. Option C (inspecti

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Question

Which scenario is most desirable during the execution phase of a project?

Options

AApply and use quality controls to ensure expectations are met throughout the project
BCommunicate quality failures to the sponsor for feedback
CConduct all quality inspections at the end of the project
DOnly correct quality issues found if it will keep you within the budget

How the community answered

(36 responses)

A
89% (32)
B
6% (2)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Quality should be actively controlled throughout the execution phase, not deferred to the end. Option A is correct because continuous quality control catches defects early when they are cheapest to fix and ensures stakeholder expectations are met progressively. Option C (inspecting only at the end) is the worst practice - late-discovered defects are far more expensive to correct. Option B (communicating failures to the sponsor) does not resolve the issue. Option D (only fixing defects if within budget) means accepting known quality failures, which violates quality management principles. The PMBOK emphasizes prevention and early detection over inspection and late correction.

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