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PK0-003 · Question #469

A new project manager has been assigned to a high profile project. In order to determine project status, which of the following should the project manager do? (Select Two).

The correct answer is C. Schedule a meeting with the team members to determine the project status. D. Send an email to the team members to request project status reports.. To determine project status effectively, a new project manager should engage directly with the project team. This involves scheduling meetings for interactive updates and requesting formal status reports to ensure consistent, documented progress tracking.

Project management concepts

Question

A new project manager has been assigned to a high profile project. In order to determine project status, which of the following should the project manager do? (Select Two).

Options

  • AAsk the key stakeholders for the project status.
  • BLeave a voicemail message to key personnel requesting the project status.
  • CSchedule a meeting with the team members to determine the project status.
  • DSend an email to the team members to request project status reports.
  • ESchedule a meeting with the project sponsor to determine the project status.

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • C
    83% (20)
  • E
    4% (1)

Why each option

To determine project status effectively, a new project manager should engage directly with the project team. This involves scheduling meetings for interactive updates and requesting formal status reports to ensure consistent, documented progress tracking.

AAsk the key stakeholders for the project status.

Asking key stakeholders for project status is inefficient, as stakeholders typically receive status updates from the project manager, rather than providing them.

BLeave a voicemail message to key personnel requesting the project status.

Leaving a voicemail is a passive and less reliable method for critical project status updates compared to scheduled meetings or formal requests.

CSchedule a meeting with the team members to determine the project status.Correct

Scheduling a meeting with team members provides a direct, interactive forum for the project manager to receive updates, clarify issues, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the project's progress and challenges from those performing the work. This method allows for real-time discussion and immediate feedback, which is crucial for high-profile projects.

DSend an email to the team members to request project status reports.Correct

Requesting project status reports via email from team members establishes a formal and documented communication channel for collecting regular updates on tasks, milestones, and potential impediments. This approach ensures a consistent flow of information and allows team members to provide detailed, structured reports of their progress.

ESchedule a meeting with the project sponsor to determine the project status.

The project sponsor provides oversight and resources but typically receives project status from the project manager, rather than providing detailed status themselves.

Concept tested: Project status reporting and team communication

Topics

#Project status reporting#Communication strategy#Team meetings#Email communication

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