PK0-004 · Question #575
A project manager is working on a project, which needs to be delivered within six months. The project sponsor has made it known that the six months is non-negotiable and additional funding can be…
The correct answer is A. Obtain additional resources to crash the timelines. The sponsor explicitly stated two things: the deadline is non-negotiable AND additional funding can be provided. This directly points to crashing - the technique of adding resources to compress schedule duration. With one month left and a one-month defect fix, crashing the…
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A project manager is working on a project, which needs to be delivered within six months. The project sponsor has made it known that the six months is non-negotiable and additional funding can be provided, if required. The project is in the fifth month, and testing is ongoing. The project team has identified a major defect that will take up to one month to rectify. Which of the following is the BEST action for the project manager to take to ensure the project finishes as planned?
Options
- AObtain additional resources to crash the timelines.
- BContinue the project as is and communicate the imminent one-month delay to the sponsor.
- CFast-track non-critical-path activities.
- DDeliver the products to meet the timelines and create an additional phase to address issues.
How the community answered
(20 responses)- A45% (9)
- B30% (6)
- C10% (2)
- D15% (3)
Explanation
The sponsor explicitly stated two things: the deadline is non-negotiable AND additional funding can be provided. This directly points to crashing - the technique of adding resources to compress schedule duration. With one month left and a one-month defect fix, crashing the repair effort with extra resources can compress it below one month, allowing on-time delivery. Fast-tracking (C) applies to non-critical-path activities and won't address the defect. Communicating a delay (B) violates the non-negotiable constraint. Deferring issues to a new phase (D) means delivering a known-defective product.
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