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PK0-004 · Question #913
PK0-004 Question #913: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Project steering committee. When team members are split across multiple projects and not completing deliverables, the project steering committee has the authority to prioritize projects and resolve cross-project resource conflicts.
Question
A project manager notices some team members who are assigned to the project are not completing the deliverables in a timely manner because they are busy with tasks from other projects. Which of the following should the project manager consult to resolve this situation?
Options
- AProject coordinator
- BProject sponsor
- CProject steering committee
- DProject management office
Explanation
When team members are split across multiple projects and not completing deliverables, the project steering committee has the authority to prioritize projects and resolve cross-project resource conflicts.
Common mistakes.
- A. A project coordinator assists the project manager with administrative and coordination tasks but does not have authority to resolve resource allocation conflicts across projects.
- B. The project sponsor funds and supports the project but typically does not have visibility into or authority over competing demands from other projects across the organization.
- D. The project management office establishes standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks but does not hold decision-making authority to reprioritize active projects.
Concept tested. Escalating cross-project resource conflicts to steering committee
Reference. https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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