A key project team member, who has tasks on the critical path, recently became ill and will be unavailable for at least one month. The project manager received a qualified replacement team member…

Question

Options

• AThe project will likely fall behind schedule as the new team member learns about the project.
• BThe project will finish ahead of schedule once the original team member returns.
• CThe quality of the work product will suffer, as the new team member is unfamiliar with the
• DThe project will complete on schedule and within budget.
• EThe project will exceed its budget since a new team member has joined.

• A
  7% (3)
• B
  15% (6)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  73% (30)
• E
  2% (1)

Explanation

The question emphasizes two key facts: the replacement is 'qualified' and 'immediately picked up where the sick member left off.' These conditions indicate a seamless transition with no ramp-up time or productivity loss. Because the replacement is already capable and productive from day one, the critical path tasks continue without delay, keeping the schedule and budget intact. The other options (A, C, E) all assume some negative impact from the transition, which is contradicted by the scenario's description of an immediate and successful handoff. Option B is irrelevant because the project finishing ahead of schedule is not supported by the information given.

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