PK0-005 Question #149: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

The project kickoff concluded, and the sponsor indicated that the recently hired summer interns are authorized to work on the project. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

Options

• AHost a risk workshop with all stakeholders to complete an initial risk assessment.
• BWork with the interns to develop a work breakdown structure and project schedule.
• CConduct a skills assessment to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the staff.
• DAssign the resources to project tasks and encourage them to begin work immediately.

Explanation

After new interns are authorized to work on a project, the project manager should first conduct a skills assessment to understand their capabilities before assigning tasks.

Common mistakes.

• A. While risk assessment is ongoing, assessing the capabilities of new team members takes precedence before incorporating them into broader project activities.
• B. Involving new, unassessed resources in developing foundational project artifacts like the WBS and schedule is premature and could be inefficient without knowing their skills.
• D. Assigning resources to tasks immediately without a prior skills assessment risks misallocation, potential errors, and demotivation if the tasks are unsuitable for their current abilities.

Concept tested. Project resource management and assessment

Reference. https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok

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