A project manager is eager to define access requirements during the initiation phase of a project. Which of the following steps should the project manager perform first?

The correct answer is D. Assess the resource pool. Before defining access requirements, the project manager must first understand who will be working on the project. Assessing the resource pool identifies what human resources are available - their roles, skills, and organizational positions - which directly informs what access…

Project Life Cycle Phases

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Options

ADefine the WBS.
BDevelop a RAM.
CManage the vendors.
DAssess the resource pool.

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A
11% (6)
B
4% (2)
C
2% (1)
D
83% (45)

Explanation

Before defining access requirements, the project manager must first understand who will be working on the project. Assessing the resource pool identifies what human resources are available - their roles, skills, and organizational positions - which directly informs what access each person or role will need. Defining the WBS (A) is a scope planning activity that comes later. Developing a RAM (B) - a Responsibility Assignment Matrix - also requires knowing who the resources are first. Managing vendors (C) is an procurement activity and is premature at this stage. You cannot determine access requirements without first knowing who needs access.

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