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PK0-005 · Question #23

During a status meeting, the development team reviews work and finds an unforeseen dependency on one of the critical project activities. As a result, the project will most likely be delayed. Which…

The correct answer is A. Work with the project scheduler to update the project timeline. When an unforeseen dependency causes a critical project activity to be delayed, the project manager should first collaborate with the project scheduler to update the project timeline.

Project Management Concepts

Question

During a status meeting, the development team reviews work and finds an unforeseen dependency on one of the critical project activities. As a result, the project will most likely be delayed. Which of the following actions should the project manager MOST likely perform?

Options

  • AWork with the project scheduler to update the project timeline.
  • BCommunicate to the stakeholders about the updated timeline.
  • CAsk the development team to fast-track upcoming activities.
  • DAdd two resources so the critical activities will finish on time.

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    80% (40)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • D
    12% (6)

Why each option

When an unforeseen dependency causes a critical project activity to be delayed, the project manager should first collaborate with the project scheduler to update the project timeline.

AWork with the project scheduler to update the project timeline.Correct

An unforeseen dependency on a critical path activity directly impacts the project schedule. The first step for a project manager is to work with the project scheduler to assess the impact, update activity durations, and adjust the overall project timeline to reflect the new reality. This ensures that a revised, realistic plan is in place before further actions are taken.

BCommunicate to the stakeholders about the updated timeline.

Communicating to stakeholders is crucial, but it should happen after the timeline has been properly assessed and updated by working with the project scheduler, ensuring accurate information is conveyed.

CAsk the development team to fast-track upcoming activities.

Fast-tracking activities can introduce risks, reduce quality, and isn't the primary immediate action for an unforeseen dependency, which requires schedule adjustment.

DAdd two resources so the critical activities will finish on time.

Adding resources (crashing) is a potential mitigation strategy but requires a cost-benefit analysis and schedule re-evaluation first, rather than being the immediate first step for an unforeseen dependency.

Concept tested: Project schedule management and dependency handling

Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok/schedule-management

Topics

#Project scheduling#Dependency management#Issue management#Schedule change management

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