PK0-005 · Question #405
A project is planned to be completed in three phases. The team has learned that all the tasks related to phase one are a week behind schedule. Which of the following is the next action the project…
The correct answer is A. Update the project schedule. When a schedule variance is discovered, the project manager's first action should be to update the project schedule to reflect the current reality. You cannot make informed decisions without an accurate baseline. Option B (starting other phases in parallel) could create…
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A project is planned to be completed in three phases. The team has learned that all the tasks related to phase one are a week behind schedule. Which of the following is the next action the project manager should take?
Options
- AUpdate the project schedule.
- BStart the other phases in parallel to accelerate the project.
- CAssign additional resources to finish incomplete tasks.
- DAbandon phase one and begin phase two as planned.
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A74% (31)
- B7% (3)
- C5% (2)
- D14% (6)
Explanation
When a schedule variance is discovered, the project manager's first action should be to update the project schedule to reflect the current reality. You cannot make informed decisions without an accurate baseline. Option B (starting other phases in parallel) could create dependencies and risks without understanding the full impact of the delay. Option C (adding resources) is a possible corrective action but should only come after the schedule is updated and the situation is properly assessed - adding resources prematurely can be counterproductive (Brooks's Law). Option D (abandoning phase one) is not appropriate without stakeholder input and full impact analysis.
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