PMP Question #1020: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A compliance strategy was created during the planning phase of a project. During execution, the project manager left the organization and another project manager was assigned to the team. What should the project manager do first to ensure the project is compliant?

Options

• AReview the organizational process assets (OPAs) for compliance topics.
• BMeet with the team to discuss compliance concerns.
• CReview the compliance strategy and version history.
• DMeet with the project sponsor to discuss their compliance concerns.

Explanation

A new project manager is assigned to an ongoing project and needs to ensure its compliance.

Common mistakes.

• A. While organizational process assets (OPAs) contain general compliance policies, the project's specific compliance strategy document is the most relevant and detailed source for understanding its unique requirements.
• B. Meeting with the team is important for understanding current practices, but the project manager should first independently review the documented strategy to gain a foundational understanding before discussing it with the team.
• D. The project sponsor can offer high-level insights into compliance priorities, but the detailed requirements and implementation plans are contained within the project's compliance strategy document.

Concept tested. Project handover and compliance documentation review

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