PMP Question #1084: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project team is executing a project to replace an existing system with a new one. A new project manager has been hired and observes that the team consist of professionals who have worked with the older system, and others who have little previous experience. What should the project manager do to ensure project success?

Options

• AEvaluate the current effectiveness of the team and define development needs.
• BAssign team member roles and responsibilities based on past experience.
• CAllow each team member to use their individual strengths for project success.
• DRequest a performance assessment for the team from the functional manager.

Explanation

To ensure project success with a team of mixed experience levels for a new system, the project manager should first evaluate the team's current effectiveness and identify any development needs.

Common mistakes.

• B. Assigning roles solely based on past experience without evaluating current effectiveness for the new system may not leverage the team optimally or address skill deficiencies.
• C. While leveraging individual strengths is beneficial, it does not proactively address the identified disparity in experience or potential skill gaps related to the new system that could hinder overall project success.
• D. Requesting a performance assessment from a functional manager focuses on past performance and HR aspects, rather than a proactive assessment of the team's current capabilities and future development needs specifically for the new project.

Concept tested. Project team development, skill gap analysis

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/get-started-project-management/7-project-teams-collaboration

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