PMP Question #1207: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

During the development of a project in a dynamic market environment, new unforeseen legal requirements have come into effect. The project manager is not sure if some of the project deliverables will be fully compliant with the new requirements. What should the project manager do?

Options

• AAgree with the project team that the new requirements will be applied to the next project, not the
• BEvaluate the consequences of noncompliance with relevant stakeholders and update the risk
• CRequest the project management office (PMO) to assign a dedicated resource to monitor the
• DStop the project until someone in the organization can identify all the new requirements and how

Explanation

The project manager must evaluate the implications of new legal requirements on project deliverables to ensure compliance and update the risk register to reflect these new risks and their potential impact.

Common mistakes.

• A. Agreeing to apply new legal requirements only to future projects is a non-compliant and irresponsible approach, potentially leading to legal repercussions and project failure.
• C. Requesting a dedicated resource to monitor before assessing the impact is premature and inefficient; the project manager must first understand the scope and implications of the new requirements.
• D. Stopping the project entirely without assessing the specific impact or potential mitigation strategies is an overreaction that can lead to unnecessary delays and costs.

Concept tested. Risk assessment and compliance management

Reference. https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok

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