PMP Question #132: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A company is conducting a digital transformation project that has a hard deadline. The marketing team wants to combine this implementation with a new product, and the newly assigned project manager is not aware of all the dependencies. Using a hybrid approach, what should the project manager do to ensure the dependencies are taken into consideration?

Options

• AImplement a project newsletter so the different team members can be informed about the
• BMake sure that each individual project schedule is aligned with the common deadlines.
• CCombine all of the small projects into one big project so the team can collaborate better as one
• DFacilitate communication promoting a Scrum of Scrums so the different teams are aware of the

Explanation

To manage dependencies effectively in a hybrid project involving new products and a new project manager, especially with a hard deadline, the project manager needs a strong communication and coordination mechanism.

Common mistakes.

• A. A project newsletter provides one-way information and does not facilitate interactive dependency identification, management, or real-time impediment resolution between teams.
• B. Aligning individual project schedules is a good outcome, but it doesn't describe the proactive communication method needed to identify and manage dependencies in the first place.
• C. Combining all small projects into one big project increases complexity, can dilute focus, and might not be suitable for a hybrid approach or guarantee better dependency management.

Concept tested. Scaled Agile dependency management

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