PMP Question #1324: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project manager is assigned to a dental equipment development project that is in the middle of its design phase. After reviewing the project prototype, it is identified that a couple of requirements specifications are missing. Which action should the project manager take next?

Options

• AAsk the team to wait until they are able to update the requirements specifications.
• BDiscuss with the team and build a workaround plan to immediately deliver the pending
• CMeet with the development team to review and assess the requirements specifications.
• DPrepare a change request for the change control board (CCB) to remove the missing

Explanation

When missing requirements are identified during the design phase, the project manager should immediately meet with the development team to review and assess the specifics of these requirements.

Common mistakes.

• A. Asking the team to wait is a passive approach that delays resolution and can lead to further issues or rework, especially during the design phase.
• B. Building a workaround plan without first fully understanding the missing requirements and their implications is premature and could lead to an ineffective or risky solution.
• D. Preparing a change request to remove missing requirements is inappropriate; the goal should be to incorporate critical missing requirements, not to simply discard them, unless a thorough assessment determines they are not essential.

Concept tested. Requirements management and scope validation

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

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