PMP Question #1334: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project manager determines that a critical path activity is going to be delayed. The team proposes a fallback plan that could get the project back on track; however, the plan would require an additional cost to an already tight budget. What should the project manager do?

Options

• AAdd additional resources to the project to fast track certain activities and reduce delays.
• BCommunicate the delay to stakeholders and maintain the existing budget baseline.
• CEvaluate the fallback plan proposed by the team and submit a change request, if required.
• DUse the existing budget for executing the fallback plan and update the baseline.

Explanation

When a critical path activity is delayed and the team proposes a costly fallback plan, the project manager should evaluate it and follow formal change control procedures.

Common mistakes.

• A. Adding additional resources without proper evaluation and change control could exacerbate the budget issue and is not the first step.
• B. While communicating delays to stakeholders is necessary, maintaining the existing budget baseline while implementing a costly plan is contradictory and not a viable solution.
• D. Using existing budget for a costly fallback plan and updating the baseline without formal change request submission and CCB approval bypasses proper project governance and control.

Concept tested. Change control process for budget impacts

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/project-management/change-management-project-plan

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