PMP · Question #1354
A team is testing a product on multiple radio frequencies. The project manager is informed that a new government policy, expected in 2 weeks, will mandate companies to obtain approval and licensing fo
The correct answer is D. Update the project risk checklist to consider licensing and approvals for risk identification. E. Reallocate the testing resources to complete testing early before the policy takes effect.. Given an impending policy change requiring licensing for frequency testing and remaining work, the project manager must update the risk checklist and reallocate resources to complete testing early.
Question
A team is testing a product on multiple radio frequencies. The project manager is informed that a new government policy, expected in 2 weeks, will mandate companies to obtain approval and licensing for frequency testing. The team has completed 80% of the testing and needs 4 weeks to complete the remaining tests. Which two actions should the project manager take until the approval is received? (Choose two.)
Options
- AHire a vendor with the required expertise and infrastructure to complete the testing.
- BStop testing immediately and escalate the issue to senior management for a decision.
- CAllow testing to continue for the complete duration as the policy may not apply to ongoing
- DUpdate the project risk checklist to consider licensing and approvals for risk identification.
- EReallocate the testing resources to complete testing early before the policy takes effect.
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A2% (1)
- B13% (6)
- C6% (3)
- D79% (37)
Why each option
Given an impending policy change requiring licensing for frequency testing and remaining work, the project manager must update the risk checklist and reallocate resources to complete testing early.
Hiring a vendor might be a solution later if internal efforts fail, but the immediate actions are to assess and mitigate the risk with existing resources.
Stopping testing immediately without understanding the full impact or exploring alternatives is a reactive and potentially costly action, especially with 80% already complete.
Assuming the policy may not apply to ongoing projects is a risky assumption and could lead to non-compliance and legal issues; it's better to plan for its impact.
Recognizing the upcoming policy as a potential threat, the project manager must proactively update the project's risk checklist or register to document the risk of non-compliance and the need for new approvals/licensing. This ensures the risk is formally acknowledged and monitored for appropriate responses.
Given that the policy takes effect in 2 weeks and 4 weeks of testing remain, the project manager should reallocate resources or implement strategies to accelerate the remaining testing. The goal is to complete as much testing as possible legally before the new policy requiring approvals comes into force, minimizing disruption.
Concept tested: Risk management and proactive mitigation
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Community Discussion
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Hiroshi T.Jan 23, 2026D and E are correct. The PMI mindset is to update the risk register proactively when new regulatory risks emerge, and to look for schedule compression options to finish work before a constraint takes effect. A and B are overreactions that ignore the remaining testing capacity, while C assumes the policy will not apply, which violates the principle of not gambling on regulatory compliance.
Carlos M.Jan 15, 2026Saw this on my exam last month and picked D and E. The logic is straightforward, you update the risk checklist since a new regulation is coming, and you reallocate resources to finish before the 2 week deadline hits.
Hiroshi T.Jan 17, 2026D and E align with the PMBOK emphasis on updating the risk register when new regulatory constraints emerge, but the checklist update should feed into the risk register, not replace it, since the register is the primary artifact per Section 11.
Lena V.Jan 17, 2026D and E are the correct picks here. D is straightforward risk management: the PM must update the risk register the moment a new regulatory requirement is identified, full stop. E makes sense because the math works in your favor: 2 weeks until the policy lands, 4 weeks of testing remaining, 80% done, so reallocating resources to compress the schedule and finish before the mandate hits is the proactive move the exam rewards. A and B are overreactions that waste the 80% already completed, and C is a gamble the exam never wants you to take.