PMP · Question #1398
A project manager is assigned to a major system integration project that is currently in the execution phase. The project relies heavily on the presence and availability of certain products and…
The correct answer is D. Perform procurement control checks throughout the project. To ensure the successful execution of a major system integration project relying on third-party vendors for products and services, the project manager should perform procurement control checks throughout the project.
Question
Options
- AOversee the selection process for the vendor to procure the needed products and services.
- BAsk the procurement department to select the vendor using established processes.
- CActivate the mitigation plan for the procurement risks.
- DPerform procurement control checks throughout the project.
How the community answered
(39 responses)- A8% (3)
- B5% (2)
- C13% (5)
- D74% (29)
Why each option
To ensure the successful execution of a major system integration project relying on third-party vendors for products and services, the project manager should perform procurement control checks throughout the project.
Overseeing the selection process is part of the Plan Procurement Management and Conduct Procurements processes, which typically occur before the execution phase; the question states the project is already in execution.
Asking the procurement department to select a vendor is also a pre-execution activity. The vendors should already be selected and under contract if the project is in the execution phase.
Activating a mitigation plan implies a specific procurement risk has already materialized. While this might be necessary for *some* issues, performing general procurement control checks is a continuous, proactive activity to *ensure* successful execution, not just respond to problems.
Since the project is in the execution phase and relies heavily on third-party vendors, performing procurement control checks is essential. This involves actively monitoring vendor performance, managing contracts, ensuring deliverables meet specifications, and preventing or addressing issues proactively to ensure successful project execution.
Concept tested: Procurement control, contract administration, vendor management
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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Community Discussion
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Wesley A.Jan 27, 2026Failed this one the first time because I jumped at C thinking about risk mitigation. D is correct because the project manager needs to actively control procurements across all project phases, and the scenario stresses ongoing availability from multiple vendors at various periods.
Fatima Z.Jan 13, 2026D is the giveaway here because Control Procurements lives in the Monitor and Control process group, so picture a vendor checkpoint at every phase gate. I keep a sticky note on my monitor that says PCC equals Procurement Control Checks, because Control Procurements means you watch those vendors like a hawk across all phases. Quick question for anyone who has sat the exam recently: does PMI ever expect you to pick the mitigation plan answer when the scenario only hints at vendor risk but never spells out an active threat?
Orla P.Feb 8, 2026D confirmed on my exam. Is anyone else surprised Control Procurements spans all phases, not just execution?
Nina C.Jan 19, 2026Picked B first since procurement usually owns vendor selection, but D wins because execution means control procurements.