PMP Question #1417: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A team is working on a hybrid project. Due to different interpretations of the project requirements, the deliverables are not aligned to the expectations. What steps should the project manager have taken to prevent this?

Options

• AEnsure the team understands all additional project requirements.
• BEnsure the team receives continuous feedback from customers/users.
• CUpdate the project management plan in order to get back on track.
• DSubmit a change request to adjust the project scope.

Explanation

To prevent misalignment due to differing interpretations of requirements, the project manager should have proactively ensured that the entire team clearly understood all project requirements and expectations from the outset.

Common mistakes.

• B. Continuous feedback from customers/users is crucial for validation and adaptation in agile and hybrid projects, but it addresses discovering new needs or validating existing interpretations, not preventing initial misinterpretations among the team.
• C. Updating the project management plan is a reactive measure taken after the problem has occurred, not a preventative step to avoid the initial misinterpretation.
• D. Submitting a change request to adjust scope is a reactive measure to address a misalignment that has already occurred, not a preventative action to ensure initial understanding of requirements.

Concept tested. Requirements elicitation and communication

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

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