PMP Question #184: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

In a financial company, a strategic project has been planned to use a predictive approach. During project planning, the product leader requests that milestones be submitted for review. There is a defined scope and an established deadline to conclude the project. What should the project manager do first to meet the product leader's expectations?

Options

• AChange the project charter to indicate that the approach will be different.
• BInform the product leader that they must wait until the end of the project.
• CMeet with the software team to review the possibility of monthly milestone reviews.
• DModify the project management plan to use an agile framework to incorporate milestones.

Explanation

To meet the product leader's request for milestone reviews within a predictive project with defined scope and deadlines, the project manager should first discuss the feasibility of implementing such reviews with the software team.

Common mistakes.

• A. Changing the project charter for a request about milestone reviews is an overreaction and unnecessary, especially before assessing the impact and feasibility.
• B. Dismissing the product leader's request without consideration can lead to stakeholder dissatisfaction and reduced engagement.
• D. Immediately modifying the project management plan to an agile framework solely for milestone reviews is a significant shift in methodology and potentially inappropriate given the project's 'predictive approach, defined scope, and established deadline'.

Concept tested. Stakeholder expectation management and planning in predictive projects

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