PMP Question #325: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project manager who is new to an organization observes that an approaching deadline is likely to be missed because there have been some delays on the project due to a lack of resources. What should the project manager do next?

Options

• AReview the risk management plan to identify the response strategy.
• BEscalate the issue to the sponsor and debrief them about the situation.
• CReview the milestone list to determine which tasks can be fast-tracked.
• DOrganize a team meeting to discuss the next course of action.

Explanation

Upon observing potential missed deadlines due to resource delays, the project manager should first organize a team meeting to collaboratively understand the situation and determine the best course of action.

Common mistakes.

• A. While resource issues can be risks, reviewing the risk management plan might provide general strategies but won't give specific solutions for the current, active problem without team input.
• B. Escalation to the sponsor is premature without first understanding the full scope of the problem and potential internal solutions from the team.
• C. Fast-tracking is a potential solution, but deciding to fast-track without consulting the team about feasibility and other options is not the immediate next step.

Concept tested. Initial project manager response to project delays

Reference. https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/resolving-project-problems-using-team-6523

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