PMP Question #406: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A new project manager is assigned to a project midway through its implementation. During the first risk review meeting, the project manager notices that the version of the risk register used by the project team members is different from the one the project manager is using. What should the project manager have done to avoid this issue?

Options

• AReferred to the communications management plan
• BValidated the issue log
• CValidated the project artifacts
• DPerformed expert judgment

Explanation

To prevent discrepancies in project documents like the risk register, a new project manager should have validated all project artifacts upon taking over the project.

Common mistakes.

• A. Referring to the communications management plan would inform how to communicate, but it wouldn't inherently validate the content or version of the risk register itself.
• B. The issue log tracks current problems, but a risk register contains potential future problems, so validating the issue log wouldn't prevent a discrepancy in the risk register.
• D. Performing expert judgment is a technique for analysis or decision-making, not a method for ensuring that all project documentation is synchronized and up-to-date across the team and the project manager.

Concept tested. Project handover and artifact validation

Reference. https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-handover-best-practices-6556

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