PMP · Question #653
A project manager just completed a successful deployment and is preparing to transition the project to an operational state before starting closeout actions. What should the project manager do to…
The correct answer is B. Meet with the project team to review the work breakdown structure (WBS) and confirm. To ensure a smooth transition to operations, the project manager should review the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with the team to confirm all scope elements are completed.
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A project manager just completed a successful deployment and is preparing to transition the project to an operational state before starting closeout actions. What should the project manager do to ensure that the project is ready to move to an operational state?
Options
- AReview the project approval requirements in the project charter and confirm who will be approving
- BMeet with the project team to review the work breakdown structure (WBS) and confirm
- CRefer to the project's work in progress (WIP) reports to ensure that there is no additional work in
- DDevelop a plan to repay the technical debt incurred during the project and ensure that the project
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A3% (1)
- B79% (23)
- C7% (2)
- D10% (3)
Why each option
To ensure a smooth transition to operations, the project manager should review the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with the team to confirm all scope elements are completed.
Reviewing project approval requirements from the project charter is primarily relevant for project initiation and formal closure, not for confirming the detailed operational readiness of deliverables after deployment.
Reviewing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with the project team after deployment is crucial to confirm that all defined deliverables, work packages, and scope elements have been completed according to the project plan. This validation ensures that the project's outputs are thorough and ready for operational handover, preventing any incomplete or missing components from impacting the operational state.
While Work in Progress (WIP) reports track ongoing tasks during execution, at this stage, the focus should shift to validating the completion of all defined scope against the baseline, not just monitoring current active tasks.
Developing a plan to repay technical debt is an important consideration for long-term operational health and future development, but it is distinct from confirming the initial readiness and completeness of the project's deliverables for immediate operational transition.
Concept tested: Project scope validation for operational transition
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