PMP Question #832: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project manager is replacing the knowledge-sharing platform of a project with a new web-based solution, ensuring that the system is aligned with a significant change in the organization's structure. The project charter was approved and the team is working on the detailed planning. The project management office (PMO) has provided detailed templates for all new projects to follow. Which strategy should the project manager adopt for the project?

Options

• AAlign the project schedule with the PMO's change control process in collaboration with the PMO
• BDevelop a training and communications schedule with sufficient lead time in collaboration with the
• CDevelop a communications management plan aligned with the new organizational structure in
• DAlign the project schedule with the IT change control processes and tools in collaboration with the

Explanation

Given a significant organizational structure change impacting the project's purpose, the project manager should prioritize developing a communications management plan aligned with the new structure.

Common mistakes.

• A. Aligning the project schedule with PMO's change control is important, but a communications plan addresses the how of informing stakeholders about the structural changes first.
• B. Developing a training and communications schedule is part of project execution, but establishing the overall communications strategy (the plan) is a prerequisite, especially with a structural change.
• D. Aligning with IT change control processes is specific to technical changes, not the overarching project strategy driven by organizational structure changes.

Concept tested. Adapting communication plans to organizational change

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

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