PMP Question #992: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

There are two interdependent projects: the first project is in execution, and the second one is about to be deployed. The first project has been delayed, which is now affecting the second project due to the sharing of resources. What should the project manager do in this situation?

Options

• AAsk for written commitment from the team manager assuring the deployment team can work on
• BAssess the issue with the deployment resources' availability and define a plan to deploy extra
• COrganize a meeting with the deployment team and explain that, due to a resource shortage, the
• DAsk the procurement team to solicit offers from external providers in order to replace the internal

Explanation

A delay in one project is causing a resource conflict for a second, interdependent project that is approaching deployment.

Common mistakes.

• A. Obtaining a written commitment does not resolve the actual resource shortage, which is the core problem affecting the second project's deployment.
• C. Simply explaining a resource shortage without offering a solution or a revised plan for the deployment team is not an effective project management action.
• D. Immediately engaging procurement for external resources might be an expensive and premature solution without first fully understanding the issue and exploring internal mitigation strategies.

Concept tested. Resource conflict resolution and planning

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

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