CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) — Question 520

A highly experienced resource, who is working in the network security department, needs to be allocated to a project. The project manager wants to negotiate the terms of participation with the resource, but the network coordinator denies the request. Which of the following organizational structures BEST describes this scenario?

Answer options

• A. Projectized
• B. Hybrid
• C. Strong matrix
• D. Functional

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Functional, because in a functional structure, resources are managed by their respective departments, and project managers have limited authority over them. The project manager's inability to negotiate directly with the resource indicates that the resource is primarily aligned with their functional department, which is characteristic of a functional organizational structure. The other options suggest varying levels of project authority which do not fit this scenario.