CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) — Question 116

While developing a project charter, a PM discovers that some of the legal requirements have not been addressed during the project concept preparation, which could result in significant financial penalties against the organization. The PM knows that implementation of appropriate changes is costly and will exceed the budget and scope of the project. Which of the following should the PM do FIRST?

Answer options

• A. Escalate the finding to the change control board.
• B. Add a risk to the risk register for validation.
• C. Consult the RACI matrix to identify ownership of the risk.
• D. Have a meeting with the project sponsor and main stakeholders.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because having a meeting with the project sponsor and main stakeholders is crucial to address the oversight and gain consensus on how to proceed. Options A, B, and C are not appropriate first steps since they do not involve directly communicating the issue to those who can make decisions about project direction and funding.