CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) — Question 314

During an important stage of a project, a project team is suffering from burnout, which is impacting the quality of the work. The project manager analyzes the feasibility of approving additional time off. Which of the following will allow the project manager to reduce the pace of the work to mitigate these concerns?

Answer options

• A. Contingency reserves
• B. Escalation to the steering committee
• C. Backlog prioritization
• D. Critical path

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, Contingency reserves, allows the project manager to allocate additional resources or time to the project, thus reducing work pressure. Options B and C do not directly address work pace; escalating to the steering committee may lead to delays rather than immediate relief, and backlog prioritization focuses on task management rather than easing workload. Option D, Critical path, is related to project scheduling and does not provide a solution for mitigating burnout.