PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 251

The customer asked the IT project manager to change a few specifications for the software being developed, which will affect the project budget. The financial sponsor is having difficulty approving changes to the budget that was already allocated to the project.

What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Explain that agile principles mandate that there should be a contingency budget for agile projects.
• B. Request the team work overtime to get the work done on time and within the allocated budget.
• C. Encourage the product owner and team to analyze the impact of the changes and prioritize the backlog.
• D. Review the contract documentation with the customer to clarify the specific agreed upon budget amount.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it allows the team to assess the implications of the requested changes and adjust priorities accordingly. Options A and B do not directly address the need for evaluating the changes' impact, and D focuses on contract review rather than project execution and prioritization.