PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 73

A project manager wants to introduce a new technology to improve a project’s performance. However, there are some costs associated that are beyond the current budget, and the proposed technology has not been applied to any previous company projects.

What should the project manager do in this situation?

Answer options

• A. Take advantage of this opportunity of improving the project performance.
• B. Outsource the implementation of the new technology as soon as possible.
• C. Accept the fact that there is a risk associated with this new technology.
• D. Escalate this initiative to project decision makers and sponsors.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because outsourcing the implementation allows for leveraging expertise without committing to the costs upfront. Option A is incorrect as it does not consider budget constraints. Option C does not propose an actionable step, while option D delays the decision-making process rather than addressing the immediate need for implementation.