Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1011

A project manager was recently assigned to a new project that is about to start. The organization has already signed a fixed-cost contract with the customer detailing the scope and final delivery date, but the project manager has identified several internal constraints and conditions that will certainly prevent the project from being completed in the number of iterations initially planned.

What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Create an issue log template that will be used to identify and track impediments.
• B. Create a schedule management plan to ensure the project meets the delivery date.
• C. Create a contingency plan in case the project deviates from the initial plan.
• D. Create an assumption log and map assumptions to impediments based on the impact to the project value.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because creating an assumption log helps identify and document assumptions that could affect the project, mapping them to impediments allows for better risk management. Options A and B focus on tracking problems and managing the schedule, but do not address the identified internal constraints. Option C is also not suitable as it does not specifically relate to understanding the assumptions affecting the project.