Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1017

A project manager is assigned to a large construction project with more than 100 project team members. The project manager is having a hard time keeping the project on track and deriving the planned benefits. The project manager wants to make sure that each requirement is linked to the business and project objective.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Understand the project management plan.
• B. Review the requirements on a weekly basis.
• C. Implement a requirements traceability matrix.
• D. Add the requirements to the project charter.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because a requirements traceability matrix helps in tracking the relationship between requirements and project objectives, ensuring that each requirement contributes to the project's goals. Options A and B may improve understanding and oversight but do not directly link requirements to objectives. Option D does not provide the necessary tracking and linkage needed for effective project management.