Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1029

A project manager is working on a product development project. When the product is delivered, there are major issues that require rework and delay new feature development.

Which action should the project manager take to resolve the quality issues?

Answer options

• A. Discuss adding business scenario tests with the customer.
• B. Discuss adding additional test cases with the product owner.
• C. Add more test scenarios based on the issues found.
• D. Plan for continuous validation of the product.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because continuous validation ensures that quality is maintained throughout the development process, allowing for early detection of issues. Options A, B, and C focus on reactive measures that may not fully address the underlying quality problems, whereas continuous validation proactively manages quality throughout the project.