Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1030

A new privacy law will go into effect at the beginning of the next calendar year. The project manager realizes the project needs to be compliant with the new law.

What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Inform the legal department that the project scope will be updated.
• B. Inform the product owner that the project will continue as planned.
• C. Inform the project steering committee of this constraint.
• D. Inform the project team and create a spike for the next iteration.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because informing the project steering committee ensures that all key stakeholders are aware of the compliance requirement, allowing for proper planning and adjustments. Option A is incorrect as simply notifying the legal department does not address the broader implications for the project. Option B is wrong because continuing as planned without adjustments could lead to non-compliance. Option D, while involving the team, does not ensure that the project's governance structure is informed of the new legal constraint.