Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1044

A bridge construction project has been paused due to a political change in the local government. After almost 5 years, the new government would like to resume the project, and a project manager is assigned.

What should the project manager do first?

Answer options

• A. Prepare an estimate of the time and cost to complete this project.
• B. Study the project's lessons learned to understand why it was paused.
• C. Meet the new stakeholders and understand their expectations.
• D. Examine the project's business case in order to resume the project.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because examining the project's business case provides essential insights into its viability and alignment with current objectives. This step is critical to ensure that the project is still relevant and justified before moving forward. While the other options are important, they are secondary to confirming the project's business case.