Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1059

A key team member informs the project manager that they have been accepted to a master's degree program. The team member explains that the first semester of the master's program will coincide with the last phase of the project.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Suggest the team member postpone their enrollment in the master's program until the project is completed
• B. Assess the team member’s commitment to the master’s program and its impact on project performance
• C. Ask the team member to delegate some of their tasks to another colleague during the last phase of the project
• D. Ask the team member to inform human resources (HR) about their enrollment in the master’s program

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because assessing the team member’s commitment helps the project manager understand how the master's program might influence their work on the project. Option A is not viable since the team member's education is important, and option C might not address the root issue of commitment. Option D is irrelevant to managing the project's workload and performance.