Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1081

A project manager is managing a new development program to automate some technical functions. During project kickoff, the project manager expresses the need for a technical architect to support the project for a moderate amount of time. The project sponsor informs the project manager about an existing technical architect who possesses valuable knowledge but is already assigned at the portfolio level.

What engagement model should the project manager use for the technical architect role to ensure project success?

Answer options

• A. Share the existing technical architect so they can be allocated to the current project and other projects.
• B. Hire a new technical architect who would be solely dedicated to the current project.
• C. Hire a new technical architect who would be shared between the current project and other projects.
• D. Assign the existing technical architect to solely be dedicated to the current project.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because sharing the existing technical architect allows for their valuable knowledge to benefit the current project while also fulfilling other commitments. Options B and D would limit the architect's availability and knowledge sharing, while C would still dilute the architect's focus, making A the most effective choice for project success.