Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 11

A new law was published about zoning permits for telecom towers. This may cause cost and schedule overruns for the new network rollout.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Meet the sponsor to ask for additional time and budget increase
• B. Minimize the scope to catch the cost and schedule baseline
• C. Update the project plan because the law is an obligation for the project
• D. Assess and prioritize the impact of the new law on the project plan

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because assessing and prioritizing the impact of the new law is essential for informed decision-making regarding the project's direction. Option A may not be necessary without first understanding the full impact, while B could lead to reduced project quality. Option C, although important, does not directly address the immediate effects on the project plan.