Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1100

A project manager determines that a critical path activity is going to be delayed. The team proposes a fallback plan that could get the project back on track; however, the plan would require an additional cost to an already tight budget.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Add additional resources to the project to fast track certain activities and reduce delays.
• B. Communicate the delay to stakeholders and maintain the existing budget baseline.
• C. Evaluate the fallback plan proposed by the team and submit a change request, if required.
• D. Use the existing budget for executing the fallback plan and update the baseline.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, is appropriate because it involves assessing the fallback plan thoroughly and taking necessary steps, like submitting a change request if needed, to address the delay. Option A, while it may help reduce delays, does not directly address the proposed fallback plan. Option B ignores the potential for improvement by not considering the fallback plan, and D risks overspending by using the existing budget without proper adjustments.