Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1134

A project manager has been assigned to a hybrid project that must receive approval from a government regulator. During the daily standups, one member reported an impediment that requires collaboration from an expert who is assigned to another project.

What should the project manager do first in this situation?

Answer options

• A. Check the expert’s availability within the organization on an as-needed basis
• B. Review the project's key performance indicators (KPIs) to determine the impact of this assignment
• C. Ask the project sponsor to assign a new resource with the necessary expertise to the team
• D. Develop the team member's capacities through mentoring and training

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because checking the expert's availability is the first step in addressing the impediment, allowing the project manager to understand if the needed collaboration is feasible. Options B and C focus on alternative responses that may not address the immediate need for collaboration, while option D does not solve the current issue of requiring external expertise.