Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 116

A new team member has joined a project team. During the first sprint, the new team member approached the project manager and requested to implement a new way of testing. The team has been resistant to the proposed change.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Ask the new team member to focus only on development and not do the testing.
• B. Coach the new team member to conduct the testing the way it has always been done for this project.
• C. Schedule a meeting with the new team member to learn about the new method of testing.
• D. Request that the new team member do the testing the way it has always been done for this project.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as scheduling a meeting allows the project manager to understand the new testing method and assess its potential benefits for the team. Options A and D dismiss the new member's input and reinforce the status quo without consideration. Option B also fails to explore the new idea and perpetuates old methods without evaluation.