Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1169

A project team is planning the next sprint review. The project lead receives an email from a senior manager asking for a project status using a template that is more detailed than the one used for monthly reports sent to the project management office (PMO). The team uses an electronic product backlog and a kanban board to track the progress.

What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Give the senior manager access to the product backlog.
• B. Organize a review of the kanban board with the manager.
• C. Contact the senior manager and discuss their needs.
• D. Modify the PMO template to include the information.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because contacting the senior manager allows the project manager to understand their specific needs and expectations better. Providing access to the product backlog (A) or reviewing the kanban board (B) may not address the senior manager's request for detailed information. Modifying the PMO template (D) without first discussing with the senior manager might lead to unnecessary changes that do not align with their needs.