Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1178

A project manager is assigned to a project. The project schedule and costs are tight, and the project manager determined that there is a lack of resources to deliver this project.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Identify the resource requirements and communicate them to the stakeholders seeking resources.
• B. Update the risk register noting that, due to the lack of available resources, the project is likely to be delayed.
• C. Define the work breakdown structure (WBS), identify the resource gaps, and reduce project management activities.
• D. Formalize a scope change request with the stakeholders to adjust the project scope with the available resources.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because identifying resource requirements and communicating them to stakeholders is essential for obtaining the necessary resources to move the project forward. Option B does not address obtaining resources, while option C focuses on WBS and reducing activities instead of resource acquisition. Option D suggests changing the project scope rather than solving the resource shortage issue.