Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1184

While reviewing prototypes, the quality team found some deviations that do not affect the mam functionality but have the potential to be an issue in the future. To avoid major problems in the future, the team recommends corrective actions that will require additional funds. The project is already struggling to stay on budget and has even used some of the contingency reserves.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Ask the product designer why the deviation was not considered in the design phase
• B. Report to the project sponsor that the product is working and the project is struggling with the budget
• C. Evaluate and initiate the change request process with the stakeholders
• D. Ask the quality team to discard the sample and test again with a new sample

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because evaluating and initiating the change request process allows the project manager to address the identified deviations effectively while considering budget implications. Option A does not resolve the current issue, B ignores the need for corrective action, and D does not address the deviations that could become problematic in the future.