Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1241

In the daily check-in meeting, a team member informs the project team that the licenses for one of the components that will be used will expire in a couple of months. The licensing cost is significant.
What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Evaluate the impact of nonrenewal of the license.
• B. Escalate the licensing issue to the product owner.
• C. Add a spike to the backlog for an alternative design.
• D. Raise a change request to secure the renewal.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as evaluating the impact of nonrenewal is crucial to understanding how it affects the project. Option B is incorrect because while escalation may be necessary later, the immediate action should focus on impact assessment. Option C does not address the immediate licensing issue, and option D is premature without first understanding the implications of the license expiration.