Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1257

A human resources (HR) cost report was disclosed, by error, to all members of the project team. This situation generated a conflict between the team members about differences in their salaries.

What should the project manager have done to avoid this situation?

Answer options

• A. Ensured reports with significant information were not included in the communications management plan
• B. Included noncompliance punishment measures in the communications management plan
• C. Defined the appropriate recipients for the report in the communications management plan
• D. Validated the information and the appropriate recipients per the communications management plan

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because defining the appropriate recipients in the communications management plan would directly prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information. Options A and B do not address the issue of recipient management, while D, although related, focuses more on validation rather than ensuring the right recipients are designated.