Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1305

The project manager of a high-risk project is concerned about a delay in the schedule that might force the project to move its go-live date. What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Capture the risk in the risk register and monitor it to prevent it from becoming an issue by taking the proper response action.
• B. Raise a change request to the change control board (CCB) to ask for funds to onboard new resources to expedite the project.
• C. Ensure that the project meets the committed time lines as this is the core objective and purpose of the project.
• D. Ask the sponsor to start a new project to support the existing project and help it meet the original time line.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because capturing the risk in the risk register allows for proactive management and monitoring, which is essential for high-risk projects. Option B is incorrect as it focuses on additional funding rather than addressing the risk directly. Option C overlooks the importance of risk management in favor of merely adhering to timelines, while D proposes a new project instead of managing the current risk.