Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1334

A major public-transportation construction project is aimed at significantly reducing emissions. The project has been severely delayed due to noncompliance with environmental codes and bylaws.

What should the project manager have done to prevent this?

Answer options

• A. Appointed a senior environmental compliance officer to report directly to the project manager.
• B. Approached the regulator for a partial waiver in light of the environmental importance of the project.
• C. Incorporated sufficient schedule reserves based on similar delays in past projects.
• D. Mapped environmental compliance requirements, identified risks to achieving them, and prepared mitigations.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, emphasizes the importance of proactively understanding and preparing for environmental compliance requirements, which could have helped mitigate the risks leading to delays. Options A and B do not address the root cause of compliance issues, and option C, while potentially helpful, does not ensure compliance with environmental codes.