Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1342

During the release of an important product, a vice president for a different product line brought a valid concern to the project team, which had to be completed before the release. The vice president has not participated in other product discussions until now. This additional work resulted in a delay of the product release.

How should the project manager have handled this situation earlier in the project?

Answer options

• A. Identified the vice president as a stakeholder
• B. Recorded the vice president's concerns in the risk register
• C. Shared project boundaries so that everyone was aware of the scope
• D. Escalated any dissent to top management right away

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because identifying the vice president as a stakeholder would have ensured their input was considered throughout the project, potentially preventing last-minute concerns. Options B, C, and D do not address the root issue of stakeholder engagement, which is critical for project success and timely releases.