Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 135

A project team strongly encourages the project manager to purchase an application that will significantly reduce work time. Without the application, the deadline might be missed. However, the purchase will impact the project cost. The sponsor would like to explore a less expensive application that will save the team's time.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Raise a change request.
• B. Create a decision tree.
• C. Purchase the application.
• D. Analyze assumptions and constraints.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Creating a decision tree (Option B) is the most effective approach as it allows the project manager to evaluate the various options and their potential impacts on the project. Raising a change request (Option A) is premature without assessing alternatives, while purchasing the application (Option C) may not be the best solution without further analysis. Analyzing assumptions and constraints (Option D) is important but does not directly address the need to compare different application options.