Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1355

During project execution, the project manager discovered that a key deliverable was missing from the scope of work. After investigation, the project manager and the team discovered that the missing deliverable will impact the critical path.
What should the project manager do to avoid future delays?

Answer options

• A. Submit a change request.
• B. Add additional resources to the project
• C. Update the scope of work
• D. Review the risk management plan

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct action is to submit a change request, as it formally documents the need for changes to the project scope and allows for proper evaluation and approval. Adding resources or updating the scope may not address the root issue of the missing deliverable, and reviewing the risk management plan does not directly resolve the current oversight regarding the critical path.