Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1369

A project manager for a maintenance project has a contract that is renewed annually. The project started 6 years ago. After contract renewal this year the auditors reported that this version of the contract violates a new law that was passed last year.
What has happened in this situation?

Answer options

• A. The contract has not been appropriately reviewed by the project team
• B. The stakeholder engagement plan has not been correctly implemented
• C. The legal department has not disseminated the law correctly to all staff
• D. The project manager does not have enough knowledge on this legal matter

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it indicates a failure in reviewing the contract against current laws, which is the crux of the issue. Option B is incorrect as it pertains more to stakeholder communication rather than contract compliance. Option C suggests a failure in law dissemination, which does not address the project team's responsibility. Option D implies a lack of knowledge on the part of the project manager, but the primary issue here is the lack of contract review.