Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 148

A project manager has been assigned to an emergency project that must be completed within the next few weeks. The project manager realizes this will have an impact on the local community. As the work is near a school, the project manager has engaged with them to understand their needs.
How should the project manager ensure the work continues smoothly?

Answer options

• A. Postpone the required work on the project until school holidays begin
• B. Continue the work as planned and inform the school when the project team arrives on-site
• C. Advise the school to close for the duration of the project work
• D. Liaise with the school to include nonworking project hours during school start and finish times

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because liaising with the school to schedule nonworking hours during school times helps minimize disruption and ensures the safety of students. Option A is not practical as it delays the project unnecessarily, option B fails to address the school's needs, and option C is unrealistic as it places an undue burden on the school community.