Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 17

In a geographically distributed project team, the project team members continue to email status reports and update schedules after their weekly meeting discussions. However, the team is having difficulty tracking the changes and progress made.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Facilitate training on version control and project artifacts.
• B. Maintain separate document control via regions to avoid discrepancies.
• C. Maintain a central repository of artifacts with a version control system.
• D. Develop a document management software for version control.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because having a central repository with a version control system ensures that all team members can access the most current documents and track changes effectively. Options A and D suggest training and developing new software, which may not address the immediate issue of tracking changes. Option B, while it attempts to manage documents, would likely lead to more discrepancies due to lack of a unified approach.