Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 182

A project manager is leading a project with strict time constraints. In team meetings, one of the team members is always silent. The project manager determines that this team member is not knowledgeable about the technology solution. The project manager is concerned that this problem will impact productivity.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Arrange formal training for this member to gain sufficient knowledge to reduce the impact on team performance.
• B. Assign an experienced team member to work with this member on a daily basis in order to become knowledgeable about the technology.
• C. Let the team lead the meeting discussions so that every member has a chance to prepare and speak up.
• D. Let this team member understand the urgency and encourage them to spend extra time to become knowledgeable about the technology.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as pairing the less knowledgeable team member with an experienced individual fosters hands-on learning and immediate support, improving their understanding of the technology. Option A, while beneficial, may not be as effective in providing immediate knowledge transfer as direct mentorship. Option C does not address the knowledge gap directly, and option D relies on self-motivation rather than structured support.