Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 188

A project manager is managing a construction project that is facing challenges. There is schedule overrun, cost overrun, and the client is unhappy with the specific scope progress.
What should the project manager do first?

Answer options

• A. Review the scope and project objectives.
• B. Enforce the penalty clause on the supplier.
• C. Take action to reduce the cost overrun.
• D. Work with the client on the scope completion.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct choice is A because reviewing the scope and project objectives helps the project manager understand the root causes of the issues and aligns the team's efforts. Options B, C, and D may address symptoms of the problem but do not tackle the fundamental issues related to the project's scope and objectives.