Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 201

A new major road project is starting, and the contractor has contractually committed to submitting regular status reports and participating in integration meetings.
Halfway through the project life cycle, the contractor stops participating in meetings and submitting reports, stating these items consume too much time.
What should the project manager do first?

Answer options

• A. Assess the risk of the contractor not attending meetings and submitting reports for the rest of the project and escalate it to the project sponsor
• B. Remind the contractor that they committed to attending meetings and submitting reports per the contract
• C. Submit a claim for not fulfilling the contract terms and handle the claim in accordance with the alternative dispute resolution
• D. Speak with the company's lawyer and request that they demand the contractor fulfill their contractual commitments

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because it directly addresses the contractor's non-compliance by reminding them of their contractual commitments. Options A, C, and D are more reactive and do not immediately resolve the issue, potentially allowing the problem to persist without addressing the contractor's responsibilities.