Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 237

At a project meeting, a business analyst requires input from a marketing consultant to continue working on a task. The business analyst has tried to contact the consultant but has been told that the consultant does not have the time to discuss the project.
What should the project manager do to move the project forward?

Answer options

• A. Escalate the issues about the consultant to the functional manager so the consultant dedicates the necessary time to the project.
• B. Include a new project risk into the risk register and allocate the consultant as the risk owner as it is their responsibility to provide input.
• C. Discuss the request with the consultant and set up time with the business analyst and consultant to discuss the project requirements.
• D. Urge the business analyst to continue contacting the consultant to discuss the project since this is the responsibility of the business analyst.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because setting up a direct discussion between the business analyst and the consultant facilitates collaboration and ensures project requirements are addressed. Options A and B suggest escalating or assigning blame, which does not resolve the immediate issue, while option D merely encourages continued attempts without providing a solution.