Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 278

After reviewing the project management plan with key stakeholders, the project manager was told that an 18-month release plan was unacceptable and the product should launch in six months.
Based on the new timeline, what should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Plan for overtime, apply crashing and fast tracking, and share the risk of failure with project stakeholders
• B. Review the project backlog looking for high-priority items and come up with a minimum viable product (MVP) that fits the expected timeline
• C. Seek approval with the sponsor to triple the project budget, hiring more people to compensate for the compressed schedule
• D. Go over the critical path with stakeholders, explaining why it is not possible to deliver all the scope in the expected timeline

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because focusing on high-priority items and developing a minimum viable product (MVP) allows the project manager to meet the tight deadline while still delivering value. Option A may not be sustainable and could lead to burnout, while option C could be unrealistic in terms of budget approval. Option D does not address the need for immediate action to meet the new timeline.