Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 289

A project manager is in a cross-functional agile team. The project manager has been assigned a software project with multiple features that will take the team about a year to complete. The CEO is insisting that the solution needs to meet business goals for the year end, which is due in 6 months.
What should the project manager do to align stakeholders' needs and expectations?

Answer options

• A. Work with the stakeholders to create a prioritized backlog and release a roadmap.
• B. Modify the requirements to those that can be completed in 6 months.
• C. Implement fast-tracking and crashing activities to complete the project in 6 months.
• D. Include all stakeholders in daily scrum meetings to keep them informed.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because creating a prioritized backlog and a release roadmap ensures that the team can focus on delivering the most critical features that align with business goals within the tight deadline. Option B does not involve stakeholder collaboration and may overlook important functionalities. Options C and D, while potentially useful strategies, do not address the need for alignment and prioritization of features based on stakeholder needs.