Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 302

The programming activities of a project were planned to last 35 days per module, but the programming of the first module has taken 45 days.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Evaluate the situation and identify ways to compress the schedule without impacting baselines.
• B. Ask the team to work overtime to complete the deliverable on time.
• C. Submit a change request to the project sponsor to change the schedule.
• D. Check the scope to verify if there is scope creep and get the project on schedule.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because evaluating the situation and identifying ways to compress the schedule allows the project manager to address the delay while maintaining project integrity. Option B may lead to burnout and does not address the root cause of the delay. Option C could be premature without first exploring other solutions, and option D, while important, does not focus on the immediate need to adjust the schedule.