Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 31

A project manager for a software technology project works in a matrixed organization with virtual teams. Unfortunately, the functional manager informs the project manager that there may not be any resources available to test the software.
What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Request a teleconference meeting with the sponsor to submit a change request to allow the development team to conduct testing
• B. Engage with the functional manager to discuss details to obtain the required support
• C. Discuss testing requirements at the weekly project meeting to negotiate the best approach to test software
• D. Send an email to the procurement specialist to negotiate with a company that specializes in software testing

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because engaging with the functional manager directly can help the project manager understand the resource constraints and explore potential solutions. The other options, while they may address the issue, do not directly seek to resolve the resource availability problem in a collaborative manner with the functional manager.