Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 320

A mandatory compliance requirement that will impact the project software is introduced during the execution phase of an iterative project. The team is aware of the compliance requirement.

What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Escalate the issue of project impact to the product owner.
• B. Update the product backlog item with this new requirement.
• C. Escalate the issue of project impact to the project sponsor.
• D. Update the stakeholder register to include the requirement owner.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct action is to update the product backlog item with the new compliance requirement, as this ensures that the requirement is tracked and prioritized in future iterations. Escalating the issue to the product owner or project sponsor may not be necessary at this stage, as the team should directly incorporate the requirement into their planning processes. Updating the stakeholder register is also not the priority, as the focus should be on adjusting the backlog.