Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 325

A project manager analyzes the cumulative flow chart and identifies a bottleneck in the testing activities from a self-organizing team. After discussing it with the team, a gap related to testing skills is identified.

What should the project manager do to address the issue?

Answer options

• A. Support the team to identify an approach to resolve the problem.
• B. Ask the development team to slow down so the testers can catch up.
• C. Provide training to the entire team so they all will be able to perform tests.
• D. Onboard a new project team member who has testing skills.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because supporting the team in identifying a solution fosters collaboration and empowers them to address their own challenges. Option B is ineffective as slowing down the development process can hinder overall progress. Option C, while well-intentioned, may not directly address the specific skills gap identified. Option D introduces a new team member, which may not be feasible or effective in the short term.