Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 359

A project manager is leading a large public project that will have a high impact on the town's citizens.
How should the project manager define the different requirements?

Answer options

• A. Analyze the interests and influence of stakeholders and evaluate their requirements.
• B. Include only the key requirements and keep the stakeholders informed about scope decisions.
• C. Add only the opinions of the team, because they know the objectives of the project.
• D. Include only the common requirements of each stakeholder group in the project goals.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, emphasizes the importance of analyzing stakeholder interests and influence, which is crucial for comprehensive requirement gathering. Options B and D limit the scope by excluding valuable stakeholder insights, while option C disregards the broader perspective needed for successful project management.