Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 379

A food company is developing a new product using a predictive approach, and the product is currently in the testing phase. Given the nature of the feedback of the tests, the project manager has decided to use an iterative approach. At the end of one of the iterations, a new regulation related to the product is enacted.
What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Make a change request regarding the project's scope to ensure compliance
• B. Include an assessment to verify compliance in the next iteration
• C. Conduct an iteration review to address the new regulation
• D. Start the tests over, adapting the trials to the new regulation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as including an assessment to verify compliance in the next iteration allows the team to address the regulation without halting progress. Option A suggests submitting a change request, which may not be necessary at this stage. Option C, conducting an iteration review, is too broad and does not specifically address compliance. Option D, starting tests over, is inefficient and unnecessarily delays the project.