Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 398

A team is finishing the third release to present to the stakeholder as part of a demonstration. The company that subcontracts the developers has communicated that there is a cash flow problem and the company will not be able to provide the same resources for the next iterations.
What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Analyze the impact against the release plan if the blocker is not addressed.
• B. Create a risk register to track the risks and request additional budget.
• C. Escalate the situation to the project sponsor for a possible resolution.
• D. Work with the project owner to prioritize the product backlog.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because analyzing the impact against the release plan allows the project manager to understand the consequences of the resource limitation on the project timeline and deliverables. Option B is incorrect because creating a risk register and requesting additional budget is not the immediate action needed to assess the current situation. Option C, while important, does not directly address the immediate need for impact analysis. Option D focuses on prioritization but does not consider the effects of the resources issue.