Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 399

The product team is progressing with a prototyping approach to deliver a multiyear business initiative. A few user stories are taking longer to be delivered.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Determine the risks and identify a resolution during the retrospective meeting.
• B. Inform stakeholders about the delay during project updates.
• C. Discover the gaps in the communications management plan and address them accordingly.
• D. Determine cross-dependencies and plan a spike in the next sprint.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because determining cross-dependencies can help the team understand how different tasks are linked, allowing for better planning and execution in subsequent sprints. Options A and C focus on retrospective analysis and communication gaps, which are important but do not directly address the immediate issue of delays. Option B, while keeping stakeholders informed, does not resolve the problem at hand.