Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 419

A project team has established contracts for purchasing vehicles and construction services. In the middle of project execution, the team learns that the vehicle supplier cannot deliver the vehicles. There is not enough time to find a new supplier without delaying the project.
Which action should the project manager take to procure the vehicles?

Answer options

• A. Ask the technical team to revise the requirements, even if it requires extra budget.
• B. Arrange a meeting with the client to request additional time to find a new supplier.
• C. Review the existing service contracts to find an option to help procure the vehicles.
• D. Procure the vehicles from another supplier and report the change to the change control board (CCB) later.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because reviewing existing service contracts may provide a solution for obtaining the vehicles without significant delays. Options A and B are not viable as they either change requirements or request more time, which isn't feasible. Option D risks bypassing proper change control processes and could lead to further complications.