Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 426

An agile team has completed five sprints. The final product is expected to be delivered in another three sprints. The project manager receives a call from the technical resource manager that one of the developers must take leave for the next 4 weeks, with no temporary replacement available. This is going to significantly impact the deliverable.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Request additional funding from the sponsor to obtain a new resource to fill in the gap.
• B. Inform the customer of the impact immediately and prepare for escalation.
• C. Ask the product owner to stretch the delivery team further to complete the final product in the original timeline.
• D. Perform an impact analysis, readjust the schedule as needed, and communicate the changes to the customer.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because performing an impact analysis allows the project manager to understand the implications of the developer's absence and adjust the timeline accordingly. Requesting additional funding (A) may not be feasible without knowing the full impact, while informing the customer without a plan (B) does not address the issue effectively. Asking the product owner to stretch the team (C) could lead to burnout and does not solve the resource problem.