Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 462

In order to increase a project's profit margin, the project manager and subject matter experts (SMEs) agreed to select the oldest model of a specific machine available in the market. When the machine reached its destination country, it was blocked by customs authorities who restricted the import of this machine model.
What should the project manager have done to prevent this from happening?

Answer options

• A. Ensured that the SMEs correctly defined the project scope and the machine model.
• B. Ensured the project sponsor provided enough funding to purchase the latest version of the machine.
• C. Ensured that regulatory compliance was considered in the quality management plan.
• D. Ensured that the technical team researched and selected the latest model of the machine.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because ensuring regulatory compliance in the quality management plan would have addressed potential import restrictions beforehand. Options A and D focus on the machine's scope and selection but do not directly address compliance issues. Option B pertains to funding but does not relate to the regulatory concerns that caused the blockage.