Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 497

An external project manager is managing the construction of new corporate offices for a large company. The project management plan states that it is necessary to contract a highly trained external resource to revise and validate an important project component. The client has rejected hiring the external resource because of the high cost, even though it is within the project budget.
What should the project manager do to resolve this issue?

Answer options

• A. Try to accomplish the task internally by leveling resources from other projects.
• B. Ask the client for a meeting and explain that the task will not be performed.
• C. Evaluate the consequences and meet with the client to explain the possible scenarios.
• D. Hire the resource in order to achieve the project objectives.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because evaluating the consequences and discussing possible scenarios with the client helps them understand the importance of the external resource. Option A may not provide the necessary expertise, while B disregards the task's importance, and D would go against the client's wishes.