Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 509

A project requires the procurement of a large amount of equipment that needs to be on-site before any other activity can begin. The procurement department has a lengthy approval process.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Contact the vendor that supplied similar equipment for a previous project.
• B. Use the existing equipment and replace it later with the new equipment.
• C. Ask the project sponsor to expedite the vendor selection process.
• D. Work with the procurement team to find alternative options.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because working with the procurement team to identify alternative options can help mitigate delays in the approval process. Options A and B do not address the urgency of acquiring the necessary equipment, and option C, while potentially helpful, relies on the project sponsor's intervention rather than proactive problem-solving.