Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 516

A project manager has been managing a project for several months when an issue that had not been registered as a risk appeared. This issue may have a big impact on the project.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Avoid managing the issue as it was not registered as a risk for the project and there is no planned response to it.
• B. Hold a meeting with the project team and relevant stakeholders to agree on the best way to manage the issue.
• C. Delay the project until the issue is addressed and no longer presents as a risk to the project.
• D. Inform the sponsor that the issue has arisen and that the project's success may be uncertain.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because holding a meeting with the project team and stakeholders allows the project manager to collaboratively develop an effective response to the issue. Option A is incorrect as ignoring the issue could lead to greater problems. Option C is not a practical approach since delaying the project may not be necessary or beneficial. Option D, while informative, does not take proactive steps to manage the situation.