Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 533

A project manager is leading an in-house company project in its very early stages. This current project is similar to another project that ended a year ago.
What should the project manager do to analyze the involved stakeholders?

Answer options

• A. Lower the priority of stakeholder engagement as the stakeholders already have knowledge of this kind of project
• B. Use lessons learned from the previous project as a guide for the current project's stakeholder register
• C. Refer to the stakeholder register from the previous project as it was similar to the current project
• D. Document in the risk register that the current project may have different stakeholders than the previous project

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because using lessons learned from the previous project provides valuable insights that can enhance stakeholder engagement in the current project. Option A is incorrect as stakeholder engagement should remain a priority regardless of prior knowledge. Option C, while useful, does not leverage the lessons learned effectively, and option D focuses on potential differences rather than utilizing existing knowledge.