Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 572

A project manager is assigned to a project within a program. The high-level requirements of the project are known, but the priorities of some of the requirements are uncertain as they are interdependent on some other pipeline projects within the program.
How should the project manager prepare for the next steps of the project?

Answer options

• A. Escalate to the management team to increase the timeline based on the complexity of the project
• B. Wait for the other project estimates before planning the schedule
• C. Prioritize and estimate the milestones for the high-level requirements based on historical data
• D. Ask the project management office (PMO) to estimate the tasks for all the projects and share the project management plan

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because prioritizing and estimating milestones based on historical data allows the project manager to make informed decisions despite uncertainties. Options A and B delay progress unnecessarily, and option D could lead to dependency on the PMO rather than empowering the project manager to take initiative.