Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 593

A project manager has recently been assigned to an agile project and discovers that a contractor for the project does not have any experience with agile. What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Ask the project sponsor to replace the contractor since they do not have agile experience
• B. Issue a formal notice to the contractor to obtain an agile certification.
• C. Instruct the contractor to receive agile training since the project has already started.
• D. Consult the project team to understand the extent of the training needs for the contractor.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because consulting the project team allows the project manager to gauge the specific training needs of the contractor and ensure they receive the support necessary to contribute effectively. Option A is too drastic without understanding the training needs, option B is not practical as obtaining certification is not immediate, and option C assumes training can happen quickly despite the project's current phase.