Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 608

A project manager has recently been assigned to a new project. When the project manager first meets the project team, the team tells the project manager that all of the management plans and documents for the project are missing.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Continue working on scheduled tasks to avoid delaying the project and leave the development of project artifacts for later.
• B. Ask the stakeholders to develop all of the project artifacts so the project team can continue their scheduled activities.
• C. Adapt the project management plans and documents from previous executed projects in order to save time.
• D. Create the project management plans with the project team and share the documents with the stakeholders.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because collaboratively creating the project management plans ensures that the team is aligned and has input on the project direction. Options A and B neglect the importance of having a structured plan, which is critical for project success. Option C, while potentially time-saving, may not address the unique requirements of the current project and could lead to inconsistencies.