Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 620

All activities for Project A are ahead of schedule, except for one activity that is on the critical path. The resource manager is requesting that the team members join Project B, which is an important project in the organization that is behind schedule.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Ask the stakeholders to pause Project A because Project B is more important.
• B. Release the team members from Project A who are not working on a critical path activity,
• C. Agree to reassign all team members to Project B due to its importance.
• D. Retain the team members on Project A and complete the planned activities as committed.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because maintaining the team on Project A ensures that critical tasks are completed as planned, preventing delays. Option A is incorrect as it disregards the commitments made to Project A. Option B fails to address the importance of completing the critical path tasks. Option C is not advisable since it would jeopardize Project A's timeline and commitments.