Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 624

A project manager is assigned to a strategic communication project that involves subject matter experts (SMEs), interns, and new recruits. The project manager discovers that the project is not gaining much traction due to knowledge gaps from the interns. The budget for training is exhausted and the project needs to be delivered without delay.

Which two actions should the project manager take? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Identify the sources and specifics of the knowledge gap from the interns and new recruits.
• B. Initiate a project change request for additional budget to train the interns and new recruits.
• C. Ignore the issues with the project and try to deliver the project successfully without asking for training funds.
• D. Put the interns and new recruits into groups and assign a SME as a mentor.
• E. Hire more SMEs and inform the human resources manager to lay off the nonperforming interns and new recruits.

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

The correct answers, A and D, focus on addressing the knowledge gaps directly by identifying the issues and providing mentorship. Option B is not feasible due to the exhausted budget, while option C ignores the problem and risks project failure. Option E does not solve the immediate knowledge gap issue and could demoralize the team.