Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 626

A project has completed design activities ahead of schedule. Suddenly, the project manager is informed by a vendor that a deliverable may not meet the agreed delivery time frame due to a resource shortage. The internal team asked if they should continue to deliver as per the schedule.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Inform the project team that they may proceed at a more relaxed pace.
• B. Discuss with the project team alternative options to deliver as planned.
• C. Inform the project team that some of them will work for the vendor.
• D. Discuss with the team the need for longer hours to minimize the impact.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because discussing alternative options with the project team allows for collaborative problem-solving to meet the delivery timeline despite the vendor's issues. Option A suggests slowing down, which could jeopardize the schedule, while C and D focus on reallocating resources or increasing hours, which may not be feasible or effective solutions.