Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 644

A project manager writes to the receiving organization to inform them that all acceptance activities are completed with success and it’s time to initiate handover. The receiving manager replies that the team will not be ready for the handover procedure for another two weeks.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Issue an internal change request to secure the resources for an additional two weeks.
• B. Request that the receiving manager issue a change request to prolong the project by two weeks.
• C. Inform the project sponsor of the two-week delay and replan activities to minimize delays.
• D. Deliver to the receiving manager on time, who can then make a knowledge transfer to their team.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because informing the project sponsor about the delay allows for proper communication and planning to mitigate the impact on the project. Options A and B do not address the issue effectively, as they rely on internal or external change requests without managing the situation proactively. Option D fails to recognize the receiving team's readiness, which could lead to complications during the handover.