Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 652

A project team member identified a defect in the initial solution design for a project. The stakeholders are not sure whether to deploy the system or not.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Propose a solution redesign for the project.
• B. Revise the project’s quality control measurements.
• C. Perform risk analysis against the issue.
• D. Develop a mitigation based on the solution design.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because performing a risk analysis will help the project manager evaluate the potential impact of the defect and inform stakeholders about the risks involved in deploying the system. Options A and D focus on redesigning or mitigating the issue without first understanding the risks, while option B does not address the immediate concern of the defect at all.