Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 693

A company has always acquired very specialized services from local companies for its projects. During the planning stage for a regulatory project, the project manager is informed that local vendors would not be able to operate due to an unexpected major event. There is an option to hire the same services from companies in other countries.

What should the project manager do in this situation?

Answer options

• A. Review organizational process assets (OPAs) for similar projects.
• B. Create a change request to extend the duration of the project.
• C. Plan to execute the procurement tasks in a virtual environment.
• D. Ask the project sponsor to put the project on hold.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as planning to execute procurement tasks in a virtual environment allows the project manager to continue sourcing necessary services despite the local vendors' inability to operate. Option A, while useful, does not provide an immediate solution to the vendor issue. Option B unnecessarily extends the project timeline, and option D halts progress, which is not advisable in this situation.