Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 742

A risk was raised during the initiation of a project. The supplier discontinued software support for one of the project’s required inputs. The project manager planned a reserve budget to allow the project to continue in the event of this occurrence.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Tell the project team to stop work, as software support will be canceled and the project cannot continue.
• B. Advise the supplier that the sponsor will pay for software support as previously planned.
• C. Ask the supplier to continue providing software support until the end of the project.
• D. Inform the sponsor that the risk has been realized and that a decision has to be made for the project to continue.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the project manager must inform the sponsor about the realization of the risk and seek guidance on how to proceed. Option A is incorrect as stopping work does not resolve the issue, and option B assumes the supplier will continue support without addressing the problem. Option C is also incorrect as it relies on the supplier's willingness to extend support, which is uncertain given the situation.