Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 807

A project lead is managing a construction project in an isolated location. There have been delays due to difficult working conditions, which include team sickness and absences.

How should the project lead manage those issues to get the project back on track?

Answer options

• A. Ask for additional budget because the project end will be delayed.
• B. Identify the causes of the issues in order to find a suitable solution.
• C. Review the project scope in order to simplify it and shorten project duration.
• D. Ask human resources (HR) to find individuals to replace team members.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as identifying the root causes of the issues allows the project lead to implement effective solutions tailored to the specific challenges faced. Asking for additional budget (A) or simplifying the scope (C) may not address the underlying problems, and simply replacing team members (D) does not guarantee that the new hires will not face similar issues.