Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 816

A project manager has been keeping track of impediments that have been discussed with the team in daily meetings. The risk register continues to grow, and only a few impediments have been mitigated.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Identify any critical impediments that may affect the project.
• B. Ask the project team to resolve the impediments.
• C. Stop development until all impediments are resolved.
• D. Discuss how to remove the impediments with the sponsor.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because identifying critical impediments is essential to prioritize resolution efforts and minimize project risks. Options B and D may not effectively address the growing list of impediments, while C is not practical as halting development can lead to further delays and issues.