Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 83

A senior project manager has included a junior project manager as part of the project team. During a coaching session, the junior project manager asks the senior project manager how to be efficient and reduce rework.
How should the senior project manager respond?

Answer options

• A. Use a work breakdown structure (WBS) to create a project schedule based on the project and resource requirements.
• B. Monitor resource allocation to ensure that team members work 8 hours per day.
• C. Assign project tasks to the team regardless of their skills to accomplish the project schedule.
• D. Schedule daily meetings with key stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of the project management plan.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because using a work breakdown structure (WBS) helps in organizing tasks and resources effectively, which leads to better planning and reduces the chances of rework. Option B focuses on monitoring hours rather than efficiency, C disregards team skills which can lead to poor outcomes, and D, while useful for communication, does not directly address improving project efficiency.