Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 854

As part of project execution, a contractor proposed and conducted site acceptance tests and pre-implementation technical training. However, during the implementation phase, the project manager notes a clear gap in the project team's competence in following the implementation of the technical requirements.

What should the project manager have done to avoid this situation?

Answer options

• A. Ensured the training conducted by the contractor used standard methods
• B. Reviewed the proposed training with the contractor
• C. Performed a proper training needs assessment
• D. Prepared proper training outcome measurements

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because performing a proper training needs assessment would have identified the specific skills the project team lacked, ensuring that the training provided met their needs. Options A and B may improve training but do not address the root issue of assessing the team's actual training requirements. Option D focuses on measuring outcomes, which is important but comes after identifying training needs.