Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 877

A project manager is reviewing the status of a large project with team members in different countries. Through the status review. the project manager notices that one team is consistently behind schedule and their work often needs to be corrected.

What should the project manager do to improve the quality of this team’s work?

Answer options

• A. Guide all team members and bring in external consultants to complete the work.
• B. Review the issue with the project sponsor and work to reduce the scope for that team.
• C. Ask a local subject matter expert (SME) to assist the team in reviewing the project requirements.
• D. Evaluate the issue with the team to determine if they have the necessary skills to perform assignments.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because evaluating the team's skills can help identify any gaps that might be causing delays and quality issues. Options A and C suggest external assistance instead of addressing the root cause, while option B focuses on reducing scope rather than improving the team's capabilities.