Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 878

An information technology (TT) team is responsible for the validation and release of a product developed by the agile development team. Due to other priorities for the IT learn, the releases are delayed.

What action should the project manager take?

Answer options

• A. Work with the IT team to prioritize the validation and release of the new features.
• B. Deliver the features when the IT team is able to validate them.
• C. Escalate the issue from the IT team to management and get the validation prioritized.
• D. Request the IT team to immediately release the product and then validate the features.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because prioritizing the validation and release with the IT team ensures that the process aligns with project timelines and resources. Option B delays the release indefinitely, while C may not directly resolve the immediate prioritization issue. Option D could compromise product quality by releasing unvalidated features.