Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 880

An agile project team received an assignment to develop an industrial system that interfaces with robots. The project team does not have any previous experience performing this type of work. Team members are interested in acquiring such expertise but it may result in a project delay.

How should this situation be handled?

Answer options

• A. Hire a consulting company to address the robotic interface questions, when necessary, and to help avoid delays and quality issues.
• B. Add an experienced professional to the team to reinforce knowledge sharing and help grow team expertise in the new product.
• C. Create a separate team with experienced members who understand the technology and split the product backlog according to team specialization.
• D. Use a robotics vendor company to develop the interfaces so the team will not be held back by a lack of expertise in this type of work.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because adding an experienced professional fosters knowledge transfer within the team, enhancing their skills for future tasks. Options A and D rely on external help, which may not build internal capabilities, while option C could lead to fragmentation and inefficiencies in teamwork.