Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 918

A project manager works in an organization that wants to implement agile methods. Traditionally, the project progress was communicated via a weekly email to stakeholders. The development team uses a burndown chart and a kanban board to visualize progress.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Use the burndown chart and the kanban board as an auxiliary communication channel.
• B. Provide access to the burndown chart and kanban board and ask stakeholders to use them.
• C. Organize training for all stakeholders on the burndown chart and kanban board.
• D. Continue using only the traditional communication channels with external stakeholders.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because using the burndown chart and kanban board as supplementary communication tools allows for real-time updates on project progress. Option B may lead to stakeholders being overwhelmed by the tools without proper context, while option C, although helpful, is not necessary for effective communication. Option D limits the benefits of agile methods and does not leverage the visualization tools effectively.