Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 925

During the development of a project in a dynamic market environment, new unforeseen legal requirements have come into effect. The project manager is not sure if some of the project deliverables will be fully compliant with the new requirements.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Agree with the project team that the new requirements will be applied to the next project, not the one already under development.
• B. Evaluate the consequences of noncompliance with relevant stakeholders and update the risk register with agreed actions.
• C. Request the project management office (PMO) to assign a dedicated resource to monitor the external environment to enable more reaction time.
• D. Stop the project until someone in the organization can identify all the new requirements and how they impact the project.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because evaluating the consequences of noncompliance with stakeholders allows the project manager to understand the risks and take appropriate actions to mitigate them. Option A is incorrect as it disregards the immediate need to address compliance. Option C, while proactive, does not directly address the current situation and may delay action. Option D is not feasible as stopping the project could lead to greater losses and delays.