Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 966

The project team has onboarded members from all over the world and will now work virtually to create project deliverables. There are both language and time zone challenges with this project team, but each team member is an expert in their trade.

What should the project manager do first to address the challenges?

Answer options

• A. Schedule meetings at a time when all members can attend based on the time zones.
• B. Engage with human resources (HR) to determine if some team members may be relocated.
• C. Review the communications management plan to assign resources for a facilitator.
• D. Investigate alternatives for virtual meeting times and written communication methods.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because investigating alternatives for virtual meeting times and written communication methods directly addresses the time zone and language barriers faced by the team. Options A, B, and C either do not provide immediate solutions to these specific challenges or involve actions that may not be feasible or effective in the short term.