Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 995

A newly assigned project manager is reviewing the project management plan and realizes that the project is running behind schedule. What should the new project manager do to address this situation?

Answer options

• A. Negotiate with the project sponsor immediately and establish a new project charter.
• B. Modify the project management plan and get approval from relevant stakeholders.
• C. Issue a change order to the change control board (CCB) and rebaseline the schedule.
• D. Add more resources to recover the schedule without making changes to the baseline.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as issuing a change order to the change control board (CCB) allows for formal adjustments to the project schedule, which is necessary when the project is behind. Option A is incorrect because creating a new project charter is not the appropriate immediate action for addressing schedule delays. Option B, while revising the project plan is important, does not directly address the need for immediate action to recover the schedule. Option D is not ideal, as simply adding resources without making necessary changes to the baseline may not effectively resolve the delay.