PMP Practice Question 1276 - Process
A subcontractor informs the project manager that they are unable to supply a key component to the project. What should the project manager do?
- A.Discuss the issue with the project sponsor and request extra time and budget to obtainthe component from a different supplier.
- B.Raise a new risk in the risk register, perform a risk assessment, and convene SMEs and relevant stakeholders to plan a risk response
- C.Submit a change request to the change control board (CCB) for changes to theperformance measurement baseline to obtain the component from a different supplier.
- ✓ Correct D.Raise a new issue in the issue log and convene subject matter experts (SMEs) andrelevant stakeholders to identify alternatives to address the problem.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
When a subcontractor cannot supply a key component, the project manager should raise a new issue in the issue log and convene SMEs and relevant stakeholders to identify alternatives. This is an actual problem that has occurred and requires immediate issue resolution, not risk planning. Discussing with the sponsor for extra time and budget (A) is premature without exploring alternatives. Raising a risk in the risk register (B) treats it as a potential problem rather than an actual issue. Submitting a change request to the CCB (C) is a formal process that may not be necessary if alternatives exist.
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