PMP Practice Question 1426 - Business Environment
After finishing the planning session for a new project, the team agrees that the project duration needs to be 12 months. However, the project sponsor asks to release the product before the end of the project. What should the project manager do first?
- A.Request the stakeholders to reduce the project backlog to finish on time
- B.Update the risk register and escalate it to the sponsor
- ✓ Correct C.Assist the team in proposing a minimum viable product (MVP)
- D.Ask to increase the capacity of the team to deliver the project on time
Correct answer: C
Explanation
When the sponsor asks for earlier release than the planned 12-month duration, the project manager should first assist the team in proposing a minimum viable product (MVP). MVP framing enables value-focused scope negotiation and identifies what can be delivered sooner. Requesting stakeholders to reduce the backlog (A) presumes an approach before analysis. Updating the risk register and escalating (B) does not address the sponsor's goal. Increasing team capacity (D) should follow scope and feasibility analysis.
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