PMP Practice Question 1576 - Process
In a fixed-budget project, the team has received a prioritized list of requirements and has nearly completed the first iteration. The CEO has decided to redirect the team to focus on creating a presentation for their upcoming technology summit. The CEO is not flexible about this request. Which two actions should the project manager take? (Choose 2)
- A.Determine a new target completion date for the project based on the redirection of the team.
- ✓ Correct B.Request the CEO to assign some of the functional team members to work on the presentation.
- C.Ask the team to work overtime to make up the time lost by supporting the technology summit.
- ✓ Correct D.Divide the team to continue working on both the presentation and the project work.
- E.Attempt to complete the presentation work alone so that the timeline is not negatively impacted.
Correct answer: B, D
Explanation
When the CEO redirects half the team to prepare a technology presentation, the project manager should take two actions: request the CEO to assign some functional team members to work on the presentation instead of the project team (B) to protect the project resources, and divide the team to continue working on both the presentation and the project work (D) to maintain progress on both fronts simultaneously. Requesting functional resources preserves the project team's capacity, while dividing the team ensures neither effort stalls completely. Determining a new target completion date (A) accepts the delay without trying to mitigate it. Asking the team to work overtime (C) risks burnout and may violate labor policies. Attempting to complete the presentation alone (E) is unsustainable and not the PM's responsibility.
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