PMP Practice Question 176 - Process
A project manager is asked to manage an agile project, allowing the company to comply with a new upcoming regulation. After the project kickoff, the scope is modified to have the project team work on specific tasks, while a global team will manage the program for several countries in parallel. The project management plan has not yet been shared, and the deadline to complete the project is fixed. What should the project manager do to handle the scope change?
- A.Create a risk entry in the risk management plan due to the lack of a global project management plan.
- ✓ Correct B.Define an initial backlog and start working on the clearest tasks, then incrementally refine the scope.
- C.Review the organizational process assets (OPAs) from past projects with similar scope changes.
- D.Formalize the change in the scope with the project sponsor to limit accountability for the specific tasks.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B. Define an initial backlog and start working on the clearest tasks, then incrementally refine the scope. In agile environments, the PM should focus on facilitating team collaboration, removing impediments, and ensuring continuous value delivery while respecting agile principles and ceremonies.
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