PMP Practice Question 1826 - Process
A project manager is tasked with large deliverables that require work by several top developers over the next few weeks. Because of the size and complexity of the deliverables, the work cannot be assigned to a single person. What should the project manager do first?
- A.Request additional developers to join the project team through the change cannot process
- B.Include the situation as a risk in the risk register identify risk impacts and possible mitigations, and monitor closely
- C.Assign the entire deliverable to the first available developer to lead and have them assign the work to the remaining developers
- ✓ Correct D.Break down the deliverable by using the work breakdown structure (WBS) process to make it more manageable for task assignment
Correct answer: D
Explanation
When large deliverables require multiple top developers and cannot be assigned to one person, the project manager should first break down the deliverable using the work breakdown structure (WBS) process. Decomposition makes complex work manageable for task assignment across developers. Requesting additional developers via change control (A) is premature. Logging it as a risk (B) identifies the issue but does not enable work distribution. Assigning to a lead developer (C) delegates without decomposition.
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