PMP Practice Question 2076 - Process
After a project team has been working on a project for several months, the project is cancelled. The project sponsor is putting pressure on the project manager to perform closeout duties as fast as possible so that the project team can move on to other work. The project sponsor has instructed the team not to waste time archiving the project artifacts for the cancelled project. How should the project manager handle this situation?
- A.Comply with the project sponsor ' s request to not archive the project artifacts.
- ✓ Correct B.Consult with the project management office (PMO) for guidance on project artifacts.
- C.Archive the project artifacts on the project manager ' s local computer for future reference.
- D.Document the project sponsor ' s instructions as the archived project artifacts.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
When the sponsor pressures for fast closeout of a cancelled project and instructs against archiving artifacts, the project manager should consult the PMO for guidance on project artifacts. The PMO provides standards and requirements for proper archiving. Complying with the sponsor's request (A) may violate organizational policies. Archiving on a local computer (C) compromises security and accessibility. Documenting the sponsor's instructions as artifacts (D) does not capture project information.
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