PMP Practice Question 976 - Process
An unforeseen event has shut down public works projects for 4 weeks. Activities on the critical path will fall behind based on the project schedule. What should the project manager do?
- A.Add 4 additional weeks to the schedule and request additional resources.
- ✓ Correct B.Review the project management plan to see the impact of the possible delay.
- C.Ask the sponsor to obtain a special work permit to continue work.
- D.Crash the resource management plan to keep the schedule on track.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
When an unforeseen event shuts down work for 4 weeks and critical path activities will fall behind, the project manager should review the project management plan to understand the full impact of the delay on project objectives. This review informs the PM's assessment and subsequent decisions, which may include re-sequencing activities, schedule compression, or negotiating scope changes. Adding 4 weeks and requesting resources (A) assumes a specific solution without first assessing the full impact. Asking the sponsor for a special work permit (C) may not be feasible depending on the nature of the shutdown. Crashing the resource management plan (D) is a specific compression technique that should only be considered after understanding the overall impact.
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