Discuss PMI PMP Exam Topic 1 Question 27

A project manager is meeting with the project sponsor regarding a new project.

The project manager tells the sponsor that, as part of the communications management

plan, a weekly email will be sent with the status of the project, so the sponsor can be

informed of the progress. The sponsor indicates that the email is not necessary because

they will ask for a status update whenever it is needed.

What should the project manager do next?

AAdvise the project sponsor to request a 15-minute meeting, whenever necessary, with prior notification.

BAgree to the project sponsor's request, but continue to copy them on the weekly email so they can be informed of progress in case it is needed.

CTell the project sponsor that if they prefer to not receive the communication, there is no problem in removing them from the email distribution.

DAsk the project sponsor what sort of information is needed and agree on a frequency for the communication.

Suggested Answer: D

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12 comments · newest first

Letha 1 year ago

Not sure if removing them from emails is a good idea... could backfire.

Salena 1 year ago

I agree with B, just keep them in the loop anyway!

Jesusa 1 year ago

Wait, why would the sponsor not want regular updates? Seems odd.

Charlene 1 year ago

I think the sponsor should just stick with the emails. Better to have updates!

Adela 1 year ago

Weekly emails are super helpful for keeping everyone on the same page!

Jesusa 1 year ago

I’m a bit torn between options C and D. I get that the sponsor wants less communication, but I wonder if just removing them from emails could backfire.

Von 1 year ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we had to balance communication preferences with project needs. I think option D is definitely the way to go.

Christoper 1 year ago

I remember discussing the importance of stakeholder communication in our last session. I think option D makes the most sense to clarify what the sponsor needs.

Delpha 1 year ago

I'm not sure if agreeing to the sponsor's request is the best approach. I feel like option B could lead to misunderstandings later on.

Paola 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by this one. The wording seems a bit technical, so I'll need to read through the options carefully to try to figure out the right answer.

Maia 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused on the difference between the Internet Gateway and the Notification Server. I'll need to review those concepts.

Lera 1 year ago

Okay, this looks straightforward. I'll start by selecting the cell range B6:F29 and then sort the "Zero Scores" column in descending order and the "IDs" column in ascending order.

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