Discuss PMI PMP Exam Topic 1 Question 49

A project team is executing a megaproject, and several contract requirements have been identified. In the planning phase, the project team agreed that a contract would be

required 3 months prior to the project's finish date. During project execution, it was determined that the contract was required immediately.

What should project manager do?

ASeek management's approval for executing the contract earlier than planned.

BRequest the team to initiate a change request to execute the contract.

CSupport the team's request and allow for early contract execution.

DChallenge the project team to identify the reasons for early contract execution.

Suggested Answer: B

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13 comments · newest first

Barrie 1 year ago

Not sure if challenging the team is the best move right now.

Gerald 1 year ago

Option A seems the most straightforward here.

Xuan 1 year ago

Wait, why was this not planned for earlier? Seems off.

Shelba 1 year ago

I agree, better to get it done early than risk delays.

Jeniffer 1 year ago

Contracts should definitely be executed as soon as they're needed!

Johnna 1 year ago

I recall a similar question where we had to assess the reasons for changes. Option D seems like it could help clarify why the contract needs to be executed early, but I'm not sure if that's the priority right now.

Anglea 1 year ago

I think supporting the team's request for early execution, as in option C, could be beneficial if it helps keep the project on track, but it feels a bit risky without proper approval.

Lindsey 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the importance of getting approvals for changes in contracts, so I think option A might be the right choice.

Luther 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like initiating a change request, like in option B, could be a safer approach to ensure everything is documented.

Norah 1 year ago

I'm leaning towards D, including the Required Resource work type in Scheduling Policies. That way, the system will automatically try to assign the same technician to the customer's work orders.

Alline 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about file deletion in the system. I'll need to think through the different options carefully.

Twana 1 year ago

I feel like the PVI Deployment might be correct since I think it usually includes a license key, but I'm not totally sure.

Amber 1 year ago

I think this might be a withhold arrangement since they're holding back a portion of the payments. But I'm not entirely sure if that term is commonly used.

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