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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 92 Discussion

A project is halfway through its execution phase. The quality specifications for the project deliverables are formally accepted. However, a key stakeholder is dissatisfied, stating that the deliverables do not meet the quality specifications.What should the project manager do in this situation?
A) Notify the stakeholder that arbitration procedures will be followed.
B) Inform the project sponsor of the stakeholder's dissatisfaction.
C) Document the issue in the issue log and send a report to management.
D) Review the requirements traceability matrix and conduct inspections.

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 92 Discussion

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Question #: 92
Topic #: 2
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A project is halfway through its execution phase. The quality specifications for the project deliverables are formally accepted. However, a key stakeholder is dissatisfied, stating that the deliverables do not meet the quality specifications.

What should the project manager do in this situation?

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by Hildegarde at Oct 19, 2024, 03:47 PM

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Huey
10 months ago
Not sure if arbitration is the right move just yet...
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Alyce
10 months ago
I think documenting the issue is a must, but inspections too!
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Sheron
10 months ago
Wait, how can they be dissatisfied if specs were accepted?
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Torie
10 months ago
Totally agree, they should check the requirements first!
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Merilyn
11 months ago
Sounds like a classic case of miscommunication.
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Mignon
11 months ago
I feel like conducting inspections could help clarify the quality issues, but I wonder if that’s too late in the process.
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Suzi
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused about whether to focus on the issue log or the requirements traceability matrix. Both seem important in this scenario.
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Isidra
11 months ago
I remember a similar question where we had to consider stakeholder communication. Maybe informing the project sponsor is the right move here?
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Miesha
11 months ago
I think the project manager should definitely document the issue, but I'm not sure if just sending a report is enough.
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Lera
11 months ago
Ah, this is a classic project management challenge. I'd go with reviewing the requirements traceability matrix and conducting inspections. That should help identify any gaps or misalignments with the quality specs.
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Mammie
11 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'd document the issue thoroughly in the log, and then send a detailed report to management. That way, there's a clear paper trail and they can help resolve the situation.
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Shawana
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I think I'd want to start by informing the project sponsor, since they need to be aware of the stakeholder's dissatisfaction. That seems like the safest first step.
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Nydia
11 months ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'd want to carefully review the quality specifications and requirements to understand where the disconnect is with the stakeholder.
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Mertie
1 year ago
This is why you always get the stakeholders to sign off on the quality specs upfront. Now the project manager has to deal with this diva of a stakeholder.
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Jules
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. Notifying the sponsor might be a good idea to get some backup on this issue.
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Thad
1 year ago
C: Review the requirements traceability matrix and conduct inspections.
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Crissy
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. Notifying the sponsor might be a good idea to get some backup on this issue.
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Larae
1 year ago
C) Document the issue in the issue log and send a report to management.
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Nohemi
1 year ago
B: Document the issue in the issue log and send a report to management.
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Bettina
1 year ago
B) Inform the project sponsor of the stakeholder's dissatisfaction.
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Ngoc
1 year ago
A) Notify the stakeholder that arbitration procedures will be followed.
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Irene
1 year ago
A: Notify the project sponsor of the stakeholder's dissatisfaction.
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Diane
1 year ago
Hold up, what if the stakeholder is just being picky? Maybe they need to chill out and trust the project manager's expertise.
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Leonor
1 year ago
D) Review the requirements traceability matrix and conduct inspections.
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Alita
1 year ago
C) Document the issue in the issue log and send a report to management.
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Lonny
1 year ago
B) Inform the project sponsor of the stakeholder's dissatisfaction.
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Cherri
1 year ago
A) Notify the stakeholder that arbitration procedures will be followed.
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Lettie
1 year ago
I agree, option D is the best choice here. The project manager needs to ensure the deliverables meet the established quality specifications.
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Felton
1 year ago
I think conducting inspections will help identify any discrepancies and address the stakeholder's dissatisfaction.
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Shonda
1 year ago
Yes, reviewing the requirements traceability matrix is crucial to ensure the deliverables meet the quality specifications.
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Anglea
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. The project manager should review the requirements traceability matrix and conduct inspections to validate the deliverables and address the stakeholder's concerns.
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Erasmo
1 year ago
Documenting the issue and sending a report to management seems like a good idea.
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Tamar
1 year ago
I think we should review the requirements traceability matrix.
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Raymon
1 year ago
We need to address the stakeholder's concerns.
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