Discuss PMI PMP Exam Topic 3 Question 32

A project manager has been asked to participate in the procurement process for a

software application that allows customers to buy online e-learning courses. The project

manager will take over the project once the supplier has been sourced.

What should the project manager do before the project starts?

AEnsure that the requirements for the project are understood and that the objectives
are verified before approval of an agreement.

BInform the project sponsor that once the agreement has been signed, there cannot
be any changes to the scope of the project.

CNotify the project sponsor that the project manager cannot be involved in the
agreement negotiation process.

DAsk the project sponsor to involve the legal department in the negotiation for the project agreement.

Suggested Answer: A

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11 comments · newest first

Beckie 1 year ago

C sounds unnecessary, the PM should be part of all discussions!

Skye 1 year ago

Wait, can the project manager really not negotiate? That seems odd.

Carlton 1 year ago

D makes sense, legal should always be involved in contracts.

Dorathy 1 year ago

I disagree, B is important too. Scope changes can mess everything up!

Ronny 1 year ago

A is definitely the way to go! Understanding requirements is key.

Roy 1 year ago

I’m uncertain about option C; I thought project managers should be involved in all aspects, including negotiations. Isn’t that part of our role?

Gracia 1 year ago

I’m leaning towards option D because involving the legal department sounds like a good idea, but I’m not clear on how much they should be involved.

Jin 1 year ago

I remember a practice question where we discussed the importance of scope management. So, option B seems a bit too rigid; I feel like some changes might still be necessary.

Danilo 1 year ago

I think option A makes the most sense because understanding the requirements is crucial before starting any project. But I'm not entirely sure if that’s the only thing we need to focus on.

Nieves 1 year ago

Ah, I see what they're getting at now. The question is asking me to find the one benefit that wouldn't actually result in cost reduction, even though the others would. I'll need to analyze each option closely to determine which one is the outlier.

Dortha 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different thread state options. I'll need to carefully review the details in the log message and think through the possible states to determine the correct answer.

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 32 Discussion