Discuss PMI PMP Exam Topic 3 Question 55

A project manager leads a software development project in a hybrid environment. During project planning, the project manager identified a risk where a technical resource

for a critical path item may not be available when needed. One week before the resource is needed, the technical engineer had a personal emergency and had to take a

leave.

What should the project manager do next?

AUpdate the lessons learned report and the risk log to reflect that this risk has materialized.

BRevise the project management plan and move the task to a time when the technical resource will be available.

CConsult the risk register for an appropriate planned risk response and implement.

DReview the business requirement with stakeholders and exclude the task assigned to the technical resource.

Suggested Answer: C

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13 comments · newest first

Milly 12 months ago

Totally agree with C, it's the best way to handle it!

Mari 1 year ago

Wait, how can we just exclude the task? That sounds risky!

Dianne 1 year ago

A seems like a waste of time, we need action!

Virgina 1 year ago

I think B makes more sense, just reschedule it.

Portia 1 year ago

Definitely C, gotta consult the risk register!

Johnetta 1 year ago

Excluding the task seems drastic. I think we should explore the risk response first. I lean towards option C, but I hope I remember the details correctly!

Gladys 1 year ago

Revising the project management plan sounds logical, but I wonder if moving the task is feasible given the timeline. Option B might not be the best choice.

Pauline 1 year ago

I feel like updating the lessons learned report is important, but I don't think that's the immediate next step. Maybe option A is too passive for this situation?

Alpha 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the importance of consulting the risk register in class. I think option C makes the most sense, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only step needed.

Jaclyn 1 year ago

I think the answer is B. Cold backup. The question states that the backup is taken during a service-level down time, which implies the system is not in use, so a cold backup makes the most sense.

Rosalyn 1 year ago

Alright, let me think this through step-by-step. First, I'll double-check the user's license and permissions. Then, I'll look into any specific mobile app settings or configurations that might be required. Hopefully, that will help me identify the root cause and provide the right solution.

Mitzie 1 year ago

I practiced a similar question where we looked at charitable contributions and their impact on corporate reputation. Ethics seemed key there.

Valene 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. The LM hash is 32 characters long, so I'll need to look for hashes that are shorter than that.

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 55 Discussion