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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 55 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 55
Topic #: 3
[All PMP Questions]

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?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Milly
4 months ago
Totally agree with C, it's the best way to handle it!
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Mari
4 months ago
Wait, how can we just exclude the task? That sounds risky!
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Dianne
4 months ago
A seems like a waste of time, we need action!
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Virgina
4 months ago
I think B makes more sense, just reschedule it.
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Portia
4 months ago
Definitely C, gotta consult the risk register!
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Johnetta
5 months 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!
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Gladys
5 months 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.
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Pauline
5 months 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?
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Alpha
5 months 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.
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Jaclyn
5 months 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.
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Rosalyn
5 months 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.
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Mitzie
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we looked at charitable contributions and their impact on corporate reputation. Ethics seemed key there.
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Valene
5 months 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.
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