Exam PK0-005 topic 1 question 135 discussion

How can you create a WBS without assessing their skills first? C is the makes the most sense.

A: Risk assessment is important, but team skills should be assessed first; if only to understand whether the interns impose risk based on skills or lack thereof. B: WBS and schedule creation is premature without understanding team skills. Also the interns would not likely be primary participants in the creation of the WBS and project schedule, assuming neither exist yet. [CORRECT] C: Assessing skills is crucial before assigning tasks to new team members. D: Assigning tasks without knowing skills is ineffective and potentially harmful to project success.

Given the context provided, the most appropriate next step for the project manager would be: B. Work with the interns to develop a work breakdown structure and project schedule. Since the sponsor has indicated that the summer interns are authorized to work on the project, it's important to involve them in the initial planning phase. Collaborating with them to develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) and project schedule would be a constructive use of their time and would help in aligning everyone involved with the project's objectives and timelines. This step also ensures that the interns are actively engaged and contributing to the project from the outset.

B. Sponsor indicated that the recently hired summer interns are authorized to work. Nothing about the staff is talked about. Do not over think these questions.

You don't need to know the strengths and weaknesses of the staff, you know them. You want to know the interns abilities and where to place them, so B work with the interns.

The wording makes it seem that they're talking about the interns so question C seems iffy? Would interns be considered staff members in this context? If not, then B seems more correct.

The correct answer is C. Conduct a skills assessment to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the staff. The project manager should first conduct a skills assessment to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the staff. This will help the project manager to assign the interns to tasks that are a good fit for their skills and experience. It will also help the project manager to identify any training or mentoring that the interns may need.

Working with the interns to develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) and project schedule is the next logical step. The WBS breaks down the project into smaller, manageable components, outlining the tasks and deliverables required for successful completion. Collaborating with the interns to develop the WBS will help ensure their understanding of the project's structure and scope.