Exam PMP topic 1 question 723 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 723
Topic #: 1

A project manager was recently assigned to rescue a high-priority project for an Olympic facility. The project is behind schedule. with a heavy contractual penalty. The former project manager had numerous conflicts with the project team members and a few stakeholders.

What should the project manager do first?

A. Review the lessons learned register with the former project manager in a private meeting.
B. Meet the project team to assert authority and reassign the project tasks for a timely delivery.
C. Review the project schedule and ask for the contingency reserve to crash the project.
D. Meet the project team and stakeholders to identify the root cause of the issue and develop a solution.

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

by JYKL88 at April 4, 2023, 5:48 a.m.

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victory108

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: D

D. Meet the project team and stakeholders to identify the root cause of the issue and develop a solution

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SteAle

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: D

Firstly, the PM needs to find out the root cause of the issues between the team and the previous PM to avoid stepping on the same rake

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Faozi

1 year, 1 month ago

Why not C? Because according to the question, the previous PM, had numerous complaints with the team. So the root cause was known.

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AstridN

1 year ago

Hmmm... I think it wwas more like to know the root cause of the complaints..not that the complaints are the root cause

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Jamrock

9 months, 4 weeks ago

they ask what to do first. so meet to discuss fist. and the next step may be C. but first is D.

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JYKL88

1 year, 2 months ago

D. Meet the project team and stakeholders to identify the root cause of the issue and develop a solution. As the new project manager, the first step should be to understand the situation and the reasons behind the delays. Meeting with the project team and stakeholders will provide insights into the causes of the conflicts and potential issues with the project. Once the root cause is identified, the project manager can work with the team to develop a solution to get the project back on track and ensure timely delivery

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