Exam PMP topic 1 question 349 discussion

PMBOK 7th Edition emphasizes Principle-Based Project Management, focusing on value delivery, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Principle of Stakeholder Engagement The project sponsor is a key stakeholder who controls financial decisions. Engaging the sponsor ensures strategic alignment and that resources are secured. Principle of Value Delivery If the subcontractor cannot provide the same resources, value delivery is at risk. Escalating ensures that alternative solutions are explored before delays impact the project. Principle of Risk Management A cash flow problem is a significant risk that affects project execution. Escalating to the sponsor enables corrective action, like: Securing additional budget. Negotiating contract changes. Adjusting scope and schedule.

If you passed by all the questions until here you should already know that escalate is never (or near to that) the correct answer. You should get your job done, not pass things up to management or project sponsor when a problem raises

C. Escalate the situation to the project sponsor for a possible resolution

The project manager should choose option A, Analyze the impact against the release plan if the blocker is not addressed. This is because the team is finishing the third release to present to stakeholders as part of a demonstration, but the company that subcontracts the developers has communicated that there is a cash flow problem and will not be able to provide the same resources for the next iterations. Therefore, it is important for the project manager to analyze the impact of this blocker on the release plan if it is not addressed.

A is the answer