Exam PMP topic 1 question 286 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 286
Topic #: 1

After the merger of two large companies, a project manager is assigned to a project. The company hires a consultant to ensure best practices are being used in information security. During an iteration, the consultant requests changes to a software component, claiming that it is not meeting market requirements.
What should the project manager do?

A. Continue the iteration and add the requested changes.
B. Continue the iteration and review the change with the customer.
C. Cancel the iteration and meet with the product owner.
D. Cancel the iteration and add the requested changes.

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

by aqz_111 at May 6, 2023, 2:24 p.m.

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Lucky_Cindy

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: B

B. Continue the iteration and review the change with the customer

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victory108

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: B

B. Continue the iteration and review the change with the customer

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SteAle

11 months, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: B

I'd probably go with B. The question doesn't say that the work the team is busy doing as part of the iteration contradicts the new market requirements. Therefore, they should carry on while the change needs to be discussed with the customer.

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aqz_111

1 year, 1 month ago

if it is 'not meeting the market requirement' which means the business objective is obsoleted. The iteration should be cancelled and discuss with product owner to work on the user stories which have business values

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Hashi1_snr

6 months, 3 weeks ago

he PM has no authority to cancel iteration all by himself. That will have to be done in collaboration with the product owner and will have to go through the change control board (CCB). So the best option is for the PM to continue with the iteration and hold discussion with the PO for possible changes.

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