Exam PMP topic 1 question 531 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 531
Topic #: 1

A project manager has been appointed to a multimillion-dollar project. The project is considered to be high risk since no similar projects have been undertaken before and there is no historical data. Some external stakeholders are reluctant to provide support.
What approach should the project manager take?

A. Examine the plans, processes, policies, and knowledge that are specific to the organization undertaking the project
B. Establish dialogue with stakeholders on the project constraints, assumptions, and critical inputs
C. Convince senior management to close the project since the project lacks sponsorship and is considered to be high risk
D. Host a project team meeting, then update the risk register and the project management plan

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

by SteAle at July 14, 2023, 3:49 p.m.

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DavidTri

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: B

because PM do NOT have any reference data so first thing PM need collect info from stakeholder such as project constrain, assumption, critical input for this project

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victory108

1 year, 8 months ago

Selected Answer: B

B. Establish dialogue with stakeholders on the project constraints, assumptions, and critical inputs

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SteAle

1 year, 10 months ago

Selected Answer: B

From the question, it seems that the project is in the initiating phase and the project manager needs to develop the project charter as well as assumption log to capture assumptions & constraints.

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