Exam PMP topic 1 question 542 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 542
Topic #: 1

A project manager is in rapid development mode on a joint application development module. The company wants delivery to occur in two weeks. The module needs to be integrated with other modules on a similar timeline, but release management has a three-week backlog.
What should the project manager do?

A. Push the team to deliver more so that the modules are developed and rolled out according to management's request
B. Speak to the stakeholders to resolve the bottleneck and see how the entire process can be streamlined
C. Have the team work toward the tighter deadline so that integration will be easier
D. Speak to the team and slow the current pace to ensure the team is in alignment with the release date

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

by Jamrock at Aug. 20, 2023, 7:03 p.m.

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DavidTri

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: B

Not A - because PM should not push member deliver quick & more Not C - cannot tighter deadline Not D - should not slow team to align with release date

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victory108

1 year, 8 months ago

Selected Answer: B

B. Speak to the stakeholders to resolve the bottleneck and see how the entire process can be streamlined

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Jamrock

1 year, 9 months ago

Selected Answer: B

other answers were so bad that this was the logical solution :)

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