Exam PMP topic 1 question 339 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 339
Topic #: 1

A project manager has been asked to participate in the procurement process for a software application that allows customers to buy online e-learning courses.
The project manager will take over the project once the supplier has been sourced.
What should the project manager do before the project starts?

A. Ask the project sponsor to involve the legal department in the negotiation for the project agreement.
B. Notify the project sponsor that the project manager cannot be involved in the agreement negotiation process.
C. Inform the project sponsor that once the agreement has been signed, there cannot be any changes to the scope of the project.
D. Ensure that the requirements for the project are understood and that the objectives are verified before approval of an agreement.

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

by YSO34 at Sept. 7, 2022, 1:02 p.m.

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Highly Voted 1 year, 9 months ago

Selected Answer: D

D is correct. I think you need to make sure everyone is on board with the objectives before you involve the legal team at all. A statement of work is typically formed before the contract review, and that seems to be what they're looking for here.

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rajeshtk

1 year, 8 months ago

I am confused, I see answer A in the other platform https://www.dumpsdiscuss.com/pmp-v1/what-should-the-project-manager-do-before-the-project-starts-1/#post-15956

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victory108

Most Recent 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: D

D. Ensure that the requirements for the project are understood and that the objectives are verified before approval of an agreement

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Alizade

1 year, 3 months ago

Selected Answer: D

Before the project starts, the project manager should ensure that the requirements for the project are understood and that the objectives are verified before approving the agreement with the supplier. This will ensure that the procurement process aligns with the project's goals and requirements, and that the project can be executed efficiently and effectively once the supplier has been sourced. The project manager may also collaborate with the procurement team to ensure that any legal or contractual considerations are taken into account during the procurement process.

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GDT001

1 year, 9 months ago

PM has to work first with stakeholders to ascertain objectives and requirements of the project are clear and are verified, then the agreement has be inline with it. Once that is done, legal team review the agreement and ensure all legal terms are well understood and the company interest is protected under the agreement. D for me is correct.

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YSO34

1 year, 10 months ago

The right answer is A : please take a look at all the question in the PMP section, the answers have not be verified so the everybody will be mislead

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rajeshtk

1 year, 9 months ago

From the given answers, D seems to be correct. Agree PM will need to work with stakeholders, but why should the PM starts with negotiation on the agreement without even understanding the requirements?

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