Exam PMP topic 1 question 364 discussion

C makes more sense than D. You're likely to offend someone if you start telling them what their responsibilities are, even unintentionally.

I think D is the correct answer. The reason is that the project is being kicked off, which means the project management plan has been documented and approved. You cannot discuss about an acceptable amount of time for document approval after the project management plan has been approved, these discussions happen before the kickoff and not during the kickoff, and is already documented in the project management plan. At this point of time, the best course of action is to remind the client of their responsibility to the already agreed upon document approval time (which we obviously agreed upon during the creation of the project management plan).

PMP spirit is C. You cannot demand the client on this but collaborate and get support and agreement beforehand.

The project manager should choose option **C. Work with the client on an acceptable amount of time for document approval**. This approach is proactive and collaborative, aiming to set clear expectations and agree on a feasible timeline for document approvals. It's important to address potential issues upfront and work together with the client to find a solution that works for both parties. This can help prevent delays and ensure the project stays on track. Remember, effective communication is key in project management.

During the kick off meeting this is where RACI comes into play.

the kick off meeting is not to work with someone it is to clarify some points

C makes sense but before he applied same but inspite of agreed time, approval was delayed now for the new project D is best option

C. Work with the client on an acceptable amount of time for document approval

C. Work with the client on an acceptable amount of time for document approval. Engaging in open communication with the client about the past issue and jointly agreeing on an acceptable timeframe for document approvals for the new project can help manage expectations and prevent similar delays. This approach is proactive and addresses the concern while promoting collaboration.

C. Work with the client on an acceptable amount of time for document approval.

What's the point in answer D if C is available? If there is the possibility of reaching an agreement with the customer on the approval time, why be harsh with him by reminding him that he must respect the official timing? In answer C the key is the word "acceptable" which makes answer D useless

D is to be done first before any action, such as C, can be performed.

In my opinion D is correct. After this discussion I would update the risk register.

To me A make more sense. It cannot be C as the question itself states the client failed to meet agreed upon timeline and there is no point to discuss the same and again agree on the timeline. But as a PM we should first update this risk in risk register and plan a response.

The best approach for the project manager to address this issue at the initial kick-off meeting with the client would be to option C, which is to work with the client on an acceptable amount of time for document approval.

I think D is the best answer, remember this is happening at the kick off meeting and the idea is that nothing has happened, the PM is only using his previous knowledge of the client to pass an information across

going for c