Exam PMP topic 1 question 221 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 221
Topic #: 1

A project is ready to start, and resources are allocated. The development manager then informs the project manager that a critical resource is no longer available due to a family emergency. The development manager indicates that all other developers have been assigned to other projects, and there is no capacity for any developer to take on additional work.
What should the project manager do next to fulfill this resource need?

A. Determine resource allocation options based on project priority.
B. Apply changes to the existing resource allocations and inform the development manager.
C. Meet with the sponsor to determine how to rebaseline the schedule.
D. Inform the sponsor of the situation and request an extension of the target completion date.

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by RainyLe at Nov. 30, 2022, 2:19 a.m.

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ELTIGANI

6 months ago

Selected Answer: A

A. Determine resource allocation options based on project priority.

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mesacgon

1 year ago

Definitivamente A esta descartada, ya que el PM no puede priorizar recursos de un gerente funcional. Yo optaría por C ya que si no se contara con el recurso clave , no valdría la pena desplazar el cronograma ya que no se podra avanzar aúnque se pida más tiempo. Lo mejor sería actualizar la línea base del cronograma para arrancar bien desde el inicio.

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Lucky_Cindy

1 year, 1 month ago

Selected Answer: A

A. Determine resource allocation options based on project priority

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victory108

1 year, 4 months ago

Selected Answer: A

A. Determine resource allocation options based on project priority

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SteAle

1 year, 5 months ago

Selected Answer: A

A. Determine resource allocation options based on project priority.

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aqz_111

1 year, 7 months ago

I think it is PMO's authority to prioritize and select projects for the organisation. A PM does not has authority to prioritize all the project. A is not in PM's authority. PM can only negotiate with the development head who is the functional head. internal acquisition fail, the other choice is procurement and request enough resources from senior management, I select D

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Jamrock

1 year, 4 months ago

D. is the worst of the 4 options.

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Alizade

1 year, 8 months ago

Selected Answer: A

A. Determine resource allocation options based on project priority. When a critical resource becomes unavailable, it is important for the project manager to assess the situation and determine the best course of action. The first step should be to evaluate the project's priorities and determine which tasks or deliverables are critical and which are less important. This will help the project manager to identify any resources that could be temporarily reallocated from less critical projects to the current project.

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