Exam PMP topic 1 question 87 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 87
Topic #: 1

A project engineer in country A is complaining about the sample received from the supplier in country B because the sample is not the correct length. During a telephone conference, the supplier checked the drawings and insisted that the measurement was accurate.
What should the project manager do next?

A. Hire a company in country B to perform a quality check before shipment
B. Evaluate the procurement contract to determine the agreed-upon specifications
C. Escalate the issue to the purchasing department for review
D. Add an additional task to cut the received part according to the specifications

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

by Tydp at Dec. 10, 2022, 3:08 p.m.

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Princessviv96

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: B

For me B is the best approach, as a project manager I will review the procurement specification and trace any errors in miscommunication.

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4f6ae44

10 months ago

B - Always assess the situation before making a decision

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2 years, 2 months ago

Why didn’t he check before calling to complain….

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