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Question #: 71
Topic #: 1

A project team is implementing an enterprise notification tool with a vendor. The project manager noticed that this vendor's developer has been reporting the same status for several weeks in a row. A few days later, the vendor communicates that the deliverable will not be completed on time due to resource constraints within their company.
What should the project manager do next?

A. Update the risk register to reflect the delay, communicate the impact to the schedule, and escalate to management for assistance
B. Conduct a project review with the project sponsor to explain the delay and add a developer to work with the vendor
C. Add the delay to the issue log and work with the vendor for a resolution that will bring the schedule back on track
D. Review the contract with the vendor to go over the financial penalty that is applicable to this situation

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by Ganzee at Dec. 15, 2022, 6:49 p.m.

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cococua

1 month, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: A

AI said A

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Princessviv96

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: C

The issue should first be logged in the issue log and then the PM should have a meeting to discuss constructive work around timelines with the vendor that work well with both the vendor and the overall team

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Mervy20

5 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C is correct

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nqbaotd

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: C

C is correct

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mohit05

11 months, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: A

Updating the risk register, as suggested in option A, provides a more comprehensive approach to addressing the delay. It allows the project manager to formally document the risk associated with the vendor's resource constraints and assess its impact on the project schedule. Additionally, escalating the issue to management for assistance ensures that appropriate stakeholders are aware of the situation and can provide support in resolving the vendor's resource constraints.

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babasoo

1 year, 5 months ago

The question is specific about the vendor returning the same update for many weeks, should not this be a cry for urgent help? I feel this presents an immediate risk that needs to be addressed. Though the project manager should have been more proactive, i think now is the next best time to fix this issue by seeing this as a risk updating the risk register, and escalating the vendor.

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Muntadher

1 year, 6 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C most fit

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victory108

1 year, 8 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C. Add the delay to the issue log and work with the vendor for a resolution that will bring the schedule back on track

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ANAS3796

1 year, 8 months ago

dding the delay to the issue log and working with the vendor for a resolution is the most appropriate action in this scenario. By documenting the delay in the issue log, the project manager can track and manage the issue effectively. The project manager should then collaborate with the vendor to identify potential solutions or alternatives that can help bring the schedule back on track. This may involve discussing resource constraints, exploring options for additional resources, or adjusting the project plan to accommodate the delay.

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Sarish07

1 year, 10 months ago

A, bcos the developer was sending the same status from several weeks. N the PM is also suspicious abt the same and should update issue log much earlier as it said several weeks..

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terryp

1 year, 12 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C: One of the traits of PM is to convince, collaborate and get things done.

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Cert_IT

2 years, 1 month ago

Selected Answer: C

I would go with C

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Ganzee

2 years, 2 months ago

A. Update the risk register to reflect the delay, communicate the impact to the schedule, and escalate to management for assistance

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Dedutch

1 year, 10 months ago

I think C is a better response. We want to bring management solutions not problems. Do C first and then if needed bring to management with the solution determined in C.

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