Exam PMP topic 1 question 210 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 210
Topic #: 1

At a project meeting, a business analyst requires input from a marketing consultant to continue working on a task. The business analyst has tried to contact the consultant but has been told that the consultant does not have the time to discuss the project.
What should the project manager do to move the project forward?

A. Escalate the issues about the consultant to the functional manager so the consultant dedicates the necessary time to the project.
B. Include a new project risk into the risk register and allocate the consultant as the risk owner as it is their responsibility to provide input.
C. Discuss the request with the consultant and set up time with the business analyst and consultant to discuss the project requirements.
D. Urge the business analyst to continue contacting the consultant to discuss the project since this is the responsibility of the business analyst.

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by leo_gold at Dec. 21, 2022, 6:26 a.m.

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PassAnyExam

6 months, 2 weeks ago

A In this scenario, the business analyst is unable to proceed with their work because the marketing consultant, a key resource, is unavailable to provide the necessary input. Since the consultant is not dedicating the required time to the project, the project manager should escalate this issue to the consultant’s functional manager. The functional manager is responsible for allocating the consultant’s time and can help resolve the issue by prioritizing the consultant’s involvement in the project.

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reaganFF

1 year, 5 months ago

A is not correct from the 'mindset' perspective. Correct answer is C.

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Lucky_Cindy

1 year, 7 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C is correct

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victory108

1 year, 10 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C. Discuss the request with the consultant and set up time with the business analyst and consultant to discuss the project requirements

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SteAle

1 year, 11 months ago

Selected Answer: C

ChatGPT: "In this situation, the project manager should take the initiative to facilitate communication and collaboration between the business analyst and the marketing consultant"

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leo_gold

2 years, 5 months ago

Selected Answer: A

the question is clearly stating: "consultant does not have the time to discuss the project" So how C is the answer?? to me A is the answer.

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1 year, 7 months ago

It is not certain what the authority of a functional manager would be on this project. "A" would only be the answer in an organization where the functional manager has more authority. It is also unclear whether the functional manager has any control over the consultant. Since these uncertainties are not mentioned in the question, I would default to having the Project Manager take the initiative.

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leo_gold

2 years, 5 months ago

Oh I'm sorry - The project Manager is to discuss the issue with the consultant not the analyst.. C is correct..

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