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PMP Exam - Question 4


A project manager is part of a team that is launching a series of features to comply with a new regulation. The team has only 6 weeks to release the features to the legacy applications. During the standup meeting, a software engineer indicated that the development of an important feature is on hold until the assigned designer completes a specific task. This delay is a serious road block to meeting the release date.

What should the project manager do?

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Correct Answer: D

The project manager should meet with the designer to share the current status and develop a solution to complete the task. This approach ensures direct communication with the person responsible for the delay, which can help in understanding the root cause and collaboratively finding a resolution. It also avoids immediate escalation, giving the team a chance to solve the problem internally and efficiently.

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Fela80Option: D
Jun 12, 2023

Meet the designer first and discussed with him before escalating to a higher authority is the best here

EmmyomyOption: D
Jul 28, 2023

A face-to-face meeting with the team and discussing solutions to road blockers work here. Escalating to the team manager should be the last option here.

Ravi4frenchOption: C
Oct 4, 2023

C. Contact the design team manager and ask to reconsider the priority list based on the latest situation

Jiyoung0301Option: C
May 12, 2024

C. I don't think it's pm's job to develop a solution.

MakinskimOption: D
May 7, 2023

Developing solution is key in this scenario

victory108Option: D
May 7, 2023

D. Meet with the designer to share the current status and develop a solution to complete the task

sultanalsanieOption: D
May 10, 2023

I vote D

MbolatianaOption: C
Jul 17, 2023

C sounds correct, team are self organized

Mahi_02021988Option: C
Aug 4, 2023

Answer is C

NAL76Option: C
Sep 21, 2023

Also for me answer is C.

BakMOption: C
Oct 4, 2023

since its for meeting a new regulation, hence there is time constraint. The designer is assigned, so approach the designer's functional manager to sort this out.

khloreeenOption: D
Dec 10, 2023

I’ll go with D as well, and if the designer is having serious issues meeting up, we can then escalate to the design team manager

BuviDOption: D
Jan 4, 2024

D. Meet with the designer to share the current status and develop a solution to complete the task

AditechOption: D
Apr 11, 2024

D The project manager should immediately address the dependency issue by discussing it with the designer to understand the delay and explore potential solutions, such as reallocating resources or adjusting priorities. They should also communicate the urgency of the situation to relevant stakeholders and consider alternative approaches to ensure the timely completion of the feature and meet the release date. Adigun.

4f6ae44Option: D
Apr 16, 2024

D - stick with the process by engaging the designer first and collaborate.

Bry29Option: C
Jun 12, 2024

definitely C

AfricanTeaOption: D
Jul 20, 2024

Standup meetings is a feature for agile projects which we know as flexible. I will go with D because there is possibility that the designer has solutions to most of the challenges...