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PK0-005 Practice Question: A large software development project is using a…
A large software development project is using a waterfall life cycle. The project has just completed the design phase, and the project manager is scheduled to conduct a phase gate review before proceeding to coding. The project sponsor, under pressure from upper management to deliver faster, asks the project manager to skip the gate review to save one week and move directly to coding. The sponsor argues that the design is sound and the review is a formality. What should the project manager do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Explain the purpose of the gate review and proceed with it to ensure quality and risk mitigation.
The correct action is to explain the importance of the gate review and insist on conducting it as planned, because phase gates ensure quality and risk mitigation. Option D is correct because skipping a gate review violates the defined phase-gate process and can lead to unrecognized issues that increase project risk. Option A is wrong because escalating without first explaining the purpose and risks undermines the project manager's responsibility and may damage the relationship with the sponsor. Option B is wrong as it violates the established process and best practices. Option C is wrong because proceeding with coding despite the sponsor's request to skip the review abdicates the project manager's duty to ensure quality and control.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Escalate the issue to the program manager without further discussion.
Why it's wrong here
Should discuss with sponsor first.
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Agree to skip the review to meet the sponsor's timeline.
Why it's wrong here
Skipping gates increases risk of rework.
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Document the sponsor's request and proceed with coding.
Why it's wrong here
Still violates the phase gate process.
- ✓
Explain the purpose of the gate review and proceed with it to ensure quality and risk mitigation.
Why this is correct
Maintains governance and project integrity.
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