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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is overseeing a construction…
A project manager is overseeing a construction project to build a new office building. The project is currently in the execution phase, with foundation work underway. During a status meeting, the project manager discovers that the detailed architectural plans, which were a deliverable of the planning phase, were never formally approved by the client. The team has been working based on preliminary drawings that were used for the initial estimate. The project schedule shows that the next major activity, framing, is scheduled to start in two weeks. The project sponsor is on an extended leave and unavailable for the next month. The project manager is concerned about significant rework if the plans are later rejected. The project has a tight budget and aggressive timeline. What should the project manager do first?
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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Suspend the foundation work and initiate a plan to obtain formal approval of the architectural plans before proceeding.
The correct action is to suspend the foundation work and initiate a plan to obtain formal approval of the architectural plans before proceeding further. This aligns with the project life cycle requirement that planning phase deliverables be approved before execution continues. Proceeding without approval risks major rework and cost overruns, which is not justified by the tight timeline. Option C (suspend work and get approval) is the most prudent and ethical decision.
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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Continue with the foundation work and address the approval issue during the closure phase.
Why it's wrong here
This would allow work to proceed without approved plans, increasing the risk of rework and potential project failure.
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Authorize overtime to complete the foundation work faster in case rework is needed.
Why it's wrong here
This would increase costs and does not address the root cause—lack of approved plans.
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Suspend the foundation work and initiate a plan to obtain formal approval of the architectural plans before proceeding.
Why this is correct
Suspending work to secure approval of a key deliverable is appropriate to avoid rework and ensure the project stays on track.
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Proceed with framing as scheduled and submit the plans for approval retroactively.
Why it's wrong here
Proceeding with framing without approved plans could lead to cascading rework and is not advisable.
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