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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is overseeing a manufacturing…
A project manager is overseeing a manufacturing process improvement project. During the monitoring and controlling phase, the project manager notices that the project is two weeks behind schedule due to unexpected machine downtime. The team suggests reducing the amount of testing on the new equipment to recover the schedule. The project sponsor is concerned about meeting the deadline and supports the team's suggestion. What should the project manager do?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Analyze the impact and propose fast-tracking or crashing as alternatives.
The correct action is to analyze the impact of reduced testing on quality and propose alternative solutions like fast-tracking or crashing. Option C is correct because compromising testing could lead to defects and rework, increasing costs and risks. Option A is wrong because ignoring the schedule issue is irresponsible. Option B is wrong as it may cause more problems. Option D is wrong because it does not address the root cause of the delay.
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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Add more resources to the testing phase later to compensate.
Why it's wrong here
Does not address the current delay.
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Accept the team's suggestion to reduce testing and update the schedule.
Why it's wrong here
Reducing testing risks quality and future rework.
- ✓
Analyze the impact and propose fast-tracking or crashing as alternatives.
Why this is correct
Seeks to recover schedule without sacrificing quality.
- ✗
Immediately escalate to the steering committee for a decision.
Why it's wrong here
Should analyze options before escalation.
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Variation 1. A project is in the executing phase when a key stakeholder requests a new feature that was not part of the original scope. The project manager needs to handle this request appropriately. Which TWO actions should the project manager take? (Select TWO).
easy- ✓ A.Consult the change control board for approval.
- B.Implement the change immediately to satisfy the stakeholder.
- C.Ignore the request to avoid scope creep.
- D.Update the project charter to include the new feature.
- ✓ E.Submit a formal change request to the change control board.
Why A: The correct actions are to submit a formal change request (E) and then consult the change control board (CCB) for approval (A). These steps follow the formal change control process to prevent scope creep and ensure proper evaluation. Implementing the change immediately (B) bypasses this process. Ignoring the request (C) damages stakeholder relationships. Updating the project charter (D) is inappropriate because the charter was created during initiation and should not be modified for scope changes during execution. Therefore, options A and E are correct.
Variation 2. A project team is executing the project plan when a key stakeholder requests a significant change to the scope. The change control board has approved the change. What should the project manager update next?
medium- ✓ A.Project management plan and scope baseline
- B.Risk register
- C.Communications plan
- D.Issue log
Why A: After a change is approved by the change control board, the project manager must update the project management plan and the scope baseline to reflect the new scope.
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