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PK0-005 A project team is developing a mobile app Practice Question
A project team is developing a mobile app. The project manager notices that the team is frequently interrupted by requests from other departments. The team members are matrixed, and their functional managers assign other tasks. The project manager wants to improve focus. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that communication or scheduling adjustments can solve structural resource conflicts, when in fact only changing the organizational structure (e.g., securing a dedicated team) addresses the root cause of matrixed interruptions.
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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Work with the project sponsor to secure a dedicated team.
The most appropriate action is to work with the project sponsor to secure a dedicated team. In a matrixed organization, functional managers control team members' time, leading to frequent interruptions from other departmental tasks. A dedicated team eliminates these competing priorities, directly improving focus on the mobile app project. This aligns with the PMBOK principle of optimizing resource allocation to protect the project's critical path.
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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Request that functional managers prioritize the project tasks.
Why it's wrong here
This may not be effective if managers have competing priorities.
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Work with the project sponsor to secure a dedicated team.
Why this is correct
Dedicated resources reduce interruptions and improve focus.
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Hold a meeting with the team to explain the project's importance.
Why it's wrong here
Motivation doesn't remove the resource conflict.
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Update the project schedule to account for delays.
Why it's wrong here
This only reflects the problem; it doesn't solve it.
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