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PK0-005 Practice Question: During the execution phase of a software…
During the execution phase of a software development project, the team discovers a critical bug that was not identified during planning. The project manager needs to decide how to handle the bug without significantly impacting the project scope and timeline. Which action should the project manager take 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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Perform a root cause analysis and assess the impact on project constraints
The project manager should first perform a root cause analysis and assess the impact on scope, schedule, and cost before deciding on a course of action. This allows for an informed decision that minimizes disruption to the project. Option B is incorrect because escalating to the sponsor without analysis bypasses proper project management processes. Option C is incorrect because logging the bug and continuing without analysis could lead to larger issues later. Option D is incorrect because assigning additional developers without understanding the root cause may not effectively resolve the bug and could waste resources.
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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Perform a root cause analysis and assess the impact on project constraints
Why this is correct
Proper first step to understand the issue.
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Escalate the issue to the project sponsor for immediate resolution
Why it's wrong here
Premature escalation without analysis.
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Log the bug in the issue tracker and continue with the original plan
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring the bug is not appropriate.
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Assign additional developers to fix the bug without delay
Why it's wrong here
May cause resource overload without understanding impact.
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