PMI-ACP Leadership Practice Question
A stakeholder is consistently demanding 'quick fixes' that bypass the team's quality process. How do you address this?
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 long-term cost of 'quick fixes' and negotiate for a sustainable pace that includes quality.
Protecting quality and the team's process is a key leadership responsibility.
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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Tell the developers to ignore the stakeholder.
Why it's wrong here
This is unprofessional and damages the relationship.
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Agree to the requests to maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
Why it's wrong here
This leads to technical debt and long-term instability.
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Explain the long-term cost of 'quick fixes' and negotiate for a sustainable pace that includes quality.
Why this is correct
Education and negotiation are key parts of stakeholder management.
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Ask the team to work extra hours to fix the 'quick fixes' later.
Why it's wrong here
This doesn't fix the root cause and leads to burnout.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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