CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
A construction project is underway. The project manager receives a report that the concrete supplier will deliver late, causing a two-week delay. The project has no schedule reserve. What is the best course of action?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Analyze the impact on the critical path and evaluate options
The project manager should first analyze the impact on the critical path before deciding on a response. The other options are premature without analysis.
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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Inform the sponsor and request a schedule extension
Why it's wrong here
Extension should be considered only after analysis.
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Immediately crash the schedule by adding resources to critical path activities
Why it's wrong here
This is a possible response but should be based on analysis first.
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Fast-track the remaining activities to recover the delay
Why it's wrong here
Fast-tracking may increase risk and should be evaluated.
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Analyze the impact on the critical path and evaluate options
Why this is correct
Analyzing impact is the first step in the change control or risk response process.
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