- A
Accept the materials and reduce testing to offset the cost risk
Why wrong: Reducing testing increases risk.
- B
Let the team decide whether to use the materials
Why wrong: The PM is accountable for quality decisions.
- C
Reject the materials and require the supplier to provide conforming materials
The quality plan requires materials to meet specifications.
- D
Accept the discount and use the materials to save project costs
Why wrong: This could compromise quality and lead to future issues.
Question 107 of 892
PMP Quality Plan Practice Question
This PMP practice question tests your understanding of process — managing technical aspects. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: quality Plan. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your project is in the execution phase. A team member reports that a supplier delivered a batch of raw materials that do not meet the quality specifications. The supplier insists the materials are acceptable and offers a discount. The project sponsor wants to accept the discount to save costs. What should the project manager do?
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
✓
Reject the materials and require the supplier to provide conforming materials
Option C is correct because the project manager must adhere to the quality plan and ensure that materials meet specified requirements. Accepting non-conforming materials, even with a discount, risks rework, customer dissatisfaction, and project failure. The sponsor's cost concern does not override quality standards. Option A is wrong because reducing testing does not mitigate the risk of using substandard materials. Option B is wrong because the decision should be based on the quality plan, not left to the team. Option D is wrong because cost savings do not justify compromising quality.
Key principle: Quality Plan
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Accept the materials and reduce testing to offset the cost risk
Why it's wrong here
Reducing testing increases risk.
- ✗
Let the team decide whether to use the materials
Why it's wrong here
The PM is accountable for quality decisions.
- ✓
Reject the materials and require the supplier to provide conforming materials
Why this is correct
The quality plan requires materials to meet specifications.
Related concept
Quality Plan
- ✗
Accept the discount and use the materials to save project costs
Why it's wrong here
This could compromise quality and lead to future issues.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is focusing on cost savings (sponsor's offer) rather than adhering to the quality plan. The correct response is to reject non-conforming materials regardless of discount.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Quality Plan
- Non-conforming Materials
- Sponsor Influence
- Risk of Acceptance
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Quality Plan
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PMP exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Quality Plan Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this PMP question test?
Process — Managing Technical Aspects — This question tests Process — Managing Technical Aspects — Quality Plan.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Reject the materials and require the supplier to provide conforming materials — Option C is correct because the project manager must adhere to the quality plan and ensure that materials meet specified requirements. Accepting non-conforming materials, even with a discount, risks rework, customer dissatisfaction, and project failure. The sponsor's cost concern does not override quality standards. Option A is wrong because reducing testing does not mitigate the risk of using substandard materials. Option B is wrong because the decision should be based on the quality plan, not left to the team. Option D is wrong because cost savings do not justify compromising quality.
What should I do if I get this PMP question wrong?
Review quality Plan, then practise related PMP questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Quality Plan
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