The answer is to add the dependency to the issue log, assess the impact on the schedule, and engage the other project manager. This is correct because when an unidentified dependency issue surfaces during a sprint, the project manager must first formally log it as an issue and perform a thorough impact analysis on the critical path before taking any corrective action. On the PMP exam, this scenario tests your ability to apply the issue management process within a hybrid framework, where unplanned dependencies demand immediate documentation and stakeholder coordination rather than reactive escalation or premature solutioning. A common trap is jumping to a risk response or assuming the dependency can be managed without cross-project communication, but the correct sequence always begins with logging and analysis. Remember the mnemonic: Log, Analyze, Engage—never skip the impact assessment when facing an unidentified dependency.
PMP Process — Managing Technical Aspects Practice Question
This PMP practice question tests your understanding of process — managing technical aspects. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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 using a hybrid approach. During a sprint, the team realizes that a critical dependency from another project will not be ready on time, impacting the critical path. The dependency was not identified in the risk register. What is the BEST action?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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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Add the dependency to the issue log, assess the impact on the schedule, and engage the other project manager.
The PM must first assess the impact and then manage the issue. Option A is correct because updating the issue log and analyzing impact is the proper first step. Option B is reactive; Option C assumes a solution without analysis; Option D ignores governance.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
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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Crash the schedule by adding resources to the dependent task.
Why it's wrong here
This may not be effective without understanding the full impact.
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Escalate to the project management office for resource reallocation.
Why it's wrong here
First attempt to resolve at the project level.
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Ask the team to find a workaround to bypass the dependency.
Why it's wrong here
Workarounds may not be feasible; first analyze the situation.
✓
Add the dependency to the issue log, assess the impact on the schedule, and engage the other project manager.
Why this is correct
Documentation and collaboration are key to resolving cross-project dependencies.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
Workarounds may not be feasible; first analyze the situation.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
→Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
→Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
→Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this PMP question in full detail.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PMP NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Process — Managing Technical Aspects — This question tests Process — Managing Technical Aspects — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Add the dependency to the issue log, assess the impact on the schedule, and engage the other project manager. — The PM must first assess the impact and then manage the issue. Option A is correct because updating the issue log and analyzing impact is the proper first step. Option B is reactive; Option C assumes a solution without analysis; Option D ignores governance.
What should I do if I get this PMP question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PMP NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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