ExpertPMP · Question 89 · Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scope
A project manager is working on a project where the original scope included integration with a third-party system. The third-party vendor has announced that they are discontinuing the system and will not provide integration support after the project's planned go-live date. Alternative integration options exist but would require significant scope changes. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A project manager is working on a project where the original scope included integration with a third-party system. The third-party vendor has announced that they are discontinuing the system and will not provide integration support after the project's planned go-live date. Alternative integration options exist but would require significant scope changes. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Assess the impact of the vendor discontinuation on project objectives and timeline
Immediately begin evaluating alternative integration solutions
Negotiate with the vendor to extend support through the project timeline
Remove the integration requirement from the project scope
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