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PMP · Question 26 · Task 12: Manage project artifacts

A project manager is leading a distributed agile project with team members across multiple time zones. The project artifacts include user stories, acceptance criteria, technical specifications, and architectural decisions that are constantly evolving. Team members report difficulty finding current information and are sometimes working with outdated documents. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

A.

Implement a document management system with version control and access permissions

B.

Assign a dedicated team member to maintain and update all project artifacts

C.

Establish artifact ownership and update responsibilities with clear workflows for distributed collaboration

D.

Reduce the number of artifacts to only essential documents to minimize maintenance overhead

How to approach this question

Look for approaches that establish clear ownership and processes while supporting distributed team collaboration needs.

Full Answer

C.Establish artifact ownership and update responsibilities with clear workflows for distributed collaboration✓ Correct
C
Effective artifact management in distributed agile environments requires clear ownership, defined update processes, and workflows that support collaborative maintenance.

Common mistakes

Students often choose technology or centralization approaches rather than recognizing the need for clear ownership and collaborative processes.

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