Question 1

During project execution, a risk that was identified in the risk register has materialized into an active issue: a key technical resource has left the organization unexpectedly, and their specialized knowledge is critical for the next phase of development. The resource had been identified as a single point of failure, but knowledge transfer was planned for later in the project. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Look for immediate assessment approaches that understand the specific impact and prioritize critical needs for project continuity.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this PMP question?

Accepted Answer

Students often choose resource replacement or escalation approaches rather than recognizing the need to assess the specific knowledge gaps first.

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