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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 5Question 31
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 15: Manage project issuesissue managementrisk materializationcollaborative problem solvingteam management

    PMP · Question 31 · Task 15: Manage project issues

    During project execution, a risk that was identified in the risk register has materialized into an actual issue: a key team member has left the organization unexpectedly, and their specialized knowledge is critical for the upcoming deliverable. The team is struggling to maintain progress without this expertise. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Update the risk register to reflect that the risk has become an issue

    B.

    Begin recruiting a replacement team member with similar specialized knowledge

    C.

    Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to identify immediate solutions for maintaining deliverable progress

    D.

    Escalate the staffing issue to HR and senior management for resolution

    How to approach this question

    When risks become issues, focus on immediate collaborative problem-solving to address project impact before documentation or escalation.

    Full Answer

    C.Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to identify immediate solutions for maintaining deliverable progress✓ Correct
    When risks become issues, the priority is addressing immediate project impact through collaborative problem-solving. Documentation and escalation are important but secondary to maintaining project progress.

    Common mistakes

    Students often choose documentation (A) or escalation (D), missing the need for immediate collaborative problem-solving to address project impact when risks become issues.
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