A project manager discovers that project artifacts are stored in multiple locations with different version control systems, and team members are sometimes working with outdated information. This has led to rework and confusion. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

Establish a centralized repository with clear version control and access procedures

Send an email to all team members about the importance of using current versions

Assign a team member to manually check that everyone has current versions

Schedule weekly meetings to review which artifacts have been updated

How to approach this question

Look for systematic solutions that address the root cause of artifact management problems rather than treating symptoms.

Full Answer

A.Establish a centralized repository with clear version control and access procedures✓ Correct

Effective artifact management requires centralized storage with proper version control and access procedures to ensure all team members work with current information.

Common mistakes

Focusing on communication solutions rather than systemic fixes, or creating manual processes instead of systematic solutions.

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