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PMP · Question 40 · Task 15: Manage project issues
A project manager is leading a software project. The team discovers that a third-party library they planned to use is no longer supported. This is a new issue. What should the PM do FIRST?
A project manager is leading a software project. The team discovers that a third-party library they planned to use is no longer supported. This is a new issue. What should the PM do FIRST?
Answer options:
A.
Update the project schedule to reflect the delay.
B.
Inform the sponsor.
C.
Log the issue and work with the team to identify alternatives and assess impact.
D.
Continue using the unsupported library to save time.
How to approach this question
Issue happens -> Log -> Analyze -> Solve.
Full Answer
C.Log the issue and work with the team to identify alternatives and assess impact.✓ Correct
C
Task 15 (Manage project issues). The first step is always to capture the issue and engage the team to find a solution.
Common mistakes
Escalating immediately (B) or updating plans without analysis (A).
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