A project manager is working on a project with a fixed deadline. The team realizes they cannot complete all the scope by the deadline. The sponsor says the deadline is immovable, but some features are less important. Which approach should the PM use?

Answer options:

Crashing the schedule by adding more resources.

Prioritize the backlog (MoSCoW) and descoping the low-priority features.

Fast-tracking the schedule by running tasks in parallel.

Extend the deadline.

How to approach this question

Identify the constraints. Time = Fixed. Scope = Flexible. Action = Cut Scope.

Full Answer

B.Prioritize the backlog (MoSCoW) and descoping the low-priority features.✓ Correct

Task 8 (Manage scope). In fixed-date projects (like Agile), scope is the variable constraint. Prioritization ensures value is delivered even if full scope isn't.

Common mistakes

Trying to force the work (Crashing/Fast-tracking) when the sponsor has already offered scope flexibility.

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