A project manager is leading a project to build a new data center. The project is 50% complete. A new technology is released that would make the data center 20% more efficient but would require a significant redesign. What should the PM do?

Answer options:

Ignore the new technology to stay on schedule.

Implement the new technology immediately.

Analyze the cost-benefit of the change (Redesign cost vs Efficiency gain) and present a business case to the Change Control Board.

Ask the team to vote.

How to approach this question

Opportunity -> Business Case -> Decision.

Full Answer

C.Analyze the cost-benefit of the change (Redesign cost vs Efficiency gain) and present a business case to the Change Control Board.✓ Correct

Task 1 (Value) and Task 10 (Changes). Opportunities are positive risks. The PM must evaluate if the opportunity adds enough value to justify the change cost.

Common mistakes

Ignoring innovation (A) or chasing it blindly (B).

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