A project manager is leading a project to develop a new drug. The project is in Phase 2 (Clinical Trials). The results of the first trial are inconclusive. The governance board requires a 'Kill Point' review. What is the likely outcome?

Answer options:

The project will be cancelled immediately.

The project will proceed to Phase 3 automatically.

The board will review the data and decide to either: Continue, Cancel, or request Rework/Additional Trials.

The PM will be fired.

How to approach this question

Phase Gate = Go/No-Go Decision.

Full Answer

C.The board will review the data and decide to either: Continue, Cancel, or request Rework/Additional Trials.✓ Correct

Task 14 (Governance). Phase gates ensure the project is still viable before investing more money. Inconclusive data usually triggers a 'Rework' or 'More Info' decision, not automatic kill or go.

Common mistakes

Thinking Kill Point means automatic death.

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