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Task 7: Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the teamImpedimentsPrioritization
PMP · Question 29 · Task 7: Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team
A project team identifies five distinct impediments during a meeting. Resources are limited. How should the PM determine which impediment to address first?
A project team identifies five distinct impediments during a meeting. Resources are limited. How should the PM determine which impediment to address first?
Answer options:
A.
Address the easiest one first to show progress.
B.
Prioritize based on the impact to the project's critical path and objectives.
C.
Ask the sponsor to choose.
D.
Assign one impediment to each team member.
How to approach this question
Prioritization is always based on value/impact/risk.
Full Answer
B.Prioritize based on the impact to the project's critical path and objectives.✓ Correct
B
Impediments should be prioritized like risks or requirements: based on their impact on the project goals (Critical Path, Cost, Quality).
Common mistakes
Choosing 'Easiest first' (A).
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