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PMP · Question 30 · Task 7: Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team
A regulatory change has just been announced that blocks the release of the product. The team is unsure how to interpret the new regulation. Which TWO actions should the PM take?
A regulatory change has just been announced that blocks the release of the product. The team is unsure how to interpret the new regulation. Which TWO actions should the PM take?
Answer options:
A.
Ignore the regulation as the project started before it was announced.
B.
Ask the developers to read the legal text and interpret it.
C.
Engage the legal department or external consultants to provide a clear interpretation.
D.
Facilitate a meeting between the legal experts and the team to define the necessary changes.
E.
Pause the project indefinitely.
How to approach this question
Select actions that bring in the right expertise to remove the blocker.
Full Answer
C,D
The PM uses their network (Legal Dept) to remove the impediment (lack of clarity). Facilitating the transfer of this interpretation to the team ensures the blocker is removed effectively.
Common mistakes
Asking the team to do something outside their skill set (B).
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