ExpertPMP · Question 02 · Task 1: Execute project with the urgency required to deliver business value
A hybrid project is developing a new smart home device. The hardware component follows a predictive lifecycle, while the software is developed using Scrum. The marketing team requests a prototype to show at an upcoming trade show in two months. The hardware will not be ready, but the software team can produce a simulation. What actions should the project manager take? (Select TWO)
A hybrid project is developing a new smart home device. The hardware component follows a predictive lifecycle, while the software is developed using Scrum. The marketing team requests a prototype to show at an upcoming trade show in two months. The hardware will not be ready, but the software team can produce a simulation. What actions should the project manager take? (Select TWO)
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Inform marketing that a prototype is impossible until the hardware is complete.
Work with the product owner to define a software-only release that simulates hardware interactions.
Crash the hardware schedule to meet the trade show deadline, regardless of cost.
Delay the trade show participation until the full product is ready.
Assess the business value of demonstrating the software simulation against the risk of showing an incomplete product.
Request the hardware team to switch to Scrum to speed up delivery.
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