Exam PMP topic 1 question 128 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 128
Topic #: 1

A project manager is assigned to a project where a vendor has been engaged to build a new system. One week before user acceptance testing (UAT) is scheduled, the vendor informs the project manager that they can only deliver half of the promised functions by the UAT start date.
What should the project manager do next?

A. Communicate with the vendor and project team and explore possibilities for resolving the issue
B. Wait until the vendor cannot deliver and then invoke liquidated damages based on the contract
C. Escalate to management and prepare for project closure by canceling the contract with this vendor
D. Adjust the project schedule to accommodate the current development progress of the vendor

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by victory108 at May 27, 2023, 1:59 p.m.

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Firebonobono

3 days, 5 hours ago

Selected Answer: D

I agree that A is the answer to the PMP question. It is right to discuss solutions, but time is too short (one week). I think it is more appropriate to show users only some functions, even if it is a half-test, and then penalize the vendor.

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Nassim_Paco

8 months, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: A

A. Communicate with the vendor and project team and explore possibilities for resolving the issue is the correct answer.

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victory108

1 year, 2 months ago

Selected Answer: A

A. Communicate with the vendor and project team and explore possibilities for resolving the issue

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