Exam PMP topic 1 question 866 discussion

The PMBOK Guide (7th Edition) would recommend Option B: Release the team members from Project A who are not working on a critical path activity in this scenario. This approach balances Project A’s critical path needs, ensuring no schedule delay (Section 6.5), while optimizing resources for Project B’s urgency (Principle 2.3.6). It aligns with managing the project team effectively (Section 9.4) by reallocating non-critical resources, mitigates risks to Project A’s delivery (Section 11.5), and respects the baseline unless formally changed (Section 4.5). By assessing resource needs (Section 6.4), proposing the shift to stakeholders, and monitoring impacts, the project manager upholds PMBOK’s emphasis on integration, flexibility, and collaboration. References: PMBOK Guide, 7th Edition – Section 4.5 (pp. 115-120), Section 6.4 (pp. 165-168), Section 6.5 (pp. 169-180), Section 9.4 (pp. 235-239), Section 11.5 (pp. 285-290), Principle 2.3.6 (pp. 23-24).

B. Release the team members from Project A who are not working on a critical path activity. Explanation: Since Project A is ahead of schedule, the project manager can reallocate team members who are not working on critical path activities to Project B, which is behind schedule. This allows Project A to stay on track while addressing the resource needs of the more urgent Project B. The critical path activity in Project A should still be completed on time, and the team members who are working on non-critical path activities can be reassigned to help with the critical resource shortage in Project B.

This decision aligns with the principle of completing committed activities and maintaining the progress of a project that is ahead of schedule. If the critical path activity in Project A is essential for its success, diverting resources may introduce risks to Project A. The project manager should communicate with stakeholders, including the resource manager, to discuss potential impacts on both projects and seek a balanced solution that aligns with organizational priorities.

B. Happens in the real world, all the time.

Sorry should be D

B makes more sense.

Just because Project B is important doesn't mean Project A isn't either and this information is not in the question. The Critical Path Method (CPM) is a simple but powerful technique for analyzing, planning, and scheduling large, complex projects. It is used to determine a project's critical path—the longest sequence of tasks that must be finished for the entire project to be complete. You do not risk a projects completion by pulling team members off that project just to save another. Let the PM for Project B step up and re-align his/her team and get it on the right path.

According to below comment, I go with D

Option A. For sure wrong one, who is the Resource Manager in order to induce PM into this drastic decision and by other side, may be PM can discuss and analyze the requirement with the appropiate stakeholders but this option directly said "Ask for" Option B. Very Drastic decision especially if it´s not supported by the key stakeholders that are not mentioned in the option. Option C. Resource Manager request doesn´t means that Project B is very important, Program Manager should ratify that and Program Manager is not involved into this Option Option D. Project Manager is the owner to keep the Project Team working together as a team and change the team will induce in many problems on many different levels on the Project, so PM target still to keep the Project safety and Team Together especially when the requirement arrives from someone that doesn´t have the right to decide it.

While it may seem like a logical choice to release team members not working on the critical path, there are potential issues: Dependencies: Other tasks, even if they are ahead of schedule, might have dependencies that come into play later. Releasing team members could risk these tasks falling behind schedule in the future. Risk of Change: Suddenly changing team dynamics by releasing team members can disrupt the rhythm and momentum of the team. It may also demotivate the remaining team members. Continuous Improvement: In agile and iterative environments, tasks that are ahead of schedule could be improved further or could serve as a buffer for unforeseen issues. Releasing team members could jeopardize this. Knowledge Transfer: If members are released and then later needed, there could be a knowledge transfer gap or a ramp-up time that could further delay tasks.

retain the members first lol. a team member can do work in your project and operations at different times. but for the love of god retain your team members. then work out a solution with the manager.

B. Release the team members from Project A who are not working on a critical path activity,