Exam PMP topic 1 question 502 discussion

C. Review and adapt the appropriate project artifacts

Project documentation is an ongoing process and should be completed throughout the project lifecycle, not just at the end. As a project manager, it’s crucial to coach and guide the team in maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation. This ensures:

Option B. Coaching the project team to balance their time between project tasks and documentation (Option B) is the most appropriate solution. This approach involves helping the team understand the importance of documentation while emphasizing the need to prioritize project tasks. The project manager can provide guidance on efficient documentation practices, such as using templates, automation tools, or streamlining processes to reduce time spent on documentation without compromising its quality.

C - Review and adapt the appropriate project artifacts

Artifacts are typically living documents and formally updated to reflect changes in scope. They exist so that everyone involved in the project has a shared understanding of all information related to the effort. The PM needs to review and adapt the artifacts so the team can get on with their work.

By assigning a team member to handle the documentation activities, the other team members can focus on the project tasks and complete them in a timely manner. The assigned team member can work on documenting the project activities alongside the project team's work. This allows for a balance of both project work and documentation activities.

Why not B?