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Question #: 447
Topic #: 1
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A company was awarded a project in a dangerous location that poses several high-level risks for employees. Help is needed to tram the employees on major safety and health factors. The project is ongoing and uses a hybrid approach. The project will be conducted in multiple sites, with several development iterations running in parallel.
How should the project manager handle this situation?

  • A. Allocate and use part of the project's contingency reserves for training purposes
  • B. Negotiate a contract and form a partnership with a local authority for medical and security support services
  • C. Perform a retrospective and update the risk register and resource management plan regarding the necessary budget for training
  • D. Hire only local resources who are aware of the territory's hazards, providing employment to the local community
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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Kim222
3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
It is difficult for me to select this options.... option B
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Paramak
1 month ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Negotiate a contract and form a partnership with a local authority for medical and security support services. Option C dont make sense.
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odylec
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
Its B. How training will help you?
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Bruce_Liu
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
C is the PMP way, follow processes and C could have included B as part of risk management.
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Elias_Italy
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Perform a retrospective and update the risk register and resource management plan regarding the necessary budget for training
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Uncle_Lucifer
11 months ago
Selected Answer: C
need for safety training and support. Not B period!
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Only12go
11 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Negotiate a contract and form a partnership with a local authority for medical and security support services. Given the dangerous location and high-level risks involved, partnering with local authorities and organizations that specialize in medical and security support services is a prudent approach. This will help ensure the safety and health of employees working in the area and provide them with the necessary support in case of emergencies or health issues. It's a proactive way to mitigate risks and protect the well-being of project personnel. Additionally, this approach may also involve training and support services related to safety and health factors.
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adingmaki
11 months, 1 week ago
B IS WRONG AND NON-SENSE. SUPPOSED TO BE C. WHY WOULD YOU PURCHASE MEDICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES? IT'S NOT ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM. WHAT B IS SAYING "LET THE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. LET'S JUST HEAL THEM IF IT HAPPENS" PLEASE STOP USING CHATGPT TO SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS. USE COMMON SENSE FIRST PLEASE.
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RestlessMonkey
11 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
In my opinion, the correct answer is B. Since there is a high-risk involved regarding safety, the best approach is to transfer the risk to the local authority.
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victory108
1 year ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Perform a retrospective and update the risk register and resource management plan regarding the necessary budget for training
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SteAle
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: C
I would go with C. First, the PM needs to update the risk register and work out the response strategy.
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cwilson91
1 year, 3 months ago
Per chatgpt: "Given the dangerous location and high-level risks involved, the best way for the project manager to handle this situation would be to select option B: Negotiate a contract and form a partnership with a local authority for medical and security support services. Forming a partnership with a local authority will provide access to expertise and resources specific to the project location. The local authority can offer valuable insights into the safety and health factors that need to be considered, as well as provide support services such as medical assistance and security measures. While the other options may also be beneficial, such as allocating part of the project's contingency reserves for training (option A) or performing a retrospective and updating the risk register and resource management plan (option C), forming a partnership with a local authority is a proactive approach that ensures ongoing support and guidance throughout the project."
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cwilson91
1 year, 2 months ago
Update: Not to make it more confusing.. but the project manager, alone, does not typically have the power to negotiate contracts. Per page 74 of PMBOK 7th: “In most organizations, project managers do not have contracting authority. Rather, they work with contracting officers or other people with expertise in contracts, laws and regulations” Option B still makes sense as the PM could be working with the procurement personnel to negotiate, but it does make this question a bit harder to conclude a proper answer.
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cwilson91
1 year, 3 months ago
Replacing "tram" with "train" in the question gives a similar result, B: While options A, C, and D may also contribute to managing the risks and training employees, forming a partnership with a local authority ensures access to comprehensive support and expertise. It demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing the unique challenges posed by the dangerous location, allowing the project manager to leverage the local authority's knowledge and resources to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of the project team.
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aqz_111
1 year, 3 months ago
Yes, i agreed B, We should consider EEFs and risk is future oriented so restrospective is not correct. Definitely we have to update risk register and put resources for risk strategies but C is not complete correct so i select B
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abdelilahfa
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C is the most logical approach, the project is ongoing
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noppy
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: B
I think B is the correct answer. Approaching it through process of elimination, D appears to be 100% incorrect, C is incorrect because it is not a retrospective action to be taken at the beginning stage of a project that has been awarded. Regarding A, I believe it is incorrect because the situation presented in the question does not seem to be an emergency situation, and using contingency reserves would not be appropriate. With only B remaining as the option, although there is some doubt about whether it aligns with the role of a PM, I have selected B.
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clarksu
1 year, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: A
B is good ,but it is not PM's duty, PM do A ,and procure department will do B.
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clarksu
1 year, 4 months ago
Sorry, I changed my mind. C should be correct ,and before contingency reserves being used, the risk register should be updated.
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Hung3102
1 year, 5 months ago
B. Negotiate a contract and form a partnership with a local authority for medical and security support services This option would be the most effective and efficient approach to managing the risks associated with the dangerous location. By partnering with a local authority, the project can leverage their expertise in the area, and access the necessary medical and security support services, including employee training on major safety and health factors. The local authority would have a better understanding of the risks associated with the location and be better equipped to provide the necessary support to ensure the safety of the project team.
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1 year, 4 months ago
it may sound appealing but i don't the pm has the authority of negotiating contracts.
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MBoo93
1 year, 8 months ago
But why a retrospective? The project hasn't even begun
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PaulPMP
1 year, 5 months ago
The project is ongoing and uses a hybrid approach
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