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Question #: 709
Topic #: 1
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A project with a hard timeline is starting its first iteration out of six. The project team is lacking the necessary skills to execute.

What should the project manager do?

  • A. Add a subject matter expert (SME) to the project team.
  • B. Fill the skill gap personally to execute the project.
  • C. Allow the team to proceed as they attempt to meet the timeline.
  • D. Invite stakeholders to discuss a mitigation plan to finish on time.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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teslamaster
Highly Voted 1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: A
A should be the correct one..
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EA1234
1 year, 6 months ago
Why not D?
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Bobbie30
1 year, 6 months ago
I agree. A should be the correct answer
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LNX_RM_Admin
Most Recent 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Selected Answer: D
First meeting with stakeholder.
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9RedFox_JB
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Just had a discussion about familiar situation with a project member. Team member indicates that SME is needed but Project ignores. and the answer C would lead to a work that has to be redone several times in this case, increased risks of future issues. answer A would be most efficient one if looking from quality and time perspective(having in mind that everyone would be sharing their knowledge) off course if team takes full responsibility maybe answer C is correct, but....
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NadirJT
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
Add a subject matter expert (SME) to the project team. is a result of Stakeholders Consensus. So stakeholder first, cost/risk consideration, then adding a SME. Not just cause Project Manager "Decided"
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urso2703
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Initially went with A, but after reading back, I understand why its C. It's still the first Iteration. Let the team get adjusted and gather more understanding and data.
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Abdelmonm
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
When a project team lacks the necessary skills to execute a project, adding a subject matter expert (SME) to the team is a proactive step to address the skill gap. The SME can contribute specialized knowledge and expertise, helping the team overcome challenges and ensuring the project progresses successfully. This is a practical approach to enhance the team's capabilities and increase the likelihood of meeting the project timeline.
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odylec
6 months ago
Selected Answer: D
D is the answer
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6thEditionAndy
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D is the right answer. A is wrong because you cant expand or reduce the project team without the required formal approvals. The outcome of D will however likely end up with A.
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Aymen1989
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Answer D before B
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Aymen1989
7 months, 3 weeks ago
I mean before A
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Only12go
8 months ago
Selected Answer: A
When a project team lacks the necessary skills to execute a project with a hard timeline, the project manager should take action to address this skill gap effectively. Option A is the most appropriate response: A. Add a subject matter expert (SME) to the project team.
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iuedeme
3 months ago
A- Expert judgement
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adingmaki
8 months, 1 week ago
PMBOK 7th page 40. A To those who answered D? What exactly will be your risk mitigation? Bring in an SME?
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David983
8 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: D
Does the Agile Methogology based on PM take the decisions by himself or Agile is based in team collaboration and team decision? According team decition on Agile Methods I will go with D, PM is a facilitator and stakeholders must decide based on discussion
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ChezQW
8 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
Adding a SME would bridge the gap and help the team to hit the hard timeline in my opinion.
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victory108
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
A. Add a subject matter expert (SME) to the project team
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kayyaly
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D. Invite stakeholders to discuss a mitigation plan to finish on time. Must discuss first the best solution with the stakeholders, training, SME or any other solution
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SynikalDemon
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
It's A
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SteAle
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
The team needs to figure out what solution/mitigation plan would be the best - training, SME etc.
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