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PMI Exam PMP Topic 2 Question 99 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 99
Topic #: 2
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The project team is experiencing schedule delays due to issues arising with suppliers. Some of the tasks are on the critical path.

What should the project manager do in this situation?

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Horace
2 months ago
I believe discussing the critical path issues with the purchasing department can also help address the delays.
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Jina
2 months ago
I think reviewing the critical path with stakeholders is also important to define next steps.
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Gwenn
2 months ago
I agree with Mari. The sponsor can help resolve the issues quickly.
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Mari
2 months ago
I think the project manager should escalate the supplier-related issues to the sponsor.
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Corazon
2 months ago
I wonder if the project manager has considered hiring a supplier whisperer to smooth things over. Just a thought!
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Eden
10 days ago
D) Discuss the critical path issues with the purchasing department.
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Melissia
11 days ago
C) Review the critical path with the stakeholders to define next steps.
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Ora
12 days ago
B) Review the work breakdown structure (WBS) with the suppliers.
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Alonzo
13 days ago
A) Escalate the supplier-related issues to the sponsor for resolution.
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Raymon
14 days ago
D) Discuss the critical path issues with the purchasing department.
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Erasmo
19 days ago
C) Review the critical path with the stakeholders to define next steps.
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Jeff
22 days ago
B) Review the work breakdown structure (WBS) with the suppliers.
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Catalina
2 months ago
A) Escalate the supplier-related issues to the sponsor for resolution.
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Tina
2 months ago
B) Reviewing the WBS with the suppliers is a good idea, but it doesn't directly address the schedule delays on the critical path.
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Polly
3 months ago
D) Discussing the critical path issues with the purchasing department could help, but I think C) is the most comprehensive solution.
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Chandra
3 months ago
A) Escalating the supplier-related issues to the sponsor is a smart move. They can apply more pressure to resolve the problems.
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Janna
2 months ago
C) Reviewing the critical path with stakeholders is important to determine the next steps and prioritize tasks.
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Gilberto
2 months ago
B) Reviewing the work breakdown structure with the suppliers could help identify where the issues are coming from.
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Lachelle
2 months ago
A) Escalating the supplier-related issues to the sponsor is a smart move. They can apply more pressure to resolve the problems.
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Audry
3 months ago
C) Review the critical path with the stakeholders to define next steps. This seems like the best approach to tackle the schedule delays caused by supplier issues.
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Kati
2 months ago
C) Review the critical path with the stakeholders to define next steps.
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Arminda
3 months ago
B) Review the work breakdown structure (WBS) with the suppliers.
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Amber
3 months ago
A) Escalate the supplier-related issues to the sponsor for resolution.
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