A project is initiated to migrate a legacy on-premises CRM system to a new cloud-based platform. During the planning phase, the project manager identifies that the lead data migration specialist has accepted a job at another company and will be leaving in two weeks. This specialist has unique knowledge of the legacy system's data structures. What is the MOST appropriate initial risk response strategy?
A project manager is creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a software development project. Which of the following are fundamental principles of a correctly developed WBS? (Select THREE)
True or False: The Critical Path is the shortest path through the project network diagram, representing the minimum time in which a project can be completed.
A project has the following performance metrics: Earned Value (EV) = $250,000, Planned Value (PV) = $300,000, and Actual Cost (AC) = $275,000. Based on these metrics, what is the status of the project?
**Case Study:** A mid-sized marketing agency, 'Creative Solutions Inc.', has won a contract to develop a new national advertising campaign for a major retail client. The project has a fixed budget and a strict deadline of six months to align with the client's product launch. The project team is composed of members from different departments: creative, media buying, and analytics. The project sponsor is highly engaged but has a reputation for requesting frequent changes. During the second month, the project is proceeding as planned. However, the client's marketing director, a key stakeholder, provides feedback that the initial campaign concepts are not aligned with a new, unannounced brand direction. This requires a significant rework of the creative deliverables, threatening both the schedule and budget. The project manager's immediate concern is managing this unexpected change while keeping the project on track. The project manager needs to address this situation formally and systematically. The team is already expressing concern about the potential for significant overtime and the impact of the rework on their other commitments. The project sponsor has indicated that failing to meet the deadline is not an option and has suggested 'just making the changes happen.' What is the MOST appropriate first step the project manager should take to handle the client's request for a major change in creative direction?
Which project management document formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities?
A project manager is using the Three-Point Estimating technique to determine the duration of a critical activity. The estimates from the team are: Optimistic (O) = 10 days, Pessimistic (P) = 22 days, and Most Likely (M) = 13 days. Using the triangular distribution formula, what is the estimated duration for this activity?
During the execution of a construction project, a project manager observes that the team members are in constant disagreement over roles and responsibilities, leading to a drop in productivity. According to Tuckman's ladder of team development, which stage is the team MOST LIKELY in?
A project manager is facilitating a lessons learned session as part of the project closure process. What is the primary purpose of this activity?
A project manager is developing a communications management plan for a project with stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones. Which of the following components are essential to include in this plan? (Select TWO)