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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 3Question 51
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 15: Manage project issuesvendor failurecritical path impactrisk responseimpact assessment

    PMP · Question 51 · Task 15: Manage project issues

    A project manager discovers that a critical vendor has filed for bankruptcy and will not be able to complete their contracted deliverables. The vendor's work represents 30% of the project scope and is on the critical path. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Immediately begin the process of finding replacement vendors

    B.

    Assess the impact on project objectives and evaluate all available options for completing the work

    C.

    Notify stakeholders about the vendor bankruptcy and potential project delays

    D.

    Attempt to recover project assets and work products from the bankrupt vendor

    How to approach this question

    When facing major project disruptions, comprehensive impact assessment and option evaluation should precede specific response actions.

    Full Answer

    B.Assess the impact on project objectives and evaluate all available options for completing the work✓ Correct
    Major project disruptions require comprehensive impact assessment and evaluation of all available options to determine the best response strategy.

    Common mistakes

    Jumping to specific actions like vendor replacement or stakeholder communication without first understanding the full impact and available options.
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