ExpertPMP · Question 07 · Task 7: Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team
During a daily standup, the development team reports they cannot proceed with integration testing because the test environment is down and the infrastructure team estimates it will take 3 days to restore. This is blocking multiple user stories. What should the project manager do FIRST?
During a daily standup, the development team reports they cannot proceed with integration testing because the test environment is down and the infrastructure team estimates it will take 3 days to restore. This is blocking multiple user stories. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Update the project schedule to reflect the 3-day delay and inform stakeholders
Work with the infrastructure team to explore alternatives such as using a backup environment or expediting the repair
Have the development team work on other user stories while waiting for the environment
Escalate the issue to senior management to prioritize the infrastructure repair
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