A project team is facing a critical impediment that requires a decision from a senior executive. The project manager has assessed the impact and determined it is the top priority. What should the project manager do to ensure the executive understands the urgency?

Ask the team to work around the impediment until the executive is available.

Schedule a meeting with the executive and present the impediment with its impact and options.

Wait for the executive to ask about the impediment.

Send a brief email with the impact and request a decision.

What is the primary purpose of highlighting impediments to stakeholders?

To assign blame for the impediment

To ensure visibility and obtain support for resolution

To satisfy a reporting requirement

To document the impediment for future reference

When prioritizing impediments, which factor is most important to consider?

The ease of resolving the impediment

The impact on project objectives and urgency

The personal preference of the project manager

The number of team members affected

After implementing a strategy to resolve an impediment, what should the project manager do to ensure it is being addressed?

Monitor and review the impediment's status regularly

Wait for the team to report completion

Escalate the impediment to the sponsor

Close the issue and move on to other tasks

A project manager resolved a major impediment by reallocating resources. The project manager wants to ensure the resolution is effective. What should the project manager do?

Document the resolution and close the issue.

Review the resolution's impact on the project schedule and team performance.

Ask the team if they are satisfied with the resolution.

Move on to the next impediment without further review.

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Domain 3Objective 4

Task 4 Remove Impediments and Manage Issues PMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

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