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Project Management Professional · PMI
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Correct answer: C. Ask HR for a replacement, and update the risk register. Concise reasoning: When a key resource becomes unexpectedly unavailable at the start of execution, the first action is to treat it as a risk and follow the risk management process. That means assessing the impact, documenting it, and exploring mitigation options such as requesting a temporary replacement. You don’t immediately change the schedule or reassign work until you’ve formally analysed and logged the risk.
Answer is C: "A key resource will be unavailable for two weeks, which could cause a delay to the schedule." This is not yet an actual delay. It is a risk (future uncertain event). PMP definition: Risk = may happen in the future Issue = has already happened Since the resource unavailability could cause a delay, the PM should first take action to mitigate the risk. D. Update the resource management plan and resource allocation chart These documents may eventually need updates, but updating documentation is not the first action. The PM must first address the resource shortage.