The new system upgrade project has been running smoothly, thanks in large part to the efforts of the transition manager, Sarah. She has been instrumental in getting all the teams working together to meet their tight deadlines. During a crucial phase in the project, Sarah falls ill. A less$-$experienced manager, Kevin, is brought in to replace her. Confusion increases. Team members are arguing about timing and expectations of the transition activities.

$1.$ As the project manager, what can you do to mitigate the negative effects of a staffing change?$$a$.$ Put the project on hold until Sarah returns from sick leave.$$b$.$ Rebuild the schedule to include additional time for Kevin to complete his tasks.$$c$.$ Closely monitor Kevin's work to assess any possible risk.$$d$.$ Require all decisions to go through you until Sarah returns.

$2.$ What can be done to help the project team with the transition activities?$$

$3.$ You sit in a meeting being led by Kevin and team members working on the transition activities. The conversation gets passionate and intense about how to best implement a technical feature in which you have little knowledge or experience. What is your best option as project manager in this situation?$$a$.$ Force Kevin to make a decision before the meeting is over.$$b$.$ Avoid involving yourself as a decision maker.$$c$.$ Halt the meeting and take control before things become more intense.$$d$.$ Side with your favorite, most trusted subject matter expert from the group to finalize a decision.

$4.$ Which of the following is typically included in a team charter? $($Choose three.$)$a$.$ Team values$$b$.$ Team agreements$$c$.$ Team. personality assessments$$d$.$ Team operating guidelines

e$.$ Team motivation