The project manager should approve the deliverables and monitor the performance of the outsourced
structured cabling activities. These are the responsibilities of the project manager when dealing with external
vendors or contractors, as they ensure that the quality standards, scope, schedule, and budget are met
according to the contract terms and the project plan. The project manager should also communicate regularly
with the vendor and provide feedback and guidance as needed. The other options are not correct because:
Purchasing the materials is not the responsibility of the project manager, but the vendor who is
performing the structured cabling activities. The project manager should only verify that the materials
are suitable and available for the project.
Assigning the resources is not the responsibility of the project manager, but the vendor who is
performing the structured cabling activities. The project manager should only ensure that the vendor has
the adequate and qualified resources to complete the work.
Accepting delays in the work is not a good practice for the project manager, as it can negatively affect
the project schedule, scope, and quality. The project manager should proactively identify and manage
the risks and issues that may cause delays, and implement contingency plans or corrective actions if
necessary.
Negotiating with the vendors is not a task that the project manager should do during the execution of the
structured cabling activities, as it should have been done during the planning and procurement phases of
the project. The project manager should only adhere to the contract terms and conditions that have been
agreed upon with the vendor, and only renegotiate if there are significant changes or disputes that
require it. References = CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 8:
Planning Projects, Part 4 (Procurement and Communication), pages 243-260; CompTIA Project+
Certification Exam Objectives, Domain 2: Project Planning, Objective 2.5: Given a scenario, plan
procurement for a project; Domain 3: Project Execution, Objective 3.2: Given a scenario, execute and
monitor project tasks using traditional methodologies.