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AACE International AACE-PSP Exam - Topic 3 Question 36 Discussion

Which of the following project planning situations is the most frequent contributor to cost overruns?
D) Inadequate definition of scope at the estimate (budget) stage
A) lack of detailed planning for operational start-up
B) Insufficient planning for change management
C) Inappropriate definition of work breakdown structure

AACE International AACE-PSP Exam - Topic 3 Question 36 Discussion

Actual exam question for AACE International's AACE-PSP exam
Question #: 36
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following project planning situations is the most frequent contributor to cost overruns?

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Suggested Answer: D

by Latonia at Jun 12, 2025, 04:09 AM

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Alfred
6 months ago
I think B is often overlooked but super important too.
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Horace
6 months ago
Totally agree, D seems like the biggest issue!
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Laurel
6 months ago
I've read that inadequate scope definition is a huge factor.
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Benton
7 months ago
A lot of projects fail due to poor planning for start-up.
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Sharan
7 months ago
Really? I thought it was mostly about planning for change.
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Myrtie
7 months ago
Honestly, I’m a bit confused. I thought all of these could lead to cost overruns, but I guess D stands out based on what we discussed in class.
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Soledad
7 months ago
I recall a practice question that focused on change management, so B seems relevant, but I'm leaning towards D as well.
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Micah
8 months ago
I'm not so sure, but I feel like C could also be a big factor. The work breakdown structure is crucial, right?
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Audra
8 months ago
I think it might be D, inadequate definition of scope at the estimate stage. I remember that being a common issue in case studies we reviewed.
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Louann
8 months ago
This is a good question to test our understanding of project planning. I'll review the key planning elements and try to determine which one is typically the biggest driver of cost overruns.
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Phuong
8 months ago
Okay, let me break this down. I'm leaning towards option D, but I want to make sure I understand how the other factors could also contribute to cost issues.
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Amie
8 months ago
Ah, I think I know the answer to this one. Inadequate definition of scope at the estimate stage seems like the most common culprit for cost overruns in my experience.
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Buck
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I'll have to think through the options and see which one seems most likely to cause frequent cost overruns.
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Elvera
9 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the different planning factors that can lead to cost overruns.
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Gabriele
11 months ago
D. Inadequate definition of scope at the estimate (budget) stage. I mean, how can you budget for something you haven't fully defined? Rookie mistake.
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Tambra
11 months ago
Haha, I'll go with B. Insufficient planning for change management. You know what they say, the only constant is change, right? Gotta be ready for that!
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Wilda
10 months ago
User 2: Yeah, change can really throw off a project's budget.
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Tatum
11 months ago
User 1: I agree, B is a common reason for cost overruns.
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Cary
12 months ago
C. Inappropriate definition of work breakdown structure seems like the most common issue to me. If you don't break down the work properly, how can you estimate the costs accurately?
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Janey
11 months ago
C) Inappropriate definition of work breakdown structure
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Gaynell
11 months ago
B) Insufficient planning for change management
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Rodolfo
11 months ago
A) lack of detailed planning for operational start-up
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Rosendo
1 year ago
I believe insufficient planning for change management can also lead to cost overruns. Changes during the project can be costly if not managed properly.
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Britt
1 year ago
I think it's definitely D. Inadequate definition of scope at the estimate (budget) stage. That's the root cause of so many project cost overruns I've seen.
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Bobbie
11 months ago
A is important too, operational start-up planning is often overlooked.
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Pansy
12 months ago
C can also cause issues, work breakdown structure needs to be clear.
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Cristal
12 months ago
I think B is also a big factor, change management is crucial.
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Desmond
12 months ago
I agree, D is a major contributor to cost overruns.
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Vallie
1 year ago
I agree with Reita. If the scope is not clearly defined at the beginning, it's easy for costs to spiral out of control.
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Reita
1 year ago
I think the most frequent contributor to cost overruns is inadequate definition of scope at the estimate stage.
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