APM Exam APM-PFQ Topic 5 Question 26 Discussion

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Question #: 26
Topic #: 5

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What is the estimating method that uses data from a similar project as the basis for the estimate?

AEvaluative estimating.

BRisk based estimating.

CAnalogous estimating.

DAnalytical estimating.

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Suggested Answer: C

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Johnna

4 months ago

Option C all the way! Although I might have chosen 'Risk-based estimating' if I was feeling a bit wild today.

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Onita

3 months ago

Analogous estimating is definitely the way to go for me too.

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Trinidad

3 months ago

Analogous estimating is definitely the way to go for me too.

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Tamie

3 months ago

I think Risk-based estimating can be useful in certain situations.

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Rene

4 months ago

I prefer Risk-based estimating for more accurate estimates.

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Celestina

4 months ago

I agree, Analogous estimating is a reliable method.

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Murray

4 months ago

I agree, Analogous estimating is a reliable method.

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Edwin

5 months ago

Analogous estimating, for sure. It's the only one that mentions using data from a similar project.

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Erasmo

5 months ago

I was just about to choose option C as well. Analogous estimating makes the most sense for this scenario.

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Lawrence

3 months ago

Analogous estimating can provide a good starting point for project estimates.

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Eladia

4 months ago

It's a practical approach to use data from past projects for estimation.

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Garry

4 months ago

Analogous estimating is a reliable method based on similar projects.

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Alishia

5 months ago

I agree, option C, Analogous estimating, is the best choice for this situation.

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Yvonne

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's between A) Evaluative estimating and C) Analogous estimating.

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Rosamond

5 months ago

Analogous estimating, got it! This question seems straightforward enough.

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Shaun

4 months ago

Yes, it involves using data from a similar project for the estimate.

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Verdell

4 months ago

Analogous estimating is a useful method.

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Reita

5 months ago

Hmm, I think option C is the answer here. Analogous estimating sounds like the one that uses data from a similar project.

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Vi

5 months ago

I agree with Kirk, because it makes sense to use data from a similar project for the estimate.

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Kirk

5 months ago

I think the answer is C) Analogous estimating.

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