BCS ISEB-PM1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's ISEB-PM1 exam

Question #: 65
Topic #: 4

Your company has just presented its new five-year strategic plan. You have received a new product request from a customer that is in line with the previous five-year strategic plan, but it does not meet the objectives of the new plan. The product description seems to have a valid business driver and to be a straightforward development effort. As project manager, what is the BEST course of action?

ADo a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval.

BSubmit the new product request to the PMO for review and approval before proceeding.

CInform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project.

DRequest a project charter from management and begin a WBS.

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by Rodolfo at Dec 22, 2023, 07:33 PM

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Lea

5 months ago

I’m surprised this request even came up after the new plan was announced!

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Geraldine

5 months ago

A benefit cost analysis could really help clarify things.

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Ria

5 months ago

Wait, why would we go against the new plan? Seems risky.

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Emelda

5 months ago

Totally agree, we need PMO's input first!

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Darrin

5 months ago

I think option B is the safest bet here.

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Alecia

6 months ago

I think requesting a project charter could help clarify things, but it seems like it might go against the new strategic objectives.

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Maynard

6 months ago

I feel like informing the customer about the corporate direction could be a good move, but it might not be the best for business relationships.

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Audra

6 months ago

This feels similar to that practice question about prioritizing projects. I think submitting for PMO review might be the safest bet, but I’m not entirely confident.

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Ronald

6 months ago

I remember we discussed how aligning with the strategic plan is crucial, but I'm not sure if we should just submit it to the PMO or do a full analysis first.

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Jestine

6 months ago

Submitting the request to the PMO for review seems like the safest bet. That way, I can get guidance from the experts on how to proceed.

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Cecily

6 months ago

I think the key is to balance the customer's needs with the company's new strategic direction. A benefit-cost analysis could help inform the decision.

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Kenneth

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I'll need to review the company's new strategic plan and the product request details to determine the best course of action.

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Lettie

6 months ago

This seems like a tricky situation. I'll need to carefully weigh the options and consider the implications of each approach.

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Buddy

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about configuring Windows 10 computers for Azure AD Seamless SSO. I think I know the right approach, but I'll double-check the details to make sure.

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Ivette

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully. The key seems to be understanding what the first 8 digits of the IMEI number represent.

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Mariko

6 months ago

The business needs to maintain uptime, so I'd go with the Risk Report. That should highlight any potential vulnerabilities or security issues that could impact the network during the peak season.

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Erick

11 months ago

F) Perform a secret ritual to summon the ancient project management deities. They'll surely guide you to the correct answer.

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Louis

11 months ago

E) Spin a wheel and let fate decide! Who needs a strategic plan when you've got Lady Luck on your side?

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German

11 months ago

D) Request a project charter from management and begin a WBS. Gotta love those nice, tidy project management documents, am I right?

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Lovetta

9 months ago

D) Request a project charter from management and begin a WBS.

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Tawna

9 months ago

C) Inform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project.

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Gwen

10 months ago

B) Submit the new product request to the PMO for review and approval before proceeding.

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Daniel

10 months ago

A) Do a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval.

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Brinda

11 months ago

A) Do a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval. This will give you a better understanding of the project's viability under the new plan.

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Bernardo

10 months ago

C) Inform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project.

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Merlyn

10 months ago

B) Submit the new product request to the PMO for review and approval before proceeding.

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Merissa

10 months ago

A) Do a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval.

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Dick

11 months ago

B) Submit the new product request to the PMO for review and approval before proceeding. It's always better to get official approval, even if the project seems straightforward.

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Mendy

10 months ago

C) Inform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project.

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Iesha

10 months ago

B) Submit the new product request to the PMO for review and approval before proceeding.

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Christoper

11 months ago

A) Do a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval.

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Verda

12 months ago

But shouldn't we also inform the customer about the change in direction?

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Yoko

12 months ago

I agree with Scarlet, it's important to get management approval.

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Scarlet

12 months ago

I think we should do a benefit cost analysis first.

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Carline

1 year ago

But shouldn't we also inform the customer about the change in direction?

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Albina

1 year ago

C) Inform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project. This seems like the most transparent and responsible approach. The customer deserves to know about the new strategic plan.

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