BCS Exam ISEB-PM1 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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Erick

26 days 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

28 days 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

1 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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Brinda

1 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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Merissa

14 days ago

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

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Dick

1 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

5 days 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

7 days ago

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

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Christoper

1 months ago

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

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Verda

2 months ago

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

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Yoko

2 months ago

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

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Scarlet

2 months ago

I think we should do a benefit cost analysis first.

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Carline

2 months ago

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

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Albina

2 months 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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