BCS ISEB-PM1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's ISEB-PM1 exam

Question #: 51
Topic #: 5

A team member is not performing well on the project because she is inexperienced in system development work. There is no one else available who is better qualified to do the work. What is the BEST solution for the project manager?

AConsult with the functional manager to determine project completion incentives for the team member.

BObtain a new resource more skilled in development work.

CArrange for the team member to get training.

DAllocate some of the project schedule reserve.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Novella at Feb 06, 2023, 10:01 PM

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Valentin

4 months ago

Wait, is there really no one else available?

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Coral

4 months ago

Incentives might motivate her too.

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Omega

5 months ago

But can she really learn fast enough?

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Desiree

5 months ago

Agree, she needs the skills to succeed!

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Twila

5 months ago

I think training is key for her growth.

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Leota

5 months ago

Allocating project schedule reserve sounds like a good idea, but I’m not sure if that’s the best long-term solution. I guess it depends on how critical her tasks are.

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Lettie

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards option C too, but what if the training takes too long? I feel like we might need to consider the project timeline more closely.

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Charlene

5 months ago

I think we practiced a question similar to this where getting a new resource was suggested. But in this case, it seems like there’s no one else available, so I’m not sure that option B is viable.

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Cherelle

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of training in our last study session. Option C seems like a solid choice, but I wonder if it’s enough time for her to catch up.

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Freeman

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the nested ternary operators here. I'll need to break it down and make sure I understand the logic.

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Whitley

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The GDPR says the controller has to keep records, and they have to make those available if requested. Based on that, I'm guessing the answer is the supervisory authority, since they would be the ones to request those records.

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Johnathon

5 months ago

I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to re-read the question a few times and think it through carefully.

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Kerrie

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question about database field validation. I'll think through the options carefully and select the one that best matches the description.

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Graciela

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward Ansible task question. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.

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Irene

10 months ago

I'm no project manager, but I know that investing in people is usually the best investment you can make. Option C all the way, like a boss!

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Gwen

10 months ago

I'm just imagining the team member trying to learn on the job while juggling a full project workload. That's a recipe for disaster. Training is definitely the way to go.

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My

8 months ago

B) Obtain a new resource more skilled in development work.

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Maurine

8 months ago

That's a good point. Training would definitely help improve the team member's performance.

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Hailey

8 months ago

C) Arrange for the team member to get training.

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Haydee

8 months ago

A) Consult with the functional manager to determine project completion incentives for the team member.

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Agustin

10 months ago

Allocating schedule reserve? That's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. The real solution is to give the team member the support they need to succeed.

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Kami

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Obtaining a new resource might be quicker, but it's not the most cost-effective solution. Training the existing team member could pay off in the long run.

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Nicolette

10 months ago

I agree with Alyssa. Investing in training is the best way to address the team member's lack of experience. It's a win-win for the project and the individual.

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Antonio

8 months ago

B) Obtain a new resource more skilled in development work.

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Daryl

9 months ago

C) Arrange for the team member to get training.

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Janey

9 months ago

A) Consult with the functional manager to determine project completion incentives for the team member.

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Alyssa

10 months ago

Option C seems like the most logical solution. Providing the team member with training will help them gain the necessary skills to contribute effectively to the project.

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