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BICSI RCDDv14.1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for BICSI's RCDDv14.1 exam
Question #: 15
Topic #: 1
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The program manager has a global program with live component projects. The program sponsor wants the management plans, processes/procedures and technology to be uniform across the program. The requirements will create issues and result in increased costs. The program sponsor is new and has imposed these new requirements six months into a three-year program.

What should the program manager do next?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Lynette
3 months ago
Presenting risks and benefits seems like the smart move!
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William
3 months ago
Increased costs? Sounds like a bad idea to me.
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Asha
4 months ago
Wait, imposing changes halfway through? That’s risky.
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Tamala
4 months ago
Totally agree, discussing with stakeholders is key!
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Salena
4 months ago
Uniform management plans can really complicate things.
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Abel
4 months ago
I vaguely recall a similar question where we had to weigh the impact of changes. I think discussing with stakeholders first is crucial, so B seems right.
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Tiffiny
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether we should just accept the changes or push back. I think option A might lead to more issues later on.
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Iluminada
5 months ago
I feel like option D could be a good choice too. Presenting risks and benefits sounds like something we practiced in our case studies.
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Silva
5 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of stakeholder engagement in class. I think option B makes sense, but I'm not sure if it’s the best approach.
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Frederica
5 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in the Kubernetes documentation. I believe the correct answer is etcd. The certificates used by etcd can be refreshed after the initial installation.
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Zana
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few options that seem reasonable, but I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Charlene
5 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class. The UK Data Protection Act and GDPR both have breach notification requirements, so I think the answer is A.
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Ollie
9 months ago
Haha, Myra's got a point. Waiting for the sponsor to ask again? That's like hoping they'll forget about it. Might as well just hide under the desk and hope the whole thing blows over.
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Tabetha
9 months ago
D) Present the risks and benefits of the changes to the program sponsor
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Gennie
9 months ago
B) Discuss the proposed changes with the stakeholders and project managers, and give the program sponsor the best option
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Eveline
9 months ago
A) Accept what the program sponsor requires and implement the changes
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Myra
10 months ago
Ooh, option C - 'respond to the program sponsor if they ask about it a second time'? That's like the project manager equivalent of 'I'll cross that bridge when I come to it'. Not exactly proactive, is it?
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Rory
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure I'd go with option D. Presenting the risks and benefits might just give the sponsor more ammunition to push the changes through. Better to get buy-in first before dropping the bad news.
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Martin
8 months ago
User 3: I agree, it's important to have support from the team before making any decisions.
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Jestine
9 months ago
User 2: Jestine is right, we need to get their buy-in before presenting the risks and benefits to the sponsor.
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Argelia
9 months ago
User 1: I think we should discuss the proposed changes with the stakeholders and project managers first.
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Becky
10 months ago
I agree with Horace. Engaging the stakeholders and providing the sponsor with a thoughtful recommendation is key here. Plus, it's always a good idea to present the risks and benefits - the sponsor probably didn't consider the full impact of these changes.
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Ezekiel
8 months ago
I agree. It's important to involve stakeholders and present the full picture to the sponsor.
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Mozell
8 months ago
D) Present the risks and benefits of the changes to the program sponsor
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Marshall
8 months ago
B) Discuss the proposed changes with the stakeholders and project managers, and give the program sponsor the best option
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Wenona
8 months ago
A) Accept what the program sponsor requires and implement the changes
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Glenn
8 months ago
I agree, it's important to involve stakeholders and present the full picture to the sponsor
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Johnetta
8 months ago
D) Present the risks and benefits of the changes to the program sponsor
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Brinda
8 months ago
B) Discuss the proposed changes with the stakeholders and project managers, and give the program sponsor the best option
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Helaine
9 months ago
A) Accept what the program sponsor requires and implement the changes
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Margurite
10 months ago
I think the program manager should also discuss the proposed changes with the stakeholders and project managers before making a decision.
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Horace
10 months ago
Option B seems like the best approach. Discussing the changes with stakeholders and providing the program sponsor with the best option is more proactive and collaborative than just accepting the changes or waiting for the sponsor to ask again.
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Caprice
9 months ago
User 2: Agreed, it's important to provide the program sponsor with the best option.
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Ronnie
9 months ago
User 1: We should discuss the proposed changes with stakeholders and project managers.
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Minna
10 months ago
I agree with Aliza. It's important for the program sponsor to understand the potential impact of their requirements.
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Aliza
10 months ago
I think the program manager should present the risks and benefits of the changes to the program sponsor.
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