GAQM PPM-001 Exam - Topic 9 Question 122 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's PPM-001 exam

Question #: 122
Topic #: 9

Instead of celebrating the end of the project, the stakeholders are breathing a sigh of relief. None of them were confident the project would meet the end date. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons this project had difficulty?

ALack of a payback period

BLack of milestones

CLack of a communications management plan

DLack of a staffing management plan

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Suggested Answer: A

by Nan at Mar 06, 2026, 06:39 PM

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Wilda

2 hours ago

C is also important. Without communication, issues can pile up.

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Adell

5 days ago

B makes sense. Milestones are crucial for tracking progress.

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Felicia

10 days ago

I agree, A seems unrelated to project delays.

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Benedict

16 days ago

This question is tricky. I think A is not a reason.

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Alica

21 days ago

I think C is the answer. Communication is key, but it’s not the only reason for failure.

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Johnathon

26 days ago

I agree with Casie. Without milestones, it's hard to measure success.

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Casie

1 month ago

I feel like B is the right choice. Milestones are crucial for tracking progress.

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Elza

1 month ago

This question is tricky. I think A is the answer. Payback period isn't a direct project issue.

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Azzie

1 month ago

C seems important too. Without communication, projects fail.

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Barabara

2 months ago

I think B is definitely a problem. Milestones are crucial!

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Hershel

2 months ago

I agree, but I feel like A could also be a reason.

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Olen

2 months ago

This question is tricky. I think D is the answer.

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Amber

2 months ago

Really? I doubt they could've managed without a staffing plan.

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Elouise

2 months ago

No way it was the payback period causing trouble.

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Paz

4 months ago

Surprised they didn't have a comms plan in place!

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Valentin

4 months ago

I think the staffing plan was also a big issue.

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Lore

4 months ago

Definitely a lack of milestones!

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Joseph

4 months ago

Really? I doubt they could've managed without a staffing plan.

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Hyman

4 months ago

No way it was the payback period causing trouble.

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Dana

5 months ago

Surprised they didn't have a comms plan in place!

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Christa

5 months ago

I think the staffing plan was also a big issue.

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Jolanda

5 months ago

Definitely a lack of milestones!

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Coleen

5 months ago

I’m a bit lost on this one. I remember staffing plans being important, but I can’t recall if they were mentioned as a reason for project delays. Maybe D?

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Stevie

5 months ago

I think we had a practice question about communication plans, and it was emphasized that they’re vital. So, C seems like a strong contender for the answer.

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Ricki

5 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like a payback period isn’t always necessary for every project. Could A be the right answer?

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Bobbie

6 months ago

I remember we discussed how milestones are crucial for tracking progress, so I think B might be a key issue here.

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