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PMI PfMP Exam - Topic 6 Question 96 Discussion

One of your components within the portfolio has been struggling and has undertaken a lot of issues. A recent measurement has shown that its CPI is 0.4 and SPI is 0.3. What is the best course of action you should take as a portfolio manager
C) Request that the component governance board checks this component and takes a decision on whether to continue or terminate it
A) Escalate the issue to the Portfolio steering committee
B) Immediately terminate the component
D) Notify the sponsor of the component about the issue

PMI PfMP Exam - Topic 6 Question 96 Discussion

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Question #: 96
Topic #: 6
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One of your components within the portfolio has been struggling and has undertaken a lot of issues. A recent measurement has shown that its CPI is 0.4 and SPI is 0.3. What is the best course of action you should take as a portfolio manager

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by Vannessa at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Leeann
1 month ago
Notifying the sponsor is important too.
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Norah
1 month ago
Requesting the governance board's input is smart.
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Malcom
1 month ago
Terminating the component seems too drastic.
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Miriam
2 months ago
I think we should escalate to the steering committee.
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Tracie
2 months ago
Agree, the governance board should take a closer look first.
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Nu
2 months ago
Wait, how did it get this bad? Sounds fishy.
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Reynalda
2 months ago
I think terminating it right away is too drastic.
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Latanya
2 months ago
Definitely need to escalate this to the steering committee.
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Charlena
2 months ago
CPI of 0.4 and SPI of 0.3? That's rough.
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Tiera
3 months ago
C) Request that the component governance board checks this component and takes a decision on whether to continue or terminate it. Seems like the most diplomatic way to handle this delicate situation.
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Leslie
3 months ago
This question is a real head-scratcher. I hope the answer isn't "B) Immediately terminate the component" - that would be like throwing the baby out with the bathwater!
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Kate
3 months ago
A) Escalate the issue to the Portfolio steering committee. They have the authority to make the tough decisions and can provide a more comprehensive solution.
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Fatima
4 months ago
D) Notify the sponsor of the component about the issue. The sponsor should be made aware of the situation and can provide guidance on the best course of action.
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Nieves
4 months ago
C) Request that the component governance board checks this component and takes a decision on whether to continue or terminate it. This seems like the most prudent approach to address the issues.
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Doretha
4 months ago
I feel like notifying the sponsor is important too, but I’m not clear on how that fits with the other options.
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Trina
4 months ago
I think involving the governance board could be a good move, but I’m uncertain if it might delay necessary actions.
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Lavina
4 months ago
This reminds me of a practice question where escalating to the steering committee was suggested, but I wonder if that’s always the best first step.
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Willard
4 months ago
I remember studying that a CPI of 0.4 and SPI of 0.3 indicates serious performance issues, but I'm not sure if immediate termination is the right choice.
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Ma
5 months ago
This is a tough call, but I think option C is the way to go. The governance board will be able to dig into the details and make an informed decision on whether to continue or terminate the component.
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Leslee
5 months ago
Based on the low CPI and SPI, it seems like the component is really struggling. I'd lean towards option A and escalate this to the steering committee to get their input on the best course of action.
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Lavera
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by all the acronyms here. Can someone explain what CPI and SPI mean and how they relate to the options? I want to make sure I understand this properly.
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Idella
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The low CPI and SPI indicate major issues, so I'd go with option C and have the governance board review the component to decide the best path forward.
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Skye
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the CPI and SPI values and what they mean for the component's performance.
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Ivette
26 days ago
I think escalating to the steering committee is crucial.
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