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PMI PfMP Exam - Topic 6 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PfMP exam
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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Kate
3 days 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
8 days 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
13 days 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
18 days 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
23 days 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
29 days 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
2 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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