PMI PfMP Exam - Topic 6 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PfMP exam

Question #: 96
Topic #: 6

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

AEscalate the issue to the Portfolio steering committee

BImmediately terminate the component

CRequest that the component governance board checks this component and takes a decision on whether to continue or terminate it

DNotify the sponsor of the component about the issue

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Suggested Answer: C

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

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Miriam

I think we should escalate to the steering committee.

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Tracie

5 days ago

Agree, the governance board should take a closer look first.

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Nu

10 days ago

Wait, how did it get this bad? Sounds fishy.

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Reynalda

15 days ago

I think terminating it right away is too drastic.

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Latanya

21 days ago

Definitely need to escalate this to the steering committee.

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Charlena

26 days ago

CPI of 0.4 and SPI of 0.3? That's rough.

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Tiera

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

4 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

4 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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