PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 92 Discussion

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Question #: 92
Topic #: 1

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During the program execution stage, the component project manager responsible for testing estimates that budgeted hours may exceed 200 hours.

What should the program manager do?

ACommunicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

BDetermine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

CRequest that the project manager make the team members work additional hours and not bill the project.

DTalk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Douglass at Oct 18, 2024, 08:01 PM

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Solange

3 months ago

Totally agree with A! Better to be upfront about costs.

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Elvis

3 months ago

Wait, 200 hours? That seems excessive. Are they sure about that?

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Yoko

3 months ago

C is a terrible idea. You can't just make people work for free!

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Tesha

4 months ago

I think B could work too, but it depends on the project.

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Rickie

4 months ago

Sounds like A is the best option here. Communication is key!

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Jess

4 months ago

D seems reasonable, but I wonder if it really addresses the root of the issue. We practiced similar scenarios in class, and communication often seemed key.

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Serina

4 months ago

I feel like C is definitely not a good option. Forcing team members to work extra without billing sounds unethical.

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Ivan

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think B could work too if there are resources available. It seems like a practical approach.

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Odelia

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of communicating budget changes to stakeholders, so I think A might be the right choice.

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Carin

5 months ago

Whoa, asking the team to work extra hours without billing is a big no-no. That's not fair to the team and could lead to all sorts of issues. I'd steer clear of that option.

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Ty

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to communicate with the program sponsor and see if they can approve the additional costs. That's the best way to handle this situation.

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Glory

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should go with the change order or try to rebalance resources. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Lai

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward project management question. I'd carefully review the options and think through the pros and cons of each approach.

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Ah, the classic 'work more, don't bill' option. Classic project manager move right there. I bet the team would love that! 'Hey guys, we need you to put in some unpaid overtime. No, I don't have a raise for you, but think of the exposure!'

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Lashawn

8 months ago

D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

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Mariann

8 months ago

B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

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Frederica

9 months ago

D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

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Reita

9 months ago

A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

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Fidelia

9 months ago

B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

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Narcisa

9 months ago

A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

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Hillary

10 months ago

Option D sounds tempting, but I'm not sure how realistic it is to find ways to reduce hours 'in another part of the project'. That could create more problems than it solves. Better to be upfront and get the sponsor's approval.

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Malinda

10 months ago

I agree with Yvonne. Requesting a change order is the proper way to handle this situation. Trying to find 'excess capacity' or asking the team to work extra hours without compensation is not a good long-term solution.

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Dierdre

9 months ago

I agree, requesting a change order is the best approach in this situation.

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Ashlyn

9 months ago

D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

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Malinda

9 months ago

B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

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Leatha

9 months ago

B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

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Nobuko

9 months ago

A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

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Timothy

9 months ago

A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

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Yvonne

10 months ago

Option A is the best choice here. Transparency and communication with the program sponsor is crucial when dealing with budget overruns. Trying to hide or redistribute the additional hours could backfire down the line.

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