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PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 92 Discussion

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?
C) Request that the project manager make the team members work additional hours and not bill the project.
A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.
B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.
D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

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?

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Suggested Answer: C

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

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Solange
6 months ago
Totally agree with A! Better to be upfront about costs.
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Elvis
6 months ago
Wait, 200 hours? That seems excessive. Are they sure about that?
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Yoko
7 months ago
C is a terrible idea. You can't just make people work for free!
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Tesha
7 months ago
I think B could work too, but it depends on the project.
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Rickie
7 months ago
Sounds like A is the best option here. Communication is key!
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Jess
7 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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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Mariann
1 year ago
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
11 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
12 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
1 year ago
D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.
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Reita
1 year ago
A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.
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Fidelia
1 year 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
1 year ago
A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.
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Hillary
1 year 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
1 year 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
12 months ago
I agree, requesting a change order is the best approach in this situation.
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Ashlyn
1 year ago
D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.
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Malinda
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.
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Timothy
1 year ago
A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.
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Yvonne
1 year 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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Ahmad
1 year ago
I think talking with the project manager to find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project could also be a good solution.
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Brock
1 year ago
I agree with Rosendo. It's important to keep the sponsor informed about any budget changes.
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Rosendo
1 year ago
I think the program manager should communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.
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