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PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 118 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?
B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.
A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.
C) Request that the project manager make the team members work additional hours and not bill the project.
D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 118 Discussion

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Question #: 118
Topic #: 2
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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: B

by Raylene at Jun 19, 2026, 11:49 AM

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Gertude
3 days ago
D) sounds reasonable, finding efficiencies is always a good plan.
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Caitlin
8 days ago
Wait, 200 hours? That seems way too high for testing!
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Anisha
13 days ago
C) is a terrible idea, that’s just unfair to the team!
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Melita
19 days ago
B) makes sense too, reallocating resources can help.
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Nan
24 days ago
A) is definitely the right move, transparency is key!
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Louann
29 days ago
I think option D could be a valid approach too, especially if there are areas where we can cut back on hours without compromising quality.
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Rozella
1 month ago
I feel like option C is definitely not a good idea; asking team members to work extra without billing sounds risky and unethical.
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Ludivina
1 month ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think rebalancing resources like in option B could help if there are other projects with extra capacity.
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Rolf
1 month ago
I remember discussing how important it is to communicate budget issues to stakeholders, so option A seems like a solid choice.
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