Discuss PMI PgMP Exam Topic 2 Question 118

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.

Suggested Answer: B

12 comments · newest first

Gilbert 2 months ago

Option D seems reasonable too. Reducing hours could help manage the budget.

Dino 2 months ago

I prefer option B. Rebalancing resources can save costs.

Victor 2 months ago

I think option A is the best. Transparency is key.

Gertude 2 months ago

D) sounds reasonable, finding efficiencies is always a good plan.

Caitlin 2 months ago

Wait, 200 hours? That seems way too high for testing!

Anisha 2 months ago

C) is a terrible idea, that’s just unfair to the team!

Melita 3 months ago

B) makes sense too, reallocating resources can help.

Nan 3 months ago

A) is definitely the right move, transparency is key!

Louann 3 months 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.

Rozella 3 months ago

I feel like option C is definitely not a good idea; asking team members to work extra without billing sounds risky and unethical.

Ludivina 3 months 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.

Rolf 4 months ago

I remember discussing how important it is to communicate budget issues to stakeholders, so option A seems like a solid choice.

PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 118 Discussion