PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PgMP exam

Question #: 85
Topic #: 2

You are the program manager of the MQQ Program. Your program will use equipment and materials that are new to your industry. You have some concerns that there will be delays and waste by your program team because they've not worked with these materials or tools before. You elect to send the resources that will work the most with these tools through training. The cost of the training in this instance is known as which one of the following?

AIndirect costs

BCost of doing business

CDirect costs

DCost of conformance quality

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by Ollie at Aug 25, 2024, 09:37 AM

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Freeman

5 months ago

Totally agree with Tenesha on this one!

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Farrah

5 months ago

Wait, training costs are direct? That seems off.

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Candida

5 months ago

Cost of doing business sounds right too.

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Felix

5 months ago

I think it's more of an indirect cost, though.

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Tenesha

6 months ago

It's definitely a direct cost since it's tied to training.

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Nichelle

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused. I thought cost of doing business was more general, but maybe it applies here since training is essential for the project?

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Shelba

6 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we discussed costs related to project resources. I feel like training is definitely a direct cost.

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Thora

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about indirect costs being more about overhead. Could training fall under that?

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Magnolia

6 months ago

I think the training costs might be considered direct costs since they are specifically tied to preparing the team for the new tools.

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Eleni

6 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this. The training is a proactive measure to prevent delays and waste, so it would be considered a direct cost to the project. I'm selecting C.

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Verdell

6 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm debating between B and C, but I'm leaning towards B since the training is a necessary part of doing business for this project. I'll double-check the definitions to be sure.

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Aleshia

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The cost of training the team on the new equipment and materials would be considered a direct cost, since it's directly related to the project. I'm going with option C.

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Markus

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking about the cost of training, but the answer choices don't seem to directly match that. I'll have to think this through step-by-step.

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Ronnie

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about project costs. I'll need to carefully review the definitions of direct and indirect costs to determine the correct answer.

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Krystina

7 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a straightforward sizing question. I'll need to consider the number of APs and IPS licenses required to determine the appropriate server size.

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Trina

11 months ago

If the training is required for the team to effectively use the new materials and tools, then it's definitely a direct cost. Gotta spend money to make money, as they say.

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Aliza

11 months ago

C) Direct costs

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Marci

11 months ago

B) Cost of doing business

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Clarence

11 months ago

A) Indirect costs

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Luisa

11 months ago

Wait, is 'Cost of conformance quality' a real thing? Sounds like something a project manager would make up to sound fancy. I'll stick with the good old 'Direct costs' on this one.

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Marshall

10 months ago

Yeah, 'Direct costs' are more straightforward and easier to understand in this situation.

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Lashawnda

10 months ago

I agree, but I still think 'Direct costs' is the most relevant option for this scenario.

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Nan

10 months ago

I think 'Cost of conformance quality' is a real thing, it's about ensuring quality standards are met.

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Audria

12 months ago

Haha, the correct answer is 'Direct costs'? I guess the program manager is really trying to get the team up to speed, even if it means digging into the budget. No pain, no gain, right?

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Augustine

10 months ago

C) Direct costs

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Pamella

11 months ago

B) Cost of doing business

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Margery

11 months ago

A) Indirect costs

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Ronald

12 months ago

I agree, the training cost is definitely a direct cost. You're investing in the team to prepare them for the new materials and tools, so it's a direct program expense.

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Bobbie

10 months ago

D) Cost of conformance quality

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Madelyn

10 months ago

C) Direct costs

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Izetta

11 months ago

B) Cost of doing business

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Loren

11 months ago

A) Indirect costs

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Ivory

1 year ago

I see both points, but I think it could also be seen as a cost of conformance quality to ensure the team is properly trained.

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Tyisha

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe it falls under indirect costs because it's not directly tied to production.

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Jolanda

1 year ago

The training cost seems like a direct cost to me. You're paying for the training of resources specifically assigned to the MQQ Program, so it's a direct expense.

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