Discuss PMI PgMP Exam Topic 3 Question 61

The program manager compiles a program performance report for review by the program governance board. The performance report indicates that the scope, quality, and schedule objectives have been met, but costs and resource utilization are higher than expected. The program can no longer deliver the planned return-on- investment within an acceptable level and the intended benefits have not yet been realized.

After further analysis of the performance indicators, the program manager should do which of the following?

AExtend the schedule to reduce costs and resource utilization.

BExpand the scope and continue the program until return-on-investment objectives can be met.

CRecommend cancellation of the program based on performance metrics.

DTransition the existing program results to the appropriate operational area.

Suggested Answer: C

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12 comments · newest first

Earlean 12 months ago

Expanding the scope won't solve the cost issue, right?

Steffanie 1 year ago

Surprised the ROI is already off track!

Casandra 1 year ago

Cancelling seems drastic, but maybe necessary?

Claribel 1 year ago

I think extending the schedule could help.

Layla 1 year ago

Costs are way over budget, that's a red flag.

Elina 1 year ago

Transitioning results sounds like a safe bet, but I can't recall if that would really address the ROI concerns we talked about.

Margarita 1 year ago

I'm leaning towards recommending cancellation based on the performance metrics, but I wonder if there's a chance to salvage the program somehow.

Raelene 1 year ago

I think we practiced a similar question where expanding the scope led to more problems. It feels risky to go that route again.

Leigha 1 year ago

I remember discussing how extending the schedule might not actually solve the cost issues, but I'm not sure if that's the best option here.

Whitney 1 year ago

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Hortencia 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the user's priorities here.

Barbra 1 year ago

Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. The key is understanding what the profitability index (PI) tells us about the projects.

PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 61 Discussion