PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 61 Discussion

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Question #: 61
Topic #: 3

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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.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Jerry at Nov 16, 2022, 07:18 AM

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Earlean

4 months ago

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

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Steffanie

4 months ago

Surprised the ROI is already off track!

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Casandra

4 months ago

Cancelling seems drastic, but maybe necessary?

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Claribel

4 months ago

I think extending the schedule could help.

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Layla

4 months ago

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

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Elina

5 months ago

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

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Margarita

5 months 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.

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Raelene

5 months ago

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

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Leigha

5 months 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.

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Whitney

5 months ago

This question seems to be asking about some kind of security event or incident detection. I'll need to think carefully about the key terms like "firewall", "runtime sensors", and "unfolding attacks".

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Hortencia

5 months ago

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

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Barbra

5 months ago

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

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