PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 84 Discussion

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Question #: 84
Topic #: 3

Josh is the program manager for his organization and he's leading the analysis for a new program that may be initiated by his company. The analysis is a focus on the return on investment for new software that may be created if the program is initiated. What type of a document is Josh likely creating for his company?

ABusiness case

BProgram charter

CProgram scope statement

DStatement of work

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by Shelba at Aug 05, 2024, 12:08 PM

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Terrilyn

5 months ago

I agree, it's all about ROI, so Business case fits perfectly!

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Carri

5 months ago

Wait, is he really creating a Business case? Seems too simple.

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Lottie

5 months ago

Sounds like a classic Business case to me!

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Chau

5 months ago

I think it might be a Program charter instead.

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Candra

6 months ago

Definitely a Business case! That's what it's all about.

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Werner

6 months ago

I keep mixing up the program charter and the business case. I wonder if the program scope statement could also apply, but I think it’s more about defining the project rather than analyzing ROI.

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Melinda

6 months ago

This question reminds me of a practice one we did on project initiation documents. I feel like the business case is definitely the right choice here.

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Reta

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about a program charter being more about the overall goals rather than specific financial analysis.

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Armanda

6 months ago

I think Josh is probably creating a business case since it focuses on the ROI for the new software. That seems to fit the scenario best.

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Willow

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the differences between these document types. Is a business case the same as a statement of work? I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the distinctions.

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Leonora

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. Could it also be a program charter or scope statement? I'll have to think through the differences between those documents.

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Katlyn

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question. The key details are that Josh is analyzing the return on investment for new software, so he's likely creating a business case to present to the company.

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Moon

7 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Since Josh is focused on the financial analysis and ROI, a business case is the most appropriate document type here. The other options are more about defining the program itself.

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Nobuko

7 months ago

Based on my understanding, the UiPath Robotic Enterprise Framework template is a complete library for front office robots, so I'm going to go with option B.

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Shalon

11 months ago

I bet Josh is just doodling unicorns and rainbows instead of any of those boring business documents. That's the real return on investment!

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Howard

9 months ago

Haha, maybe he's imagining a magical program charter with unicorns flying around!

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Beth

10 months ago

B) Program charter

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Reena

10 months ago

I agree, Josh is probably daydreaming about unicorns and rainbows instead of working on those documents.

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Blondell

10 months ago

A) Business case

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Karina

11 months ago

Wait, a statement of work? Really? That's more for defining the specific work to be done, not the overall program analysis.

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Lorrie

10 months ago

C) Program scope statement

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Lorrie

11 months ago

B) Program charter

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Lorrie

11 months ago

A) Business case

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Odette

12 months ago

Hold up, what about a program scope statement? Defining the scope of the new program seems like a crucial part of this analysis.

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Felix

10 months ago

Yeah, a program scope statement may be important too, but the business case would focus more on the ROI.

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Gail

10 months ago

I agree, a business case would outline the financial justification for the new program.

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Abel

10 months ago

I think Josh is likely creating a business case to analyze the return on investment.

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Dean

10 months ago

D) Statement of work

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Nobuko

11 months ago

C) Program scope statement

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Kasandra

11 months ago

B) Program charter

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Vivan

11 months ago

A) Business case

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Dorothea

12 months ago

I'm not so sure, the question mentions a 'new program' that may be initiated. Wouldn't a program charter be more appropriate in that case?

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Dylan

10 months ago

C) Program scope statement

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Alaine

10 months ago

B) Program charter

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Isaiah

11 months ago

A) Business case

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Sharmaine

1 year ago

Hmm, I'd say Josh is likely creating a business case. Analyzing the return on investment sounds like a classic business case to me.

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Jesus

11 months ago

User 2

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Julie

12 months ago

User 1

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Trinidad

1 year ago

Yes, a business case is essential to justify the investment in new software and show the potential benefits.

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Crista

1 year ago

I agree with Keva, a business case would make sense for analyzing the return on investment.

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Keva

1 year ago

I think Josh is likely creating a business case.

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