PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 6 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PgMP exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 6

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A program manager is responsible for constructing a US$50 million building. Management suggests it will take three years to complete. The program manager can select a design-build option to optimize the construction schedule to 1.5 years. However, heavy demand for steel is causing price increases and delivery delays. If this trend continues, it could take as long as 4.5 years to complete construction. You learn that a new technology can yield a definitive delivery schedule of 1.25 years.

What is the expected time of delivery?

A1.25 years

B1.50 years

C1.75 years

D1.00 years

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Suggested Answer: B

by Lucina at May 09, 2022, 01:01 PM

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Thaddeus

4 months ago

1.50 years is more realistic considering all factors.

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Leota

4 months ago

Wait, 1.25 years? That sounds too optimistic!

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Aaron

4 months ago

But what about the steel delays? Could push it longer.

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Vi

4 months ago

Definitely agree, 1.25 years seems right!

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Felton

4 months ago

I think the new tech makes it 1.25 years.

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Nobuko

5 months ago

I’m a bit confused about how the heavy demand for steel impacts the expected time. Shouldn't the new technology override that?

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Rebeca

5 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we had to weigh different delivery times. I feel like 1.50 years might be a safe bet considering the steel delays.

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Ayesha

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think the definitive delivery schedule of 1.25 years is the best option here.

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Macy

5 months ago

I remember that the design-build option was supposed to optimize the schedule, but I think the new technology really changes things.

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Elouise

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a classic question that often comes up on exams. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, but I'll double-check my notes just to be sure.

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Caitlin

5 months ago

I think the answer is pretty straightforward - they need to provide more details on the technical and organizational measures they have in place to protect the data, as required by data protection regulations. That's the main thing missing from their current privacy statement.

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Julieta

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the storage capabilities of HPE Synergy. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Bulah

5 months ago

I would go with "Block" because it sounds like it's about preventing unauthorized access, but that doesn't really fit this scenario, does it?

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