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PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 6 Question 73 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam
Question #: 73
Topic #: 6
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After completing the requirements, the project manager and business analyst realize that the project scope is not feasible in the projected schedule. The business analyst needs to review the amount of work the team is capable of delivering based on the approved project schedule.

Which prioritization technique should the business analyst use?

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Jennifer
3 months ago
Totally agree, time-boxing is the best choice for tight schedules!
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Franklyn
3 months ago
Multivoting? Really? That doesn’t sound right for this situation.
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Jolanda
3 months ago
Weighted ranking seems more effective for prioritization.
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Daniel
4 months ago
I think SWOT analysis could help too, but not for this.
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Lavera
4 months ago
Time-boxing is definitely the way to go here!
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Deeann
4 months ago
SWOT analysis feels more strategic and less about prioritizing tasks directly, so I doubt that's the right choice here.
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Anisha
4 months ago
Multivoting sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it's the best fit for assessing feasibility against the schedule.
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Ulysses
4 months ago
I remember practicing with weighted ranking in a similar question, and it seems like a good way to prioritize tasks based on their importance.
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Aliza
5 months ago
I think time-boxing might be the right approach since it focuses on delivering within a set timeframe, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Weldon
5 months ago
Weighted ranking might be the way to go. The business analyst likely needs to prioritize the work based on factors like importance, effort, and timeline. I'll make sure to think through the pros and cons of each choice.
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Teddy
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to carefully consider the details of the project scope and schedule to determine the appropriate prioritization technique.
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Lemuel
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward prioritization question. I'll review the options and think about which technique would work best for this scenario.
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Winfred
5 months ago
Time-boxing could be a good option here, as the business analyst needs to review the team's capacity based on the approved schedule. I'll make sure to read the question thoroughly.
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Dortha
5 months ago
Okay, let me see. I know this has to do with comparing different options, but I'm not totally clear on the difference between the answer choices. I'll have to re-read the question closely.
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Jackie
5 months ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at. Lightweight estimation methods and frequent changes are important considerations in an agile context. I feel confident I can tackle this one.
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Paz
9 months ago
Multivoting? More like multi-guessing if you can't make up your mind!
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Salome
9 months ago
Weighted ranking? More like weighted wrangling if you ask me!
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Harrison
10 months ago
SWOT analysis could be useful, but it's more about analyzing the project's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, not prioritizing the work.
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Sherman
10 months ago
I'm not sure time-boxing is the right approach here, as it's more about managing the schedule than prioritizing the work.
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Gerald
9 months ago
D) Multivoting
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Delisa
9 months ago
C) Weighted ranking
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Jacquelyne
9 months ago
A) Time-boxing
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Carli
10 months ago
Multivoting seems like a good option to involve the whole team and get their input on the prioritization.
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Tiffiny
8 months ago
A: Definitely, we need to consider everyone's perspective before moving forward.
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Wei
8 months ago
B: Sounds good, it will help us make a more informed decision.
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Cassi
9 months ago
A: Let's use multivoting to get everyone's input on prioritization.
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Adelle
10 months ago
The business analyst should use weighted ranking to prioritize the project tasks based on their importance and feasibility within the schedule.
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Chauncey
9 months ago
Agreed, let's make sure we can deliver what's feasible within the schedule.
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Justine
9 months ago
That sounds like a good idea, it will help us focus on what's most important.
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Fairy
10 months ago
We should use weighted ranking to prioritize the tasks.
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Venita
10 months ago
I see both points, but I think multivoting could also be a good option to consider.
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Mariann
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe weighted ranking would be more effective in this situation.
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Lajuana
11 months ago
I think the business analyst should use time-boxing.
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