PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 54 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-RMP exam

Question #: 54
Topic #: 3

Ben works as a project manager for the MJH Project. In this project, Ben is preparing to identify stakeholders so he can communicate project requirements, status, and risks. Ben has elected to use a salience model as part of his stakeholder identification process. Which of the following activities best describes a salience model?

AInfluence/impact grid, grouping the stakeholders based on their active involvement ('influence') in the project and their ability to affect changes to the project's planning or execution ('impact').

BGrouping the stakeholders based on their level of authority ('power') and their active involvement ('influence') in the project.

CGrouping the stakeholders based on their level of authority ('power') and their level or concern ('interest') regarding the project outcomes.

DDescribing classes of stakeholders based on their power (ability to impose their will), urgency (need for immediate attention), and legitimacy (their involvement is appropriate).

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Suggested Answer: D

by Cyril at Jun 28, 2022, 04:05 PM

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Brittani

5 months ago

Totally agree with D, it makes the most sense!

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Donette

6 months ago

Wait, is urgency really that important?

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Jame

6 months ago

I thought it was about influence and impact, but I guess not!

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Joaquin

6 months ago

Definitely D! It captures all the key aspects.

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Cecil

6 months ago

The salience model focuses on power, urgency, and legitimacy.

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Beatriz

6 months ago

I vaguely recall that the salience model is about categorizing stakeholders. Option D sounds familiar since it mentions urgency and legitimacy, which I think are key components.

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Mable

6 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to identify stakeholders based on their interests and influence. I think option C is about interest, but I'm not sure if that fits the salience model.

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Eleonora

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused about the difference between power and influence. I feel like option B might be close, but it doesn't mention urgency, which seems important.

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Chantay

7 months ago

I remember studying the salience model, and I think it has to do with power, urgency, and legitimacy. So, maybe option D is the right one?

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France

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit torn on this one. Enhancing supply continuity could be a good option to ensure reliable delivery, but simplifying the process also seems like it could work well. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Vernell

7 months ago

This is a good opportunity to demonstrate my knowledge of Crew Management. I'll make sure to provide a thorough and well-reasoned recommendation.

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Lore

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The options don't seem to match what I know about managing storage on a Windows Phone. I'll have to think it through carefully and review the information in the question before selecting an answer.

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Louis

7 months ago

I remember learning about the treatment of capital losses. Not sure how the wash sale rule applies here, though.

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Emilio

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards obfuscation. The way the data is shifted seems more about hiding the information rather than encrypting it outright.

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