PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 4 Question 66 Discussion

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Question #: 66
Topic #: 4

During project execution tor a software development program a risk manager notices the results vary from the stated expectations in the planning phase. The project team states that there was unrealistic planning.

What should the risk manager do next to understand the differences between planning and execution?

AMove forward with the lessons learned from the sprint.

BReview the assumptions to understand any change.

CPrepare a management of change (MOC) to adjust the project cost and duration.

DEngage with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor.

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by Zona at Oct 18, 2023, 06:10 AM

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Audra

5 months ago

Engaging with the team is important, but assumptions come first!

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Precious

5 months ago

Wait, how could the planning be that unrealistic?

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Oren

5 months ago

Moving forward without addressing this seems risky.

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Ciara

5 months ago

I agree, understanding the changes is key!

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Helene

6 months ago

Definitely need to review the assumptions first.

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Freeman

6 months ago

I’m leaning towards option B, but I recall some discussions about moving forward with lessons learned. It feels like we need to balance understanding the past with planning for the future.

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Annamae

6 months ago

Engaging with the team sounds like a good idea, but I feel like we should have a clearer picture of the issues first. What if the results are just a one-off?

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Yuki

6 months ago

I remember a practice question about adjusting project plans, and preparing a management of change seemed like a solid option. But I wonder if we should really do that before understanding the root cause.

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Mammie

6 months ago

I think reviewing the assumptions could be really important here. It might help identify where things went wrong, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best first step.

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Felice

6 months ago

This is a great question! I think the best approach is to review the assumptions made during the planning phase. That way, we can understand what changed and why the results varied from the expectations. Solid analysis of the assumptions will be key to solving this problem.

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Adelle

6 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. There seem to be a few different options, and I'm not sure which one is the best approach. I'll need to carefully read through each choice and think about the potential consequences before making a decision.

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Tyra

6 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to engage with the team and present the actual results to the sponsor. That way, we can get everyone on the same page and figure out the best way to move forward.

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Ngoc

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Should I focus on the lessons learned from the sprint or try to adjust the project cost and duration? I'll need to think through the pros and cons of each approach.

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Laura

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about understanding the differences between planning and execution. I'd review the assumptions made during the planning phase and see if any of them changed during execution.

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Tonette

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the regex pattern used in the filtering policy. I'll need to double-check the syntax and make sure I understand how it works.

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Belen

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about Okta's LDAP integration. I'm pretty sure the answer is that Okta only brings in LDAP groups during the LDAP JIT process, but I'll double-check my understanding just to be sure.

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Tequila

7 months ago

This looks straightforward enough. I'm pretty confident I can work through the math and get the right answer. Just need to make sure I don't miss any key details.

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Glory

7 months ago

Ah, this is a tricky one. I'll have to review my notes on HTML5 local storage to make sure I get the right answer.

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Shakira

11 months ago

I bet the project team is just making excuses because they spent the entire budget on a fancy team-building retreat at a luxury resort. The risk manager should probably just follow the money trail.

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Rosendo

11 months ago

Engaging with the team is the way to go. They're the ones who can provide the insights on what went wrong. Plus, it's always fun to see them squirm when the risk manager starts asking tough questions.

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Lasandra

10 months ago

It's important to gather feedback from the team to understand their perspective on the discrepancies.

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Sherell

11 months ago

We should conduct a root cause analysis to identify where the planning went wrong.

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Ricarda

11 months ago

Let's review the initial project plan and compare it to what actually happened.

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Tracie

12 months ago

Prepare a management of change (MOC) to adjust the project cost and duration? That's like trying to put a bandaid on a broken leg. We need to dig deeper and find the real problem!

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Stanton

11 months ago

C) Engage with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor.

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Carmen

11 months ago

B) Review the assumptions to understand any change.

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Wilda

12 months ago

A) Move forward with the lessons learned from the sprint.

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Dorothy

1 year ago

Presenting the actual results to the sponsor is a great idea. They need to be informed of the discrepancies between planning and execution.

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Skye

1 year ago

The risk manager should definitely review the assumptions to understand any changes that occurred. Lessons learned from the sprint are good, but getting to the root of the issue is crucial.

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