PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 6 Question 103 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-RMP exam

Question #: 103
Topic #: 6

During project execution for 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?

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

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

CMove forward with the lessons learned from the sprint.

DReview the assumptions to understand any change.

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Suggested Answer: D

Assumptions made during planning need to be reviewed to understand deviations in actual results. PMBOK Guide states:

'Reviewing project assumptions is key to understanding variances between planned and actual performance, as invalid or changed assumptions often cause project deviations.'

--- PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition, Section 11.2

PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition, Section 11.2

by Felton at Jul 07, 2025, 05:15 PM

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Adelina

2 months ago

Adjusting costs and duration seems like a quick fix, not a solution.

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Frederica

2 months ago

I think engaging with the team is more important first.

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Arletta

2 months ago

Definitely need to review the assumptions!

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Noble

3 months ago

Surprised they didn't catch this earlier!

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Wilda

3 months ago

Lessons learned are great, but we need to dig deeper first.

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Graciela

3 months ago

Preparing a management of change seems a bit premature without fully understanding the differences first. I feel like reviewing assumptions is more critical.

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Felicidad

3 months ago

I remember a practice question where we discussed the importance of lessons learned, but I'm not convinced that moving forward with them is the right choice here.

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Leandro

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but engaging with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor might be important too. It could help clarify things.

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Georgiana

4 months ago

I think the risk manager should probably review the assumptions to understand any changes. That seems like a logical first step.

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Gracie

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. Should I prepare a management of change or just move forward with the lessons learned? I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully.

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Chaya

4 months ago

I'm confident that reviewing the assumptions is the way to go. That will help the risk manager understand what changed and why the results varied from expectations.

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Minna

4 months ago

Okay, I think the key here is to dig into the differences between the planning and execution phases. Reviewing the assumptions sounds like the best approach to me.

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Dorinda

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. Should I engage the team to present the actual results, or just review the assumptions? I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Victor

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I'd focus on reviewing the assumptions and understanding any changes that may have occurred during execution.

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