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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?
Suggested Answer: D
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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
34 comments · newest first
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Adelina
10 months ago
Adjusting costs and duration seems like a quick fix, not a solution.
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Frederica
11 months ago
I think engaging with the team is more important first.
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Arletta
11 months ago
Definitely need to review the assumptions!
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Noble
11 months ago
Surprised they didn't catch this earlier!
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Wilda
11 months ago
Lessons learned are great, but we need to dig deeper first.
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Graciela
11 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.
FE
Felicidad
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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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Casie
1 year ago
C is a bit too simplistic. We need to dig deeper, not just move on.
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Erasmo
1 year ago
A) Engage with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor.
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Dacia
1 year ago
I'd avoid B. Adjusting cost and duration should be a last resort, not the first step.
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Princess
1 year ago
C) Move forward with the lessons learned from the sprint.
RO
Roosevelt
1 year ago
B) Prepare a management of change (MOC) to adjust the project cost and duration.
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Nobuko
1 year ago
D) Review the assumptions to understand any change.
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Man
1 year ago
A) Engage with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor.
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Markus
1 year ago
Yes, a comprehensive approach is necessary to address the differences between planning and execution.
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Rashida
1 year ago
A sounds good too. Presenting the actual results to the sponsor is crucial for transparency and accountability.
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Reita
1 year ago
D) Review the assumptions to understand any change.
JO
Johnathon
1 year ago
B) Prepare a management of change (MOC) to adjust the project cost and duration.
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Michell
1 year ago
A) Engage with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor.
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Shawana
1 year ago
That's a good point, maybe a combination of reviewing assumptions and engaging with the sponsor is needed.
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Owen
1 year ago
But shouldn't the team also engage with the sponsor to present the actual results?
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Markus
1 year ago
I agree with Shawana, understanding the changes in assumptions is crucial.
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Shawana
1 year ago
I think the risk manager should review the assumptions to understand any change.
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Audria
1 year ago
D is the way to go! We need to understand the assumptions behind the planning and how they changed during execution.
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Nakisha
1 year ago
D) Review the assumptions to understand any change.
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Remedios
1 year ago
B) Prepare a management of change (MOC) to adjust the project cost and duration.
YO
Youlanda
1 year ago
A) Engage with the team to present the actual results to the sponsor.