PMI Exam PMI-RMP 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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