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PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 9 Question 70 Discussion

When processing freight invoices for a project, the project manager notices the shipping costs exceeded the budget due to increased fuel costs. The risk manager included this risk in the project's contingency allowance. When reviewing the project budget execution reports, the project manager notices unused budget remaining in other closed tasks of the project that could cover the additional shipping costs.What should the project manager do?
A) Process the freight invoices at higher shipping costs against the project's contingency allowance. and B) Request a formal change order from the customer to increase the project's total budget. and D) Ask the project sponsor to cover the additional shipping costs on the company's reserves account.
C) Process the freight invoices for the budgeted amount and hope the shipping company will forgive the difference.

PMI-RMP Exam - Topic 9 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-RMP exam
Question #: 70
Topic #: 9
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When processing freight invoices for a project, the project manager notices the shipping costs exceeded the budget due to increased fuel costs. The risk manager included this risk in the project's contingency allowance. When reviewing the project budget execution reports, the project manager notices unused budget remaining in other closed tasks of the project that could cover the additional shipping costs.

What should the project manager do?

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D

by Roslyn at Jan 27, 2024, 06:45 PM

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Hannah
10 months ago
Requesting a change order seems like a hassle, though.
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Lindy
10 months ago
Totally agree, option A is the way to go!
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Elza
10 months ago
Wait, can they really just hope for forgiveness? Sounds risky!
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Kattie
10 months ago
I think using the contingency allowance makes sense.
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Clay
11 months ago
Shipping costs are skyrocketing lately!
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Solange
11 months ago
I think asking the project sponsor to cover the costs (option D) could be a last resort, but it might not be the best approach if we have unused budget elsewhere.
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Yesenia
11 months ago
I feel like processing the invoices at the budgeted amount (option C) is risky and could lead to issues later. That doesn't seem like a good idea.
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Jerry
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think requesting a change order (option B) could be necessary if the costs are significantly over budget.
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Na
11 months ago
I remember we discussed how using the contingency allowance is a common practice for unexpected costs, so option A might be the right choice.
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Colby
11 months ago
I've got it! The smart move here is to use the remaining budget from other tasks to cover the shipping overrun. That way, we can keep the project on track without disrupting the overall budget or needing a change order.
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Brinda
11 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. The contingency allowance was set aside for this type of risk, but using the unused budget from other tasks could also work. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Honey
11 months ago
I think the best approach here is to use the unused budget from other closed tasks to cover the shipping overrun. That way, we can avoid a formal change order or dipping into the contingency fund.
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Wilda
11 months ago
Okay, let's see. The key seems to be finding a way to cover the additional shipping costs without impacting the overall project budget or going over the customer's approved amount.
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Nidia
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to carefully weigh the options and consider the project's overall budget and the customer's expectations.
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Jin
12 months ago
Alright, let's see here. MC-LAG, that's multi-chassis link aggregation, right? I'm pretty sure the CE device needs to be configured with an MC-LAG to both PE devices, so I'm going to go with option A.
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Layla
12 months ago
Wait, do I need to actually change the language in the document, or just describe the steps I would take? I want to make sure I understand the task correctly.
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Abraham
12 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. MFN clauses aren't automatically illegal, but they need to be reviewed for potential antitrust issues. I'll focus on analyzing the "rule of reason" aspect.
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Erick
1 year ago
The correct answer is obviously A. Using the contingency fund is the most straightforward and responsible way to handle this. It's like my grandpa used to say, 'When the fuel costs rise, you gotta dip into the contingency pie!'
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Javier
1 year ago
User 2: Agreed, it's there for situations like this. Let's process the freight invoices with the higher shipping costs.
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Haydee
1 year ago
User 1: I think we should go with option A and use the contingency allowance.
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Aide
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, that makes sense. It's important to use the contingency fund for unexpected expenses like this.
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Naomi
1 year ago
User 1: I think we should process the freight invoices at higher shipping costs against the project's contingency allowance.
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Brendan
1 year ago
I like the idea of getting the project sponsor to cover the additional costs, but option D feels a bit like passing the buck. We should take ownership of this issue and use the contingency fund.
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Delfina
1 year ago
I'm a bit skeptical about option B. Asking the customer for a change order just feels like it could create unnecessary tension and conflict. Let's try to avoid that if possible.
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Desmond
1 year ago
I disagree. I believe the project manager should request a formal change order from the customer to increase the project's total budget. It's better to be transparent about the increased costs.
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Leslie
1 year ago
Option A seems like the straightforward choice here. The risk manager already factored in the increased shipping costs, so we should use the contingency allowance as intended.
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Brett
1 year ago
User 4: Agreed, let's not risk going over budget. Processing the invoices with the contingency allowance is the way to go.
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Patria
1 year ago
User 3: Sounds good, let's make sure we stay within budget by using the contingency allowance as intended.
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Ressie
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, it's there for a reason. Let's process the freight invoices at the higher shipping costs.
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Alpha
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, we should stick to the plan and use the contingency allowance for the increased shipping costs.
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Fausto
1 year ago
I agree with Melita. It's important to use the contingency allowance for unexpected costs like this.
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Melita
1 year ago
I think the project manager should process the freight invoices at higher shipping costs against the project's contingency allowance.
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