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PMI-SP Exam - Topic 7 Question 119 Discussion

Posted by Oretha on Jul 01, 2026 at 05:01 AM

You have been assigned to a project that centers on a discipline you are only topically aware of. While you do have years of experience as a project manager, but you have never worked with the technology, as is in this project. During the define activities process, you rely on your project team and two consultants to coach you and identify the type of activities the project will include. Which tool and technique are you using in the define activities process in this scenario?

Suggested Answer: D

When the project manager relies on consultants or the project team (or both), it is an example of expert judgment. Expert judgment is a technique based on a set of criteria that has been acquired in a specific knowledge area or product area. It is obtained when the project manager or project team requires specialized knowledge that they do not possess. Expert judgment involves people most familiar with the work of creating estimates. Preferably, the project team member who will be doing the task should complete the estimates. Expert judgment is applied when performing administrative closure activities, and experts should ensure the project or phase closure is performed to the appropriate standards. Answer option C is incorrect. This is not an example of decomposition. Answer option B is incorrect. This is not an example of rolling wave planning. Answer option A is incorrect. This is not an example of using a project template.


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21 comments · newest first
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Arletta 2 days ago
Templates could help, but they don’t replace expert advice.
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Lonna 7 days ago
Exactly! We’re not experts here.
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Stanford 12 days ago
True, but in this case, we need advice first.
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Vilma 17 days ago
But what about decomposition? It helps break down tasks, right?
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Arletta 22 days ago
I agree, expert judgment fits. We need guidance from those who know the tech.
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Lonna 28 days ago
I think it's about relying on others' expertise. So, expert judgment seems right.
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Stanford 1 month ago
This question is tricky. I feel like it tests our understanding of project management tools.
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Stephania 1 month ago
Not sure if that's the best approach... what if they mislead you?
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Blair 1 month ago
Sounds like a classic case of rolling wave planning to me!
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Kimbery 2 months ago
Wait, are we really relying on consultants for this?
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Blythe 2 months ago
I think it's more about decomposition, though.
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Tenesha 2 months ago
Definitely using expert judgment here!
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Mike 2 months ago
Hmm, I have my doubts about that approach...
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Katheryn 2 months ago
Totally agree with expert judgment, makes sense!
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Gearldine 2 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought templates were the way to go.
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Graham 3 months ago
I think it's more about decomposition.
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Renea 3 months ago
Definitely using expert judgment here!
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Hui 3 months ago
I practiced a question like this, and I think it was about using templates, but now I'm questioning if expert judgment fits better.
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Jules 3 months ago
This feels like a situation where rolling wave planning could be relevant, but I lean more towards expert judgment since you're depending on others' expertise.
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Floyd 3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about decomposition being used to break down activities. Could that apply here?
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Jerilyn 4 months ago
I think this might be expert judgment since you're relying on the consultants and team for guidance.
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