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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 84
Topic #: 2
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A project manager is using a hybrid approach for project delivery. The

development team was sized, but is not yet fully resourced. The project manager is working

on defining the project schedule.

What should the project manager do to address the issue of developer availability?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Paulina
3 months ago
Definitely need to check on contractor availability, so B makes sense.
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Marquetta
3 months ago
Option D is risky, relying solely on expert judgment can lead to issues.
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Tommy
3 months ago
Surprised they didn't mention team input first, that's crucial!
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Joanne
4 months ago
I disagree, organizing a planning session (Option A) would be more effective!
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Karl
4 months ago
Option B seems practical, knowing when resources are available is key.
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Alonzo
4 months ago
Using expert judgment, as in option D, sounds efficient, but I’m concerned it might overlook the actual team capacity and lead to unrealistic scheduling.
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Sabine
4 months ago
I recall a practice question where we had to consider stakeholder input, so option C might be relevant, but I wonder if it’s too focused on the sponsor's perspective.
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Buffy
4 months ago
I think asking the resource manager about the contractor's availability, like in option B, could help clarify the timeline, but it feels a bit reactive.
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Dalene
5 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of involving the team in estimating tasks, so option A seems like a good choice, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best first step.
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Markus
5 months ago
Using expert judgment to estimate all the tasks might work, but it feels like we'd be missing important input from the development team. Their estimations and availability should be a key part of defining the schedule.
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Fidelia
5 months ago
The sponsor's desired completion date could be a useful data point, but I don't think we should just take that and build the schedule around it. We need to balance that with the team's actual capacity.
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Svetlana
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure if asking the resource manager about the contractor availability is the best option here. Wouldn't it be better to work with the team directly to understand their capacity and constraints?
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Zack
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I think organizing a planning session with the development team to get their input on the schedule would be a good approach.
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Lavera
5 months ago
Okay, this seems straightforward. Kafka is a publish-subscribe system, so it makes sense that it would only forward messages and not save them. I'm confident I can answer this correctly.
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Ezekiel
5 months ago
I feel like there was a practice question that emphasized the management of collaboration services. Could that be the answer?
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Tammara
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about the required elements of a Java Enterprise Application Archive. I'll start by thinking through the key components I know are required, like the deployment descriptor and the META-INF subdirectory.
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Cassi
9 months ago
I bet the project manager is wishing they had a crystal ball to see the future and know exactly when those contractors will be available!
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Gwen
8 months ago
C) Ask the sponsor to provide the desired completion date for project activities and complete the schedule.
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Hillary
8 months ago
B) Ask the resource manager when the new contractor is available to start and change the delivery date for the project schedule.
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Fletcher
9 months ago
A) Organize a planning session with the development team and use their estimations to complete the schedule.
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Lindsay
10 months ago
Using expert judgment to estimate everything sounds like a recipe for disaster. This is a hybrid project, so the team's input is essential.
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Leoma
10 months ago
Asking the sponsor for the desired completion date is a bit backwards. The schedule should be built from the bottom up, not dictated from the top down.
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Phil
8 months ago
A) Definitely, their input will help ensure realistic timelines for the project.
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Oliva
9 months ago
B) I agree, getting input from the development team is crucial for accurate scheduling.
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Wilda
9 months ago
A) Organize a planning session with the development team and use their estimations to complete the schedule.
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Lavera
10 months ago
Asking the resource manager about contractor availability is a good idea, but it shouldn't be the only factor in defining the schedule. The team's expertise is key here.
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Louvenia
10 months ago
B) Asking the resource manager is important, but getting input from the development team is crucial for accuracy.
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Kris
10 months ago
A) Organize a planning session with the development team and use their estimations to complete the schedule.
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Aleta
11 months ago
The project manager should definitely organize a planning session with the development team. They know best how long the tasks will take, and their input is crucial for an accurate schedule.
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Nelida
9 months ago
C) Asking the sponsor for the desired completion date may not be the best approach without consulting the development team first.
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Juan
9 months ago
A) It's important to involve the team in the planning process to ensure realistic timelines.
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Gail
10 months ago
B) That sounds like a good idea. The development team's input is important for accurate scheduling.
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Azalee
10 months ago
A) Organize a planning session with the development team and use their estimations to complete the schedule.
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Ming
11 months ago
But what if the new contractor's availability affects the project timeline? Shouldn't we consider that too?
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Leatha
11 months ago
I agree with Giuseppe, using the team's estimations will help in completing the schedule.
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Giuseppe
11 months ago
I think the project manager should organize a planning session with the development team.
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