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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?
Suggested Answer: B
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36 comments · newest first
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Paulina
11 months ago
Definitely need to check on contractor availability, so B makes sense.
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Marquetta
11 months ago
Option D is risky, relying solely on expert judgment can lead to issues.
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Tommy
12 months ago
Surprised they didn't mention team input first, that's crucial!
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Joanne
12 months ago
I disagree, organizing a planning session (Option A) would be more effective!
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Karl
1 year ago
Option B seems practical, knowing when resources are available is key.
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Alonzo
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
C) Ask the sponsor to provide the desired completion date for project activities and complete the schedule.
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Hillary
1 year 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
1 year ago
A) Organize a planning session with the development team and use their estimations to complete the schedule.
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Lindsay
2 years 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
2 years 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
1 year ago
A) Definitely, their input will help ensure realistic timelines for the project.
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Oliva
1 year ago
B) I agree, getting input from the development team is crucial for accurate scheduling.
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Wilda
1 year ago
A) Organize a planning session with the development team and use their estimations to complete the schedule.
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Lavera
2 years 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
2 years ago
B) Asking the resource manager is important, but getting input from the development team is crucial for accuracy.
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Kris
2 years ago
A) Organize a planning session with the development team and use their estimations to complete the schedule.
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Aleta
2 years 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
A) It's important to involve the team in the planning process to ensure realistic timelines.
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Gail
1 year ago
B) That sounds like a good idea. The development team's input is important for accurate scheduling.
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Azalee
2 years ago
A) Organize a planning session with the development team and use their estimations to complete the schedule.
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Ming
2 years ago
But what if the new contractor's availability affects the project timeline? Shouldn't we consider that too?
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Leatha
2 years ago
I agree with Giuseppe, using the team's estimations will help in completing the schedule.
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Giuseppe
2 years ago
I think the project manager should organize a planning session with the development team.