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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 32 Discussion

A project manager has been asked to participate in the procurement process for asoftware application that allows customers to buy online e-learning courses. The projectmanager will take over the project once the supplier has been sourced.What should the project manager do before the project starts?
A) Ensure that the requirements for the project are understood and that the objectives are verified before approval of an agreement.
B) Inform the project sponsor that once the agreement has been signed, there cannot be any changes to the scope of the project.
C) Notify the project sponsor that the project manager cannot be involved in the agreement negotiation process.
D) Ask the project sponsor to involve the legal department in the negotiation for the project agreement.

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 32 Discussion

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Question #: 32
Topic #: 3
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A project manager has been asked to participate in the procurement process for a

software application that allows customers to buy online e-learning courses. The project

manager will take over the project once the supplier has been sourced.

What should the project manager do before the project starts?

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Suggested Answer: A

by Nelida at May 09, 2022, 09:16 PM

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Beckie
7 months ago
C sounds unnecessary, the PM should be part of all discussions!
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Skye
7 months ago
Wait, can the project manager really not negotiate? That seems odd.
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Carlton
7 months ago
D makes sense, legal should always be involved in contracts.
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Dorathy
8 months ago
I disagree, B is important too. Scope changes can mess everything up!
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Ronny
8 months ago
A is definitely the way to go! Understanding requirements is key.
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Roy
8 months ago
I’m uncertain about option C; I thought project managers should be involved in all aspects, including negotiations. Isn’t that part of our role?
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Gracia
8 months ago
I’m leaning towards option D because involving the legal department sounds like a good idea, but I’m not clear on how much they should be involved.
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Jin
8 months ago
I remember a practice question where we discussed the importance of scope management. So, option B seems a bit too rigid; I feel like some changes might still be necessary.
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Danilo
8 months ago
I think option A makes the most sense because understanding the requirements is crucial before starting any project. But I'm not entirely sure if that’s the only thing we need to focus on.
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Nieves
8 months ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at now. The question is asking me to find the one benefit that wouldn't actually result in cost reduction, even though the others would. I'll need to analyze each option closely to determine which one is the outlier.
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Dortha
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different thread state options. I'll need to carefully review the details in the log message and think through the possible states to determine the correct answer.
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