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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 86 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 86
Topic #: 3
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During initiation of a new product improvement project, a project manager finds historical data showing that a similar project resulted in customers complaining of an even worse user experience compared to the previous product version

How can the project manager prevent this outcome in the new project?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Shay
3 months ago
Risk planning is crucial, but it might be too late after WBS.
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Rana
3 months ago
Totally agree with the focus group approach!
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Skye
3 months ago
Not sure if hiring a consultant will really help...
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Lonna
4 months ago
I think a focus group is a better idea. They know what we want!
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Trina
4 months ago
Definitely need user testing to avoid past mistakes!
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Loren
4 months ago
I recall that benefit analysis can be crucial for project charters, but I wonder if it’s enough to address user experience concerns directly.
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Dean
4 months ago
I think we practiced a question about risk management, and defining risks after the WBS might be too late to prevent issues.
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Mattie
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but hiring external users for acceptance testing sounds like it could provide fresh insights into the user experience.
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Eulah
5 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of user feedback in class, so maybe defining a user focus group could help us avoid past mistakes.
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Mona
5 months ago
The consultant's benefit analysis could provide some helpful insights, but I'm not sure that alone would be enough to prevent the previous issues. Gotta think this through carefully.
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Lon
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a strategy here. Defining a user focus group as external stakeholders could help us get valuable input and buy-in throughout the project.
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Leota
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Hiring external users for acceptance testing seems like a good idea, but I'm not convinced that's the best way to prevent the same outcome.
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Carin
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'd want to really understand the root cause of the previous customer complaints before deciding how to approach the new project.
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Amber
5 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. The server name is usually the part before the first slash, so I'm going with option A.
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Juan
9 months ago
Option E: Hire a team of cats to design the user interface. What could possibly go wrong?
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Gayla
9 months ago
C is an interesting choice, but I'm not convinced a benefit analysis alone is enough to prevent a poor user experience. Sounds like a job for a user experience consultant instead!
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Corinne
8 months ago
C) Hire a consultant to perform a benefit analysis as an input to the project charter.
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Yolande
8 months ago
B) Define a user focus group as external stakeholders with a high influence on outcomes
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Stefania
8 months ago
A) Hire a team of external users to perform acceptance testing on the product.
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Lizbeth
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Option D about defining risks and mitigation plans after the WBS seems a bit backwards to me. Shouldn't we do that earlier in the process?
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Gilbert
9 months ago
I'd go with option A. Hiring external users for acceptance testing can provide valuable feedback to improve the user experience before launch.
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Tess
9 months ago
Option B seems like the best approach to me. Involving a user focus group with high influence can help ensure the product meets their needs and avoids a repeat of the previous project's issues.
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Casie
8 months ago
I think a combination of both approaches could be beneficial for the project.
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Gracia
8 months ago
That's true, but having stakeholders with high influence can help prioritize feedback and make decisions.
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Vincenza
8 months ago
But wouldn't hiring external users for acceptance testing also provide valuable feedback?
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Virgie
9 months ago
I agree, involving key stakeholders from the start is crucial for project success.
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Sarina
9 months ago
Option E: Hire a team of cats to design the user interface. What could possibly go wrong?
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Sylvie
9 months ago
C is an interesting choice, but I'm not convinced a benefit analysis alone is enough to prevent a poor user experience. Sounds like a job for a user experience consultant instead!
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Rozella
8 months ago
C) Hire a consultant to perform a benefit analysis as an input to the project charter.
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Lorriane
8 months ago
B) Define a user focus group as external stakeholders with a high influence on outcomes
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Willard
8 months ago
A) Hire a team of external users to perform acceptance testing on the product.
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Francoise
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Option D about defining risks and mitigation plans after the WBS seems a bit backwards to me. Shouldn't we do that earlier in the process?
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Malissa
9 months ago
User 3: That sounds like a good idea, getting feedback from actual users could help prevent a bad user experience.
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Paris
9 months ago
User 2: Maybe we should go with option A and hire external users for acceptance testing.
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Trinidad
9 months ago
User 1: I agree, we should definitely address risks earlier in the process.
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Jaleesa
10 months ago
I'd go with option A. Hiring external users for acceptance testing can provide valuable feedback to improve the user experience before launch.
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Cammy
8 months ago
C) Hire a consultant to perform a benefit analysis as an input to the project charter.
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Yaeko
9 months ago
A) That sounds like a good idea. Getting feedback from actual users can really help improve the product.
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Katie
9 months ago
B) Define a user focus group as external stakeholders with a high influence on outcomes
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Hayley
10 months ago
A) Hire a team of external users to perform acceptance testing on the product.
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Rosenda
10 months ago
I think option C could also be helpful. Performing a benefit analysis can help in understanding the potential impact of the project on users.
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Gladis
10 months ago
I agree with Joni. It's important to involve actual users in the testing process to ensure a better user experience.
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Glory
10 months ago
Option B seems like the best approach to me. Involving a user focus group with high influence can help ensure the product meets their needs and avoids a repeat of the previous project's issues.
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Felix
10 months ago
User 2: Yeah, it's important to get their input to avoid the same issues as before.
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Hester
10 months ago
User 1: I think option B is a good idea, involving users with high influence can help.
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Joni
11 months ago
I think option A is a good idea. Having external users test the product can provide valuable feedback.
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