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Universal Containers (UC) is at the end of its first and only design phase. UC decided to go ahead and build against the entire future design that was developed and agreed upon by its internal stakeholders and Center of Excellence. But a concern by the executive team is how UC can de-risk itself and stay within budgetduring the build while still hitting the objectives that were defined m the design phase.
Which recommendation should the Solution Architect make to alleviate the executive team's concerns during the build?
Suggested Answer: B
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Kiley
11 months ago
A is definitely the best approach to manage risks.
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Gerald
11 months ago
D seems too good to be true, how can they guarantee that?
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Vicki
12 months ago
C is a bit naive, things always come up during builds.
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Kanisha
12 months ago
B is unrealistic, you can't promise no overruns!
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Rozella
1 year ago
A governance framework sounds smart for tracking budget.
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Chanel
1 year ago
Option D sounds tempting, but I recall that fixed scope projects can still face unexpected costs. I’m leaning towards A for a more proactive approach.
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Lai
1 year ago
I feel like we went over a similar question where we had to address stakeholder concerns. I think A is the best way to ensure they feel secure about the budget.
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Joana
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think promising the executive team that the project manager will always provide budget numbers sounds risky. Option B seems too optimistic.
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Novella
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of governance frameworks in our last study session. It seems like A could be the right choice since it focuses on tracking concerns throughout the build.
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Micah
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards Option A. Proactively managing the concerns of the executive team and providing visibility into the project's progress seems like the smartest move here.
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Donette
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the options. Promising no budget overruns or scope changes seems unrealistic. I'll need to re-read the question and think it through.
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Salome
1 year ago
Option A sounds like the best approach to me. Establishing a governance framework and tracking budget/objectives closely seems like the most prudent way to de-risk the project.
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Lavina
1 year ago
Hmm, the key here is finding a way to address the executive team's concerns about budget and scope creep. I'll need to analyze each recommendation closely.
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Glory
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think through the potential risks and trade-offs.
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Fatima
1 year ago
Hmm, the hex string is throwing me off. I'll need to review my notes on the various encoding methods to figure this out.
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Carylon
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of audit areas, so I'll need to think carefully about how fraud risk could impact each of those. Might be worth reviewing my notes on audit planning and risk assessment.
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Martin
1 year ago
If I recall correctly, North America, Europe, and Asia might be the main ones. They seem larger in terms of market presence compared to the others.
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Annelle
1 year ago
Option F: Convince the executive team that the real solution is to build the entire project in Minecraft. It's a fixed scope, no budget overruns, and you can even let the team play with the end result!
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Minna
1 year ago
Option E: Dress up as a magician, wave a wand, and make the budget concerns disappear. Guaranteed to impress the executive team, or at least get you a spot on the next season of 'America's Got Talent'.
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Shawn
1 year ago
D) Assure the executive team that the current project is at a fixed scope and there will not be any overrun on budget.
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Santos
1 year ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Holley
1 year ago
B) Promise the executive team that the project manager will always give comprehensive budget numbers every week and they will never overrun on budget.
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Beatriz
1 year ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Bettina
1 year ago
Option D sounds like a recipe for disaster. Assuring the executive team that there will be no budget overruns is simply not credible and will only set them up for disappointment.
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Zack
1 year ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Edwin
1 year ago
B) Promise the executive team that the project manager will always give comprehensive budget numbers every week and they will never overrun on budget.
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Vi
1 year ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Brandon
2 years ago
Option C is just unrealistic. It's highly unlikely that the entire design was perfect, and new requirements or issues are bound to come up during the build. The Solution Architect shouldn't try to delude the executive team.
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Sarina
1 year ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Kati
1 year ago
B) Promise the executive team that the project manager will always give comprehensive budget numbers every week and they will never overrun on budget.
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Meaghan
1 year ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Lajuana
2 years ago
I'm not sure I agree with Option B. Promising comprehensive budget numbers every week is a bold claim, and it's unlikely that the project manager can guarantee no budget overruns.
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Antione
1 year ago
I) I agree, having a governance framework in place will definitely help manage the budget and risks.
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Junita
2 years ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Ty
2 years ago
Option A seems like the best approach. Building a governance framework and having a dedicated team to track the budget and concerns will help mitigate risks during the build phase.
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Dana
1 year ago
D) It's always better to be proactive and have a plan in place to avoid any budget overruns.
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Daren
1 year ago
A) Absolutely, having a structured approach will definitely help in managing any unexpected challenges.
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Galen
1 year ago
B) That sounds like a solid plan. It's important to stay on top of the budget and potential risks.
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Ma
2 years ago
A) Help the executive team develop a governance framework; and team to focus on those concerns throughout the build and track the budget.
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Dahlia
2 years ago
I disagree. Option D is the best choice as it assures the executive team of a fixed scope and no budget overruns.
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Peter
2 years ago
I agree with Art. Developing a governance framework will help track the budget and mitigate risks.
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Art
2 years ago
I think the Solution Architect should recommend option A.