PMI Exam PgMP Topic 1 Question 92 Discussion

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Question #: 92
Topic #: 1

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During the program execution stage, the component project manager responsible for testing estimates that budgeted hours may exceed 200 hours.

What should the program manager do?

ACommunicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

BDetermine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

CRequest that the project manager make the team members work additional hours and not bill the project.

DTalk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Douglass at Oct 18, 2024, 08:01 PM

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Mariann

2 months ago

Ah, the classic 'work more, don't bill' option. Classic project manager move right there. I bet the team would love that! 'Hey guys, we need you to put in some unpaid overtime. No, I don't have a raise for you, but think of the exposure!'

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Lashawn

4 days ago

D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

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Mariann

13 days ago

B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

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Frederica

26 days ago

D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

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Reita

29 days ago

A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

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Fidelia

29 days ago

B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

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Narcisa

1 months ago

A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

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Hillary

2 months ago

Option D sounds tempting, but I'm not sure how realistic it is to find ways to reduce hours 'in another part of the project'. That could create more problems than it solves. Better to be upfront and get the sponsor's approval.

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Malinda

2 months ago

I agree with Yvonne. Requesting a change order is the proper way to handle this situation. Trying to find 'excess capacity' or asking the team to work extra hours without compensation is not a good long-term solution.

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Dierdre

24 days ago

I agree, requesting a change order is the best approach in this situation.

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Ashlyn

26 days ago

D) Talk with the project manager and find ways to reduce hours in another part of the project.

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Malinda

27 days ago

B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

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Leatha

28 days ago

B) Determine which component projects have excess capacity and rebalance those resources to the project that needs additional hours.

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Nobuko

29 days ago

A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

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Timothy

2 months ago

A) Communicate to the program sponsor regarding the additional estimated cost and request a change order.

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Yvonne

2 months ago

Option A is the best choice here. Transparency and communication with the program sponsor is crucial when dealing with budget overruns. Trying to hide or redistribute the additional hours could backfire down the line.

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