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Exam PMP topic 1 question 171 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP
Question #: 171
Topic #: 1
[All PMP Questions]

A project manager is working on a construction project. The company owner asks the project manager to provide cost estimates for the new decoration project within 4 hours.
How will the project manager be able to complete this task?

  • A. Call a meeting with the project team to identify the most appropriate approach
  • B. Tell the owner that a rough order of magnitude will be provided
  • C. Contact a subject matter expert (SME) for advice and consultation
  • D. Tell the owner that the task requires more time and expertise
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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MIMINEDZ
Highly Voted 1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: B
A team can be relocated and occupied, how to gather it within 4 hours? the expected answer is based on the knowledge of an order of magnitude at the beginning of a new project -25 / +75%, answer B
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JoTib
Highly Voted 1 year, 1 month ago
Answer B is the most appropriate in this situation. The project manager should inform the owner that a rough order of magnitude will be provided. This approach will give the owner an initial idea of the costs involved, but it will not be a detailed estimate. The project manager can then work with the project team and subject matter experts to refine the estimate and provide a more accurate cost estimate. Calling a meeting, contacting a subject matter expert, or telling the owner that the task requires more time and expertise will not help the project manager to complete the task within the given timeframe.
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Sumit182
1 year, 1 month ago
But as a thumb rule , shouldn't any estimates involve the team collaboration or team consultation as they are the ones who execute the work. ?
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djgdgaf
Most Recent 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
Company owner is trippin' with that 4hr BS but he is signing your paychecks. A ROM is an effective approach assuming you might not have enough time scheduling a meeting with the team or SME.
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mesacgon
5 months, 3 weeks ago
B. Orden de magnitud ROM
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princeviper
5 months, 3 weeks ago
B: "a rough order of magnitude" is a technique to be used during facing uncertainty.
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SerMak
6 months ago
Selected Answer: A
I thought B is the right one at first but A is better with a closer look
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Lucky_Cindy
6 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
A is better fit
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Richolo
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
I initially thought B, but a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) is usually done during the initiation phase of the project. Given that this is a NEW decoration project, there might be no ROM to reference and meeting the team to gather information (A) will be the best approach.
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Tuanit
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
I agree with A
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adingmaki
6 months, 3 weeks ago
A Rough Order of Magnitude is the initial estimate that is often done before a project is started.
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SamT
7 months ago
Answer A sounds a right action “ Call a meeting with the project team to identify the most appropriate approach” because only after this some outcome will be there. With B, it’s a message only but not the cost outcome
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Njabz_10
8 months, 2 weeks ago
As much as B seems like the correct answer but lets go back to the PMP mindset specifically these points: Aim for answers that have inclusiveness and collaboration, or an action by the Project Manager. • Don’t rush into action in your answers – first: 1. Assess and analyse the situation (i.e. review the plan or brainstorm with your team) to understand the Root Cause of the issue. 2. Review your plan 3. Meet with stakeholders to work out a solution 4. Take Action
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Asakthi
8 months, 2 weeks ago
B. Tell the owner that a rough order of magnitude will be provided
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Muntadher
9 months, 1 week ago
I belive B is right anwser !
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NguyenNam08
9 months, 1 week ago
Tell the owner that a rough order of magnitude will be provided
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victory108
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Tell the owner that a rough order of magnitude will be provided
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RagazzoAlex
1 year, 2 months ago
How can ROM will give estimate in such short notice? I prefer Option A on assumption that the team has the experience and expertise who can give a quick rough estimation
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