PMI Exam PMI-ACP Topic 5 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-ACP exam

Question #: 96
Topic #: 5

A company is considering developing a new, complex application that will require a large initial investment. However, if successful, the profit potential is high. When preparing an analysis, what should be used to encourage stakeholders who are concerned about project failure to authorize the initial investment?

ACalculated planned percent complete (PPC)

BMany small minimally marketable features (MMFs)

CStory points rather than cost estimates

DCalculated earned value (EV)

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Suzi

1 months ago

All these options sound pretty technical. I'm just hoping the exam doesn't ask me to do any complex math. That would be a real nightmare!

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Cletus

1 months ago

C) Story points rather than cost estimates? That's an interesting idea, but I'm not sure it would be enough to sway stakeholders who are worried about the initial investment.

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Laquanda

11 days ago

D) Calculated earned value (EV)

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Elroy

12 days ago

C) Story points rather than cost estimates

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Lashandra

13 days ago

B) Many small minimally marketable features (MMFs)

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Mozell

1 months ago

A) Calculated planned percent complete (PPC)

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Myrtie

2 months ago

A) Calculated planned percent complete (PPC)? Sounds like something a project manager would use, but probably not the best way to get stakeholders on board.

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Brandee

8 days ago

D) Calculated earned value (EV)

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Lynelle

28 days ago

C) Story points rather than cost estimates

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Hillary

1 months ago

B) Many small minimally marketable features (MMFs)

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Norah

1 months ago

C) Story points rather than cost estimates

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Sanda

1 months ago

B) Many small minimally marketable features (MMFs)

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Marti

2 months ago

I'm not sure D) Calculated earned value (EV) is the right choice. That's more for tracking project performance, not convincing stakeholders to invest.

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Jade

2 months ago

B) Many small minimally marketable features (MMFs) seems like the best option here. It's a great way to demonstrate progress and reduce the risk of failure.

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Bernadine

23 days ago

D: Calculated earned value (EV) might be more convincing for stakeholders concerned about project failure.

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Virgilio

27 days ago

C: Story points rather than cost estimates could also be useful in gaining stakeholder buy-in.

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Viva

1 months ago

B: Agreed, it can help reduce the risk of failure and keep stakeholders engaged.

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Andree

2 months ago

A: I think using Many small minimally marketable features (MMFs) is a good idea to show progress.

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Detra

2 months ago

I'm not sure about using calculated earned value (EV). Maybe we should consider using story points rather than cost estimates to show the project's progress.

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Tijuana

2 months ago

I agree with Nicholle. Calculated earned value (EV) will help stakeholders see the financial benefits of the project.

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Nicholle

3 months ago

I think we should use calculated earned value (EV) to show stakeholders the potential return on investment.

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