PMI Exam PMI-RMP Topic 9 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-RMP exam

Question #: 70
Topic #: 9

When processing freight invoices for a project, the project manager notices the shipping costs exceeded the budget due to increased fuel costs. The risk manager included this risk in the project's contingency allowance. When reviewing the project budget execution reports, the project manager notices unused budget remaining in other closed tasks of the project that could cover the additional shipping costs.

What should the project manager do?

AProcess the freight invoices at higher shipping costs against the project's contingency allowance.

BRequest a formal change order from the customer to increase the project's total budget.

CProcess the freight invoices for the budgeted amount and hope the shipping company will forgive the difference.

DAsk the project sponsor to cover the additional shipping costs on the company's reserves account.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D

by Roslyn at Jan 27, 2024, 06:45 PM

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Erick

9 days ago

The correct answer is obviously A. Using the contingency fund is the most straightforward and responsible way to handle this. It's like my grandpa used to say, 'When the fuel costs rise, you gotta dip into the contingency pie!'

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Brendan

9 days ago

I like the idea of getting the project sponsor to cover the additional costs, but option D feels a bit like passing the buck. We should take ownership of this issue and use the contingency fund.

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Delfina

14 days ago

I'm a bit skeptical about option B. Asking the customer for a change order just feels like it could create unnecessary tension and conflict. Let's try to avoid that if possible.

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Desmond

15 days ago

I disagree. I believe the project manager should request a formal change order from the customer to increase the project's total budget. It's better to be transparent about the increased costs.

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Leslie

18 days ago

Option A seems like the straightforward choice here. The risk manager already factored in the increased shipping costs, so we should use the contingency allowance as intended.

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Alpha

13 hours ago

User 1: I agree, we should stick to the plan and use the contingency allowance for the increased shipping costs.

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Fausto

22 days ago

I agree with Melita. It's important to use the contingency allowance for unexpected costs like this.

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Melita

26 days ago

I think the project manager should process the freight invoices at higher shipping costs against the project's contingency allowance.

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