PMI Exam PMP Topic 3 Question 86 Discussion

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Question #: 86
Topic #: 3

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During initiation of a new product improvement project, a project manager finds historical data showing that a similar project resulted in customers complaining of an even worse user experience compared to the previous product version

How can the project manager prevent this outcome in the new project?

AHire a team of external users to perform acceptance testing on the product.

BDefine a user focus group as external stakeholders with a high influence on outcomes

CHire a consultant to perform a benefit analysis as an input to the project charter.

DDefine a high-level risk and plan mitigation after completing the work breakdown structure (WBS

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by Melissia at Sep 10, 2024, 08:36 PM

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Juan

24 days ago

Option E: Hire a team of cats to design the user interface. What could possibly go wrong?

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Gayla

25 days ago

C is an interesting choice, but I'm not convinced a benefit analysis alone is enough to prevent a poor user experience. Sounds like a job for a user experience consultant instead!

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Lizbeth

27 days ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Option D about defining risks and mitigation plans after the WBS seems a bit backwards to me. Shouldn't we do that earlier in the process?

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Gilbert

28 days ago

I'd go with option A. Hiring external users for acceptance testing can provide valuable feedback to improve the user experience before launch.

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Tess

1 months ago

Option B seems like the best approach to me. Involving a user focus group with high influence can help ensure the product meets their needs and avoids a repeat of the previous project's issues.

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Gracia

4 days ago

That's true, but having stakeholders with high influence can help prioritize feedback and make decisions.

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Vincenza

5 days ago

But wouldn't hiring external users for acceptance testing also provide valuable feedback?

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Virgie

8 days ago

I agree, involving key stakeholders from the start is crucial for project success.

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Sarina

1 months ago

Option E: Hire a team of cats to design the user interface. What could possibly go wrong?

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Sylvie

1 months ago

C is an interesting choice, but I'm not convinced a benefit analysis alone is enough to prevent a poor user experience. Sounds like a job for a user experience consultant instead!

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Francoise

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Option D about defining risks and mitigation plans after the WBS seems a bit backwards to me. Shouldn't we do that earlier in the process?

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Malissa

8 days ago

User 3: That sounds like a good idea, getting feedback from actual users could help prevent a bad user experience.

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Paris

9 days ago

User 2: Maybe we should go with option A and hire external users for acceptance testing.

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Trinidad

23 days ago

User 1: I agree, we should definitely address risks earlier in the process.

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Jaleesa

2 months ago

I'd go with option A. Hiring external users for acceptance testing can provide valuable feedback to improve the user experience before launch.

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Cammy

3 days ago

C) Hire a consultant to perform a benefit analysis as an input to the project charter.

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Yaeko

1 months ago

A) That sounds like a good idea. Getting feedback from actual users can really help improve the product.

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Katie

1 months ago

B) Define a user focus group as external stakeholders with a high influence on outcomes

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Hayley

1 months ago

A) Hire a team of external users to perform acceptance testing on the product.

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Rosenda

2 months ago

I think option C could also be helpful. Performing a benefit analysis can help in understanding the potential impact of the project on users.

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Gladis

2 months ago

I agree with Joni. It's important to involve actual users in the testing process to ensure a better user experience.

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Glory

2 months ago

Option B seems like the best approach to me. Involving a user focus group with high influence can help ensure the product meets their needs and avoids a repeat of the previous project's issues.

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Felix

2 months ago

User 2: Yeah, it's important to get their input to avoid the same issues as before.

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Hester

2 months ago

User 1: I think option B is a good idea, involving users with high influence can help.

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Joni

2 months ago

I think option A is a good idea. Having external users test the product can provide valuable feedback.

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