PMI-RMP · Question #95
Harry is a project manager of a software development project. In the early stages of planning, he and the stakeholders operated with the belief that the software they were developing would work with…
The correct answer is B. Assumption. An Assumption is the correct answer. In project management, assumptions are factors that are believed to be true, real, or certain without proof or demonstration at the time of planning. Harry and his stakeholders assumed (believed without verification) that the software would…
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Harry is a project manager of a software development project. In the early stages of planning, he and the stakeholders operated with the belief that the software they were developing would work with their organization's current computer operating system. Now that the project team has started developing the software it has become apparent that the software will not work with nearly half of the organization's computer operating systems. The incorrect belief Harry had in the software compatibility is an example of what in project management?
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- AIssue
- BAssumption
- CRisk
- DConstraint
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(23 responses)- A9% (2)
- B74% (17)
- C4% (1)
- D13% (3)
Explanation
An Assumption is the correct answer. In project management, assumptions are factors that are believed to be true, real, or certain without proof or demonstration at the time of planning. Harry and his stakeholders assumed (believed without verification) that the software would be compatible with the existing operating systems. This assumption turned out to be incorrect. Assumptions are important to document because they carry inherent risk - if an assumption proves false, it can impact the project. An Issue (A) is a risk or problem that has already occurred and needs resolution. A Risk (C) is an uncertain event that could affect the project if it occurs - it is the potential problem, not the belief itself. A Constraint (D) is a limiting factor such as budget, time, or resources, not an unverified belief.
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