PMP Question #389: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

To estimate the costs of a new project that is similar to a project that was implemented last year, the project manager meets with a group of experts from the previous project. The group uses a three-point estimating technique. The project manager submits the estimated budget to the project sponsor for approval. The project sponsor, who is new to the company, is concerned because the budget exceeded their expectations. What should the project manager do?

Options

• AReview the organizational process assessment to determine if a contingency reserve was
• BReview the historical information and lessons learned from last year's project to justify the new
• CChange the budgeting technique to a more accurate, bottom-up cost estimation
• DUse soft skills to convince the project sponsor to approve the new budget estimate