PMP Question #786: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A company has a lot of experience with predictive projects. The project management office (PMO) has been trying to implement iterative tools within the project management framework, and the project manager has been asked to use these tools in their current project. After the successful implementation of the iterative tools, the PMO asks the project manager to determine the benefits these tools brought to the project. What should the project manager do?

Options

• ADetermine the data to be monitored during the project as well as the expected performance and
• BUpdate the communications management plan to consider performance review meetings with the
• CPrepare and submit a status report to the steering committee to update performance monitoring.
• DConduct reviews with stakeholders to discuss the potential benefits the approach may have to the

Explanation

To determine the benefits of newly implemented iterative tools, the project manager should conduct reviews with stakeholders to discuss the potential advantages the approach may have brought to the project.

Common mistakes.

• A. Determining data to be monitored and expected performance is part of the planning phase for benefits realization, not the process of assessing actual benefits after implementation.
• B. Updating the communications management plan is an administrative task related to how information is shared, not a method for directly evaluating the benefits of iterative tools.
• C. Preparing and submitting a status report updates performance monitoring but doesn't necessarily involve direct engagement with stakeholders to discuss the nuanced 'benefits' or impact of the iterative tools.

Concept tested. Benefits realization and stakeholder evaluation

Reference. https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/benefits-realization-management-framework-6556

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