ExpertPMP · Question 94 · Task 8: Plan and manage scope
A project manager is working on a project where the client has requested a feature that would require significant changes to the system architecture. The development team estimates this would take 6 weeks and create technical debt that could affect future maintenance. The feature would provide moderate business value. What should the project manager do?
A project manager is working on a project where the client has requested a feature that would require significant changes to the system architecture. The development team estimates this would take 6 weeks and create technical debt that could affect future maintenance. The feature would provide moderate business value. What should the project manager do?
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Recommend against the feature due to the architectural impact and technical debt concerns
Present the client with a comprehensive analysis of business value, architectural impact, technical debt implications, and alternative approaches
Implement the feature as requested since the client understands their business needs best
Propose alternative implementations that provide similar business value with less architectural impact
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