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PMP · Question 98 · Task 8: Plan and manage scope

A project manager is leading a software development project where the client wants to add several new features that would enhance user experience but are not critical to core functionality. Adding these features would extend the project by 4 weeks and increase costs by 20%. Which TWO factors should MOST influence the decision about whether to add these features?

Answer options:

A.

The strategic value and competitive advantage the enhanced user experience would provide

B.

The development team's interest in working on the new features

C.

The client's budget constraints and timeline requirements for market entry

D.

The technical complexity of implementing the new features

E.

The availability of resources to work on the additional features

F.

The potential for the features to be added in a future release

How to approach this question

Focus on business value factors (strategic importance) and practical constraints (budget/timeline) rather than technical or resource considerations when evaluating scope additions.

Full Answer

A,C
Scope addition decisions should be based on strategic value (A) balanced against business constraints like budget and timeline (C).

Common mistakes

Focusing on technical complexity, team preferences, or resource availability instead of the fundamental business value and constraint factors.

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