PMI-RMP Certification Training - Case Study 5

The video discusses a project activity initially estimated to take five days with two resources. During the project, the team discovers that purchasing a $100 software license could reduce the task to under two hours. The project manager should analyze this opportunity, evaluate the cost-benefit, and ensure the software is procured to save on resources and time.

How many days and resources were initially estimated for the project activity?

• Ten days with one resource

• Two days with five resources

• Five days with two resources

• Three days with three resources

What did the team realize about the project activity during its course?

• It needed additional training for the team

• It could not be completed within the estimated time

• It required more resources than initially planned

• It could be done in less than two hours with a software purchase

What is the cost of the software license that could expedite the project activity?

• $50

• $150

• $200

• $100

What should the project manager do upon discovering the software solution?

• Evaluate the cost-benefit of purchasing the software

• Delay the project to find a better solution

• Hire more resources to speed up the process

• Ignore the software and stick to the original plan

How many man-days could potentially be saved by purchasing the software?

• 5 man-days

• 10 man-days

• 15 man-days

• 20 man-days