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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is assigned to a new project
A project manager is assigned to a new project. The sponsor provides a high-level scope and asks for a cost estimate. Which estimation technique should the project manager use at this early stage?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that parametric estimating is always more accurate than analogous, but at the early stage with high-level scope, parametric lacks the required defined parameters, making analogous the correct choice despite its lower accuracy.
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Why each option matters
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Analogous estimating
At the early stage of a project when only a high-level scope is available, analogous estimating is the most appropriate technique. It uses historical data from similar past projects to produce a rough order-of-magnitude (ROM) estimate quickly, without requiring detailed breakdowns. This aligns with the PMBOK guide's recommendation for early, top-down estimates when information is limited.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Three-point estimating
Why it's wrong here
Used for more refined estimates.
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Parametric estimating
Why it's wrong here
Needs statistical relationship and data.
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Bottom-up estimating
Why it's wrong here
Requires detailed scope definition.
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Analogous estimating
Why this is correct
Best for early, high-level estimating.
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