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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project team is in the execution phase and the…
A project team is in the execution phase and the project manager notices that the actual cost is consistently higher than planned. Which process should be used to address this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Control Costs
The Control Costs process is specifically used to monitor cost performance and manage changes to the cost baseline. Option A (Perform Integrated Change Control) is incorrect because while it manages changes, the cost performance issue is first identified and monitored through Control Costs. Option C (Control Schedule) is incorrect because this process focuses on schedule performance, not cost. Option D (Monitor and Control Project Work) is incorrect because it is a broader process that oversees overall project work; the specific process for cost issues is Control Costs.
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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Perform Integrated Change Control
Why it's wrong here
This process handles change requests, but cost variance should first be analyzed in control costs.
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Control Costs
Why this is correct
Control Costs monitors cost performance and manages changes to cost baseline.
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Control Schedule
Why it's wrong here
Schedule control addresses time, not cost.
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Monitor and Control Project Work
Why it's wrong here
This is a high-level process, but specific cost control is better handled by Control Costs.
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