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PK0-005 Practice Question: An IT project manager is overseeing the migration…
An IT project manager is overseeing the migration of legacy systems to a new cloud platform. The project has a fixed budget and a strict deadline of six months. After three months, the project is on schedule but has already spent 70% of the budget due to higher-than-expected cloud service costs. The project manager must bring the project back within budget without affecting the deadline. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently assume negotiating with the provider (Option B) is a quick fix, but it fails to address the root cause of inefficient resource usage and does not guarantee savings sufficient to recover the budget overrun.
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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Optimize the cloud resource usage and eliminate waste.
Optimizing cloud resource usage and eliminating waste directly addresses the root cause of the budget overrun—higher-than-expected cloud service costs—without requiring additional funds, scope reduction, or deadline extension. By right-sizing instances, leveraging reserved instances, or terminating idle resources, the project manager can reduce ongoing costs while maintaining the migration schedule. This aligns with cloud cost management best practices and keeps the project within the fixed budget.
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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Request additional budget from the sponsor.
Why it's wrong here
This should be considered only after internal optimization efforts.
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Negotiate with the cloud provider for a discount on future services.
Why it's wrong here
Discounts may not apply to costs already incurred.
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Reduce the scope of the migration to lower costs.
Why it's wrong here
Scope reduction may affect the deadline if reprioritization is needed.
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Optimize the cloud resource usage and eliminate waste.
Why this is correct
Optimization reduces costs while maintaining schedule and scope.
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