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PK0-005 Practice Question: During the planning phase, a team member…
During the planning phase, a team member estimates a task duration as 5-7 days based on a similar past project. Which estimating technique is being used?
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Analogous estimating
Analogous estimating uses historical data from similar projects. Parametric uses statistical relationship, three-point uses optimistic/pessimistic/most likely, and bottom-up aggregates detailed estimates.
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Parametric estimating
Why it's wrong here
Parametric uses an algorithm with parameters, not just past similar projects.
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Bottom-up estimating
Why it's wrong here
Bottom-up estimates are built from detailed components, not from top-level analogy.
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Analogous estimating
Why this is correct
Analogous estimating relies on historical data from comparable projects.
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Three-point estimating
Why it's wrong here
Three-point uses optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely estimates, not just a range from one past project.
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