APM Exam APM-PFQ Topic 9 Question 10 Discussion

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What factor creates the effect of the estimating funnel?

AProject team getting to know each other better.

Butilization of learning and experience.

CProject scope increasing in cost.

Duse of a linear life cycle

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Delfina

4 months ago

I think C) Project scope increasing in cost can also impact the estimating funnel, as changes in scope can lead to cost variations.

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Cassie

4 months ago

This question is making me hungry. Maybe the estimating funnel effect is caused by too many donuts in the office. Just a thought.

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Malinda

4 months ago

You know, I bet the project team getting to know each other better, option A, might help them communicate better and align their estimates. Could be worth considering.

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Nancey

3 months ago

Using a linear life cycle could provide a structured approach to estimating.

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Tony

3 months ago

I think project scope increasing in cost might actually make estimating more challenging.

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Christene

3 months ago

Utilizing learning and experience could also help in making more accurate estimates.

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Delsie

3 months ago

I agree, getting to know each other better can definitely improve communication.

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Pansy

4 months ago

I believe it could also be A) Project team getting to know each other better, as team dynamics play a role in estimation accuracy.

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Juan

5 months ago

Hmm, D is an interesting option. I wonder if the linear life cycle could contribute to the estimating funnel by limiting flexibility in the process.

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Brock

5 months ago

C seems like the most logical choice to me. As the project scope increases, the costs tend to balloon as well, creating the estimating funnel effect.

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Rikki

3 months ago

C) Project scope increasing in cost.

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Coletta

3 months ago

B) utilization of learning and experience.

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Curtis

3 months ago

A) Project team getting to know each other better.

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Deonna

4 months ago

C) Project scope increasing in cost.

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Elroy

4 months ago

B) utilization of learning and experience.

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Meaghan

4 months ago

A) Project team getting to know each other better.

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Nobuko

4 months ago

C) Project scope increasing in cost.

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Tequila

5 months ago

A) Project team getting to know each other better.

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Cheryll

5 months ago

I agree with Aracelis, using learning and experience helps in estimating better.

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Ellen

5 months ago

I think the answer is B. As the project team gains more experience, they can better utilize their knowledge to refine the estimates.

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Ma

4 months ago

Project scope increasing in cost can definitely affect the estimates too.

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Rosina

5 months ago

I believe the use of a linear life cycle can also impact the estimating funnel.

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Benton

5 months ago

I think it's important for the project team to get to know each other better as well.

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Vallie

5 months ago

I agree, utilizing learning and experience is key in the estimating funnel.

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Aracelis

5 months ago

I think the factor that creates the effect of the estimating funnel is B) utilization of learning and experience.

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