CBAP Exam - Question 135

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You are the business analyst for a new project. Part of this project is for the project team to manually install new workstations through the company's campus.

Based on your research you have determined that the project team can install 25 new workstations per hour. Since there is a fixed amount of time that these workstations need to be installed you are considering adding additional labor for the implementation. You are also considering to adjust the prioritization of the project requirements based on the amount of workstations the project team can install per hour.

What does the 25 workstations per hour represent in this scenario?

Examice · Accepted Answer

The figure of 25 workstations per hour represents a parametric estimate. A parametric estimate uses statistical relationships, historical data, or other quantitative methods to estimate parameters of the project based on specific variables. In this case, the parameter being estimated is the installation rate of new workstations, which helps in determining the labor required and the prioritization of project requirements.

CBAP_Exam · Answer

Timeboxing/Budgeting is an approach used when there is time or money constraint. Here 25 workstations is an attribute being estimated. It reflects the skills and abilities required to do the work. So according to me the answer is clearly 'Parametric Estimation'

rebelng · Answer

I believe the correct answer is 'Parametric Estimate'

Spartanxxv · Answer

Emphasis is on the fixed amount of time and the adjustment to the priority. That is why I will go with Timeboxing. Timeboxing or budgeting prioritizes business analysis information based on the allocation of a fixed resource.

Rabbitsfoot · Answer

Timeboxing involves allocating a fixed amount of time to complete a specific task or set of tasks. In this scenario, the requirement to install 25 workstations per hour sets a time constraint on the installation process. Therefore, the 25 workstations per hour represents the time constraint imposed on the project, making "Timeboxing" the appropriate answer.
see v3 pg 313 .3

SamiAbuQurs · Answer

correct answer is Time Boxing. BABOK v3: 10.33.3; Time Boxing/Budgeting

lanrelanreoo · Answer

the correct answer is time boxing, the question talked about a prioritization

jeffreyokonkwo_ · Answer

C. Parametric estimate

In this scenario, the estimate of installing 25 new workstations per hour is an example of a parametric estimate. A parametric estimate involves using statistical relationships, historical data, or other quantitative methods to estimate project parameters based on specific variables. In this case, the parameter being estimated is the installation rate of new workstations, and the estimate is based on the rate of 25 workstations per hour. Adjusting the labor and prioritizing requirements based on this estimate is a strategic approach to manage the installation process efficiently.

Farooq_95 · Answer

Timeboxing is correct because 25 workstations per hour represents prioritizing based on allocation of time resources. Parametric estimate is not correct as it is not a defined prioritizing approach as defined in BABOK v3 10.33.2. The BABOK defined approaches for prioritizing includes: 1) Grouping 2) Ranking 3) Time Boxing / Budgeting 4) Negotiation

CBAP Exam - Question 135

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