Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 123

A project manager in your program has estimated the cost of a program to be $145,000. As the project manager's project comes close to completion, the project manager realizes that he has still $27,876 left in his project budget. He decides to add some additional features to the project's deliverables in an effort to use the remaining budget. These additions will add value to the project and the project customer is likely to enjoy these new features. This is an example of what term?

Answer options

• A. Gold plating
• B. Errors and omissions
• C. Expert judgment by the project manager
• D. Value added change

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Gold plating' because it refers to adding extra features beyond the original scope, often to use leftover budget. 'Errors and omissions' relates to mistakes or omissions in project documentation, while 'Expert judgment by the project manager' pertains to decision-making based on experience, and 'Value added change' typically refers to changes proposed that enhance value without simply adding extras.