Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 214

Andy is the program manager of the HQN Program. This program is nearing its completion and there is still $25,000 left in the program budget. Andy has asked the program team to identify some extra deliverables that can be included in the program scope to improve the program deliverable but also to use all of the funds in the budget. What term is assigned to the actions that Andy is trying to do in this instance?

Answer options

• A. Value-added change requests
• B. Zero based budgeting
• C. Integrated change control
• D. Gold plating

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Gold plating,' which refers to the practice of adding extra features or deliverables beyond the agreed scope, often just to use up remaining budget. The other options do not accurately describe this behavior; 'Value-added change requests' typically imply beneficial changes, 'Zero based budgeting' is a budgeting approach, and 'Integrated change control' relates to managing changes in a project without the intent of adding unnecessary elements.