Exam PMI-PMOCP Topic 1 Question 90 Discussion
Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PMOCP exam
Question #: 90
Topic #: 1
Question #: 90
Topic #: 1
A financial services company is working to optimize its PMO service performance by defining clear service- level agreements (SLAs) with its customers. However, the PMO faces resource limitations, making meeting all customer expectations on time challenging.
What is the most effective approach for the PMO professional to take when defining SLAs and adjusting them according to the PMO's resource constraints?
What is the most effective approach for the PMO professional to take when defining SLAs and adjusting them according to the PMO's resource constraints?
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SLAs must berealistic and based on current capacityto set proper customer expectations and enable reliable service delivery. Adjusting SLAs regularly ensures they reflect resource availability and evolving demand, facilitating transparency and trust.
Setting overly ambitious SLAs (Option A) or uniform SLAs ignoring capacity (Option B) risks consistent failure and dissatisfaction. Avoiding SLAs (Option D) delays accountability and clarity.
PMI-PMOCP Governance standards encouragecapacity-based service agreements that adapt dynamically.
References:
PMI-PMOCPExam Content Outline, Governance Domain
PMI Practice Standard for Project Management Offices (2013), Service Level Management PMI PMO Value Ring, Service Performance
Setting overly ambitious SLAs (Option A) or uniform SLAs ignoring capacity (Option B) risks consistent failure and dissatisfaction. Avoiding SLAs (Option D) delays accountability and clarity.
PMI-PMOCP Governance standards encouragecapacity-based service agreements that adapt dynamically.
References:
PMI-PMOCPExam Content Outline, Governance Domain
PMI Practice Standard for Project Management Offices (2013), Service Level Management PMI PMO Value Ring, Service Performance
by Harold at Dec 26, 2025, 12:10 AM
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