PgMP Practice Question

A high-level cost-benefit analysis compares expected program costs with both tangible and intangible benefits, providing a consolidated view that decision-makers can use to judge overall value before committing funds. Monte Carlo schedule risk simulations focus on time-related uncertainty, earned value performance forecasting measures cost and schedule performance after work begins, and a quality function deployment matrix translates customer requirements into design features-none of these techniques directly estimate aggregate financial and nonfinancial benefits at the program approval stage.