Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1423

You have a number of costs to track and manage because your project is technically very complex. They include direct costs and indirect (overhead) costs. You have found that managing overhead costs is particularly difficult because they______________


A.
Are handled on a project-by-project basis
B. Represent only direct labor costs

C. Represent only equipment and materials needed for the project
D. Are usually beyond the project manager's control

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Explanation:
Overhead includes costs such as rent, insurance, or heating, that pertain to the project as a whole and cannot be attributed to a particular work item. The amount of overhead to be added to the project is frequently decided by the performing organization and is
beyond the control of the project manager.