PGMP practice questions 131–140

1. Question 131 · 439 in bank

   What actions are taken in the process of developing and maintaining a program risk register?

   • AAssign ownership of risks with appropriate responsibilities, document agreed-upon response strategies, and provide the foundation for the risk management plan.
   • BAssign ownership of risks with appropriate responsibilities, document agreed-upon response strategies, and identify the root cause of potential risks.
   • CAssign ownership of risks with appropriate responsibilities, document agreed-upon response strategies, and proactively manage program issues.
   • DAssign ownership of risks with appropriate responsibilities, document agreed-upon response strategies, and identify residual risks.

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   Answer: B

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2. Question 132 · 439 in bank

   A hotel chain initiates a program to expand meeting offerings to include telecommunications technology and virtual meetings. The program has component projects, each of which requires team members to have different technical skills and expertise. The program manager assembles a team of project managers to lead each of the projects, and learns that the desired resources will not be available at the start of the program. As a result, the program manager must do which of the following?

   • AUtilize team members that are currently available, even though they do not have the expertise needed.
   • BAssign the tasks on the critical path to the resources available to adhere to the project schedule.
   • CDelay the start of the program until the assigned resources are available.
   • DApply resource leveling considering the constraints of time, budget, and quality.

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   Answer: D

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3. Question 133 · 439 in bank

   A company is releasing a new product geared toward a specific geographic area. The program manager has received the program objectives and developed the program roadmap, which consists of six program components. Approval from the program governance board has been obtained. What is the program manager's next step?

   • AAssign project managers and resources
   • BClassify the program's benefits
   • CIdentify the program sponsor and program stakeholders
   • DDevelop the program business case

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. Assign project managers and resources Once the program objectives have been set, the program roadmap developed, and approval from the program governance board obtained, the next logical step for the program manager is to assign project managers and resources to the program components. This is a crucial step in ensuring that each component of the program has the leadership and resources necessary to proceed with the detailed planning and execution of their respective parts. This allocation of project managers and resources will facilitate the effective and efficient implementation of the program according to the established roadmap and objectives.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — [Removed]

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4. Question 134 · 439 in bank

   A project is assigned to a qualified project manager by the program manager. The client rejects the project manager due to a lack of proper qualifications to manage such a project. What should the program manager do next?

   • AReassess the project manager's credentials
   • BAssign a different project manager
   • CReview the skill requirements of the project
   • DApply the competence assessment techniques to resolve the issue

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   Answer: C

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5. Question 135 · 439 in bank

   A program manager concurrently implements a software program at four client locations. The client's objective is to maintain quality while shortening the software implementation timeline. What key elements should be included in the benefits register to achieve this goal?

   • APlans for tracking and communicating risks associated with the program
   • BPlans for conducting program quality assurance and control on a regular basis
   • CPlans for program schedule control to meet the shorter timeline
   • DPlans for defining metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), and procedures to measure benefits.

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   Answer: D

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6. Question 136 · 439 in bank

   Olive is the program manager for her organization. She has created a request for proposal for a large portion of her program. In this work to be procured she has set several requirements for the vendors to participate. The chief among these requirements is a vendor must have at least four licensed electricians in his team. This requirement for four licensed electricians is an example of which one of the following terms?

   • AScreening system
   • BScoring model
   • CVendor analysis requirements
   • DEvaluation criteria

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   The requirement for at least four licensed electricians in the team is an example of "D. Evaluation criteria." Evaluation criteria are the specific standards or requirements that are used to assess and evaluate proposals or bids submitted by vendors in response to a request for proposal (RFP). In this case, the number of licensed electricians is a specific criterion that the vendors must meet to be considered for the program.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — mfshabana

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7. Question 137 · 439 in bank

   Your program has been selected and its program charter is now being created. The program charter defines all of the following characteristics except for which one?

   • AProgram constraints
   • BProgram scope
   • CHigh-level objectives for the program
   • DProject scope statement for all projects within the program

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   Answer: D

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8. Question 138 · 439 in bank

   A natural disaster shuts down operations for two days. The program has a major milestone that includes a timed payment of US$1 million. Since the shutdown was not anticipated, what should the program manager do first?

   • AImplement the appropriate risk response plan and inform the stakeholders of the planned actions.
   • BUtilize contingency reserves to hire contractors, which will accelerate the schedule to meet the original milestone.
   • CEvaluate the impact, reassess the program risk, and determine options to be presented to the governance board.
   • DCollaborate with the sponsor to determine options and negotiate a new date for the milestone.

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   Answer: C

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9. Question 139 · 439 in bank

   

   The above performance report shows the earned value (EV) analysis for a program. The program director performs a high-level analysis and must present a summary narrative to the steering committee. What do the current findings show?

   • AProject C is running behind schedule and is over budget; projects A, B, and D are on schedule.
   • BProject A is running ahead of schedule and is under budget; projects B, C, and D are behind schedule.
   • CThe overall program is performing within an acceptable level of variance.
   • DProject A is running behind schedule and is over budget; projects B, C, and D are on schedule.

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   Answer: D

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10. Question 140 · 439 in bank

    A large automaker begins a program to create the next-generation car. As the program team is composed, key stakeholders are identified. Key stakeholders for the program should include which of the following?

    • APotential customers, government regulatory agencies, and competitors
    • BProject management office (PMO), third-party contractors, and agents
    • CLocal car dealers, factory workers, and corporate officers
    • DVice president of logistics, potential customers, and corporate executives

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    Answer: A

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