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A program manager for an electronic gaming manufacturer is managing a new virtual reality program. An international trade agreement in the final stages of renegotiation will reduce supply-chain costs and delivery intervals. A materials supplier informs the program manager that when this agreement is finalized, it will shorten the product's delivery time. What should the program manager update first?
Answer: B
A program manager building the world's largest cruise ship is resolving the conflict between the two main sponsors who cannot agree on the number of food and beverage outlets to have onboard. What should the program manager do?
Answer: C
In the situation where the program manager for building the world's largest cruise ship is dealing with a conflict between two main sponsors regarding the number of food and beverage outlets onboard, the program manager should: C. Arrange a meeting with both sponsors and the steering committee to present the market analysis and work through the conflict. This approach is collaborative and involves all the key decision-makers. By presenting the market analysis to both sponsors and the steering committee, the program manager can facilitate a data-driven discussion. This meeting provides a platform for each party to voice their opinions and concerns, and for the program manager to guide them towards a consensus based on market research and program objectives. This method is effective in resolving conflicts by ensuring that decisions are made with full consideration of relevant information and stakeholder inputs.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — happykaur
You are the program manager of the YGH Program. A vendor has recently completed his contracted work for your program. You agree that the vendor has completed the procured work so what document should you and the vendors now sign?
Answer: A
A program with six projects has been running for three years. The company's procurement and contracts department has compiled a qualified seller list. The program manager determines that one of the projects must be outsourced. The program manager will use the qualified seller list to do which of the following?
Answer: D
A component project of a program is completed, and will provide the intended incremental benefits. How should the program manager proceed with the component transition?
Answer: A
A company is building a global monitoring network in 40 countries. The program completes the planning phase and a review is conducted of the program components' strategic alignment with the intended program and company goals. The review identifies issues that should be resolved to improve program progress. One of the issues identified is the lack of incorporation of both software and configuration management tools. Which of the following must be addressed?
Answer: B
In the context of a global monitoring network program, where the review identifies issues such as the lack of incorporation of both software and configuration management tools, the aspect that must be addressed is: B. Program Management Information System (PMIS). A Program Management Information System (PMIS) is crucial for managing complex programs, especially those involving software and configuration management across multiple countries. The PMIS integrates tools and techniques for planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting, and would include software and configuration management tools. Addressing this issue involves ensuring that the PMIS is equipped to handle the program's requirements effectively, which is essential for successful coordination, communication, and control across all program components.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — happykaur
Which of the following serves as a guiding principle for a program manager when preparing a program work breakdown structure?
Answer: D
D. Decompose the program at a level sufficient to achieve control - the level of decomposition should be enough to manage the program. That is the main principle of PWBS creation
Source: Adapted from community discussion — Corners
A software development program will launch iterative versions of new software called Alpha over two years. Following that, a program will be released to the program team and developers to create new software called Beta. While the program manager prepares the program closure plan for Alpha, the program sponsor expresses concern about its support after program closure. What should the program manager do as part of Alpha's program closure plan?
Answer: A
in Normal case, A will be the answer, in this case same team will continue working in developing the software, so same developers will make the support not the Operations
Source: Adapted from community discussion — NawrasHamwi
An IT program manager is concerned that a program is not achieving its defined incremental benefits due to a lack of delivery by the business team. The IT team has several dependencies on the business team throughout the program. However, the business team does not report to the IT program manager, and only two business team resources with the appropriate skills are available to complete the required program tasks. To address this issue, what should the IT program manager do next?
Answer: C
A global enterprise resource planning (ERP) program's scope includes designing and building a global template. Plans include a pilot implementation project to validate the template, to be followed by several rollout projects. During the build of the global template, a new government regulation mandates implementation of a goods and services tax (GST). What should the program manager update?
Answer: B
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