PGMP practice questions 211–220

1. Question 211 · 439 in bank

   An initiative involves the development of new technology and leverages existing technologies. It is determined critical by the program governance board and the program sponsor that a comprehensive risk management plan be put in place. In what phase is the risk management plan created?

   • AProgram definition
   • BProgram execution management
   • CProgram delivery
   • DProgram risk management planning

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   Answer: A

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2. Question 212 · 439 in bank

   A design and production company's program comprises the design and manufacture of complex parts. During the yearly strategy alignment meeting, the program manager notices that a peer program manager started a project to develop a new manufacturing technology to further reduce operations costs. What should the program manager do to incorporate this new technology into the program?

   • AWork with the project managers to update the program's risk register by evaluating this new technology's ROI.
   • BIncorporate the new benefit to be obtained from this technology into the program's transition plan.
   • CAnalyze the benefits management plan to determine any new risks this new technology may introduce.
   • DUpdate the benefits management plan with an analysis of the new technology's potential benefits.

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   Answer: D

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3. Question 213 · 439 in bank

   Which of the following program process outputs includes causes of variances from the program management plan, corrective actions taken and their outcomes, risk mitigations, and other information of value to management and stakeholders of future programs?

   • ALessons learned
   • BSupporting details
   • CProgram management plan updates
   • DAssumptions

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   Answer: A

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4. Question 214 · 439 in bank

   The program sponsor returns from a board of directors meeting after identifying a significant risk to the program schedule. This may impact the program's benefits realization. What should the program manager do next?

   • AUpdate the program benefits management plan and risk register.
   • BImplement the mitigation plan for the identified risk.
   • CAdjust the program scope to avoid the risk.
   • DDocument the risk and create a mitigation plan.

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 215 · 439 in bank

   A program includes the development and shipping of 12 million product units over the next year. However, one program supplier has a history of overestimating its planned volume, which puts the product launch at risk. What should the program manager do to monitor and control the supplier?

   • AUse expert judgment, and update the program procurement plan.
   • BSeek stakeholder approval of program procurement management activities.
   • CExamine performance reports, audits, and inspections.
   • DReview proposal evaluation criteria, risk analyses, and mitigation strategies.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   D is not correct. D is the preventive measures to mitigate supplier failures, but it is not the methods to control and monitor the supplier.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Corners

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6. Question 216 · 439 in bank

   You are the project manager for your organization and are working with the project stakeholders and the business analyst to define all of the deliverables the project is to create. The stakeholders would like the option of adding more deliverables later in the project and keeping the requirements somewhat open for changes. You explain to the business analyst that you need a set of requirements that define exactly what needs to be delivered for the project. What document are you trying to create in this early stage of the project?

   • ARequirements technical documentation
   • BProject scope statement
   • CProject charter
   • DDetail design document

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   Answer: B

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7. Question 217 · 439 in bank

   During a program's definition phase, it is determined that the best approach for delivering the program's intended benefits is to supplement corporate resources with the procurement of specific products and services from external suppliers. The program manager should use which of the following to determine and/or document the results of the program procurement planning activity?

   • AMake-or-buy decisions, alternatives analyses, approach to competition, and best mix of contract types
   • BRequests for proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluation criteria, contract management, and best mix of contract types
   • CRFPs, alternatives analyses, approach to competition, and requests for quotes (RFQs)
   • DMake-or-buy decisions, proposal evaluation criteria, contract management, and RFQs

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   Answer: D

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8. Question 218 · 439 in bank

   A program manager evaluates conflicting stakeholder demands associated with cost, schedule, and intended benefits. The implementation team has a strong interest in cost and schedule, and a limited interest in the benefits being produced. The client is only focused on benefits. Which of the following actions should the program manager take?

   • AFocus on the internal stakeholders to ensure cost and schedule objectives are achieved.
   • BBalance stakeholder needs through the use of trade-offs among the stakeholder groups.
   • CFocus on the external stakeholders to ensure the intended benefits are achieved.
   • DConduct a stakeholder meeting to allow everyone to state their priorities.

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 219 · 439 in bank

   Component project managers create project management plans for all component projects in a program. The program manager notices that some project managers prefer one status report template, while others prefer another. How should the program manager decide which template is appropriate?

   • AReview the issue with the program management office (PMO) to determine which template to use.
   • BReview the issue with the project managers and come to mutual agreement on which template to use.
   • CMeet with the program governance board to select an appropriate template.
   • DAllow the component project managers to use their preferred templates.

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   Answer: A

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10. Question 220 · 439 in bank

    The new performance financial system is delivered to all business entities on time following a one-year implementation program. After six months of utilization the global finance department, one of the main beneficiaries of the program, determines that quality and level of granularity of the financial data is not sufficient for them to analyze the key performance indicators (KPIs) defined. Additionally, the global finance department is missing the analytical tools required to understand the causes of discrepancies. To address these shortcomings, the global finance department submits a request for a follow-up initiative through the process defined by which of the following documents?

    • ABenefits sustainment plan
    • BBenefits governance plan
    • CBenefits realization report
    • DBenefits transition plan

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    Answer: A

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