PMI PMI Certifications PGMP Questions & Answers

• Question 151:

  A program manager learns that their company's organizational strategy has changed. This change impacts one component project of a program, misaligning it with both the program objectives and the new organizational strategy. This component project, however, is already 90 percent complete.

  What should the program manager do next?

  A. Immediately submit a component project closure request to the program sponsor so that resources can be reallocated to strategically aligned component projects.

  B. Assess the impact of closure on other component projects, and generate a recommendation for submission to the program governance board.

  C. Recommend that the component project manager complete work activity to deliver benefits to the organization.

  D. Update the benefits management plan to reflect the impact of the change on the program and its intended benefits.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 152:

  

  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?

  A. Project C is running behind schedule and is over budget; projects A, B, and D are on schedule.

  B. Project A is running ahead of schedule and is under budget; projects B, C, and D are behind schedule.

  C. The overall program is performing within an acceptable level of variance.

  D. Project A is running behind schedule and is over budget; projects B, C, and D are on schedule.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 153:

  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?

  A. Implement the appropriate risk response plan and inform the stakeholders of the planned actions.

  B. Utilize contingency reserves to hire contractors, which will accelerate the schedule to meet the original milestone.

  C. Evaluate the impact, reassess the program risk, and determine options to be presented to the governance board.

  D. Collaborate with the sponsor to determine options and negotiate a new date for the milestone.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 154:

  A three-year program using vendor contracts, incorporating related projects, and each with specific stakeholders is coming to an end. What should be completed first to close all appropriate contracts?

  A. Certify contract completion

  B. Conduct a procurement audit to review the procurement process

  C. Assess all contracts to ensure all agreed conditions are met

  D. Review contract management plan for completeness

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 155:

  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?

  A. Plans for tracking and communicating risks associated with the program

  B. Plans for conducting program quality assurance and control on a regular basis

  C. Plans for program schedule control to meet the shorter timeline

  D. Plans for defining metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), and procedures to measure benefits.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 156:

  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?

  A. Reassess the project manager's credentials

  B. Assign a different project manager

  C. Review the skill requirements of the project

  D. Apply the competence assessment techniques to resolve the issue

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 157:

  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?

  A. Assign project managers and resources

  B. Classify the program's benefits

  C. Identify the program sponsor and program stakeholders

  D. Develop the program business case

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 158:

  The program manager defines the program objectives, requirements, and develops a high-level road map.

  To ensure program alignment with the enterprise strategic plan, the program manager should work with which of the following?

  A. Program governance board

  B. Program management office

  C. Change control board

  D. Project managers on the program

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 159:

  A program experiences issues during execution. The stakeholders are concerned and the program manager feels pressure to act on these issues.

  What tool should be used to trigger a planned response when receiving lower than expected results?

  A. Key performance indicators

  B. Benefits management plan

  C. Communications management plan

  D. Ishikawa diagram

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 160:

  An aircraft manufacturer is engaged by an airline to build a fleet of new airliners. The program charter has been approved, but the stakeholders are concerned that the delivery method of the program may not meet their expectations.

  Using the program master schedule, what will the program manager incorporate to align the program with the expectations of the stakeholders?

  A. Program work breakdown structure (PWBS), program scope statement, and benefits management plan

  B. PWBS, benefits management plan, and program financial management plan

  C. Program charter, PWBS, and program scope statement

  D. Program scope statement, benefits management plan, and program financial management plan

  Correct Answer: A