Establish Governance Framework PGMP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A program manager is preparing for a stage gate review where the governance board is divided on whether to continue the program. Some board members believe the program is no longer aligned with the organization's strategy, while others see potential benefits. The program manager needs to present information that supports an informed decision. What should the program manager do?

   • AAsk the board to make a decision without additional information.
   • BRecommend terminating the program based on the board's division.
   • CPresent an updated business case that includes current strategic alignment, benefits realization forecasts, and options for continuing, modifying, or terminating the program.
   • DPresent only the positive benefits to persuade the board to continue.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which components are typically included in a governance framework structure?

   • APolicies, procedures, and standards
   • BOnly financial controls
   • CTeam building activities
   • DMarketing and sales plans
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4. 13application · medium

   A program manager is selecting a governance framework for a program that has a high level of uncertainty and requires frequent re-prioritization. The organization has a traditional governance structure with quarterly reviews. The program manager needs to ensure that governance can respond quickly to changes. What should the program manager do?

   • AFollow the quarterly review cycle strictly to align with organizational governance.
   • BAdapt the governance framework to include more frequent checkpoints and a flexible prioritization process, while keeping the quarterly reviews for major decisions.
   • CDelegate all prioritization decisions to the program manager without governance oversight.
   • DRemove formal governance reviews to allow for rapid decision-making.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   A program manager is defining the standards for program governance. Which set of elements should be standardized to drive efficiency and consistency across the program?

   • AOnly the program schedule and budget
   • BThe organization's marketing strategy
   • CThe project manager's personal preferences
   • DTools, finance, and reporting structures
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6. 15expert · hard

   A program manager is defining governance standards for a program that includes both internal projects and outsourced work. The organization has strict data privacy regulations that require certain data to remain in specific geographic regions. The program manager needs to establish standards for tools and reporting that comply with these regulations while enabling effective oversight. What should the program manager do?

   • AAllow outsourced projects to use their own tools and reporting as long as they provide summary reports to the program office.
   • BUse a single global tool that stores all data in the organization's headquarters region, regardless of local regulations.
   • CExempt outsourced projects from the program's governance standards to avoid contractual complications.
   • DDefine standards that specify approved tools and reporting processes that ensure data residency requirements are met, and require all projects, including outsourced work, to comply.
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