Establish Governance Framework PGMP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–23

1. 21expert · hard

   A program manager is establishing governance for a program that involves multiple external partners. The partners have their own governance processes, which differ from the organization's. The program manager needs to ensure that the program's governance is effective without imposing excessive burden on the partners. What should the program manager do?

   • AAllow partners to govern their own work without program-level oversight.
   • BCreate a separate governance framework for each partner.
   • CRequire all partners to adopt the organization's governance processes completely.
   • DDefine a governance framework that establishes clear interfaces and reporting requirements for partners, while allowing them to use their internal processes where possible.
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2. 22application · medium

   A multinational corporation is launching a program to standardize its HR processes across several countries. Each country has its own legal and regulatory requirements. The program manager needs to establish governance standards that balance consistency with local compliance. What should the program manager do?

   • ADefine global program standards that include mandatory core elements and allow for local adaptations to meet regulatory requirements.
   • BUse a single global standard and require all countries to comply, regardless of local laws.
   • CAllow each country to define its own standards without global oversight.
   • DAdopt the standards of the country with the most stringent regulations and apply them globally.
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3. 23application · medium

   A large construction program involves multiple contractors and internal teams. The program manager notices that financial reports from different workstreams use inconsistent categories, making it difficult to compare costs and track the budget. The governance board expects standardized financial reporting. What should the program manager do to address this?

   • ACreate a separate financial report for the governance board that consolidates the data manually.
   • BAsk each workstream to explain their reporting differences and continue using their own formats.
   • CDefine a common financial reporting standard, including cost categories, coding structure, and reporting cadence, and require all workstreams to comply.
   • DWait until the next phase to standardize financial reporting to avoid disrupting ongoing work.
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