Executing PGMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A program manager is initiating a new constituent project that is similar to a previous project that was completed successfully. The program manager wants to ensure the new project is set up for success and aligned with program standards. What should the program manager do?

   • AUse the lessons learned from the previous project to inform the charter and resource allocation for the new project.
   • BAssign a new project manager who has no prior experience with similar projects to bring a fresh perspective.
   • CCopy the previous project's charter and plan exactly to save time and effort.
   • DWait for the program board to provide detailed instructions before initiating the project.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of executing a program management plan?

   • ADeferring all risk responses until the next program phase
   • BApplying the risk management plan to respond to an identified program risk
   • CEliminating the quality management plan to reduce overhead
   • DReplacing the communication plan with informal updates
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of reviewing project managers' performance during program execution?

   • ATo maximize their contribution to achieving program goals
   • BTo identify candidates for termination
   • CTo eliminate the need for project-level status reports
   • DTo compare project managers against each other for ranking
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5. 19application · medium

   A program manager wants to establish a feedback process to capture the team's experiences and lessons learned. The program has a diverse team with different communication preferences. What should the program manager do to ensure the feedback process is effective?

   • AUse a single standardized feedback form to ensure consistency and ease of analysis.
   • BWait until the end of the program to collect feedback to avoid disrupting the team.
   • CCollect feedback only from project managers, as they represent their teams.
   • DOffer multiple feedback channels, such as surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews, to accommodate different preferences.
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6. 20application · medium

   A program manager is deploying a governance framework across multiple projects and notices that some project managers are not following the standardized risk assessment process. This is causing inconsistent risk reporting to the program board. What should the program manager do?

   • AEscalate the non-compliance to the program sponsor and request that the project managers be replaced.
   • BAllow project managers to use their own risk assessment methods as long as they report the results.
   • CProvide training to project managers on the standardized risk assessment process and reinforce its importance.
   • DUpdate the governance framework to accommodate different risk assessment methods.
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